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The journey
Trek through the terraced rice fields of Sapa, then embark on a 2-day cruise in Lan Ha Bay with visits to the Dark & Bright Cave, kayaking, and squid fishing. Continue to Ninh Binh to explore Tam Coc by boat, visit the Hoa Lư King dynasty temple, and bike around the old village. The journey then takes you south by overnight train to Dong Hoi for visits to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave before ending in Hue. This 7-day route connects North and Central Vietnam through hiking, cruising, cycling, cave exploration, and local experiences.
Trek through the terraced rice fields of Sapa, then embark on a 2-day cruise in Lan Ha Bay with visits to the Dark & Bright Cave, kayaking, and squid fishing.
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Day by day
Pick up by limousine bus from your hotel in Hanoi with a small bag for the 6-hour journey to Sapa town. Departure is at 6:30 AM.
Arrive at the Sapa hotel for lunch before joining the hike.
Finish the first day of hiking at a local homestay.
Enjoy dinner and spend one night at the homestay in a private room.
After breakfast at the homestay, join the second trek to explore a different part of Sapa.
Around 3:00 PM, finish hiking and return to the hotel in Sapa.
Take a rest there before the bus picks you up for the journey back to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi the same evening at around 9:00 PM.
Overnight at a hotel booked by yourself.
Around 9:00 AM, after breakfast at your hotel, the limousine bus will pick you up and take you to Lan Ha Bay. The drive takes about 2 hours via the highway.
Around 12:00 PM, check in to the cruise.
Enjoy cruising with meals including lunch and dinner, happy hour at the bar, and activities such as kayaking and squid fishing.
Spend one night relaxing and chilling on a nice cruise.
After breakfast, join a rowing bamboo boat trip to visit the Dark and Bright Cave.
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on the cruise.
Around noon, cruise back to the harbour, where the limousine bus will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi on a 2-hour drive.
Spend one night at a hotel in Hanoi by yourself.
The guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi at around 7:30 AM.
Travel straight to Ninh Bình with your Vietnamese tour guide on a 2-hour drive.
Join a boat trip to Tam Cốc and enjoy a meal at Ninh Bình Hidden Charm Resort.
After that, visit the Hoa Lư King dynasty temple.
Spend around 45 minutes biking around the old village.
Around 4:00 PM, the trip ends in Ninh Bình.
After the day trip in Ninh Bình, the Vietnamese guide will pick you up and take you to the homestay to rest, shower, enjoy dinner, and relax.
At 9:00 PM, the car will take you to the train station for the night train to Phong Nha (Dong Hoi).
The train departs at 9:47 PM on a soft-sleeper train, sharing a cabin with 4 people.
Arrive at Dong Hoi train station at around 5:30 AM.
Go to the hotel in Dong Hoi, a 2-star hotel, to rest, shower, and have breakfast.
At 8:00 AM, visit two famous caves, Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave, including a boat trip.
Around 5:00 PM, finish the tour as the bus takes you back to your hotel for an overnight stay in a private room.
After breakfast at the hotel, the car will take you to the train station for the morning train to Hue with a soft seat. The train departs at 8:00 AM.
Arrive in Hue at around 11:00 AM. The trip ends in Hue.
Where this trip takes you
Sa Pa terraced rice fields, Lan Ha Bay cruise, Tam Cốc – Bích Động by boat, Phong Nha Cave
The route
The fine print
Lunch x 7
Dinner x 3
Breakfast x 1
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Tip for the Vietnamese tour guide
Personal expenses
Beverages
Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Old Quarter hotels.
Pricing is per person but based on two-person occupancy.
Substitutions on boats or transportation may need to be made. If so, a comparable or higher-value option will be chosen.
Travel on Dec 24 and Dec 31 will incur a higher price.
The 7-day Vietnam tour package gives you the essence of these quintessential destinations along a stretch of 1000 km from North to Central Vietnam. Indulge your senses in the rich history of the cities and their impressive nature. You will have unforgettable moments on the stunning mountain roads and passes. You will see awesome views with rocks, waterfalls, and rivers. Eating, staying, and chatting with locals is the best way to see the real Vietnam.
7 Days Sapa - Halong - Ninh Binh - Phong Nha - Hue Active
After you book this package, your booking will be finalized by email with clearer details, and we will make the trip plan for you.
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Your 7 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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