From Hanoi to Sapa

After arriving at Noi Bai airport, you will transfer to a hotel in city center by our driver only, where check-in is available at 2 p.m. In the afternoon, we will visit the Temple of Literature, which was constructed in 1070 and served as the first Royal National University in Vietnam. Later we will head for Ngoc Son Temple, a temple situated on a tiny island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Ngoc Son Temple dates back to the 13th century, and the lake itself is both a symbol of Hanoi, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Finally you will have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at your hotel.

In the morning, our guide and driver will take you to Ninh Binh province. Firstly, we go along winding roads passing lotus ponds and cottages, typical of Vietnamese countryside, stop at Bich Dong pagoda for visiting. After that, transfer to visit Hang Mua cave, with 500 steps to the top. In the afternoon, we will take the road to Tam Coc, where we will embark a small rowing boat to discover the outstanding karst waterscape on Ngo Dong River. Finally drive back to Hanoi. You can have a double room to relax at a mini hotel before transferring to the railway station for the night train to Lao Cai. We will then rest overnight on the train with Private Cabin.

Arrive in Lao Cai 6:00am, you will be met up at your hotel in Sapa at around 9AM then leave Sapa market town. We will go downhill to Cat Cat village. Enjoy beautiful landscape and scenery along the road. We will arrive in Y Linh Ho village inhabited by Black Hmong people. Our vehicle will pick us up there and drive us back to Sapa. Overnight hotel in Sapa.

In the morning, our guide will take you to Fanxipan Mountain which is considered to be the most beautiful landscape of Vietnam now. You are free till 15:00, when you are picked up by sharing limousine & transfer you back to Hanoi (5 hour drive). Overnight in Hanoi.

Our guide and driver will transfer you to Halong Bay and embark on Ambassador Cruise. Lunch will be served while we pass the thousands of towering limestone islands. Your first visit is Tung Sau Pearl Farm, dedicated to growing pearls. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking. Your second stop is Ti Tov Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for a stunning view of the bay. Or, you can stay on board and enjoy the Ambassador Spa, outdoor Jacuzzi or afternoon tea. At sunset, we anchor at Coconut Tree Island. Enjoy Sunset Cocktails on the twin sundeck or live music at Piano Lounge. After dinner, indulge in drinks, squid fishing, a spa treatment or movies in your cabin. Join us for a glamorous night with live music from Midnight Buzz Band as you sip on our wine collection.

Watch the sunrise with a Tai Chi session on the twin sundeck. Then enjoy a light breakfast with tea, coffee, and cake in the restaurant. Explore Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay where you can see the stalactites in different forms. Back on board, a buffet breakfast will be served as we once again cruise past Bai Tu Long Bay before your bill settlement, check-out, and return to Halong International Cruise Port. Disembark at the Halong International Cruise Port. Around midday, we will return to the main harbor & drive back to Hanoi by our driver only.

Freetime before the transfer to the airport for your flight off by our driver only. Your room is available until 12h00.