7 Days Adventure North of Vietnam
Overview
This 7-day tour provides an immersive experience in Northern Vietnam, combining cultural exploration, breathtaking landscapes, and adventurous activities. The journey covers Hanoi, the stunning Ha Long Bay, and the picturesque Sapa region, allowing travelers to enjoy both relaxation and outdoor adventures.
Highlights:
- Hanoi: Experience the vibrant capital city with free time to explore at your own pace.
- Halong Bay: Cruise through the UNESCO-listed bay, surrounded by limestone karsts, and enjoy an overnight stay on a traditional boat.
- Sapa: Trek through the scenic Cat Cat Village and marvel at the stunning terraced rice fields.
- Fansipan Peak: Take the famous Fansipan Cable Car to the "Roof of Indochina."
- Convenient Transfers: Private airport transfers and comfortable transport options, including a sleeping bus to Sapa.
- Balanced Itinerary: A mix of guided activities and free time to relax or explore independently.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Private airport transfer
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Bus transfer Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi, Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
- Group local based English-speaking guide and transfer on tours
- Train ticket to Muong Hoa, and Cable car ticket to Fansipang
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Service charges and government VAT tax
- 1 bottle of water per day (at hotel or on tour)
- Visa stamp fee
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary
- International flight into and out of Vietnam
- Laundry, telephone calls
- Expenditure of personal expenses
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Day 1: Hanoi arrival - Private airport transfer - Check in hotel in Old town (No meal)
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly driver and transferred to your hotel in the charming Old Quarter. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and explore at your leisure.
You will have our driver ready waiting for your outside the terminal whenever you arrive, please free to choose any time that fits your schedule.
Please do call S Vietnam Adventures if you can not find our driver at 0084 84 579 4384 in which we are always available on WhatsApp.
Please note:
– Standard check-in time is from 2:00 PM.
– Early check-in can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.
Meals: No meal
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Overnight on cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Having Breakfast at the hotel, check out and be ready for the tour pick up.
The pick up time depending on hotel location, which will be reconfirmed on Day 1.
8h00- 8h45: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
10h15: Have a short break on half way for 20 minutes to relax.
12h00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor.
12h30: Welcome to Cruise and Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check- in your room with Air-Conditioning.
13h00: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Afternoon Itinerary:
15h00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).
16h00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop/Soi Sim Island. It is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Halong Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy beach.
17h30: Come back to Cruise then take a shower, Relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.
18h00: Enjoy welcome Sunset Party and Cooking Class. How to make fresh noodle roll, you can enjoy product which you make it.
Evening Relaxing:
19h00: Enjoy your dinner when sitting by overlooking sea view window in the night romantic Bay
20h30: Playing some sports games like: Squid Fishing, Singing karaoke, or Relax on sundeck
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on boat: Clean air – conditioning room
Day 3: Ha Long Bay - Back to Hanoi - Recheck in hotel (Breakfast, Lunch)
6h00: Wake up in the early morning to see the sunrise on sundeck.
7h00: Morning view of bay with a cup of tea of coffee. Have Buffet Breakfast!
8:00: Luon Cave is one of the most places in Ha Long Bay for Kayaking. If you have a great passion for kayaking, you should not miss Luon Cave. If you don’t want to do kayak that you can seat on a bamboo boat. If you’re lucky, you can catch beautiful pictures with mischievous monkeys running around the cliffs.
9:30 – 10:00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10h45: Enjoy the lunch while Cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.
12h00: Cruise is landing Ha Long Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12h30: Get on the Bus to return Hanoi by Expressway.
14h30: Stop on half way for short break.
16h00: Arrive at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 4: Morning bus to Sapa – Arrive Hotel – Cat Cat Village Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch)
06:30: Pick up from the hotel, get on big bus and depart for Sapa
13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H'mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. The tour guide will be waiting for you at bus station (or at where the bus stop), holding the sign with your name to welcome you. Then, please follow him to come to the hotel.
· Welcome drink and itinerary briefing
· Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures
14.30: A short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H'mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.Trekking distance is about 3.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town.
Note: The trek to Cat Cat Village is quite easy one and and slow pace. If you do not want to trek, you can advise the tour guide. If it rains, please be careful of slippery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 5: Fansipang Cable Car - Sharing Sleeping bus back to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
Morning
- Go to Fansipan Cable Car Station and take the cable car for 20 minutes to appreciate the stunning view beneath your feet when sitting in the cabin
- Behold the scenery, take photos, and visit pagodas once you have ascended to an altitude of 2,800 meters
- Walk up 600 stairs to Fansipan's peak, also referred to as the Roof of Indochina (You may spend around 1.5 hours hiking and shooting pictures)
Afternoon
- Return to Fansipan Cable Car Station and continue to go back to Sapa town
At 16:00, take taxi to the sleeping bus, doing sleeping bus back to Hanoi, Arrive at around 21:30 pm. Our driver will wait for you at the bus station and transfer you back to hotel in Hanoi.
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are all included.
• Trekking level: 4/10
Note: The weather here is cooler, you should check the forecast before go for the tour to be well prepared.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi free and easy (Breakfast)
Today is your free and easy day in Hanoi, giving you the perfect opportunity to explore the city at your own pace. Whether you want to immerse yourself in history, enjoy local cuisine, or simply relax, here are some recommendations to make the most of your day
Recommended Activities:
- Explore the Old Quarter – Wander through the bustling streets, shop for souvenirs, and experience Hanoi’s unique charm.
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple – A peaceful spot in the heart of the city, ideal for a morning walk or coffee break.
- Try Local Food – Don’t miss famous dishes like pho (noodle soup), banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich), and egg coffee.
- Temple of Literature – A must-visit for history and architecture lovers.
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum (Hanoi Hilton) – Learn about Vietnam’s colonial and war history.
- West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda – A beautiful lake area with Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple.
- Enjoy a Water Puppet Show – A traditional Vietnamese art form, perfect for an evening activity.
If you need any assistance to book tours, transfer, please free to contact us.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi departure - Private airport drop off - Trip ends (Breakfast)
Today, you’ll be heading home, and we hope you’ve had an unforgettable experience. Based on your flight schedule, please kindly provide us with your departure time from Noi Bai International Airport. This will allow us to arrange a comfortable car transfer to the airport for you, ensuring a smooth and stress-free departure.
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: No
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We recently returned from Vietnam and as part of our trip did the Best of Northern Vietnam tour with S Vietnam Adventures. Anna who I dealt with was so helpful, always responding quickly to my emails and able to accommodate any of our requests. The tour itself was fabulous and all our family loved it. All pick-ups arrived on time and the standard of the transfers was better than expected as were the hotels we stayed in. I would definitely recommend using Anna and S Vietnam Adventures!