“From City Streets to Mountain Peaks: The Ultimate Sapa & Ha Long Experience”
Overview
Hanoi – Ha Long – Sapa (6 Days / 5 Nights) This 6-day journey offers a complete exploration of Northern Vietnam, combining vibrant city life, breathtaking natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and authentic local experiences. Designed for comfort and discovery, the tour includes guided sightseeing, quality accommodation, meals, and seamless transportation throughout the trip. Day 1 – Arrival in Hanoi & Street Food Experience Your journey begins with arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam’s charming capital known for its colonial architecture and lively Old Quarter. After hotel check-in, you’ll explore the historic streets on a guided food tour, tasting famous Vietnamese specialties such as Banh Cuon, Bun Cha, fresh fruit desserts, and the iconic egg coffee. The evening includes a visit to Ta Hien Street, known as Hanoi’s vibrant “beer corner,” offering a lively introduction to local culture and cuisine. Day 2 – Hanoi City Exploration After breakfast, discover Hanoi’s cultural and historical landmarks. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (including the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda) and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and a symbol of the country’s respect for education. In the afternoon, explore Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple before enjoying a traditional cyclo ride through the bustling Old Quarter. The day ends with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show, a unique cultural performance dating back centuries. Day 3 – Hanoi to Ha Long Bay Cruise Travel by road to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, famous for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands. Board a cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing through the spectacular seascape. Activities may include cave exploration, kayaking, swimming, and sightseeing depending on the cruise itinerary. Spend the night onboard, surrounded by the serene beauty of the bay. Day 4 – Ha Long Bay to Sapa Begin the day with scenic morning views and breakfast on the cruise before continuing exploration deeper into the bay. After brunch, return to the port and travel to Sapa, a picturesque mountain town in northern Vietnam known for its cool climate, ethnic minority cultures, and dramatic landscapes. Overnight stay in Sapa. Day 5 – Sapa Cultural & Trekking Experience Explore the rural beauty of Sapa with guided visits to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic community. Learn about traditional lifestyles, handicrafts, and local customs. Continue trekking through Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, passing stunning terraced rice fields and mountain scenery while interacting with local families. This day offers deep cultural immersion and unforgettable natural views. Day 6 – Fansipan Peak & Departure After breakfast, visit Fansipan Peak, known as the “Roof of Indochina.” Take a scenic cable car ride up the mountain, enjoying panoramic views of valleys and peaks before walking to the summit for photos and sightseeing at spiritual pagodas. After lunch, transfer back to Noi Bai International Airport for departure, concluding the tour. Children Policy Child rate applies for one child sharing a twin or double room with two adults. Children under 4 years old: Free of charge (excluding domestic flight tickets). Children 4–7 years old (without extra bed): 50% of adult rate. Children 8–10 years old (without extra bed): 75% of adult rate. Children from 11 years old: Charged at full adult rate. Rates per Guest (USD) – Based on Hotel Category Group Size 3★ Hotel 4★ Hotel 5★ Hotel 2 Pax $785 $807 $918 3–4 Pax $809 $830 $941 5–10 Pax $609 $630 $741 10–15 Pax $499 $520 $631 15–20 Pax $471 $492 $603 Accommodation Includes: Hanoi: 3★: Mon Regency Hotel (Deluxe Room) or similar 4★: MayDe Ville Legend Hotel & Spa (Deluxe Window Room) or similar 5★: The Apricot Hotel (Canvas Room) or similar Ha Long Bay Cruise: Deluxe Ocean View Room (Le Journey Cruise or similar) Sapa: 3★: Vista Sapa Hotel (Superior Room) or similar 4★: Chau Long Sapa Hotel (Superior Room) or similar 5★: KK Hotel Sapa (Deluxe Room) or similar
Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Hanoi Arrival – Street Food Tour
HANOI ARRIVAL – FOOD TOUR ( MEALS: D) Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel in city center. In the afternoon, you’ll join food tour and discover every corners of the Hanoi Old Quarter. You’ll enjoy amazing local food including: Banh Cuon: Vietnamese steamed rice rolls Bun Cha: rice noodles with barbecue pork. Hoa Qua Dam: fruit beams - one of the most popular cooling dishes for young people on hot summer days. In the sweltering weather, enjoying a cup of sweet, refreshing, and cool beams of fruit is a wonderful thing that everyone loves. Egg – coffee: a Vietnamese drink traditionally prepared with egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and robusta coffee Finnally, we are heading to Ta Hien street. It’s known as “ beer corner of the Hanoi Old Quarter”. Our guide’ll take you back your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Airport pickup and hotel transfer
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
- Guided street food tour
- Taste local dishes: Banh Cuon, Bun Cha, fruit dessert, Egg Coffee
- Visit Ta Hien “Beer Corner” street
- Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi City Tour & Cultural Experience
HANOI CITY TOUR ( MEALS: B,L) After breakfast, our tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. We will visit Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh Complex that completed in 1975. We visit outside Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The complex includes the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar pagoda. After that we will visit the Temple of Literature that was originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance of Vietnamese society for education. Have lunch at a nice restaurant in city center. After lunch, we continue our trip to visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake: The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan KiemLake, its history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by crossing the The Huc Bridge which literally means the ‘Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the local point of the city and the source of many legends. After that, we take 45 minutes Cyclo Tour through the Old Quarter: Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally, each of the 36 s names’ was related to the products being sold there. It’s a great place to explore on foot with numerous photo opportunities. Before back to your hotel, we will enjoy the water puppet show at Thang Long theatre - a tradictional performance of Vietnamese. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (outside Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, One Pillar Pagoda
- Explore Temple of Literature
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
- Cyclo ride through Old Quarter (36 Streets)
- Traditional Water Puppet Show
- Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Cruise
HANOI – HA LONG BAY ( MEALS: B,L,D) After your breakfast, we leave Hanoi for Halong Bay in 3 hours drive. Ha Long Bay is known as the most famous World Heritage Site in Vietnam for its beautiful seascape, thousands of spectacular islands and islets jutting out from the sea, amazing caves with marvelous stalagmites and stalactites in different sizes and shapes. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed on board. Lunch will be served while the boat is sailing to Halong Bay. In the afternoon, we’ll join some activities: sightseeing, kayaking, swimming, visit cave...(depending on each cruise’s itinerary). Stay overnight on the cruise.
- Drive from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
- Board cruise and welcome briefing
- Lunch onboard while cruising
- Sightseeing limestone islands
- Kayaking / swimming / cave visit (depending on cruise itinerary)
- Overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay – Transfer to Sapa
HA LONG BAY – SAPA ( B,L,D) Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea then have breakfast. After breakfast, the cruise will bring you on a trip to explore deeper inside the bay. The brunch will be served on the way sailing back to the port and our driver will pick you up and transfer to Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.
- Morning views and breakfast on cruise
- Continue exploring Ha Long Bay
- Brunch while returning to port
- Transfer to Sapa by road
- Check-in hotel and overnight in Sapa
Sapa Discovery & Village Trekking
SAPA DISCOVERY ( MEALS: B,L,D) After breakfast, our guide’ll pick you up and we start to take a walk to Cat Cat village of the Black H'Mong minority. You’ll have a chance to explore local life as well as traditions of Black H’mong minority. At noon, lunch’ll be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H'mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world's most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Overnight in Sapa.
- Visit Cat Cat Village (Black H’Mong community)
- Learn local traditions and lifestyle
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van villages
- Explore terraced rice fields and mountain scenery
- Visit local families and ethnic communities
- Overnight in Sapa
Fansipan Peak – Hanoi Departure
FANSIPAN PEAK – HANOI ( MEALS: B,L) After breakfast, we are heading to visit Fansipan Peak – known as “ the roof of Indochina”, get on the cable car to nearly the top of Fansipan Peak and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. After 20 minutes on cable car, you reach the altitude of 2800 meters. Then spend a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations before getting on another walk up to the top of Fansipan Peak. Enjoy the wonderful panoramic view and take photos. Have lunch at local restaurant before driving to Noi Bai International Airport. Arrive at the airport, our guide and driver say goodbye to you! See you soon! End of services!
- Cable car ride to Fansipan Peak (“Roof of Indochina”)
- Visit pagodas and scenic viewpoints
- Walk to summit for panoramic views
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport
- Tour ends / departure
Inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfasts
- Private AC transportation as mention in the itinerary
- Meals indicated in the program. B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
- English speaking guide
- Shared boat trip in Ha Long Bay as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Cable car for Fansipan Peak
- Drinking water on car
Exclusions
- International flight tickets
- Domestic flight tickets
- Visa fees
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended )
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Surcharge for Peak Season, Holiday, Special Occasion