7 Day Hanoi - Sapa – Ninh Binh - Halong Bay O/N Cruise

Itinerary

• Day 1: Hanoi arrival – City tour (-/-/-)
  Explore Vietnam’s northern jewels. Take a glance at Hanoi, stepping back in time at Ngoc Son Temple and get a dose of local culture with a little walk wandering the vibrant maze of streets in the Old Quarter and catch a brilliant performance of traditional water puppetry. After landing, get transfer to the city center. Standard hotel check-in time: 14:00 PM. In the late afternoon, follow your guide to embark on a walking tour through Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter. This area of 36 narrow streets is a lively place to walk around while seeing and learning about Vietnam’s traditional ways of life. Continue through the busy Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. Snap photos and chat with the locals on the way. Finish the day at the water puppet theatre. Watch an entertaining live performance of this unique northern Vietnamese art form, a great way to end the tour of Hanoi. Overnight stay at hotel in Hanoi.
• Day 2: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat village (B/-/-)
  Step in to a world of dramatic landscapes and colorful hill tribes on this Sapa adventure. Enjoin the road journey from Hanoi into the highlands. Spend the day visiting local hill-tribe market and trekking to villages tucked on the mountainside, encountering a diverse mix of ethnic groups and learning about their rich traditions. After breakfast, transfer by road to Sapa. On arrival in Sapa, follow your guide for a half-day trekking tour Cat Cat village. The village is famous for its brocade weaving craft as well as its gold and silver jewelry making. In addition, the town is also known for its unique tradition known as ‘wife pulling’. A single man may ask one of his friends if he knows a single woman. The woman is then invited to stay at the single man’s house for three days and if she is interested in him, they can marry. She is also free to leave if she does not show an interest in the man. The walk to Cat Cat Village and its nearby hills provides an opportunity to see farms and techniques used by the people in the area. The path also provides great views of Sapa and the surrounding area. Stop at a local coffee station for social Instagram check-in pictures if you wish. Overnight stay at a hotel in Sapa.
• Day 3: Sapa – Mt. Fansipan (B/L/-)
  Admire Mount Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak, and cross through spectacular river valleys untouched by the modern world. Today’s tour begins at 08:30AM. Pick up and transfer to the cable car station. Then, take the 20-minute cable car ride up Fansipan. Admire the spectacular scenery, visit the pagoda, and climb the 600 steps to the peak, known as the Roof of Indochina. In the afternoon, at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
• Day 4: Sapa – Hanoi (B/-/-)
  At leisure until transfer to Hanoi. Overnight stay at hotel in Hanoi.
• Day 5: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi (B/L/-)
  Delve deeper into Vietnam's past with this picturesque Ninh Binh day tour. Explore the atmospheric ruins of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, before taking a scenic sampan journey past 'Halong Bay on Land'. Admire stunning limestone karsts and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside before returning to Hanoi. Your tour today will begin at 8:30. Escape from Hanoi this morning after breakfast, leaving the busy streets of the capital behind and entering the quieter countryside. After around 2.5 hours of driving, reach Hoa Lu. Join the guide for an in-depth exploration of the ruins of Vietnam’s first capital. Learn about the Dinh (968-980) and Le (980-1009) Dynasties and about the history of the site. See ancient tombs and the ruins of the once-imposing Citadel. If feeling fit, there is an option to climb into the limestone karst hills. The half-hour walk is rewarded with spectacular views over Hoa Lu and its surroundings. For an alternative experience to visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital, an optional tour involves a scenic bike ride around the village, alongside rice fields nestled amidst limestone mountains. A visit to Bich Dong Pagoda awaits, where an ascent of 200 steps leads to Ngu Nhac Mountain. This path unveils three cave pagodas dating back to 1428, revealing captivating views over the countryside. Return to the vehicle and drive to Tam Coc, crossing through local villages and stunning landscapes. Enjoy your lunch before continuing to the Tam Coc River. Board a private sampan for a journey through ‘Halong Bay on Land’. Admire the views of enormous limestone karsts jutting out of the green rice fields while the boat cruises along the calm waters. After the boat journey, drive back to Hanoi arriving late this afternoon. Overnight stay at hotel in Hanoi.
• Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
  Escape from the buzz of Hanoi with an overnight cruise on Halong Bay. Be surrounded by stunning views of limestone karsts rising dramatically from the Bay’s deep blue waters. Watch the sun set from the ship’s deck and fall asleep to the gentle sound of waves lapping against the boat. Following breakfast leave Hanoi to Halong Bay. Arrive at the jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After the welcome onboard, be served with lunch while cruising towards the bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight on Halong Bay. * Please note: This tour may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.
• Day 7: Halong Bay - departure flight (B/Br/-)
  Enjoy a fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi or Haiphong for your onward flight. Tour ends. Thank you for your choosing us and wish to see you again soon in our next tours. Accommodation based on double or twin sharing with open buffet breakfast 3-night hotel accommodation in Hanoi. 2-night hotel accommodation in Sapa. 1-night cabin accommodation on Halong Bay Cruise with all meals included Half day guided city tour in Hanoi with water puppet show Half day guided tour to visit ethnic village in Sapa Half day guided tour to visit Mt. Fansipan with return cable car and tram included One day guided tour to Ninh Binh with boat sampan ticket included Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner) Professional English-speaking guide All entrance fees as indicated in the tour program. Tours and private return airport transfers in luxury non-smoking vehicle Daily mineral water during tour day (2x500ml) 01 FOC for a group of minimum 18 paying pax 02 FOC for a group of minimum 30 paying pax FOC on twin sharing basis Tips Government tax & service charge

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