7-Day Explore Northern Vietnam: Hanoi - Sapa - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay

A warm welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam awaits you!

Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam, with a history spanning over 1,000 years, Hanoi boasts many significant historical and cultural sites, such as Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Hanoi serves as the political, cultural, and educational center of Vietnam and is a captivating destination for visitors seeking to explore the country's cultural diversity.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, your tour guide will be holding a welcome signboard with Your Company name/ Your name. 

The GTrip Team will pick you up and transfer you to Sapa.

Check-in at the hotel in Sapa, relax and freshen up.

Overnight stay in Sapa. Finish day 1!

A comfortable overnight stay at the hotel marks the end of the first day of your 7-Day Explore Northern Vietnam Tours!

Breakfast at your hotel.

8:00: Embark on a scenic journey to Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam, known as the "Roof of Indochina".

• Head to the Fansipan cable car - which offers one of the world’s longest and highest cable car rides. The breathtaking scenery at the top is truly spectacular.

Free to have lunch. 

• Visit the Sapa Glass Bridge - You can take photos of the stunning views while standing above the landscape.
• In the afternoon, we will visit Moana Garden for check-in, enjoy the scenic beauty and take in the tranquil surroundings. 

Return to the hotel and free at night.

Overnight in Sapa. Finish Day 2!

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel and check-out!

08:00: Visit Cat Cat Village - well-known for its unique, rustic beauty, which is richly adorned with the customs and culture of the local H’mong people. 

11:30: Free to have lunch, back to Hanoi and drop-off at the hotel to check-in. Enjoy a free night in Hanoi.

Recommended activities to do at night: Rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake, enjoy water puppet show,…

Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 3!

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. 

08:30: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Ninh Binh.

• First stop at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, capital of Vietnam at the end of the ninth century.

12:00: Free to have lunch at an Indian restaurant or local restaurant. 

• Board a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which literally means “three caves” (1.5-hour boat trip) with Halong Bay-type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscapes like peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields.
• Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to watch the spectacular view of nature. 

17:30: Back to Hanoi - Free at leisure. 

Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 4!

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel.

08:30: GTrip Team will pick you up at the hotel. In the morning, we will visit:

• Tran Quoc Pagoda - West Lake, is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness architecture and peaceful landscape of the West Lake. 
• Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt house) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi. 

Note: On Monday and Friday, Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the mausoleum, you will visit only outside of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, stilt house and One Pillar Pagoda.

• The Temple of Literature, which was constructed in 1070, was the first university in Vietnam. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

12:00: Free to have lunch at Indian Restaurant or Hanoi local Restaurant.

Then we will visit:

• St. Joseph's Cathedral: A Hanoi Attraction with Unique Structure in the Old Quarter.
• Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) - is famous for its peaceful beauty, its cultural as well as historical values with Turtle tower, Ngoc Son Temple. Furthermore, you can discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through buildings surrounding.        

17h10: Enjoy Water Puppet Show - is a "cultural specialty" of Vietnam's wet rice cultivation farmers. Enjoy the enchanting sounds of water puppetry, performed with traditional Vietnamese musical instruments such as the two-string fiddle, bamboo flute and Cheo folk songs that reflect the rich cultural identity of Northern Vietnam.

Back to your hotel. Free at leisure - overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 5!

Meals Included: Breakfast

08:00: You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Halong International Harbor. Head directly to Halong Bay; among the roads we will enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River Delta.

11:30: Arriving at the Cruise check-in lounge.

13:00: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way

14:45: Visit Luon Cave excursion on a bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.

16:00: Your next stop is Titop Island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop Island is another not-to-be missed activity. 

17:30: Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration. Savour a delicious dinner

21:00: Night time squid fishing.  

Then, Free of mind with sweet dreams

Overnight on board in Halong Bay. Finish Day 6! 

*Notes: Itinerary on Ha Long Bay may change depending on each cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

06:15: Enjoy sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on sundeck. Have a light breakfast with coffee, tea and pastries served in restaurant

07:20: Explore Sung Sot Cave - the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay.

09:15: Check-out of cabins & bill settlement. Start cruising back to the port. 

Have buffet brunch at the restaurant. 

11:00: Back to the port - farewell and disembark.

Back to Hanoi, free to visit or go shopping at Hanoi Capital while waiting for a flight.

It’s time for you to take the flight back to your country. Thank you and see you again!

Finish 7-Day Explore Northern Vietnam Tour!

Please note: Make sure you book your return flight from Hanoi where the trip ends.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Brunch