Unlock Vietnam: Trek Sapa & Sail Trang An in 5 Days(VT1-5D103-SP-TREK-NB)

Hanoi Arrival 🏮 – Welcome to Vietnam's Cultural Heart

✨ What You'll Experience

Your Vietnam cultural adventure begins the moment you land in Hanoi, where our dedicated driver greets you with warm Vietnamese hospitality. Feel the anticipation build as you journey through bustling streets to your boutique hotel in the historic Old Quarter. This carefully curated arrival experience sets the tone for your authentic Vietnam journey, allowing you to settle into the rhythm of this enchanting city. The afternoon offers freedom to explore narrow alleyways filled with street food aromas and centuries of history.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🛬 Airport Welcome - Personal driver meets you at Terminal Pole 10 with traditional Vietnamese greeting
• 🚗 Private Transfer - Comfortable journey to your carefully selected Old Quarter accommodation
• 🏨 Check-in Assistance - Smooth hotel registration (standard check-in 2:00 PM)
• 🌅 Free Exploration - Discover Hanoi's ancient streets, temples, and vibrant local culture at your own pace

✅ Inclusions

• Private airport transfer service
• English-speaking driver assistance
• Hotel check-in support

🏨 Overnight Stay

Boutique hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

🚨 Please Read Carefully – Important Travel Info from ViettrendTour 🚨

🚐 Pick-up & Drop-off Guidelines
1️⃣ Group Tour Guests
📍 Pick-up & drop-off is available at hotels within Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
🚫 If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter, please make your way to the Hanoi Opera House for departure.

2️⃣ Private Tour Guests
🏨 Enjoy door-to-door service! We provide pick-up & drop-off at any hotel in Hanoi, regardless of location.

❌ Accommodation in Hanoi Not Included
🛏️ Please note that this itinerary does not include hotel stays in Hanoi.
Guests will need to book their own accommodation for each night in the city.

🤝 Need Help Finding a Hotel?
We’re here to help! ViettrendTour offers assistance with hotel bookings in Hanoi.
📲 Contact us on WhatsApp: +84 898 265 688 — we’ll match you with the perfect stay.

Hanoi to Sapa 🏔️ – Journey to the Ethnic Highlands

✨ What You'll Experience

Today marks your entry into Vietnam's most spectacular ethnic minority region, where the Sapa trekking adventure truly begins. Wind through mountain passes to reach the misty highlands where Hmong, Dzao, and Tay communities have thrived for centuries. Your first Cat Cat village trek reveals the intimate daily life of Black Hmong families, leading you through terraced valleys to a historic French hydroelectric station. This immersive cultural encounter showcases traditional crafts, ancient customs, and the resilient spirit of Vietnam's hill tribe people.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🌅 06:30 - Mountain Journey - Comfortable bus departure from Hanoi Old Quarter
• 🏔️ 13:00 - Sapa Welcome - Arrival with traditional ethnic costume displays and welcome drink
• 🍜 Lunch Discovery - Authentic Vietnamese cuisine featuring local mountain specialties
• 🏨 Mountain Check-in - Settle into your highland accommodation
• 🥾 14:30 - Cat Cat Village Trek - 3.5km cultural immersion through Black Hmong homeland
• 💧 Waterfall Encounter - Historic French hydroelectric station and scenic photo opportunities
• 🌄 17:00 - Sapa Return - Evening free for mountain town exploration

✅ Inclusions

• Round-trip transportation
• Mountain lunch with local dishes
• 3-star mountain hotel accommodation
• Local English-speaking guide
• All trekking entrance fees
• Group tour experience

🏨 Overnight Stay

Mountain hotel in Sapa Town

Sapa Village Trek 🌾 – Deep Cultural Immersion

✨ What You'll Experience

This unforgettable Sapa ethnic villages experience takes you deep into Vietnam's most authentic tribal communities. Trek through the legendary Muong Hoa Valley, where emerald rice terraces cascade down mountainsides like nature's staircase. Your journey through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages reveals the distinct cultures of Black Hmong and Dzay peoples, offering genuine connections with families who maintain ancestral traditions. This 12-kilometer adventure showcases Vietnam's most dramatic highland scenery while supporting sustainable community tourism.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🌅 08:30 - Village Quest Begins - Trek from Sapa through terraced landscapes to Y Linh Ho
• 🏞️ Morning Immersion - Navigate rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream toward Black Hmong Lao Chai
• 🏔️ Hoang Lien Son Views - Spectacular mountain panoramas and traditional agriculture witness
• 🥪 11:30 - Village Picnic - Authentic lunch surrounded by Lao Chai's terraced beauty
• 🏘️ 12:15 - Dzay Discovery - Continue to Ta Van village, home to unique Dzay ethnic culture
• 🚌 13:30 - Bridge Pickup - Bus collection at Ta Van Bridge for return journey
• 🏃 14:00 - Hanoi Departure - Comfortable transfer back to capital city
• 🌃 20:30 - Capital Return - Arrival at Hanoi Old Quarter hotel

✅ Inclusions

• Round-trip mountain transportation
• Hotel breakfast and village picnic lunch
• Expert local English-speaking guide
• All village entrance fees
• Group trekking experience

🏨 Overnight Stay

Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

Ninh Binh Discovery 🚣 – UNESCO World Heritage Adventure

✨ What You'll Experience

Today unveils Vietnam's most mystical landscape as you explore Ninh Binh's UNESCO World Heritage sites, often called "Halong Bay on land." Your Trang An boat tour glides through emerald waters between towering limestone karsts, navigating the same caves featured in Kong: Skull Island. Discover Hoa Lu ancient capital, where Vietnam's first emperors ruled from fortified valleys, then climb Mua Cave's 500 steps for panoramic views that will forever change your perspective of Vietnam's natural artistry.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🌅 07:00 - Heritage Journey - Expert guide pickup for 120km journey to Ninh Binh province
• ☕ 09:00 - Mountain Break - Refreshing 20-minute rest stop amid scenic landscapes
• 🏛️ 10:30 - Ancient Capital - Explore Hoa Lu's imperial temples of King Dinh and King Le
• 🚴 11:30 - Village Cycling - 45-minute bike tour through authentic rural communities
• 🍜 12:30 - Local Feast - Traditional lunch featuring regional specialties and goat meat
• 🚣 13:30 - Trang An Magic - UNESCO boat tour through Sang Cave, Toi Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave
• 🏔️ 16:00 - Mua Cave Ascent - Climb 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain summit
• 🌄 Panoramic Views - Breathtaking Tam Coc valley photography opportunities
• 🚌 17:30 - Hanoi Return - Comfortable evening transfer to capital
• 🏨 19:30 - Hotel Arrival - End of UNESCO heritage adventure

✅ Inclusions

• Round-trip transportation
• English-speaking expert guide
• Traditional Vietnamese lunch
• Cycling activity and equipment
• All entrance fees
• Group tour experience

🏨 Overnight Stay

Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi Departure 🛫 – Farewell to Vietnam

✨ What You'll Experience

Your transformative Vietnam cultural journey concludes with cherished memories of ethnic villages, ancient capitals, and dramatic landscapes. Savor your final Vietnamese breakfast while reflecting on the authentic connections made with hill tribe communities and the natural wonders discovered. Our seamless airport transfer ensures your departure is as smooth as your arrival, carrying with you the spirit of Vietnam's highlands and the warmth of its people.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🌅 Morning Leisure - Final hotel breakfast and luggage preparation
• 📸 Last Moments - Capture final Hanoi Old Quarter memories
• 🚗 Airport Transfer - Private departure service timed to your flight schedule
• ✈️ Departure - End of service with lifetime memories

✅ Inclusions

• Private airport transfer service
• Professional driver assistance

🏨 Overnight Stay

Departure day