Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Hanoi – City Sightseeing Tour (L)
Departure Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for Hanoi (early morning flight is good choice to help you have more time in Hanoi for sightseeing), upon arrival in Noi Bai international airport, meet local tour guide from Andy Travels, pick up and transfer to Hanoi hotel, drop your luggage and have some coffee to refresh before doing Hanoi city tour.
Start the city tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho”s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda; founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important Symbol for the people of Hanoi. The tour continues to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist, dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam), then lunch. PM: After lunch, proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc TuGiam. Vietnam’s first university Constructed in 1070, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Itinerary will pass by Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful waters, and visit Ngoc Son temple. Continue with a relaxing rickshaw ride around the old quarter. At the end of the day, attend the traditional water puppet show
Day 2: Hanoi – drive Sapa – walking cat Cat village and waterfalls (B,L)
08.00 AM meet your guide and driver at hotel then drive to Sapa via the highway and the journey is approximately 320 KM and durations approximately 5 hours en route with a session of comfort break for rest and relaxation. Upon arrival in SAPA, check-in hotel follows by lunch and continue tour programs. Your tour guide will escort for a walking tour to visit Cat Cat-the old village of the Black Hmong, living nearby Sapa town. The road leading to Cat Cat Village is an easy and interesting route for trekking. The spot is only within 30 minutes of walking from Sapa center; and the hike through the mountains will offer tourists a wonderful view of the rice paddies, waterfall, or even water buffaloes grazing leisurely. Visiting Cat Cat, tourists will be impressed by the peacefully picturesque sceneries and also a chance to have a glimpse into the daily life of local ethnic people, as well as take part in traditional activities such as weaving fabric. The tourists may purchase some traditional souvenirs and handicrafts right from the craftsmen and also buy some local food sold on the way upcoming to the hill. Your car will pick up at the end of the village and take you to the hotel for relaxing, dinner at the hotel restaurant or in Sapa town (your own account).
Day 3: Sapa city tour – drive Hanoi (L)
The appointed tour guide will gather guests as per the agreed schedule at the hotel’s lobby for a guided walking tour to Sapa town. We will visit the Sapa Town Square, Sapa Church, Sapa Culture Museum, and Sapa Market. Guests may enjoy free time and experience chilling at the famous Cong Caphe coffee shop at their own expense (not inclusive items in the tour package) you will have a chance to sip your coffee among beautiful landscapes: the clear blue sky, the lush green valley, and the white floating clouds. This coffee shop is famous for its high-quality drinks, beautiful interior, and friendly staff. Check out from the hotel by 11.00AM and return to Hanoi. Get back to Hanoi by 6PM and check in hotel and relaxing or discover Hanoi night life.
Optional: It is optional tour for you to buy a cable car tickets to explore the Fanxipan Mt. Ask your guide to help book your tickets to enjoy a mountain ride to the top of 3,143m peak.
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay –Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise(B,L,D)
The limousine shuttle bus from Cruise team will meet up with guests at the hotel’s lobby around 08.30 AM. and transfer the guests from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina Harbour via Expressway. The journey is approximately 180 KM and driving durations will take 2 hours. Upon arriving at the Cruise check-in counter, the cruise manager will welcome guests to embark on board the cruise’s dining deck, and later will do a briefing and introduce the cabin crew, cruise facility, safety equipment, tour programs, and activities for the day. The cruise will start cruising to the famous Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay and you will amaze by these limestone karst formations rising up out of the sea in an impressive manner. While cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet, and Gia Luan Habour the guests may enjoy a lunch serving and pass by Lan Ha Bay, and Da Chong isle where you can see a lighthouse built by the French 100 years ago. All guests may enjoy swimming and kayaking activities at Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) beach. This is a secluded sea, as not many cruise ships use the route. Continue cruising and anchor at the Tra Bau area, the guests may continue swimming or just relax on the cruise sun deck. Guests may participate in cooking classes demonstrated by the chef on board and learn how to make Vietnam Spring Roll. Enjoy the dinner buffet menu, and later also squid fishing with the cabin crew or relax on the sun deck to view the blanket of stars at night.
We have different cruise boats for an overnight cruise tour with the off-the-beaten track itinerary in Lan Ha bay or Bai Tu Long Bay and Cat Ba island, name of the cruise boat will be confirmed upon trip confirmation.
Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Brunch)
Guests may join Tai Chi Class starts from 06:15 AM. Breakfast will serve while continuing cruising to visit the Dark & Bright Cave and islets also may enjoy self-kayaking or take a sampan boat paddle by the local villager to explore the local village and the magnificent view of the bay. Enjoy brunch served on board the cruise, and later return to Tuan Chau Marina Harbour for a shuttle transfer service return to Hanoi, and the tour programs and services end. Guests may self-explore a variety of local foods nearby the hotel.
Day 6: Hanoi departure
Breakfast at your hotel and relaxing at your leisure until transfer to the airport to fly home. End of the Hanoi Sapa Halong Tour Package 6 days 5 nights from Malaysia. We will see you the next trip.
