DISCOVER NORTHERN VIETNAM: HANOI - SAPA - HALONG (OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE) 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS From 316 USD/person only

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - No guide

Day 2: HANOI - SAPA BY SLEEPING BUS WITH A SHORT TREK TO CATCAT VILLAGE[B/L/D]

Day 3: FANSIPAN - SAPA - HANOI BY SLEEPING BUS[B/L]

Day 4: HANOI - HA LONG BAY - TITOP ISLAND - SUNG SOT CAVE[B/L/D]

Day 5: LUON CAVE - HALONG BAY[B/Br]

Day 6: HANOI DEPARTURE[B]

FULL DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - No guide

Welcome to Hanoi, the thousand year capital of Vietnam. Our private driver will be waiting for you at the airport. Then, our private driver will transfer you to your hotel to check in & relax.

Check in time: 14h00 onwards

Early check in is subject to room avaibility and an extra surchge must be paid upon arrival.

Relax and comfort yourself for the rest of day after long flight.

Lunch and dinner at your own expense.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: HANOI - SAPA BY SLEEPING BUS WITH A SHORT TREK TO CATCAT VILLAGE[B/L/D]

Pass By: Cat Cat village, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
6.00-6:20: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on a sleeping bus and depart for Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop.
11.00: Second rest stop in Lao Cai before heading to Sapa
13.30: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel.
• Welcome beverage and itinerary overview
• Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and check-in procedures.

Cat Cat Village

14.30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
The trekking distance is about 2.5km and it lasts for 2 hours.
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: FANSIPAN - SAPA - HANOI BY SLEEPING BUS[B/L]

7.00 – 8.30: Have breakfast at the hotel, check out the room.
8:30 After breakfast, our guide and driver will take you to Cable Car Station and then you will spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
12.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town

12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch at local restaurant.
13.30 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel's public bathroom.

14.45 - 15.00: Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15.30: Get on the sleeping bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.30-21.45: Arrive Hanoi, drop you nearby Hanoi Old Quater, then you walk back your hotel. O/n in Hanoi

Day 4: HANOI - HA LONG BAY - TITOP ISLAND - SUNG SOT CAVE[B/L/D]

07.45-08.30: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long (For guests booking Limousine Bus or shuttle bus only).

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.

14.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.

16.00: Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn't be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17.30-18.30 Happy hour - BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE

19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

Day 5: LUON CAVE - HALONG BAY[B/Br]

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.

07.30 You return to your cabin to prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.

Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.

08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.

09.30 Check-out time.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. The trip ends.

Thank you for using the service of 5-star Amanda Cruise.

We look forward to welcoming you again on our cruise.

Good bye and see you on your next trips!

Day 6: HANOI DEPARTURE[B]

Breakfast at Hotel: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Free at leisure.

• Check-out Notice: Hotel check-out time is BEFORE 12:00 PM (NOON). If you have a late afternoon or evening departure flight and wish to keep your room past 12:00 PM, you must pay extra for late check out. Otherwise, you must return your room key before 12:00 PM and leave your luggage at the reception counter until your scheduled airport transfer.

• Airport Transfer: Your private driver (no guide) will pick you up from the hotel lobby at the scheduled time for your flight home.

• End of Services.

ADULT PRICE IN USD/PERSON:

Travel period : 01 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2027

Travel period : 01 May 2027 - 30 Sep 2027

ACCOMMODATIONS

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Tour price includes:
- Water on bus
- SLEEPING BUS HANOI - SAPA - HANOI IN 2 WAYS
- All accommodations in twin/double sharing rooms as mentioned in the itinerary
- Modern vehicle with air-conditioner
- Boat trip in Halong bay
- Private airport transfers in 2 ways
- VAT, Income and Government Tax
- Fansipan cable car ticket in 2 ways
- All entrance fees to sightseeings as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English-speaking guide during your trip
- Daily breakfasts at your hotels + lunch and dinners as specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
- One night cruise in Ha Long Bay (big boat, steel cruise)
- Private car or airport transfers
- Travel Insurance in Vietnam

Tour price excludes:

- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Tipping for guide, driver, bellmen.....
- Visa arrangement
- International flight tickets
- Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New year’s Eve
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary

---THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND WISH YOU A GREAT TIME IN VIETNAM ! ---

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