Enjoy a day cruise through magnificent Halong Bay, trek uphill and downhill pass exotic terraced rice fields, and meet up with Ethnic people. Great opportunity for a photo hunt and discover the beauty of nature.
Brief itinerary
● Day 1 –: Arrive in Hanoi - Train to Sapa (D)
● Day 2 –: Sapa – Muong Hoa Valley – Fansipan by cable car (B/L)
● Day 3 –: Love Waterfall – Glass Bridge (B/L)
● Day 4 –: Fansipan by cable car (B/L)
● Day 5 –: Hanoi – Bus to Hanoi (B)
● Day 6 –: Hanoi – Halong – Overnight on the Cruise (B/L/D)
● Day 7 – : Halong – Hanoi (B/Brunch)
● Day 8 -: Hanoi Departure (B)
Note: B = breakfast, L = Lunch; D = Dinner
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 – : Arrive in Hanoi (Halal Dinner)
12h25pm Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, driver pick up at airport and transfer to the centre.
if the time permits, we do short trip to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, The Huc Bridge and free time shopping at Dong Xuan Market and Hanoi Old quarter, Al Noor mosque, train street Drop off at the hostel for short stay and shower (3-hour day use). Dinner at the halal restaurant.
21h00pm transfer to the train station to take the night train to Lao Cai. Train leave at 10h00pm
Stay overnight on train (private cabin 2 berths)
Day 2 : Muong Hoa Valley (Halal Breakfast/Halal lunch)
Upon arrival in Laocai station at 6h00am. Driver transfers uphill to sapa town within 1 hour.
Breakfast at halal restaurant. Then leave your bag at the hotel. check in time from 14h00pm
09.00am you will visit Muong Hoa valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in northwest VietNam. Descending into the valley by foot you will see the largest terraced rice paddy in the SaPa area (If you visit the valley between May and September, there is a chance to experience and observe how the local’s plant and harvest rice). The walk within 5km takes you from Lao Chai village of the Black H'mong minority to Ta Van village of the Zay minority, providing the opportunity to see the different traditions and costumes of the two ethnic minority groups. Return to SaPa by car.
Lunch at local halal restaurant. In the afternoon, Free time for leisure
Day 3 : Sapa – Glass bridge - Sapa (Continental Breakfast and Halal lunch)
This morning, 9h00am we drive to Tram Ton pass, enjoy the view of Hoang Lien Son mountain.
Upon arrival, we trek 30 minutes through forest. Along the way you have many chances to see wild flowers. Trekking along the stream, we arrive at the Love Waterfall. Then continue to Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge, pass through the O Quy Ho pass – another name is Heaven Gate, the highest pass in Vietnam. The weather can be considered as a specific characteristic of O Quy Ho. Since two-thirds of the route is in Tam Duong District, Lai Chau, and the rest
in Sa Pa, you can feel changes in the climate as you travel along the pass.
In the summer, while the weather is nice in the Sapa side – the misty mountain town is a cool and little cold, the weather on Tam Duong’s side is extremely hot with a blazing and burning sun, while trees are withered in the sunlight. Likewise, in winter, if it is warm on the side of Tam Duong, it is foggy and cloudy on the side of Sapa. Coming here, clients can experience some breathtaking activities walking on a glass bridge at 305meters height and parasailing. Really nice place to take pictures. You can try zipline; bungee jump, etc. (by your account).
Lunch at the halal restaurant in the sapa town. Then drop off at your hotel. Free time for
leisure and explore Sapa by your own
Day 4 : Fansipan by cable car (B/L)
You will go to the Sun Plaza for trip to Sapa.
- Route 1 (ticket included): board in Funicular from Sun Plaza Building to the Hoang Lien cable station. This trip takes some minutes.
- Route 2 (ticket included): board in cable car from foot mountain (Hoang Lien cable station) to
Fansipan cable station at the height point 2800m.
Cable trip take around 15-20 minutes).
- Route 3: you will walk up to the top of Fansipan (3,143m). in case you cannot walk up and go down on foot you can choose option buy another funicular ticket (you can buy roundtrip ticket or one-way ticket (up or down) depending on your wish).
At the top, you can enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to Sapa and can admire views of Muong Hoa valley and Hoang Lien National Forest from above and also beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province.
Afterward, you take cable car go down, continuing back to Sapa by Funicular. Lunch at the restaurant. Then drop off at your hotel for leisure.
Note: People who have problems with the respiratory system, heart disease or are afraid of heights should not get on the cable car. Fansipan Mountain is higher than 3,000 meters so the top of it has high humidity with less air. There is a chance of low blood pressure and shortness of breath. Lack of oxygen may be harmful to health.
Day 5 : Sapa – Hanoi (B)
7h30am Limousine bus pick up at your hotel and head to Hanoi within 5.5 hours. Arrive in Hanoi around 14h00pm. free time for leisure or explore Hanoi by your own.
Day 6 : Hanoi – Halong (Continental breakfast/ Halal Lunch and Dinner)- sharing cruise – bus
8h00- 8h30am: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 hours drive to Halong Bay through countryside of Red river delta
12:00 - 12.30 The crew members of Mon Cheri Cruise will welcome you at Mon Cheri Cruise lounge.
13.00 You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious craft, Mon Chéri Cruise. Itinerary briefing is announced during this time.
Welcome fresh drinks, wet towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn't get better than this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay - A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays. Enjoy the delicious luncheon of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies while cruising along Lan Ha bay with the breathtaking scenery.
15:30 Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone islands. Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the Jacuzzi pool on the Mon Chéri Cruises.
17:30 - 18:30 Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of cruise where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Enjoy a Happy Hour time – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE at the bar. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset over Lan Ha Bay.
19.30 Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by our skillful chef. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00 – 22.00 Relax and sip the exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with surcharge). Indulge yourself with spa service (optional) or simply relax on the top deck just under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky. Or try to get your luck at the squid fishing on the main deck.
Day 7- : Halong – Hanoi (Light Breakfast/Brunch)/ Sharing cruise and bus
6:00 Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon.
6:45 - 7:15 Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time may adjust and follow the real itinerary)
7:30 - 9:00 You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of stalactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.
9:30 Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin check out.
Luggage is placed outside of the cabin. Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle the bar bill by the desk at the restaurant (if any).
10:30 - 11:00 Disembark the Mon Cheri Cruises and transferred back to Tuan Chau Marina. Relax and wait for the luggage.
11:30 - 12:00 The guests are ready at Tuan Chau Marina. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi. 15h00pm Drop off at your hotel
Day 8: Hanoi Departure (Continental breakfast)
Free time for leisure and check out before 12.00pm
9h00am Our driver will transfer to the airport for the departure flight. Home sweet home.
Inclusive
● Private car transfer during tour pick up and drop off at the central location
● Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D - Dinner)
● All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
● English speaking tour guide at places
● Accommodation based on twin/triple/double sharing room with daily breakfast
● Mineral water in day tour
● One night on the cruise in the ensuite cabin with balcony.
● Train ticket Hanoi – Sapa: a private cabin 2 cabin
● Limousine Bus ticket Sapa – Hanoi
● Fanxipan cable ticket & Muong Hoa Funicular ticket
● Glass bridge entrance ticket
Exclusive
● Visa arrangement and international airfare
● Personal expenses: Single supplement; Other meals and drinks, souvenirs, bar and
minibar bill, laundry, simcard…
● Surcharge for holidays
● Funicular ticket in Fansipan peak
● Insurance
● Tip for tour guide; driver (Compulsory USD5/pax/one day)
● Tips for halong cruise crew, bellboy, waiter, boatman…
● Gala Dinner if any
● Payment fee and government tax
