Northern Vietnam Tours with Sapa 7 Days

Arriving at Lao Cai station at 6:00 am, you will be greeted and transported to your Sapa hotel. Embarking on a trek downhill to Y Linh Ho and Muong Hoa Valley, passing through picturesque rice paddies and small hamlets to gain insights into the local hill tribes' way of life. Engage with the residents of Lao Chai village, immersing yourself in their daily routines. Continue your journey through villages and terraced rice fields to reach Ta Van village, inhabited by the Dzay ethnic people. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way and proceed down to the bottom of Sapa valley, renowned for its breathtaking beauty. Return to Sapa in the afternoon and spend the night at your hotel.

Begin your exploration at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, encompassing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's residence on stilts, and the One Pillar Pagoda. Proceed to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. Savor lunch at a local eatery. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and partake in a one-hour rickshaw ride through the lively lanes of Hanoi's historic quarter, filled with captivating stores. Wrap up your day with dinner at the restaurant. Subsequently, make your way to the Hanoi railway station for boarding the train bound for Sapa. Spend the night in a cozy air-conditioned soft sleeper cabin on the train (2 passengers per cabin, wooden cabin).

Embark on a trek downhill to Cat Cat village, the residence of the Black H'Mong tribe. Admire the enchanting waterfall in Cat Cat village and take in the scenic beauty along the way. Return to Sapa by jeep. Check out from your hotel and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, journey by car to Ta Phin village to explore the dwelling of the Red Dao people. Stroll through the village to gain insights into the customs, daily life, and weaving techniques of the Red Dao community. Head to Lao Cai to catch the overnight train back to Hanoi. Spend the night in a comfortable air-conditioned soft sleeper cabin.

Arriving in Hanoi at approximately 5:00 am, you will be picked up from the railway station. Transfer to a restaurant for breakfast before departing for Ha Long Bay through the Red River Delta. Board the Junk and receive a welcome drink upon arrival, then check in to your cabin. Indulge in a delectable seafood lunch served on board. Cruise on the bay and marvel at the stunning views of this UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring limestone cliffs emerging from the serene green waters. Explore landmarks such as Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, and Sail Island. Visit Sung Sot Cave, renowned as the most beautiful cave in the bay. Take a local rowing boat to explore the Vung Vieng fishing village for one hour or kayak into the village, then return to the vessel for leisure time or partake in optional activities like sunbathing, traditional massage, or swimming. Enjoy dinner and unwind in the tranquil ambiance of the bay. Spend the night on board.

Begin your morning with a Taichi session on the sundeck. Offering a captivating view of the bay's landscape. Take a tender boat to Surprise Cave, ascend about 100 steps to the cave entrance, and embark on a 45-minute cave exploration. Descend the steps and return to the boat. Indulge in a lunch or brunch while cruising back to the pier. Head back to Hanoi and spend the night at your hotel.

Take advantage of your free time until the arranged transfer to the airport for your departure.