Hanoi Arrival - Airport Pickup

Noi Bai International Airport - Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), meet your driver for a transfer to the city center for hotel check-in. Please note that hotel rooms may not be available until 14:00 hrs, but early check-in can be arranged for an additional fee.

Hanoi City Tour Full Day

Temple of Literature & National University - At 8:00 am, a tour guide and car from Paradise Indochina Travel will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or your location to begin the tour. Depart for a visit to Vietnam’s first university, the Temple of Literature. Established in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was founded within a temple to educate Vietnam’s royalty, mandarins, and elite members.

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - Visit the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the historic leader of modern Vietnam, and his simple house on stilts. (Sites are viewed from outside; closed on Mondays, Fridays, and from October to November.)

One Pillar Pagoda - Explore the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Legend says it was built following a dream by the childless emperor, where Avalokiteshvara presented him with a son on a lotus flower. Emperor Ly Thai Tong commissioned the pagoda to resemble this lotus flower, a Buddhist symbol of enlightenment. Inside, a richly gilded statue of Quan Am is the centerpiece at the main altar. After its completion, followers gathered daily to express gratitude and support to the emperor, praying for a long and prosperous reign. Today, the concrete pillar supporting the wooden pagoda replaces the original, which was destroyed.

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Tran Quoc Pagoda - Visit the scenic West Lake and its sixth-century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda, considered the oldest pagoda in Hanoi with over 1,500 years of history.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - The museum provides an excellent overview of the customs and traditions of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, showcasing unique cultural features. Discover artifacts in categories such as clothing, jewelry, weapons, musical instruments, religion, beliefs, and more. The museum offers insights into traditional Vietnamese life, from religious events to symbolic rituals, highlighting Vietnam’s cultural diversity. The exhibition hall displays everyday objects from each group, a research center, library, and auditorium. The outdoor area features full-scale replicas of Vietnamese homes, showcasing various architectural styles in tranquil gardens. Additionally, enjoy traditional water puppet theater and calligraphy.

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - Hoan Kiem Lake is serene and quiet, surrounding Ngoc Son Temple, a pagoda on a small island. The temple, built in honor of 13th-century military leader Tran Hung Dao, is accessible via the iconic Huc Bridge, a charming scarlet-painted wooden bridge. The lake and temple are among Hanoi’s most famous spots for relaxation and people-watching. The tour concludes at 16:30 with a drop-off at your hotel.

Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave) - Hanoi

Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - At 7:30 am, a tour guide and car from Paradise Indochina Travel will pick you up from your hotel for the Ninh Binh trip. Enjoy the beautiful rural scenery along the way. Stop at Hoa Lu, home to temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009).

Ninh Binh - Have lunch at a nearby restaurant in Ninh Binh town.

Tam Coc-Bich Dong - Continue with a 2-hour boat ride in Tam Coc, with plenty of opportunities to photograph the villages and landscapes.

Mua Caves - Arrive at Mua Cave and embark on an amazing trek to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for a spectacular view of the rice valley and nature. Then, board the bus for a return to Hanoi, with a drop-off at your hotel.

Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village Hiking

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Between 6:30 am and 6:45 am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to depart for Sapa. The journey takes about 5 hours on the new expressway.

Cat Cat Village - Arrive in Sapa town around 13:00. Check into your hotel and enjoy lunch before leaving your large luggage at the hotel to start the tour. A short drive takes you to the gate of Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic people, located in a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. At 15:30, walk down to the village to see a beautiful waterfall and a power plant built by the French in 1925. Enjoy a 40-minute performance by local boys and girls. The trekking distance is about 2.5 km and lasts for 2 hours. Return to Sapa Town by 17:00. Dinner is at the hotel, with free time to explore Sapa town. NOTE: The program may change if you choose to stay in a homestay.

Sapa - Enjoy dinner at the hotel, then relax for the rest of the day and overnight at the hotel.

Trekking Muong Hoa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Transfer Back to Hanoi

Sapa - After breakfast at the hotel, check out by 9:00 am. Begin an 8 km trek down to Muong Hoa Valley, the most beautiful valley in Sapa, where local hill tribes live and work on rice field terraces. At 10:00, trek downhill through villages on a small trail for 3.5 hours to a steep mountainside with terraced rice paddies of an ethnic minority group. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant at 12:30. Around 13:30, continue trekking along the valley bottom to reach Ta Van village of the Dzay people to experience their lifestyle. At 14:30, the bus will transfer you to the hotel to prepare for the return to Hanoi. The sleeping bus departs at 15:30, arriving in Hanoi around 22:00. The bus stops in the Old Quarter, and you can take a taxi back to your hotel (approximately 1.5 - 2 km from the bus stop).

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Return to the main road for a jeep transfer to Sapa town, about 3 kilometers away. Between 15:00 and 15:30, a limousine bus will pick you up for a 5-hour transfer to Hanoi. Arrive in the Old Quarter around 22:00, marking the end of the service.

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on Cruise

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a 2.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. Arrive at Halong City’s jetty and complete check-in formalities.

Halong International Cruise Port - After a warm welcome on board, enjoy lunch while cruising towards the bay. Halong Bay is recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Ti Top Beach - Ti Top Beach is the island’s main attraction, shaped like a crescent moon. Though smaller than other beaches, it captivates visitors with its peaceful atmosphere and stunning landscape. With pristine white sand, clear water, and gentle waves, it is perfect for swimming. During summer, the beach becomes even more beautiful and is ideal for cooling off. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood specialties under the vast sky and sunshine after swimming.

Halong Bay - The cruise anchors in a quiet spot for the night. Enjoy dinner on the boat and rest in a comfortable cabin.

Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Hanoi

Halong Bay - Early risers can witness a breathtaking sunrise over Halong Bay’s karst formations. Breakfast is served shortly after.

Sung Sot Cave - Known as “Surprise Grotto,” Sung Sot Cave is one of Halong Bay’s largest and most beautiful caves, a highlight of most itineraries. Located on Bo Hòn Island, it is one of Ha Long Bay’s finest and widest grottoes. The path to the grotto is lined with trees and foliage, consisting of large stone blocks. Inside, the cave is divided into two chambers, the first resembling a wide theater hall. Numerous stalactites hang from the high ceiling, forming various shapes. The French named it “Grotte des Surprises” due to its stunning beauty. Visitors must climb 50 stairs to reach the grotto’s entrance, 25 meters above the sea.

Halong Bay - Enjoy brunch as the vessel cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations back to the port.

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Upon arriving at the harbor, you will be picked up for a transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. The tour concludes at 15:30.

Hanoi Departure

Noi Bai International Airport - Enjoy leisure time before your departure. Please note that hotel check-out time is at 12:00. Late check-out can be arranged, subject to room availability, with an additional fee.

End of services with a transfer to the airport. Looking forward to welcoming you again in the future!

• Private airport transfers
• English-speaking tour guide
• Shared transfers for tours
• 3-star Halong Cruise (shared cabins)
• All entrance fees included
• 3-star hotels (shared rooms)

• Tips/Gratuities
• All drinks in meals

Uncover a part of North Vietnam where striking landscapes and age-old history meet. Journey from the contemporary capital to Hoa Lu, the former capital, and feast your eyes on ancient artifacts. Embark on a trek and interact with the Hmong community and other minority villagers during a hill tribe outing in Sapa. Discover the limestone karsts and rice fields of ‘Halong on land’, before setting sail to the actual Halong Bay on a boat. This tour offers excellent value as it showcases the region’s main attractions, while providing ample flexibility for an unforgettable adventure.

• Private transfer round trip Airport - Hotel - Airport
• Private cabin on cruise; hotel room in Hanoi and Sapa
• Hanoi Day Tour; Ninh Binh Day Tour; Sapa Program joining group with others
• In case your group size from 12 people, you will have private services for all day tour itineraries

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.