Vietnam · Trekking

Best Of The North Vienam (Hanoi Sapa Halong Bay With 6 Day Group Tour)

6 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Hanoi’s key cultural and historic sights
02 Travel overnight by train between Hanoi and Lao Cai
03 Trek through Sapa’s valleys and ethnic minority villages
04 Visit Cat Cat, Sinchai, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van
05 Cruise overnight through the scenery of Halong Bay
06 Enjoy activities such as cave visits, kayaking or bamboo boat riding
07 See Muong Hoa Valley’s mountain landscapes
08 Airport transfer included in Hanoi

Discover some of northern Vietnam’s most memorable highlights on this 6-day group journey through Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay. Explore Hanoi’s cultural landmarks, travel overnight by train to the mountain town of Sapa, and enjoy guided trekking through valleys and villages where you can experience the landscapes and local life of the H’Mong and Day communities.

The trip continues with an overnight cruise in Halong Bay, where limestone scenery, caves, island stops and onboard activities create a memorable finale. With accommodation, transport, sightseeing and meals as per itinerary included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience city culture, mountain scenery and a UNESCO-listed bay in one itinerary.

Discover some of northern Vietnam’s most memorable highlights on this 6-day group journey through Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi Arrival- Airport Pick up

Pick up from airport as your flight details

Overnight at hotel

Day 02

Hanoi city tour - Night train to Sapa (B, L)

Full day visit Hanoi city with Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and President's house on stilts, One pillar pagoda), Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Old quarters and Museum of Ethnology (on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the visit to Bat Trang pottery village will be arranged as the replacement for museum). Free time for dinner before pickup time (20.30) at your hotel for the night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.

Overnight Train to Sapa

Day 03

Lao Cai - Sapa trekking (B, L, D)

Arrive early in the morning (05.30 - 06.00am), our tour guide picks up at the station and transfer to Sapa. Have a short break and having breakfast before the tour begins. Trekking to village Cat Cat and to visit the H’mong, hydro power station and the waterfall.

Visit Sinchai to see more view of Sapa Stop local lunch then walk up back to Sapa and free time Spend the night at hotel in Sapa.

Spend the night at hotel in Sapa.

Day 04

Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D)

After breakfast, start trekking to Muong Hoa valley to visit 3 villages of the H’mong and the Day (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van). Lunch on the way then head back to Sapa and free time until transfer to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

Visit Muong Hoa Valley and see the moutain view

Overnight Train Back To Hanoi

Day 05

Hanoi – Halong overnight cruise (B, L, D)

Early arrival in Hanoi (05.00 - 05.30am), take taxi to the chosen hotel to store the luggage, have breakfast (no room) before taking the bus to Halong (pickup time: 07.30 - 08.30am)

We will pick you up to Halong Bay between 7h30-8h30 am and then it takes 3.5 hours to Halong Bay Upon arrival, welcome on board, check in your cabin and have delicious lunch at the restaurant. Afternoon activities might include a visit to one of the most beautiful cave in Halong bay, a floating village for bamboo boat riding, an island for relaxing/swimming and a lagoon for kayaking. Join a cooking class or a sunset cocktail party before dinner time. Evening is free at your leisure or you can join a squid fishing. Overnight in private cabin on a sharing cruise.

Overnight on the cruise

Day 06

Halong – Hanoi - Departure (B/L)

Optional to join a Tai Chi Class on the sundeck or photo hunting in the early morning. After breakfast, other activities might include (if not arranged on the first day): visiting the cave, cooking class or climbing to the top of an island for panoramic view of Halong Bay. Then check out, passing many islands and islets on the way back to harbor. Around 12.30 Transfer back. Customers can get off on the way for a shortcut to the airport (around 04.00 - 04.30pm) by taxi (paid by us) or drop off at the hotel (around 05.00 - 05.30pm), free time until transfer to the airport for departure flight (45 mins transfer, flight after 08.00pm is recommended). End of service.

The route