7 Days 6 Nights Northern Vietnam Group Tour – Explore Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Sapa

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam’s thousand-year-old capital, rich in history and cultural heritage

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, please proceed to Pillar Number 10, where our driver will be waiting to welcome you. He will be holding a personalized name board. Kindly note that this is a transfer service only – no guide will be accompanying the transfer.

You will then be transferred to your hotel in the city center for check-in.

Standard check-in time is from 14:00 (2:00 PM).

After your long international flight, take the remainder of the day to relax and recover at your leisure, preparing for the exciting journey ahead in Vietnam.

Overnight in Hanoi

JOIN LIMOUSINE BUS WITH OTHER TOURISTS (TRANSFER FROM HANOI TO SAPA)

PRIVATE CAR & PRIVATE ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE IN SAPA

• Morning: Please check your room and leave any large luggage at the hotel. Only bring essential items for your 2-day, 1-night stay in Sapa.
• 6:30 – 6:45 AM: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and begin the journey to Sapa.
• Travel along the highway to Lao Cai city with a comfort break en route.
• Continue on the mountain road to Sapa Town, where you will enjoy stunning views of the valley and terraced fields.
• Arrive in Sapa Town and admire the colorful traditional costumes worn by the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. Enjoy a delicious lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and proceed with check-in at your hotel.
• Take a short walk to the gate of Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group. Located at the base of the majestic Fansipan Peak, the village is nestled in a deep valley. Your local guide will introduce you to the daily life of the locals. Trek down to the valley bottom to visit a waterfall, where the French once built a Hydraulic Power Station. Stop for photos at the picturesque bridge and waterfall, then hike uphill back to Sapa Town while enjoying the scenic beauty of the late afternoon.
• Return to Sapa Town. Dinner is at your own leisure, followed by overnight accommodation at the hotel and optional night activities.
  Overnight in Sapa.

• Morning: Today, you will have the opportunity to conquer the mighty Fansipan Peak (3,143 meters) by cable car. In just 30 minutes, you will reach the summit of Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, often referred to as “the Roof of Indochina.” Capture breathtaking photographs and celebrate your achievement at the top.
• Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant on Fansipan Peak, where you can relish local flavors while taking in the incredible mountain views.

After that, our guide will take you to see Silver Waterfalls. The Silver Waterfall is located about a half hour from Sapa town which offers stunning views over surrounding mountains and lush forests belonging to Hoang Lien National Park.

• Afternoon: After lunch, we will continue our journey uphill to the Heavens Gate, the highest point of the road in Vietnam and the provincial border between Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the valley below.
• Evening: Dinner is at your own leisure, allowing you to explore the local cuisine or relax at your hotel.
  Overnight in Sapa.

• Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, our driver and guide will take you to explore the famous Muong Hoa Valley, as well as the picturesque Lao chai and Tavan villages. These locations offer some of the most stunning landscapes in Sapa, so be sure to keep your camera ready for amazing photo opportunities. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the forests and valleys. Along the way, you will be warmly greeted by local people eager to share insights into their unique culture. You may be pleasantly surprised by their excellent English. After approximately 2 hours of trekking through the villages, you will be transferred back to Sapa Town.
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor traditional Vietnamese dishes.
• Afternoon: After lunch, you will be transferred back to Hanoi. We will arrive in Hanoi by late afternoon.

Overnight in Hanoi.

JOIN LIMOUSINE BUS WITH OTHER TOURISTS

07.45-08.30: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long (For guests booking Limousine Bus or shuttle bus only).

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.

14.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.

16.00: Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE

19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

 06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.

07.30 You return to your cabin to prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.

Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.

08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.

09.30 Check-out time.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. The trip ends.

Thank you for using the service of 5-star Amanda Cruise.

We look forward to welcoming you again on our cruise.

Good bye and see you on your next trips!

Free at leisure, then say good bye to Hanoi – Vietnam, then, at 23:35 PM our driver (no guide) will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Wishing you a safe & pleasant journey home