Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Sapa – Halong Bay 8D7N Tour

The Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Sapa – Halong Bay tour is a thrilling 8D7N northern Vietnam tour package that visits the best attractions in the country’s top tourist cities. Our private tours with excellent local tour guides will bring travelers genuine delights and profound insights into each destination without rushing.

During 8 days spent with us, vacationers will discover not only landscapes but also cultures, histories, and lifestyles. The ultimate aim of our Northern Vietnam tours is to show tourists Vietnam’s beauty, both outside and inside.

Moreover, you might concern yourself with other Vietnam Tour Packages, such as:

• Central Vietnam Tour 4 Days – from 287 USD/pax
• Hanoi- Ninh Binh- Halong Bay Tour (5 days) – contact for details
• Da Nang Tour Package 6 Days – contact for details
• Vietnam Package Tour 7 Days – contact for details

HANOI – NINH BINH – SAPA – HALONG BAY 8D7N NORTHERN VIETNAM TOUR

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi City Nightlife

Highlights

• Watch Vietnamese traditional art- water puppet show
• Taste Hanoi street food and learn about local eating habits
• Stroll across the Hanoi Old Quarter

First, our driver will give you a warm welcome at Noi Bai International Airport. Then, he takes you to your hotel in the city center (about 40 minutes).

You check in at 2 PM and relax for a while before a local tour guide picks you up at 4 PM for the Water Puppet Show taking place at Thang Long Theater. Here, you will experience one of Vietnam’s original folk theater art forms originating from the long-standing wet rice civilization developed in the Red River Delta.

Later, at 6 PM, you will begin a Hanoi street food tour. Our foodie tour guide will lead you through the paradise of local delicacies in the Old Quarter, where you can feel deeply the city’s spirit. Iconic dishes, such as bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee, pho, etc., and ancient streets promise a light-hearted evening.

Finally, you return to your hotel and call it a day at 9 PM. It’s time to save energy for the next days on the Hanoi- Ninh Binh- Sapa- Halong Bay tour.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour Full Day

Highlights

• Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to learn about Vietnam’s greatest man
• Drop by One Pillar Pagoda- a symbol of Hanoi
• Admire the ancient Tran Quoc Pagoda
• Tour the city’s most iconic cultural-historical relic- the Temple of Literature
• Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake

On the second day, you will embark on a serious adventure to Hanoi’s best venues to learn all about its history and culture.

First of all, at 8:30 AM, our tour guide and private car will pick you up at your hotel. Your tour starts with a visit to the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, a revolutionary figure in Vietnamese history. This place will give you perspectives of his great life, career, mindset, and lifestyle.

Next, you turn to a nearby attraction called One Pillar Pagoda. Its name has already shown its best feature- a unique design of a single pillar supporting a pagoda above. Our tour guide will tell you about its history and how its architecture reflects the nation’s soul.

Then, you will come by another noticeable spot- Tran Quoc Pagoda. It’s a time-honored construction dating back to 1500 years ago located by West Lake. You will discover its striking structures and background.

Later, you have a lunch break at a local restaurant. That recharging rest leads to the next fascinating venue in the afternoon: the Temple of Literature. As the very first university in Vietnam, this place offers visitors traditional buildings and an understanding of Vietnam’s early education system.

Finally, your team will wander around the Hoan Kiem Lake area to watch the Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple, and The Huc Bridge.

After all, our driver takes you back to your hotel for a good rest. You will refill from the Hanoi city tour and prepare for tomorrow’s visit to Ninh Binh.

Day 3: Discover Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu-Tam Coc- Mua Cave

Highlights

• Explore one of Vietnam’s ancient capitals- Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
• Embrace the untouched beauty of Tam Coc by boat
• Conquer 500 stone steps to admire majestic views at Mua Cave

At 9 AM, you check out and our private car will pick you up to move to Ninh Binh. After about 1.5 hours of transferring, you reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. A local tour guide will welcome and instruct you to discover this ancient land. It was the nation’s capital for 42 years under the Dinh- Early Le- Ly Dynasties. You will learn about its history by visiting several temples and shrines.

After a long walk around Hoa Lu, you will have a lunch break at a local restaurant with Ninh Binh’s unique cuisine.

Later on, your day 3 on the Hanoi- Ninh Binh- Sapa- Halong Bay tour continues with a Ninh Binh boat trip to Tam Coc. Marvelous landscapes of the long, gentle river, magnificent limestone mountains, and paddy fields appear gorgeously during your relaxing float on the sampan boat.

Following that, you will finish the day with a challenging climb to the Mua Cave Peak. Although its common name is Mua Cave, its real spotlight is the millions-of-year-old Ngoa Long Mountain. You will drop by the cave at the mountain’s foot and start going through 486 steps to the peak. The higher you get, the more stunning landscapes open in front of your eyes.

Eventually, our private car will transfer you to a homestay/bungalow in Ninh Binh for a night. Almost every accommodation in Ninh Binh provides a nature-immersing experience so you can wind down well before the next adventure.

Day 4: Sapa Tour Day 1: Cat Cat Village Trekking

Highlights

• Trek through the pristine forest ambiance to Cat Cat Village
• Visit Cat Cat Village to learn about the Indigenous H’Mong people’s unique life
• Explore Cat Cat Waterfall, Flower Stream, terrace fields, etc.

After checking out from Ninh Binh hotel, you will leave for Sapa in our comfortable private car. This road trip lasts 7 hours so you will get to Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province, in the afternoon. (There will be a lunch stop.)

Then, after a long relaxation in the car, you will exercise with a 2-kilometer trek to Cat Cat Village. Otherwise, our private car will take you there. The trail from Sapa Town to Cat Cat Village is full of unspoiled natural scenery, promising a serene feeling.

Upon arrival at the village, you will visit traditional houses to observe directly the locals’ daily activities and the original structure of their homes. The local tour guide can help you communicate with native people.

Next, you can wander around the more typical landscapes of the northwestern region, such as waterfalls, streams, and terrace fields. Before the sunset, you will wrap up the visit and check in at an accommodation in Sapa Town.

Day 5: Sapa Tour Day 2: Best Sapa Attractions

Highlights

• Reach the highest mountain in Vietnam, Fansipan Mountain
• Admire the dreamy Silver Waterfall
• Capture an unbelievable panoramic view at Sapa Heaven’s Gate
• Experience intense feeling at the Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge

Another day comes with energetic activities awaiting you. Firstly, you will visit one of the most sought-after destinations in Sapa: Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina.

Catching a cable car to this “Indochina rooftop” will give you a one-of-a-kind experience across extensive hills in 15 minutes. Moreover, the mesmerizing scenery at the top of Fansipan promises the most unforgettable moment out of the whole adventure.

Next, you drop by Silver Waterfall. It will give you a breathtaking scene of a shining white water flow pouring down from 200 meters. It appears outstanding amidst the lush forest setting.

Before continuing, lunchtime comes with local delicacies, such as dried buffalo meat, chestnut cake, grilled stream fish, etc.

Then, our driver will take you up to the scenic O Quy Ho Pass, the best four passes in Vietnam, and reach Heaven’s Gate Sapa. At 2000 meters high, it offers travelers a fantastic perspective of Sapa Town. Furthermore, if you’re lucky, you can catch a sea of clouds floating around you.

Lastly, you drop by the Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge (Rong May Glass Bridge). Located 2200 meters high, it brings a thrilling sense of walking amidst the air. Also, it’s a great chance to seize a fabulous panorama.

Finally, at about 4 PM, we take you back to your hotel in Sapa Town. You will spend a night there and expect another interesting journey tomorrow.

Day 6: Sapa Tour Day 3: Lao Chai- Ta Van Village Trekking

Highlights

• Check-in at the most photographic area in Sapa: terrace fields in Lao Chai Village
• Visit Lao Chai’s local market and learn about residents’ trading activities.
• Wind down with a tour of the serene Ta Van Village

On the last day in Sapa, you will discover one of its most iconic landscapes: Lao Chai Village. You will wander around its enchanting terrace fields and discover native markets, where local food, handmade colorful souvenirs, and the vibrant atmosphere of the residents doing their daily buying-selling activities.

After spending a morning exploring every corner in the dream-like Lao Chai Village, you will have lunch at an authentic local restaurant.

Later on, you turn to Ta Van Village, only 4 kilometers from Lao Chai Village. This haven captures vacationers’ hearts due to its poetic, tranquil, and pastoral vibes. Plus, the unique cultural identities of the locals bring an experiential visit to travelers who love to immerse in the native life.

After visiting the second village, your last afternoon in Sapa ends at 3 PM. We will take you back to Hanoi to check in at a hotel for a night’s rest (5.5 hours) and prepare for the Halong Bay excursion.

Day 7: Halong Bay Cruise

Highlights

• Join a luxury Halong Bay cruise and enjoy high-quality services (meals, tea party, etc.)
• Visit unique attractions in Halong Bay: Thien Cung Cave, Dinh Huong Islet, and Ba Hang Fishing Village

The last destination on our Hanoi- Ninh Binh- Sapa- Halong Bay tour is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay.

At 7:30 AM, our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. The travel from Hanoi to Halong City will take 3 hours. On arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, you will get on board at about 11 AM and start a Halong Bay cruise.

The crew will welcome you to the ship, help you check in at your cabin, and set up a lunch. As the yacht drifts, you will enjoy good food and watch the charming scenery of Halong Bay.

After lunch, you will have free time to appreciate the atmosphere on a cruise ship floating amidst this world-class landscape.

Later, your ship reaches the first attraction on Halong Bay, Thien Cung Cave, or Heaven Grotto. Its heavenly stalagmites and stalactites never fail to impress visitors. Also, you will drop by two other venues called Dinh Huong Islet (Incense Burner Islet) and the Ba Hang Fishing Village. Your afternoon will be more vibrant with activities such as kayaking and swimming on the clean bay water.

At sunset, you will cool down with a tea party on board while watching the mesmerizing twilight on the bay. Later, you have dinner prepared by the cruise’s chef and cook team. Then, you will spend your spare time iding or joining the cruise’s side activities before off to sleep.

Day 8: Halong Bay – Noi Bai Airport

Highlights

• Savor dawn on the bay and a delicious breakfast on board
• Discover Titov Island, one of the must-see attractions in Halong Bay

On the last day of your Hanoi- Ninh Binh- Sapa- Halong Bay tour, you will wake up to a glorious morning in the middle of the world-known landmark of Halong Bay. You will have a morning exercise session and a hearty breakfast.

Next, your cruise pauses at Titov Island for sightseeing and swimming. You can climb to the top of Titop Mountain and embrace the unspoiled scenery of Halong. Or, you can dive in the refreshing water at Titop Beach.

Later, the yacht turns back to the marina and docks at about 11:30 AM. Also, you will savor a seafood meal for lunch before heading back to Hanoi.

Finally, our private car will drive you to Noi Bai International Airport (3 hours). Now, you will be ready for a flight to another area, wrapping up your memorable experience in northern Vietnam.

It’s the end of the Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Sapa – Halong Bay tour 8 days 7 nights. Vietnam Vacation Travel wishes you the best holiday in Vietnam.

Price

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Inclusion

• Private car transportation
• Professional English-speaking guides
• Accommodations with daily breakfasts
• All meals mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees for all attractions
• Tam Coc boat trip
• Halong Bay cruise

Exclusion

• Flight
• Travel Insurance
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
• Tips for tour guides and drivers.

Children Policy

• Children under 4 years old are free.
• Children from 5 to 11 years old pay 75%.