Luxury 5-Day Journey: Sapa-Ha Long Bay Escape(VT1-5D102-SP-TREK-HLB)

Hanoi Arrival – Gateway to Northern Vietnam's Treasures 🛬🇻🇳

✨ What You’ll Experience

Begin your Vietnamese adventure in the captivating capital of Hanoi, where ancient traditions meet modern energy. After your airport welcome, settle into the atmospheric Old Quarter—a labyrinth of 36 ancient streets where artisans have plied their trades for over a thousand years. This historic district pulses with authenticity, from hidden temples and colonial architecture to vibrant street food scenes and lakeside tranquility.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

🛬 Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport where your dedicated ViettrendTour representative awaits at Pole No. 10 outside the Terminal.
🚗 Enjoy a comfortable private transfer through the evolving cityscape to your boutique accommodation in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter.
🏨 14:00 Check-in to your carefully selected boutique hotel, where traditional Vietnamese hospitality meets modern comfort.
🎁 Receive a personalized welcome package with local treats and your detailed itinerary.
🏮 Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the charismatic streets of the Old Quarter—perhaps discover ancient temples, sample Vietnamese coffee culture, or browse artisan workshops.
🌃 As evening falls, immerse yourself in the vibrant street life or relax in preparation for your upcoming adventures.
✅ Inclusions: Luxury airport transfer, welcome amenities, personalized orientation
🏨 Overnight Stay: Boutique hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi ➝ Sapa & Cat Cat Village – A Taste of Highland Culture 🏔️🧵

✨ What You’ll Experience

Your journey into the northern highlands begins with a scenic ride from Hanoi to Sapa, where misty peaks and terraced valleys await. After a traditional mountain welcome, explore Cat Cat Village—a place where time slows, textiles are still handwoven, and waterfalls tell stories of French colonial pasts. Witness the heritage of the Black Hmong people and begin your immersion into the rhythms of highland life.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 06:30 🚌 Begin your highland journey with a scenic group transfer from Hanoi to Sapa, traveling through lush countryside and rising mountain roads.
• 13:00 🌿 Arrive in Sapa and breathe in the crisp mountain air as you're greeted by your local guide and the vibrant attire of the Hmong and Dzao people.
• 🍲 Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch showcasing regional dishes, then check in to your mountain hotel.
• 🧃 Savor a welcome drink and receive a short orientation about the cultural treasures you’ll uncover in Sapa.
• 🧭 At 14:30, embark on a 3.5 km guided trek through the valley to Cat Cat Village, where you’ll explore handmade textiles, local customs, and a picturesque waterfall near a historic French-era hydroelectric station.
• 17:00 🌄 Return to Sapa Town for a relaxing evening at your leisure — perhaps enjoy a herbal bath or explore the night market under the stars.

✅ Inclusions:

• Transportation, Lunch, Entrance fees, 3-star hotel, English-speaking guide

🏨 Overnight Stay: Hotel in Sapa Town

Sapa Trekking – Journey Through Timeless Terraces 🌾👣

✨ What You’ll Experience:

Today is a highlight for nature lovers and culture seekers alike. You’ll trek across 12km of UNESCO-recognized rice terraces carved into the mountainside like emerald staircases. Walk in the footsteps of local ethnic communities as you follow the Muong Hoa stream, pause for a farm-to-table picnic lunch, and witness the contrast between the Black Hmong and Dzay villages. This is more than a hike — it’s an immersion into a way of life sustained through generations.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 08:30 🥾 Begin your guided 12km trek from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van — each village offering a window into distinct ethnic cultures.
• 🏞️ Traverse cascading rice terraces and trace the gentle flow of the Muong Hoa Stream, surrounded by soaring peaks and sweeping vistas.
• 11:30 🧺 Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in Lao Chai Village, prepared with fresh local ingredients and served among the very fields that nourish the community.
• 12:15 👘 Arrive in Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay ethnic minority, and observe daily life, embroidery traditions, and warm hospitality.
• 13:30 🚐 Meet your driver at Ta Van Bridge and return to Sapa.
• 14:30 🚌 Depart Sapa by luxury group transfer and begin your journey back to Hanoi.
• 20:30 🏨 Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter, with an evening free to reflect on your highland experience.

✅ Inclusions:

• Breakfast, Lunch, Transportation, Trekking Guide, All entrance fees

🏨 Overnight Stay: Hotel in Hanoi

Ha Long Bay Cruise – Eco-Luxury Exploration 🛥️🌿

✨ What You’ll Experience

Today’s adventure takes you to one of Vietnam’s most celebrated natural wonders — the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. Cruise in comfort through a seascape of limestone towers, explore mystical caves, and kayak into hidden lagoons where silence speaks louder than engines. As part of ViettrendTour’s commitment to sustainable travel, you’ll experience Ha Long Bay through an eco-luxury lens — enjoying its beauty responsibly while supporting local conservation efforts. From the flavors of a premium onboard buffet to the golden hues of a sunset toast on deck, this day encapsulates the magic of Vietnam’s coastal crown jewel.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• Begin your morning with a nourishing breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi, setting the tone for a luxurious day at sea.
• 08:15 – 09:00 🚐 Our professional guide and driver will meet you for a scenic journey to Halong Bay, passing through the vibrant countryside and traditional villages of the Red River Delta.
• 10:30 🛑 Stop en route to refresh and perhaps sample local specialties like green bean cake or lotus tea.
• 11:45 ⛵ Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina where your elegant cruise vessel awaits—step aboard and receive a warm welcome from the crew.
• 12:00 – 13:30 🍤 Savor a gourmet seafood buffet as the boat glides past iconic karst formations such as Thumb Rock and Dog Rock—natural wonders carved over millennia.
• 13:30 🏞️ Follow your guide into the majestic chambers of Sung Sot Cave, where colored lights reveal towering limestone formations and secret passages once explored by ancient fishermen.
• 14:30 🛶 Choose your next adventure: paddle a kayak into the tranquil waters of Luon Cave, or sit back as a local rower glides your bamboo boat through this serene grotto.
• 15:30 🏖️ Dock at Titop Island—climb to the panoramic summit for postcard-worthy views or relax on the white sand beach with a refreshing swim.
• 16:30 🍷 Return to the deck for our signature sunset celebration, enjoying wine, tea, and tropical fruits as golden hour transforms the bay into a painter’s palette.
• 17:30 🚐 Disembark and journey back to Hanoi, filled with stories and memories from this UNESCO seascape.
• 20:30 🏨 Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter, ready to unwind after a truly magical day.

✅ Inclusions:

• Transportation, Buffet lunch, Cruise activities, English-speaking guide, Kayaking/Bamboo Boat

🏨 Overnight Stay: Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

Farewell Hanoi – Home Sweet Home ✈️🍃

✨ What You’ll Experience

Enjoy your final morning in Hanoi with a quiet coffee or stroll by the lake before a private transfer takes you to the airport. It’s not goodbye — it’s see you again in Vietnam.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🥐 Begin your morning with a relaxed breakfast at your hotel, savoring your favorite Vietnamese coffee or a warm bowl of pho.
• 🧳 Enjoy some final leisure time in Hanoi—perhaps stroll Hoan Kiem Lake, visit a nearby pagoda, or shop for handcrafted souvenirs from local artisans.
• 📸 Don’t forget to snap your last photos of the Old Quarter’s timeless charm before heading out.
• 🚗 At your scheduled time, meet your private driver for a smooth transfer to Noi Bai International Airport.
• ✈️ Depart with a heart full of memories—of mountain trails, warm smiles, and Halong sunsets—and an open invitation to return.

✅ Inclusions: Breakfast, Private airport transfer

🏨 Overnight: — (Trip ends today)