Hanoi – the heart of the country. If you have ever been to Hanoi, join this special tour and discover more about our beloved capital.

Please be present at the Domestic Terminal, Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least two hours before your scheduled departure. Company staff will welcome you and assist with check-in for your flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, the car and tour guide will pick you up and depart for Ninh Binh.

10:00: Arrive in Ninh Binh. The car takes you to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda complex in Vietnam, featuring 500 Arhat statues arranged along both sides of the corridors.

Continue to visit the Avalokitesvara Palace, which houses an 80-ton statue of Guanyin; the Phap Chu Palace, which houses a 100-ton statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, described in the original program as the largest in Southeast Asia; and the Tam The Palace, which houses three statues weighing 50 tons each, along with a 70-ton bell.

(Electric tram ticket at your own expense.)

12:00: The car takes you to a local restaurant for lunch featuring Trang An specialties.

13:00: The car takes you to visit the Trang An Ecotourism Complex. Here, you board a boat and travel along the waterways, winding through rice fields.

Trang An is known for its limestone mountains, valleys, caves and interconnected waterways, creating a magical and mysterious landscape that offers a peaceful and relaxing experience.

Trang An features 31 lakes and lagoons connected by 48 caves. Each cave has its own name and distinctive characteristics, including Dia Linh Cave, Sinh Duoc Cave, Dark Cave, Sang Cave, May Cave, and more.

The harmony between the caves and waterways creates the poetic beauty of Trang An. The small Hoang Long River, also known as the Sao Khe River, originates from the Hoang Long River and stretches for 14km, winding through and embracing the limestone mountains before flowing into the Van River, creating a picturesque landscape.

16:30: Board the bus and return to Hanoi. Check in to the hotel and rest.

Free evening and overnight at the hotel.

6:30: After breafast, check out of the hotel. The car picks you up and takes you to Sapa – the City in the Mist, via the Hanoi–Lao Cai Expressway.

13:00: Arrive in Sapa. Enjoy lunch, rest and check in to the hotel. Take some time to enjoy the fresh air and charming scenery of Sapa.

OPTION 1

The car takes you to visit Fansipan, known as the “Roof of Indochina”, at an altitude of 3,143m.

You will travel by cable car (at your own expense), which holds two Guinness World Records: the world’s longest three-wire cable car system, measuring 6,292.5m, and the world’s greatest elevation difference between the departure and arrival stations, measuring 1,410m.

At the departure station, you can also visit Trinh Pagoda and worship Buddha, or pray for blessings and peace for your family at Ha Pagoda at the arrival station.

During the journey to Fansipan Peak, you can admire the diverse ecosystem and vast mountain scenery of Sapa below, creating a memorable experience.

OPTION 2

You can choose to visit Cat Cat Village at your own expense, a traditional Hmong ethnic village. Learn about traditional indigo dyeing techniques, visit the hydropower waterfall and admire the beautiful scenery of the Northwest mountains and waterfalls.

Enjoy dinner and overnight in Sapa.

Especially on Saturday evening, you can attend the Love Market of the Red Dao people, one of the unique cultural features of the ethnic communities in the northern highlands of Vietnam.

07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

08:00: Visit Ham Rong Mountain on a hiking route. Along the way to Ham Rong Peak, visit Orchid Gardens 1 and 2, Pear Garden, Cat Apple Garden, Central Flower Garden, Broken Stone, Heaven’s Gate, Dragon Head, Crocodile Island, Thien Thach Lam Area, Buddha Island, Cloud Yard, TV Tower, and more.

Continue exploring Ham Rong Tourist Area and enjoy panoramic views of Sapa from above, including a visit to the TV Tower.

11:00: Return to the hotel for lunch.

13:00: The car takes you back to Hanoi.

20:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Check in to the hotel and enjoy free time to dine and explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter at night.

Overnight in Hanoi

7:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

7:45: The car and tour guide pick you up and depart for Ha Long, Quang Ninh. On the way, stop for a break at Sao Do, Hai Duong.

12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for you to board the cruise and visit Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site recognized for its geological, geomorphological, biodiversity and aesthetic values.

13:00: After boarding the cruise, enjoy lunch on board.

13:45: After lunch, you can stand on the deck to take photos and admire the scenery of Ha Long Bay.

The first attraction is Hon Cho Da (Stone Dog Islet), standing prominently with its back facing the sea. It is considered a symbolic entrance to the bay and the attractions that follow.

14:00: After visiting Stone Dog Islet, continue to Dinh Huong Islet (Incense Burner Islet) before the cruise takes you to Ba Hang Fishing Village.

At Ba Hang Fishing Village, the cruise stops for approximately one hour. You can take a bamboo boat operated by local residents or kayak independently to explore the surrounding scenery.

(Bamboo boat and kayak fees are at your own expense.)

15:00: Continue the cruise to the next attractions. From Ba Hang Fishing Village, the cruise passes Trong Mai Islets (Fighting Cocks Islets), a symbol of Ha Long Bay and Vietnamese tourism, before arriving at Thien Cung Cave.

15:30: The cruise arrives at Thien Cung Cave. Follow the tour guide’s instructions before entering the cave for sightseeing.

16:30: Return to the cruise. The car picks you up and takes you back to Hanoi.

On the way back, stop at Sao Do, Hai Duong, where you can purchase souvenirs and local specialties such as green bean cakes and gai cakes.

20:00: Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and complete the check-in procedures for your flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.

End of the tour program. Goodbye and see you again!

TOUR INCLUSIONS

• Round-trip airfare Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City, including 7kg of carry-on baggage per flight. Please register for additional checked baggage if required.
• Transportation according to the itinerary.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.
• 4-star hotel accommodation, based on 2 guests per room; triple-sharing arrangements may apply for odd-numbered groups.
• One-time entrance tickets to the attractions included in the itinerary.
• Cruise trip on Ha Long Bay.
• Travel insurance.
• Enthusiastic and professional tour guide.

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

• Drinks, single-room supplement, personal expenses, VAT invoice and any items not listed under “Tour Inclusions.”
• One dinner during the program, allowing guests to enjoy Hanoi specialties.
• Single-room accommodation for guests requesting a private room.
• Tips for the tour guide and driver: minimum 50,000 VND/person/day.
• Fansipan cable car tickets according to Sun World regulations.
• Bai Dinh electric tram tickets.

NOTE

• The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the characteristics of the attractions while still ensuring that all scheduled destinations are included.
• Children: Please contact us for the best available price.