HANOI – SAPA – HALONG BAY 6 DAYS CLASSIC TOUR

Description of the programme

• Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – FOOD TOUR ( MEALS: D)

  Upon Arrival: Welcomed by your local tour guide and driver at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) and transferred to your hotel in the city center.

  • Afternoon: Take a relaxing 1-hour Cyclo ride through the charming 36 Old Guild Streets, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple.

  • Evening: Sample iconic local street food delicacies (Pho, Bun Cha, Egg Coffee) at a traditional balcony café.

  • Overnight in Hanoi.

  

   

• Day 2: HANOI – EXPRESS LIMOUSINE TO SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE TREK (B, L, D)

  06:30 – 07:00: Depart Hanoi via modern expressway Limousine to Sapa (approx. 5.5 hours), scenic drive through Northern mountains.

  • 12:30: Arrive in Sapa Town, enjoy a traditional local lunch and check in to your hotel.

  • 14:30: Trek down to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H'Mong ethnic community. Discover traditional indigo weaving workshops, cascading waterfalls, and historic French hydroelectric stations.

  • 18:30: Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Sapa mountain specialties (sturgeon hotpot, grilled skewers).

  • Overnight in Sapa.

  

   

• Day 3: SAPA – FANSIPAN PEAK CABLE CAR – LIMOUSINE RETURN TO HANOI (B, L)

  08:00: Board the scenic Fansipan Cable Car—soar over misty cloud seas and terraced valleys to reach the 3,143m summit ("The Roof of Indochina"). Visit the spiritual complex and panoramic viewing decks.

  • 11:30: Return to Sapa town for lunch and check-out. Free time to shop for ethnic handicrafts at Sapa Market.

  • 14:00: Board the Limousine car for your return journey to Hanoi.

  • 19:30: Arrive back in Hanoi. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure.

  • Overnight in Hanoi

  

   

• Day 4: HANOI – HALONG BAY 4★ OVERNIGHT LUXURY CRUISE – SUNG SOT CAVE (B, L, D)

  • 08:00 – 08:30: Pick up from your Hanoi hotel and transfer via expressway to Tuan Chau Marina, Halong Bay.

  • 12:15: Board your 5-star luxury cruise ship. Enjoy a welcome drink and safety orientation before checking in to your private ocean-view balcony cabin.

  • 13:00: Savor a gourmet seafood buffet lunch while gliding past iconic karst formations into the World Heritage Bay.

  • 15:00: Excursion to Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave—explore giant illuminated limestone chambers with magnificent stalactites.

  • 16:30: Visit Ti Top Island for swimming or climb to the peak for 360-degree panoramic bay views.

  • 17:30: Sunset Party on the sundeck with cooking demonstrations and Happy Hour cocktails.

  • 19:15: Multi-course fine-dining dinner onboard, followed by night squid fishing or spa relaxation.

  • Overnight aboard the cruise in Halong Bay.

  

   

• Day 5: HALONG BAY SUNRISE TAI CHI – KAYAKING – HANOI RETURN (B, Brunch)

  • 06:30: Begin your morning with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck as the sun rises over limestone peaks.

  • 07:00: Light breakfast served in the restaurant.

  • 08:00: Explore Luon Cave lagoon by traditional bamboo boat rowed by local villagers or paddle your own kayak.

  • 09:30: Return to the ship for check-out. Indulge in an extravagant farewell buffet Brunch as the cruise sails back to the harbor.

  • 11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and meet your private car transfer back to Hanoi.

  • 14:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Free afternoon for massage, cafe hopping, or personal souvenir shopping.

  • Overnight in Hanoi.

  

   

• Day 6: HANOI FREE LEISURE – AIRPORT DEPARTURE (B)

  • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel.

  • Free time to stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, purchase silk, coffee beans, or handicrafts.

  • At the appointed time, your driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.

  • End of an unforgettable 6-day Northern Vietnam journey with Link Asia Travel!