6 Days Sapa to Halong Bay

When you arrive in Hanoi, your driver from Asia Private Travels will meet you at the airport. Then transfer to the center of Hanoi.

Free time in the morning.

In the afternoon, you will have the chance to set foot in the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam constructed in the 11th century and the nearby famous Tran Quoc Pagoda.

Our next spot is the Hanoi Old Quarter - a place to preserve ancient culture and memory of time. It is a unique blend of nostalgic ambiance from old-styled tiny alleyways with the lively mood of a modern city. Furthermore, you will be impressed by its energy and the array of goods displayed along 36 old streets, including street food, clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, and more. 

Meals on your own.

Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.

6:30 AM: Hanoi Eco bus will pick you up and send you to Sapa.

Around 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Arrive in Sapa.

In the afternoon, we start a short journey of 20 minutes by car and take you to Muong Hoa Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in northwest Vietnam. Walking down into the valley, you will find the Sapa area's largest terraced rice paddy. (If you visit the valley between May and October, you can observe and learn how the villagers plant and harvest rice.) 

The trek takes you from Lao Chai hamlet of the Black Hmong minority to Ta Van village of the Zay minority, allowing you to observe the differences in traditions and costumes between the two ethnic minority groups. Return to Sapa by car.

If you are a culture lover and want to learn more about the unique ethnic lifestyle in Sapa, spend more time in this peaceful highland by customizing this itinerary with Asia Private Travels!

Meals on your own.

You will take a car from Sapa to Fansipan, the highest peak in the Indochina Alps. It usually takes one or two days to walk to the summit of Fansipan Mountain. However, we will use the three-rope cable car system to travel from the bottom to the top of the mountain in 15-20 minutes. Fansipan cable car is a modern three-wire cable in the world, with its first presence in Asia. The distance from Muong Hoa Valley to the peak is 6.2 kilometers, with a total of 35 cabins traveling via 6 main pillars, each 1 kilometer apart.

From there, you can enjoy the scenery and spectacular views of Sapa, as well as views of Muong Hoa Valley and Hoang Lien National Forest from above, and the beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. Then you'll be transferred back to Sapa.

Meals on your own.

Free time to explore Sapa on your own.

2:00 PM: Sapa Eco Bus will pick you up and depart to Hanoi.

8:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi. Check-in the hotel and relax.

Meals on your own and overnight in Hanoi.

08:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel by Asia Private Travels in Hanoi's Old Quarter or the Opera Theatre House.

11:30 – 12:00 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, and then check in at the waiting area.

12:00 – 12:30 PM: Board the Tender Boat to Verdure Lotus Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew for a brief orientation to the cruise and safety rules. Complete the check-in process.

1:00 – 1:15 PM: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and a vegetarian lunch as you navigate around the gorgeous Halong - Lan Ha Bay and observe the bay's interesting rock formations.

3:00 – 3:30 PM: Relax on the sundeck or explore the Ba Trai Dao - Tra Bau region and Lan Ha Bay's natural lagoon by kayaking.

5:30 – 6:30 PM: Return to our cruise and take part in our Happy Hour and Cooking Class. You can use the astonishing sunset as a background and take amazing photographs.

7:00 PM: Dinner is served at the restaurant. After that, join the squid fishing program, relax on the sundeck, or enjoy a glass of wine at the bar. 

Overnight aboard Verdure Lotus Cruise.

6:00-6:30 AM: Taichi on the sundeck, sightseeing sunrise

6:15 -7:00 AM: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

7:00 AM: Visit Dark and Light Cave. Here you can freely kayak or row bamboo Boat to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself. in the cool, clear blue water of this place.

9:30 AM: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

10:00 AM: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Enjoy brunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbour.

11:00 AM: You take the Tender boat back to Tuan Chau port. Return to Hanoi

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Car service will take you back to Hanoi. 

Then your driver will pick you up and send you to the airport for your departure flight.