Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay 6 Day Combo Tour

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon landing at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel in the historic Old Quarter.

After check-in and some time to relax, your evening kicks off with a guided Hanoi street food and Train Street tour at 18:00 PM, where you’ll taste your way through bustling markets and local favorites like pho (noodle soup), banh cuon (steamed rolled rice pancake), bun cha, egg coffee, and more. This is the perfect introduction to Vietnamese culture and flavors.

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at your hotel for a full-day city tour. First stop is Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest pagoda located on West Lake. From there, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, where you can see the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh, walk around the peaceful gardens, and explore the stilt house he lived in. You'll also visit the unique One Pillar Pagoda, shaped like a lotus flower.

Next, head to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through fascinating displays of traditional clothing, tools, and houses.

Enjoy an 8-dish Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant — a great intro to the country’s rich food culture.

After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, dating back to the 11th century. Then continue to Ngoc Son Temple, located on an island in Hoan Kiem Lake, dedicated to national hero Tran Hung Dao.

The tour wraps up and you’ll return to the hotel to relax or explore on your own.

Your driver will pick you up early for the luxury limousine bus to Sapa. The journey takes about 5.5 hours with two short breaks along the way. You’ll arrive in Sapa town around noon, just in time for lunch.

your local guide will lead you on a trek through the stunning Muong Hoa Valley. The route winds through hills, bamboo forests, and some of the most impressive rice terraces in Vietnam. You’ll pass through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai, home to the Black Hmong people, before reaching Ta Van Village, where you’ll stay overnight. If the season’s right, you might see rice planting or harvesting along the way.

At the homestay, enjoy a homemade dinner with your host family. There is a chance to join in a simple cooking session — a great way to learn about local ingredients and customs.

Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy a local breakfast. Today’s trek takes you deeper into the mountains to Giang Ta Chai Village, inhabited by the Red Dao people. You’ll cross a hanging bridge, pass waterfalls, and visit a Red Dao household to learn more about their traditions.

Break for lunch at a local Hmong-run restaurant in the village, with beautiful views of the surrounding hills.

After lunch, return to Sapa town and hop on the limousine bus back to Hanoi around 2:30 PM. The ride takes about 5.5 hours with rest stops. You’ll be dropped off at the Hanoi Esplendor Hotel in the evening.

You’ll be picked up by shuttle or limousine bus. After a mid-way rest stop, arrive at Ha Long International Cruise Port around 12:30 PM. Have a tea or coffee while waiting to board your boat.

Board your cruise and settle into your cabin. You’ll get a short safety briefing and then enjoy a set lunch as the boat cruises into the quieter waters of Bai Tu Long Bay.

Arrive at Cap La Island, a peaceful spot surrounded by limestone karsts. Go kayaking, take a swim, or just relax on deck.

Return to the boat for sunset drinks and a Vietnamese dinner at 7:00 PM. The evening is free for games, cocktails, squid fishing, or simply enjoying the calm of the bay.

Start the day with a Tai Chi session on deck, followed by breakfast. Then head out to explore Thien Canh Son Cave, a quiet cave with stalactites and nice bay views. You’ll also have time to relax on a small beach at Hon Co Island.

Return to the boat, check out, and join a traditional cooking class before enjoying a final Vietnamese lunch on board.

Disembark at the port around noon and transfer back to Hanoi. You’ll arrive in the city around 3:00 PM. End of tour.