Northern Vietnam's mountains and sea: Sapa's rice terraces and Fansipan cable car, plus a night on Ha Long Bay.
Hanoi, Sapa & Ha Long Bay Tour – 8 Days / 7 Nights
Overview
What is Hanoi, Sapa & Ha Long Bay Tour – 8 Days / 7 Nights?
Northern Vietnam's mountains and sea: Sapa's rice terraces and Fansipan cable car, plus a night on Ha Long Bay.
The full north of Vietnam. After two days in Hanoi, you head into the mountains to Sapa, with its rice terraces and hill tribe villages, and ride the cable car up Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina.
The trip ends at sea level with a night on a cruise in Ha Long Bay. Travellers from Nepal will feel at home in Sapa's cool hills.
Trip Highlights
- Hanoi's Old Quarter, Train Street and a water puppet show
- Rice terraces and Cat Cat village in Sapa
- Cable car to the top of Fansipan (3,143 m)
- Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise with kayaking
- The Temple of Literature and One Pillar Pagoda
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Hanoi
- Pickup at Noi Bai airport and transfer to your hotel
- Free evening
Hanoi city tour
- See the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature
- Coffee on Train Street, and a water puppet show in the evening
Hanoi to Sapa
- Drive to Sapa on the expressway (about 5 to 6 hours)
- In the afternoon, walk down to Cat Cat village, home to the Hmong people, with its waterfall and indigo cloth
Fansipan by cable car
- Ride the cable car to the top of Fansipan for views over the Hoang Lien mountains
- In the afternoon, walk through the valley villages and rice terraces
Sapa to Hanoi
- Free morning in Sapa town, then drive back to Hanoi
Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- Drive to Ha Long Bay (about 2.5 hours on the expressway) and board your cruise
- Lunch is served as the boat sails between hundreds of limestone islands
- In the afternoon, visit a cave and paddle a kayak in a quiet lagoon
- Seafood dinner and the night on board
Back to Hanoi
- Sunrise on deck, brunch on board, and drive back to Hanoi
- Free evening
Departure
- Breakfast and check-out
- Transfer to Noi Bai airport
What's Included
- 4 nights in Hanoi, 2 nights in Sapa and 1 night on a Ha Long Bay cruise, 3 or 4-star, with daily breakfast
- Fansipan cable car ticket
- Water puppet show ticket
- Meals on the cruise, kayaking and a cave visit
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transfers and sightseeing as in the itinerary, with an English-speaking guide
- Entry tickets for the places named in the itinerary
- Vietnam e-visa (our visa team applies for you)
Not Included
- Return flights from Kathmandu (we can quote and book them for you)
- Lunches and dinners not named in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities, tips, drinks and personal costs
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time for Sapa?
<p>September to November, when the rice terraces are golden, and March to May. Winter nights can be close to freezing; summer brings more rain.</p>
Is the drive to Sapa comfortable?
<p>Yes. A new expressway makes it about 5 to 6 hours in a private car, with a stop on the way.</p>
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
<p>Yes. Nepali passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa approved before the flight. It is included in this package, and our visa team applies for you. Allow 7 to 10 days.</p>
Are flights from Kathmandu included?
<p>No. There is no direct flight from Kathmandu to Vietnam; most routes stop once in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur. We quote the best fare for your dates and add it to the booking.</p>
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