Essential North Vietnam Holiday 07 Days 06 Nights Group Package Tour (local group tour)

Note: This tour can be customized to meet your own needs.

Start City: Hanoi
End City: Hanoi
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Departure: On your request
Accommodation: 4-star hotels (Hanoi Rex Hotel and The Charm Sapa Hotel or similar) and a luxury overnight cruise (Alisa Premier Cruise or similar)

Discover the best of Northern Vietnam on this 7-day journey through vibrant cities, traditional mountain villages, historic sites, and stunning natural landscapes. Experience Hanoi’s local culture on a sunset Jeep tour, explore Cat Cat Village in Sapa, and take a cable car to Fansipan Peak, the Roof of Indochina. Discover the ancient temples of Hoa Lu, admire panoramic views from Mua Cave, and cruise through the limestone caves of Tam Coc. Finish your journey with an overnight luxury cruise in Ha Long Bay, featuring spectacular karst scenery, cave exploration, island visits, kayaking, and a Vietnamese cooking class.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi – Private Airport Transfer – Hanoi Sunset Jeep Tour – Local Food Experience – Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – VIP Sleeper Bus to Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Tien Sa Waterfall – H’Mong Culture – Overnight in Sapa

Day 3: Sapa – Muong Hoa Mountain Train – Fansipan Peak by Cable Car – Moana Coffee – VIP Sleeper Bus to Hanoi – Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Mua Cave – Tam Coc Sampan Boat Ride – Return to Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Luxury Overnight Cruise – Surprising Cave – Titop Island – Sunset Party and Cooking Class – Overnight on Cruise

Day 6: Ha Long Bay – Kayaking at Luon Cave – Brunch on Board – Transfer Back to Hanoi – Overnight in Hanoi

Day 7: Hanoi – Free Time – Private Airport Transfer – Departure

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Airport pickup - Transfer to hotel -  Go for Sunset Jeep tour around - Overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: Dinner) - 4-star hotel (Hanoi Rex Hotel or similar)

Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam’s capital. Today, we will pick you up at Noi Bai International airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in (check-in time at 2:00 PM). 

Hanoi Sunset Jeep tour is a fun way to experience the sights, smells and tastes of Hanoi at night. And definitely, the best way to see and learn about the real Hanoi and its authentic cuisine.

At 05:30 PM, your guide and Jeep driver will pick you up at the hotel to start the Hanoi Sunset Jeep Tour.

On the first part of the tour, explore the REAL HANOI through local backstreets, tiny alleyways, homes, schools and local markets, experiencing how locals live, work and play. Along the way, stop to taste authentic Hanoi food and drinks such as Bun Cha, Egg Coffee and Hanoi Draft Beer.

On the second part of the Jeep tour, visit some of Hanoi’s must-see places, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Temple, Hanoi Train Street, the French Quarter, the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake and Hanoi Opera House. Visit Hanoi Train Street, one of the city’s most unique spots, where a railway track runs right through a narrow residential area, with local homes and cafés built just a few metres from the tracks.

At 9:00 PM, the tour ends, transfer back to your hotel. 

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Today includes: Private airport transfer to hotel, drinking water, Jeep tour, English speaking tour guide, all entrance fees and tickets, dinner, 4-star hotel. 

Today excludes: Breakfast/lunch, personal expenses, other drinks.

Day 2: Hanoi - VIP Sleeping bus to Sapa - Visit Cat Cat Black H’mong village - Stay overnight in Sapa (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch) - 4-star hotel (The Charm Sapa Hotel or similar)

After breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi, then you will get the pickup at 6:30 AM for the VIP Sleeping bus to Sapa with a 6-hour journey. After getting on the sleeping bus, enjoy the beautiful countryside and mountain scenery along the way.

Upon arrival in Sapa, enjoy lunch before starting your Cat Cat Village tour at around 2:00 PM. Follow a scenic trail through the mountains and Muong Hoa Valley, explore the peaceful H’Mong village, visit Tien Sa Waterfall, traditional H’Mong houses and local handicraft workshops, and enjoy scenic photo stops along the way.

At around 4:00 PM, take a relaxing break at a local café with a cup of tea or fresh juice (this is optional and drink fee is not included). Then walk back to Sapa town via a different scenic route, passing through terraced rice fields and enjoying the surrounding mountain scenery.

At around 5:30 PM, end the tour in Sapa town and transfer back to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.

Stay overnight in Sapa.

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch, 4-star hotel in Sapa, VIP Sleeping bus cabin, English speaking tour guide, van/tour bus, all entrance fees & permissions, drinking water.

Today excludes: Dinner, personal expenses, other drinks.

Day 3: Pick up from hotel in Sapa - Muong Hoa Train to Cable car station - Visit Fansipan Peak by cable car - Visit Moana Coffee - Take VIP sleeping bus to Hanoi - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch) - 4-star hotel (Hanoi Rex Hotel or similar)

Today, after having breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at 8:00 AM, then move to Muong Hoa Station to catch the train to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with a cable car ride to enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way to Fansipan mountain.

Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit the pagoda - the spiritual destination and hike up to 600 steps. You will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. After enjoying your time on the peak, at 12:00 PM go back to Sapa for a late lunch and relax. In the afternoon, visit Moana Coffee, a scenic spot surrounded by mountain views. At this destination, you can take photos with beautiful scenery around, admire the surrounding mountains and rice valleys, and enjoy a drink while relaxing in the cool mountain atmosphere.

In the late afternoon, take a VIP sleeping bus from Sapa to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel and stay overnight.

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch, Muong Hoa train tickets, cable car tickets, English speaking tour guide, VIP sleeping bus, 4-star hotel in Hanoi, drinking water.

Today excludes: Dinner, personal expenses, other drinks.

Day 4: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi - Drive to Ninh Binh - Visit: Hoa Lu Ancient capital + Mua Cave + Tam Coc - Drive back to your hotel in Hanoi - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch)  - 4-star hotel (Hanoi Rex Hotel or similar)

Today, after having breakfast, your tour guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel at 7:15 or 7:30 AM for the tour. It takes a 2-hour drive to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh. You will spend about 50 minutes visiting 02 King Temples in Hoa Lu that are dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). The ancient Hoa Lu Citadel (most of which has since been ruined) once covered an area of three square kilometers. The guide will explain more about the Kings' history.

Then, drive to Mua cave. Coming here, you will be leisurely hiking with 486 stone stair-steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain. From the peak, you will admire the majestic panoramic views of Tam Coc.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then board your private sampan boat for the trip along the river. For ninety minutes your private oarswoman / man will take you down the Ngo Dong River. Pass through the three caves that made Vietnam famous in the French film 'Indochine', Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Cuoi. This should be the highlight of the trip. 

After the boat trip, at 5:30 PM, drive back to your hotel in Hanoi. Relax and enjoy the evening on your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Today includes: 4-star hotel, breakfast/lunch, English speaking tour guide, van/tour bus, boat tour, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, personal expenses, other drinks

Day 5: Hanoi - Drive to Halong Bay - Enjoy the luxury cruise journey on Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch/dinner) - Luxury overnight boutique cruise (Alisa Premier Cruise or similar)

At 08:00 AM, check out from your hotel and go ahead to Ha Long Bay. At 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, arrive at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, enjoy a welcome drink and complete the check-in procedure. 

At 12:30 PM, board the Alisa Premier Cruise, receive a refreshing drink and cold towel, check in to your cabin and enjoy lunch while cruising through the stunning scenery of Ha Long Bay.

In the afternoon, explore Surprising Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, then continue to Titop Island for swimming, climbing to the island’s viewpoint and enjoying a panoramic view of the bay. 

At 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM, return to the cruise and join the Sunset Party & Cooking Class, where you can relax with Vietnamese tea or coffee, enjoy the sunset and learn to make fresh spring rolls with the chef. Besides, enjoy Happy Hour with cocktails and mocktails as well. 

At 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM, enjoy dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting), then relax on board, enjoy music and drinks, admire the bay at night or try squid fishing. 

Stay overnight on the cruise.

Today includes: Breakfast, English speaking tour guide, cruise transfer, Deluxe cabin on luxury cruise, all meals on cruise (Lunch + dinner), all activities & entrance fees, drinking water. 

Today excludes: Personal expenses, other drinks.

Day 6: Morning on the Bay - Transfer back to Hanoi - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: Breakfast/brunch) - 4-star hotel (Hanoi Rex Hotel or similar)

At 06:45 AM - 07:30 AM, enjoy breakfast on board while the cruise heads towards the Natural Preservation Area. Then, kayak to explore Luon Cave, with a chance to spot playful monkeys around the cliffs. 

At 09:30 AM, check out and leave your luggage outside your cabin for our staff to transfer to the waiting area. At 10:00 AM, enjoy an early brunch while the cruise returns to the mainland and settle any personal bills.

After a final early brunch and a last farewell from the crew at 11:00 AM, you will board the transfer boat and head back to the wharf where you will be met again by your driver. Then you will be transferred straight back to your hotel in Hanoi. Stay overnight in Hanoi

Today includes: Breakfast/brunch, 4-star hotel, English speaking tour guide on cruise, cruise transfer, all entrance fees + activities, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 7: Hanoi - Departure - Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport - Fly home or to your next destination - End of our services! See you next trip with Cyclo Travel & Leisure! (Meals included: breakfast)

Today, after breakfast & check-out at the hotel, you will have free time on your own till our driver picks you up & transfers you to the airport to catch your departure flight home. End of our travel services! See you next trip!

Today includes: Breakfast, private airport transfer, drinking water.

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner,hotel, tours, other drinks, personal expenses.

+ 4-star hotels for 05 nights with daily breakfast (Deluxe room)

+ Halong Bay Cruise package (5-star overnight cruise with Deluxe cabin) for 02 days 01 night cruise program

+ English speaking tour guides

+Van/tour buses

+ Private airport transfers

+ VIP sleeping bus ticket Hanoi - Sapa (2 ways)

+ All entrance fees + activities + boats on tour 

+ Meals mentioned in the itinerary 

+ Drinking water 

+ International flights to & out of Vietnam 

+ Visa fee

+ Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary 

+ Personal expenses (laundry, drinks & alcohol…) 

+ Other drinks

+ Travel insurance