Hanoi – Sapa – Ha Long/7 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Ha Noi

Stop At: Ha Noi Gallery, 42 Cau Go St, Ha noi, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Xin Chao - Welcome to Hanoi Upon arrival, you will be met and privately transferred to the hotel, where you are offered a welcome drink and the tour briefings in the hotel lobby. Then check into the hotel for refreshments before your welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 2: Hanoi city tour

Stop At: Hanoi Rock City, 52 27, To Ngoc Van 27/52 To Ngoc Van - Tay Ho - Hanoi, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Breakfast at the hotel - pick up - take an in-depth tour of the most interesting sites in Hanoi. Today's experiences include: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Ba Dinh Square – The old residence of Ho Chi Minh – One Pillar Pagoda – Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Temple of Literature – time for your leisure, food and drinks (at your own expenses) – continue your tour with a visit to Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake – take an in-depth walking tour of Hanoi Old Quarter for an overview of the local life and businesses - time for your own exploration and shopping - return to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: Ha Noi - Sa Pa - Hiking to hill tribe villages

Stop At: Ha Noi Gallery, 42 Cau Go St, Ha noi, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Today you will take a scenic drive toward Sapa, including some short breaks for coffee or toilets. Upon arrival, check in the hotel for refreshments – lunch at an authentic restaurant – transfer to Muong Hoa Valley – hike along a scenic trail that gradually descends to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. During your hike you will come across Black Hmong, Red Dzao and Dzay people – pay short visits to local schools and local families. Afterward transfer back to the hotel – dinner at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is yours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 4: Fanxipang Mountain by cable car - Ham Rong Mountain

Stop At: Ham Rong Mountain, Sapa 100000 Vietnam
After breakfast – transfer by car to the cable car station for a short cable ride and then take a walk to the top of the Fanxipang Mountain for a breathtaking view of the whole area – return to the car and transfer to Sapa town – time for a break and lunch - hike up to Cloudy Yard of Ham Rong mountain – spend your time at the top, where you will be overwhelmed by the panoramic view – enjoy a traditional music show - return to the hotel for refreshments – the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 5: Hill tribe market - return to Ha Noi

Stop At: Hanoi Rock City, 52 27, To Ngoc Van 27/52 To Ngoc Van - Tay Ho - Hanoi, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
After breakfast, you will drive about 2 hours and 30 minutes on a winding road towards the hill tribe market. Upon arrival you will explore the hill tribe market – time for a break and lunch - visit the tea plantations – onward travel to to Ha Noi with stop off at the cafes for breaks and drinks. The rest of the day is yours
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 6: Ha Noi - Ha Long - Overnight on board

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
Today you will take a 4 hour drive on a countryside road through the paddy fields to Ha Long Bay, one of New Seven Natural Wonders. Upon arrival at the harbor, you will board a traditional boat – set sail through the limestone islands – have a nice seafood lunch – take a sampan ride to visit a traditional fishing village – attend a short cooking class - time to relax on the upper deck at sunset – enjoy a delicious dinner. The rest of the day is your leisure. Why not play cards, try your luck at fishing, watch movies or simply enjoy some drinks and chat with your friends at the bar on board.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 7: Ha Long – Hon Gai Market – Hanoi - Departure

Stop At: Ha Long Night Market, Halong Bay Vietnam
Up early – top deck – Tai Chi - enjoy your light breakfast – disembark for an easy exploration of the cave close by – return to your boat - check out your cabins – enjoy a nice brunch while sailing back to land – transfer by road to Hon Gai market – spend your time wandering around the fishing harbor, the market and the streets for an overview of local life – continue your tour with visits to the impressive Ba Vang pagoda and ceramic factory along the way (if your time permits) – onward travel to the airport for your departure flight.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.