5-Day Tour Itinerary: Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Day 1: Buon Ma Thuot – Hanoi on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Morning: The trip starts with a flight from Buon Ma Thuot to Hanoi. Our friendly guide will then pick you up and transfer you to the hotel to check in and relax upon arrival.
Afternoon: Hanoi’s historic treasures up close:
- Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a grand structure that is the final resting place of the much-loved Vietnamese leader.
- Admire the architectural beauty of One Pillar Pagoda, the iconic symbol of Vietnam.
- Visit the Temple of Literature, a reflection of Vietnam’s rich scholarly heritage and its very first university.
Evening: Take an evening stroll around the bustling Hanoi Old Quarter for some foodie delights such as pho, bun cha, and even the famous egg coffee. Vibrant streets greet and set the tone for days to come.
One Pillar Pagoda (Sours: pinterest)
Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Morning: Take a scenic drive to the mesmerizing Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its emerald waters and towering limestone karsts.
Afternoon: Board a luxury cruise to start your tour:
- Discover the magic of Surprise Cave, one of the most astonishing natural wonders.
- Paddle through tranquil fishing villages both on kayaks and through bamboo boats, taking your time with the serenities of the bay.
Evening: Enjoy dinner on the cruise in the middle of the star-studded waters. Join a cooking class to learn how to make spring rolls like authentic Vietnamese or try squid fishing under the moonlight.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
Morning: Start your day with refreshing Tai Chi on the cruise deck amidst the serenity of an early-rising bay. Visit magnanimous iconic islets like Fighting Cock Islet and Dog Stone Islet for their enigmatic natural splendors.
Afternoon: Disembark to go back to Hanoi. En route, be ready to visit the internationally well-known Bat Trang Ceramic Village, where you will experience an exciting time of participating in making pottery with your craftsman and creating your designed ceramic.
Evening: Free time in Hanoi to uncover its secrets or relax in your hotel.
Day 4: Hanoi – Ninh Binh
Morning: Drive to the dreamy province of Ninh Binh, affectionately known sometimes as “Halong Bay on land." Take the tranquil surroundings of
Trang An (Sours: mettavoyage)
towards a rowboat ride indulging in its lush lagoon surrounded by karst mountains and emerald-colored waters.
Afternoon: The Bai Dinh pagoda is the greatest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia. Its serene courtyards are well worth a visit, steeped in the spiritual atmosphere.
Evening: Spend the evening in Hanoi, recollecting all the serene experiences of the day.
Day 5: Hanoi – Buon Ma Thuot
Having breakfast at the hotel, your morning is free to shop at bustling Dong Xuan Market or explore local features at your leisure, perhaps quaint cafes and artisan shops. Later, transfer by car to Noi Bai Airport for a flight to Buon Ma Thuot to end this memorable journey with our Hanoi tours.
Tour Inclusions
Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare to Buon Ma Thuot/ Hanoi.
- Private air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing according to the itinerary.
Accommodation:
- Accommodation in Hanoi and Ninh Binh.
- One night on board a luxury 4-star Ha Long Bay cruise.
Meals: All meals as described in the detailed itinerary: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Guides and Tickets:
- Professional English-speaking guide for all guided tours.
- Fees are paid for entrance into all attractions and activities listed in the itinerary.
Tour Exclusions on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Personal Expenses:
- Beverages, snacks, and meals are not listed in the itinerary.
- Laundry, telephone calls, and other personal services.
Optional Activities: Any optional tours, activities, or excursions that are not listed in the itinerary.
Travel Insurance: Health, travel, or accident insurance is highly recommended.
Gratuities: For guides, drivers, and hotel staff are at your discretion.
Other Costs: Other costs that may be incurred due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather delays or disruptions in flights.
7-Day Tour Itinerary: Hanoi – Ha Long – Ninh Binh – Sapa
Day 1: Buon Ma Thuot – Hanoi on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Morning: Flight from Buon Ma Thuot to Hanoi, start your journey. Arriving at Noi Bai Airport, the friendly guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. En route, some of the most interesting stories about the rich cultural and historical heritage of Hanoi will set the tone for your adventure.
Afternoon: Having arrived, checked in, and freshened up, delight in a deliciously traditional lunch in Hanoi fashion in an in, town restaurant with the signature dishes: bun cha or grilled pork served with rice noodles, crispy fried nem cua be or crab spring rolls, and cha ca thu or fried fish with scallion fish sauce. In the afternoon, take a cyclo ride in the 36 Old Streets of Hanoi. The guide will tell you all about life and history at this busy corner. Visit the Ma May Ancient House, over one-hundred-year-old preserved beauty, and take a leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, which is steeped in myths and legends.
Bun Cha (Sours: hanoitimes)
Evening: Concerning the cultural experience in Hanoi, spend your late afternoon watching the performance of traditional water puppetry. An exquisite type of art based on the rustic life in this area of Vietnam. Later on, freely wander to get a closer touch to the street food hub at night such as banh cuon (rice roll), pho cuon (rolled pho), and the most popular Kem Trang Tien – Trang Tien Ice cream.
Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, embark on an early morning drive to start a day trip to Ha Long Bay, one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A 3.5-hour drive through countryside scenery dotted by lush green paddy fields and quaint villages takes you to Ha Long. Your guide will keep the day entertaining with narration briefings throughout the day concerning North Vietnam’s geography but especially local customs and traditions.
Afternoon: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and get on a luxury 4-star cruise. Enjoy fresh seafood and a local specialty buffet lunch while the cruise starts to sail into the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Visit Thien Cung Cave, renowned for its beauty in stalactites and stalagmites and considered a royal palace. Continue kayaking or a bamboo boat to some tranquil fishing villages to experience the local life on the water quietly.
Evening: Later, when the sun has descended, join a cooking class on board and learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes, including spring rolls. Have a BBQ dinner in the cool evening breeze while contemplating the views of the bay, shimmering under the stars. Optional activities tonight include squid fishing or simply stargazing on the deck. Enjoy an overnight cruise in a cabin surrounded by the serenity of Ha Long Bay waves.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Ninh Binh on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Dog Stone Islet (Sours: www.booking)
Morning: The day starts early in the morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while the sun rises over Ha Long Bay. Some light breakfast options are available. A visit to some iconic formations, namely the Fighting Cock Islet and the Dog Stone Islet, has come to be representative of the bay’s beauty.
Afternoon: Having cruised, lunch will be served at a local restaurant, followed by a transfer to Ninh Binh, which is otherwise known as “Halong Bay on land." Enjoy the scenic drive to the town and upon arrival check into your hotel.
Evening: Spend tonight in the countryside of Ninh Binh, relaxing and enjoying a traditional dinner at your hotel.
Day 4: Discovering Ninh Binh on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Morning: An emerald waterway Cruz by rowing boats on the Trang An Scenic Complex, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site presents the start of the day today. The serenity and the journey in the emerald tranquil waterways will take you through mystic grottos like Hang Sang, Hang Toi – dark cave, and Hang Nau Ruou the setting of limestone mountains.
Afternoon: Enjoy a big lunch with the local specialties of Ninh Binh, such as de nui and com chay. Continue your tour with a visit to the largest Buddhist temple complex in Southeast Asia, Bai Dinh Pagoda. Marvel at its grand bronze Buddha statues and peaceful courtyards, which exude spiritual tranquility.
Evening: Enjoy the local culture of Ninh Binh with a traditional music performance of cheo and xam. Dinner is at your hotel.
Day 5: Ninh Binh – Sapa on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
Morning: Early departure to Sapa Mountain City takes you through the scenic roadway of Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expy, relax and enjoy the fresh beauty of the valley’s green and terracing done on hillsides.
Afternoon: Arrive in Sapa and have a nice lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a visit to Cat Cat Village, inhabited by the H’Mong ethnic minority. Join some activities such as indigo dyeing, weaving, and blacksmithing, and enjoy the Tien Sa Waterfall place of serenity in the mountains.
Evening: Stroll around Sapa’s night market, which is very lively, and enjoy all kinds of local food, including lau ca hoi (salmon hot pot) and thang co. You can shop for handmade souvenirs and then return to the hotel for a good sleep.
Day 6: Sapa – Fansipan Peak
Fansipan Peak (Sours: localvietnam)
Morning: Unforgettable excursion to the top of Fansipan Peak – “Roof of Indochina." Board a cable car, rising for breathtaking vistas of Hoang Lien Son Mountain’s range, with down the valley rippled fields arranged in steps.
Afternoon: Back to Sapa for lunch. In the afternoon, trek to Muong Hoa Valley considered the most beautiful valley in Sapa with its breathtaking rice terraces and ancient stone carvings. Visit some villages belonging to the Dao and H’Mong ethnic groups and learn about their particular cultures.
Evening: Have a relaxed evening at your hotel, recollecting the day’s adventures.
Day 7: Sapa – Hanoi – Buon Ma Thuot on Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot
After breakfast at the hotel, in the morning, free time to walk around the busy Dong Xuan Market or look out for local finds like cozy cafes and artisan boutiques. Later, our driver will take you to Noi Bai Airport to fly back to Buon Ma Thuot, which then end your remarkable journey with our Hanoi tours.
Dong Xuan Market (Sours: expedia)
Tour Inclusions
Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare from Buon Ma Thuot to Hanoi.
- Private air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing according to the itinerary.
Accommodation:
- Includes Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, and Sapa hotel stay.
- One night on a luxury 4-star Ha Long Bay cruise.
Meals: All the meals mentioned in the itinerary include breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Guides and Tickets: Professional English-speaking guide for the whole tour. Entrance fees for the scenic spots are listed in the itinerary.
Tour Exclusions
Personal Expenses:
- Drinks, snacks, and meals are not included in the itinerary.
- Laundry, telephone calls, and other personal services.
Optional Activities: Any optional tours, activities, or excursions that are not listed in the itinerary.
Travel Insurance: Highly Recommended.
Gratuities: Guides, drivers, and hotel staff at your discretion.
Other Costs: Miscellaneous costs incurred due to unpredictable circumstances such as weather and flight disruptions.
Conclusion
With Hanoi tours from Buon Ma Thuot, majestic Ha Long Bay, quiet Ninh Binh, and dramatic Sapa Mountains. The memory will be forever while touching different cultural treasures, especially gazing at panoramic scenes when trekking.