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Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh & Halong Bay Adventure - 6 Days
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Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh & Halong Bay Adventure - 6 Days

Discover North Vietnam's diverse landscapes from Hanoi's Old Quarter to Sapa's mountains, Ninh Binh's serene waterways, and an overnight cruise amidst Halong Bay's limestone karsts.

Partner tour6 daysSmall groupFrom $360

Explore the captivating beauty of North Vietnam on this immersive journey. From vibrant cities to majestic mountains and serene bays, experience a rich tapestry of landscapes and culture. Begin in Hanoi, exploring its historic Old Quarter. Journey to the mountain town of Sapa, with time to discover Cat Cat village or the Muong Hoa Valley. Continue to Ninh Binh, known for its tranquil waterways and Mua Cave viewpoint. The adventure culminates with an overnight cruise on Halong Bay, visiting Luon Cave and Titov Island, before a unique experience at Dragon Pearl Cave and return to Hanoi.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi – Arrival

    Hotel

    HotelSILK PATH BOUTIQUE HANOI 4★ — Deluxe or similar

    Check in from 2:00 PM and enjoy the capital at your own pace — the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, or a street-food discovery.

  2. Day 2

    Hanoi – Sapa

    Hotel

    HotelSAPA CATCAT HILLS RESORT & SPA — Superior or similar

    Into the mountains by expressway (about 5 hours). The afternoon is free to breathe the cool air — a stroll to Cat Cat village is a lovely first taste (payable locally).

  3. Day 3

    Sapa (at Leisure)

    Hotel

    HotelSAPA CATCAT HILLS RESORT & SPA — Superior or similar

    Sapa your way: trek the Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai and Ta Van, or ride the cable car toward Fansipan, the "Roof of Indochina" (tickets payable locally).

  4. Day 4

    Sapa – Ninh Binh

    Hotel

    HotelTHE REED HOTEL NINH BINH 4★ — Deluxe or similar

    An early, spectacular descent from the mountains to the karst valleys (about 6.5 hours), arriving early afternoon. The rest of the day is free — a Trang An sampan ride or the Mua Cave viewpoint (payable locally).

  5. Day 5

    Ninh Binh – Halong Bay · Ambassador Overnight Cruise

    Cruise

    CruiseAMBASSADOR CRUISE HALONG (46 CABIN) 5★ — Deluxe or similar

    An early breakfast, then to the coast (about 3.5 hours) for the midday sailing — the grand finale of the loop, aboard our own ship. 11:00 Check-in at Ambassador's Lounge — Halong International Cruise Port 12:20 Board the Ambassador; welcome briefing at the Piano Lounge 12:45 Premium lunch while sailing among the World Wonder's limestone islets 14:15 Luon Cave — drift through on a local-rowed bamboo boat, or kayak* 15:45 Sung Sot Cave — the bay's largest cavern (or afternoon tea, spa*, outdoor Jacuzzi on board) 17:30 The ship anchors — cooking class, or Happy Hour* with canapés 19:00 fine-dining dinner on the sundeck with live band (band rests on Mondays) 20:40 Live music, squid fishing, spa* or an in-cabin movie — overnight on the bay

  6. Day 6

    Halong Bay – Dragon Pearl Cave – Hanoi

    Sunrise on the water, the Dragon Pearl Cave show & lunch, and back to Hanoi around 5:00 PM. The north, complete. 06:10 Tai chi session on the sundeck 06:30 Light breakfast — coffee, tea and fresh pastries 07:15 Titov Island — swim in turquoise water or climb to the panoramic summit 08:30 Full breakfast at the restaurant 09:30 Bill settlement and check-out 10:15 Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port 12:00 Welcome and check-in at the Dragon Pearl Cave 12:20 "The Quest for the Sacred Pearl" — a multi-sensory performance 13:00 "Tastes of the World" lunch inside the million-year-old cave 14:30 Journey's end — onward transfer

The hotels and cruises named in this itinerary are the ones we book first. If a property is fully booked on your travel dates, we will replace it with another one of the same standard (or better) in the same area, and confirm the change with you before you pay — the tour price stays as quoted.

What's included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Overnight cruise / accommodation
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Meals as per itinerary

Not included

  • International & domestic flights
  • Visa arrangement fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips & gratuities

Good to know

Accommodation in 4-star hotels and an overnight cruise. Private car transfers between destinations as per itinerary. Meals are included during the Halong Bay cruise and at Dragon Pearl Cave. Entrance fees for activities like Cat Cat village, Fansipan cable car, Trang An/Tam Coc sampan rides, Mua Cave viewpoint, and kayaking at Luon Cave are payable locally.

Price per person

The more you travel together, the less each person pays.

12–34–56–89–1112+
$860$510$440$410$400$360

Per-person reference prices — a specialist confirms the final quote by email.