Northern Mountainous Areas

Hanoi → Ninh Binh → Sapa → Ha Long Bay

Northern Mountainous Areas: Hanoi → Ninh Binh → Sapa → Halong Bay

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Half-Day City Tour
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your tour guide and transfer to the hotel for a short rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day city tour visiting:

• Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university with ancient courtyards and Confucian heritage

• Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple, a peaceful historic lake in the heart of Hanoi

• Hanoi Old Quarter, famous for 36 streets with traditional crafts and local culture
  Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Tam Coc – Hanoi – Night Train to Lao Cai
Drive to Ninh Binh for a scenic sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing limestone karsts and rice paddies. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Bich Dong Pagoda, a three-level ancient pagoda nestled on a mountainside. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon and transfer to the railway station for the overnight soft-sleeper train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.

Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho
Arrive at Lao Cai and drive to Sapa. Visit Cat Cat Village, a traditional Hmong village with waterfalls and craft workshops. After lunch in Sapa, trek to Y Linh Ho Village, a beautiful valley with terraced rice fields and minority villages (soft trekking 4–5 km). Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa – Fansipan Peak – Drive Back to Hanoi
Transfer to the Fansipan Cable Car Station and ride to Fansipan Peak, the highest peak in Indochina (3,143 m), with an optional summit tram. After lunch in Sapa, drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Overnight Cruise)
Depart for Halong Bay and board a 4★ cruise. Enjoy a welcome lunch while cruising through limestone islands and emerald waters. Afternoon activities include:

• Kayaking

• Swimming

• Visiting caves
  Dinner on board is followed by squid fishing or onboard entertainment. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Wake up to sunrise on the deck with optional Tai Chi or morning tea. Visit a cave or floating village before having an early lunch and checking out. Drive back to Hanoi and enjoy free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 07: HANOI DEPARTURE

Transfer to airport for your flight.

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