Vietnam · Trekking

Sapa & Halong Bay Tour 4 Days/3Nights Package

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hạ Long. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from the mountains of Sapa to the waters of Halong Bay in 4 days
  • 02 Trek through Cat Cat, Shin Chai, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages
  • 03 See terraced rice fields and hill tribe communities around Sapa
  • 04 Enjoy an overnight Halong Bay cruise among limestone islands
  • 05 Explore Sung Sot Cave and kayak near Luon Cave
  • 06 Swim or relax at Titov Island
  • 07 Includes overnight train tickets between Hanoi and Lao Cai
  • 08 Meals, transfers, accommodation, and entrance fees included

Discover two of northern Vietnam’s most memorable landscapes in one compact journey, from the terraced hills of Sapa to the limestone seascapes of Halong Bay. This 4-day package combines overnight train travel, village trekking, and an overnight cruise for a varied experience of culture, scenery, and adventure.

Walk through Cat Cat, Shin Chai, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages, where you’ll see daily life in the mountains and admire the region’s famous rice terraces. Then continue to Halong Bay for a cruise with cave exploration, kayaking, swimming, onboard activities, and time to relax while surrounded by dramatic karst islands.

Discover two of northern Vietnam’s most memorable landscapes in one compact journey, from the terraced hills of Sapa to the limestone seascapes of Halong Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Night train: Hanoi - Lao Cai

Train: King Express 
Evening, pick up at your hotel then transfer to the station for a night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on soft sleeper berths cabin to Lao Cai. 

Sapa - Cat Cat & Shin Chai Villages - Sapa (B, L, D)

We arrive in Lao Cai train station in the early morning. Pick up and drive to Sapa, it takes around one hour to make our way up the mountains. Once at Sapa, we have breakfast (we will have room if it is available – but the check in time after 12:00). We embark on a lovely walking tour to the hill tribe village of Cat Cat, home of the H'Mong hill tribe minority people. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with families that live in the area. Overnight in Sapa. 

2
Day 02

Sapa - Lao Chai & Ta Van villages - Night train to Hanoi (B, L, D)


Train: King Express /Chapa
Get up in the early morning and enjoy the fresh air and the daily life at Sapa market. Back to hotel for breakfast. At 9.00 we embark on a lovely trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hills tribe villages Lao Chai & Ta Van, home to Black H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Once on the valley floor you can really appreciate the wonderful scenery that surrounds you. The walls of the valley are covered with multi-layered rice terraced fields and scattered villages. We back to Sapa in the afternoon and wait for your transfer to the station for night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train. 

3
Day 03

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Around 5:00 AM, you will arrive Hanoi. Our guide will pick you up at station then take you to hotel. You will have free time to relax and have breakfast before starting Halong Bay Tour.

08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay.
12h30 – 13h00 Embark on Halong Bay Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h30 – 14h30 Savor a delectable lunch as cruises among the limestone islands.
14h30 – 15h30 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15h30 – 16h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Luon Cave area.
16h30 – 17h30 Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00 Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
19h00    Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
              Overnight on board. 

4
Day 04

Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)


06h30 – 07h30  Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30  Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08h30 – 09h30 Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
09h30  Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 –10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30–11h30 While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
10h30 – 11h30 Luch on the cruise 
12h30 – 13h00 Transfer back to Hanoi.
Trip finishes at around 17h00. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hạ Long. 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfer and transportation vehicle with air conditioning
  • 01 night hotel in Sapa base on twin sharing room
  • 01 night on the cruise in Halong Bay
  • English speaking tour guide ( other language upon request)
  • Train ticket: Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi ( share cabin 4 berths- soft sleeper))
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D – Dinner
  • Boat trip in Halong Bay
  • Entrance fees and water

What's Not Included

  • Visa to Vietnam
  • International and domestic airfare
  • Single room
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Other optional and activities not on the package
  • Travel insurance, personal expense

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hạ Long.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hạ Long.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hạ Long..

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