6-Day Vietnam Tour through Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Bình and Hạ Long Bay

• 7:30-8:00: Our driver will pick you up from the airport or station and transfer you to the city center to join the group tour. We will begin the city day trip by heading to Uncle Ho's final resting place in Ba Dinh Square, where Vietnamese cultural and political events usually take place.
• Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, where he lived intermittently during the Vietnam War, and One Pillar Pagoda - a Buddhist temple known for its distinctive architecture and the peaceful lotus lake outside.
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and see the Bodhi tree that was presented as a gift by Indian Prime Minister Rajendra Prasad during his visit to Vietnam in 1959.
• 12:30: Have lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter.
• Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, the ancient Ngoc Son Temple, and Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake).
• Visit Vietnam's first university, the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam), founded in 1070 and based on the teachings of Confucius.
• 16:15: Enjoy the Water Puppet Show, a well-known traditional Vietnamese art form that has been preserved through generations for more than 800 years. Note: the water puppet show is excluded.

Free time for dinner on your own.

Stay overnight in Ha Noi.

Please note: The program will be adjusted to suit flight arrivals. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday, and all other museums are closed on Monday. Alternatives will be recommended accordingly.

• 6.30-7.00: The tour guide from Vietnam Travel Advisor will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation. Get on a big bus and depart for Sapa Town.
• 9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.
• 11.00: Take the second comfort break in Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.
• 13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town, where you will see the colorful traditional costumes of the H'Mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. Enjoy a welcome drink and itinerary briefing, then have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and complete check-in procedures.
• 14.30: The bus picks you up at the gate of Cat Cat village, home to the Black Hmong ethnic people and located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life of the locals as you trek down to the valley bottom and the waterfall, where the French built a hydraulic power station. Stop for photos at the bridge and waterfall, then walk uphill for the bus ride back to Sapa in the afternoon. The trekking distance is about 2.5 km and lasts around 2 hours.
• 17.00: Return to Sapa Town. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel, with time for evening activities.

• 8.00: After breakfast at the hotel, the driver and tour guide will take you to the cable car station. Spend 20 minutes on the cable car while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
• 9.00: Reach an altitude of 2,800 meters, where you will have time to admire the views, take photos, visit pagodas and spiritual sites, and trek up 600 steps to reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. Spend about 1.5 hours hiking and taking photos.
• 11.00: Return to the cable car station and head back to Sapa Town.
• 12.30: Have lunch at the hotel.
• 13.30-15.45: Relax and explore Sapa Town on your own, with time to shop for souvenirs. Meet the rest of the group at the hotel to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi.
• 16.00: Get on the bus and return to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.
• 20.45: We say goodbye to you at your hotel or stay.

• 7:30-8:00 AM: Depart from Hanoi. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey to Ninh Binh province. It takes approximately two hours to reach the first destination of the day, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
• 10:00-10:30 AM: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you will visit the temples of the two kings, Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. The temples are located in a scenic area surrounded by limestone mountains and green rice fields.
• 11:30 AM: Explore Mua Cave. After visiting Hoa Lu, the tour continues to Mua Cave, located nearby. Mua Cave is a popular tourist spot because of its stunning panoramic views over the Tam Coc area. To reach the top of the mountain, you need to climb 500 steps, but the effort is worth it.
• 1:00 PM: Lunch break. You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Binh, where you can try traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
• 2:00 PM: Boat tour in Trang An. After lunch, it is time for a boat tour in Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its scenic landscapes of karst mountains, caves, and rivers. During the boat tour, you will explore the caves and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
• 4:30 PM: Return to Hanoi. After the boat tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Hanoi, arriving around 6:30 PM depending on traffic.

• 07.45-08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then, we will head to Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you may enjoy the landscapes of the Red River Delta.
• 11.30: Upon arriving at our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
• 12.00-12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you on board after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, you will receive a short cruise briefing and safety instructions.
• 12.30-13.00: The cruise sails into Ha Long Bay - one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes amazing limestone karst formations rising impressively from the sea.
• 14.00-14.30: Leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave, also known as Surprise Cave or Amazing Cave, one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
• 15.00: Return to the cruise and continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can admire magnificent views over the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald-green, cool water.
• 17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining Happy Hour or a cooking class on the sundeck.
• 19.30: A sumptuous dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by the onboard catering staff.
• 20.30: After dinner, various activities such as karaoke and squid fishing are organized. Or you can simply relax with drinks from the bar. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

• 06.15-07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy your meal with the magnificent sunrise views over Ha Long Bay.
• 8.00-9.30: The cruise moves closer to the center of the natural preservation area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magical work of nature reveals the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you may capture great photos of mischievous monkeys jumping around the cliffs.
• 9.30: The cruise welcomes you back on board, and it is time to check out.
• 10.00: While cruising back, a delightful lunch will be served.
• 11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where visitors disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and leave for Ha Noi on the shuttle.
• 15.30-16.00: You will arrive back at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
• During the evening, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.