Sapa Adventure: Vietnam Package Tours from Hanoi for Mountain Lovers
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van (by limousine or overnight train)
Morning:
- Leave Hanoi early in the morning by luxury limousine bus or overnight train (if departing Hanoi the night before).
- Arrive in Sapa Town at midday and be warmly welcomed with a Sapa lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
- Hike down through the stunning Muong Hoa Valley on dirt trails, where we will enjoy walking between rice terraces and through rivers.
- Head to Lao Chai Village of the Black H’Mong and Ta Van Village of the Dzay/Day people.
- Discover how the ethnic groups plant rice, color their fabrics, and construct their wooden houses in harmony with nature.
Evening:
- Arrive at your homestay in Sapa, in Ta Van Village, and be welcomed by a local family.
- Dinner comes with local grain mountain cuisine, meaning grilled pork, bamboo rice, and herbal vegetable soup.
- Optional: Take part in a traditional music exchange with the village people (H’Mong and Dzay flute) in front of the blazes.
Hike down through Muong Hoa Valley (Source: sapanomad)
Day 2: Fansipan – Cat Cat Village – Sapa Town
Morning:
- Wake up to the silence of the mountains and enjoy breakfast with your host.
- Transfer to the Fansipan cable car station and take the cable car to reach 3,143m, the highest peak of Indochina.
- Take impressive panoramic shots at the “Roof of Indochina” and the Buddhist pagodas in the clouds.
- We’ll cable car ride back before that transfer into Sapa for lunch.
Afternoon:
- Visit Cat Cat Village, a few minutes’ walk from town.
- Learn about the traditional houses on stilts used by the H’Mong, local handicrafts, and the Cat Cat waterfall.
- Attempt to dye cloth with indigo and sample sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves at street vendors.
Evening:
- Back to your hotel in Sapa Town for the night.
- Browse Sapa’s night market for bracelets and brocade scarves as well as handmade silver jewelry.
- Add on the option to taste the famous hotpot or grilled skewers at a food street.
Fansipan cable car (Source: sapanomad)
Day 3: Sapa Market – Return to Hanoi
Morning:
- After breakfast, explore the multihued Sapa Market.
- See ethnic traders in full traditional regalia pitching everything from buffalo bells to medicinal herbs.
- Buy souvenirs from the local people, you’ll soon know what each embroidery is and its meaning.
Afternoon:
- Have your last lunch in Sapa Town and admire the final mountain views.
- Return to Hanoi by limousine bus or train.
- Arrive in the evening and check back into your hotel. You’ve reached the end of the journey, but the memories remain wonderful.
Evening:
- Optional: If you choose to return to Hanoi by train, you can have dinner, supper on the train, and get a good night’s rest for your next day of travelling.
Sapa Market (Source: yesd)
Halong Bay & Ninh Binh: Vietnam Package Tours from Hanoi to Nature & Culture
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight Cruise
Morning:
- Leave Hanoi around 8:00 AM by a luxury limousine. The journey to Halong Bay begins to dish out views of rural Vietnam-stretching rice fields, stooping farmers, and tiny roadside towns with snack stores.
- But back to the three – for midday, hop on in port for a warm welcome to the boat you picked: CozyBay, Paradise, or Athena, all with high international ratings for quality, safety, and service.
Afternoon:
- After a gourmet lunch on board, start your cruise to the majestic limestone of Halong Bay, a jewel in the crown of every Vietnam luxury cruise tours.
- Disembark and take a guided tour of Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the bay’s most expansive caverns.
- And now, a postcapo-worthy hour kayaking at Hang Luon, maneuvering through limestone arches to secret lagoons.
Evening:
- Climb up to the top of Titop Island for a panoramic view of the exceptional seascape as the sun sets, which can easily be a perfect cover for your postcard.
- Head back to the boat for a dinner of freshly caught seafood. Later, unwind on the sundeck beneath the stars, or try your hand at squid fishing.
- Overnight in a private cabin with sea view is possible, an exclusive feature of the best Vietnam package tours from Hanoi.
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (Source: paradisevietnam)
Day 2: Morning Tai Chi – Floating Village – Ninh Binh
Morning:
- Hail the new day with a sunrise Tai Chi class on the deck, a contemplative interlude with the bay’s still waters all around you.
- Stop at a traditional fishing village or pearl farm to learn about sustainable aquaculture and chat with local families.
- While the cruise returns to port, brunch is served.
Afternoon:
- Travel from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh by expressway (about 3.5- 4 hours).
- Arrive in Tam Coc and settle into a cozy eco-resort or boutique hotel.
- Free time for relaxing and enjoying the countryside or a leisurely cycle ride through Tam Coc’s rice paddies.
Evening:
- We have dinner at the resort, where they serve local fare, goat meat, rice wine, and fresh river fish.
- Relax in your serene abode enclosed by limestone cliffs and lotus ponds before ending your second day on one of the most dynamic Vietnam package tours from Hanoi on a placid note.
Fishing village (Source: wendywutours)
Day 3: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Bai Dinh – Return to Hanoi
Morning:
- Visit the former capital, the ancient kingdom of Hoa Lu. Discover the restored temples of King Dinh and King Le, which are hidden among striking karst landscapes.
- Then take a Trang An boat trip for two hours, cruising through a maze of caves and emerald waterways. As an UNESCO-recognized site, this is the centrepiece of all Ninh Binh tours from Hanoi.
Afternoon:
- After lunch, go to the grandiose Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest complex of Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia. Take in its gigantic bronze statues, thousands of hand-carved Buddhas, and mountain panoramas.
- Arrive back in Hanoi by early evening and end your 3-day tour with incredible memories and a greater appreciation for Vietnam’s natural and spiritual riches.
Trang An boat trip (Source: wherearethosemorgans)
Central Vietnam Heritage: Discover Culture with Vietnam Package Tours from Hanoi
Day 1: Hanoi – Hue – Imperial Beginnings
Morning
- Fly from Hanoi to Hue, pick up by an Impress Travel guide at Phu Bai airport.
- Transfer and hotel check-in
- Welcome drink and tour briefing on arrival
Afternoon
- Visit the Imperial City (Dai Noi) – palaces, pagodas, royal tombs, etc.
- Discover the Thien Mu Pagoda, which looks out over the Perfume River
- Discover the Nguyen Dynasty and the final emperors of Vietnam
Evening
- Cultural dinner with Hue specialities, com hen, banh beo, and nem lui
- Optional dragon boat trip on the Perfume River (if weather permits)
- Time off or walk around the night market at the Trang Tien bridge.
Imperial City (Dai Noi) (Source: lagunalangco)
Day 2: Hue – Lang Co – Hai Van Pass – Da Nang
Morning
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Leave Hue, travelling along the beautiful Lang Co Bay
- Break at Hai Van Pass for photo ops across the panoramic terrain
Afternoon
- Arrive in Da Nang, have lunch by the sea
- Head over to My Khe Beach or discover the Marble Mountains (entry optional)
- Free time to relax on the beach or at the hotel
Evening
- Seafood dining with a view of the ocean
- Da Nang Night Market or the Han River Bridge visit by your own.
Lang Co Bay (Source: eholiday)
Day 3: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge – Hoi An
Morning
- Transfer to Ba Na Hills
- Ride the world record-breaking cable car to the mountaintop resort
- Discover the French Village, Le Jardin D’Amour, and the Alpine gardens
Afternoon
- Golden Bridge, one of the most iconic and world-famous bridges in the world and is held by giant stone hands
- Enjoy buffet lunch at Ba Na
- Hoi An, a boutique hotel check-in
Evening
- Relaxation time in Hoi An Ancient Town
- Dinner in a local restaurant by the Thu Bon River
French Village (Source: mercure)
Day 4: Hoi An – Ancient Town – Lantern & Cooking Experience
Morning
- Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour – Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
- Be a part of a lantern-making workshop with local photographers from Hoi An
Afternoon
- Head to a neighborhood market and start your Vietnamese cooking class
- Cook dishes such as cao lau, fresh spring rolls, and banh xeo
- Enjoy the meal you’ve made together!
Evening
- Release a lantern on the Thu Bon River, marvel in the magic of Hoi An by night
- An optional street food walking tour or cafe hopping along lantern-lined alleys
Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour (Source: ytb)
Day 5: Hoi An – Free Time – Fly Back to Hanoi
Morning
- Free time for shopping, fitting, and coffee by the river
- Take in An Bang Beach or Tra Que Vegetable Village (optional)
Afternoon
- Transfer to Da Nang airport
- Flight to Hanoi Tours. End of the trip with great memories of Halong Bay.
Tra Que Vegetable Village (Source: hiddenhoian)
Conclusion
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