Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Vietnam with our "Classic Northern Vietnam: Sapa - Hanoi - Ninh Binh 5 Days 4 Nights" tour. This carefully curated itinerary offers an authentic and immersive experience, taking you to the stunning Fansipan Peak, the charming Cat Cat Village, and the vibrant streets of Hanoi, including the famous Train Street and a visit to an incense village. Join us for an unforgettable journey that promises to reveal the essence and beauty of Vietnam in every step of the way.

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We pick you up from the Noi Bai airport to go on a premium Cabin Bus.

Route: Noi Bai Airport - Sa Pa Town

Duration: 6-7 hours with 1-2 stops

After breakfast at your hotel, our driver and tour guide will pick you up from hotel to reach the Fansipan Cable Car Station — enjoy panoramic views of the Muong Hoa Valley and lush terraced hills along the way.

Otherwise, we arrange private vehicle to take you from your hotel to Fansipan Cable Station.

Continue your journey by cable car to Fansipan Peak – known as “The Roof of Indochina” (3,143m above sea level). Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, explore spiritual sites such as Bich Van Pagoda, Great Buddha Statue, and the Heavenly Gate, and enjoy the cool mountain air above the clouds.

Reaching the Peak
From the upper cable car station, you can choose one of two ways to reach the summit of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina (3,143 m):

• Option 1: Take the Do Quyen Mountain Climbing Train (at your own expense), a short and scenic funicular ride that brings you close to the top.

• Option 2: Walk up the stone steps (approximately 600 steps) to conquer the final stretch by foot – a rewarding experience with stunning views along the way.

At the top, spend time taking photos at the Fansipan Summit Monument and enjoying the panoramic view above the clouds.

Buffet Lunch
Enjoy the buffet lunch on Fansipan before descending by cable car back to Sapa Town.

Route: Sa Pa Town - Hanoi

Duration: 6-7 hours with 1-2 stops

In the morning:

7:15 - 7:30: Our bus and Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Incense Village Quang Phu Cau. There, you can see the process that the artisans make the incense with beautiful color and dry them under the sun and making the best photos ever.

11:15: Arrive at Train Street and get ready to capture photos or videos of the train passing by this unique, narrow residential street – a true highlight of the trip. Then, enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant.

In the afternoon:

Visit Hoa Lo Prison. It is also known as Maison Centrale in Hanoi or the ‘Hanoi Hilton.” This historical site once housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American POWs during the Vietnam War. Visit the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university, founded in the 11th century. Discover more about Confucianism and Vietnam’s traditional education system while admiring Khue Van Pavilion and the Doctor Steles placed on stone turtles’ backs. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (visit the outside of the mausoleum), where Vietnamese people honor him as a national hero. Continue to Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared the independence of Vietnam on September 2, 1945. Visit Tran Quoc pagoda which was built in 528 to understand about Buddhism in Vietnam.

16:30: Enjoy a cup of Vietnamese special Egg coffee – a perfect treat to refresh yourself.

17:30: Transfer back to your hotel. Tour ends.

Discover Grand World, a new attraction near Hanoi, blending captivating Asian-European architecture, vibrant festivals, thrilling games, and cuisine. Spanning over 18.7 hectares, Mega Grand World Ocean City offers many unique experiences for visitors. Admire the architectural blend of Italy and South Korea, promising exquisite sightseeing and photography experiences. Here, visitors can admire the classic European scenery at The Venice, a colorful zone with vibrant streets and serene canals. At the end of The Venice is a bridge connecting to The K-Town, where bustling shopping districts and typical Korea-style houses await.

Every corner in Grand World is a luxurious backdrop for capturing beautiful photos. Visitors cannot miss out on scenic spots such as the colorful shops on both sides of The Venice, the Gondola boat, the canal, the antique clock tower, the Grande square, the Amore fountain, the Viva and Feliz bridges, the East-West bridge, and the wooden Carousel ride.

Unwind with fantastic games and activities. Grand World also highlights a series of modern entertainment experiences at a miniature amusement park. Visitors can participate in the Skydrop, Carousel, and many vibrant activities such as the Rhythm of Ocean street performance and Mega-Parade street parade. With no shortage of joyful experiences, you will never have a dull moment at Grand World near Hanoi.

07:25 – 08:00: Our friendly guide will pick you up from your location and depart for Ninh Binh province. Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.

09:15: Enjoy a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.

10:15: Arrive at Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. You can also cycle around the village to sightsee and discover the local way of life.

12:00: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, designed in a 5-star style, offering various local dishes such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad. Vegetarian options are also available.

13:30: Visit Tam Coc on a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride. Be captivated by the enchanting scenery of paddy fields, rivers, water, clouds, sky, and an impressive cave system. This picturesque landscape is often referred to as "Ha Long Bay on land."

15:00: Board the bus to return to Hanoi.

17:30 – 18:00: Arrive back at your hotel in Hanoi.

07h30 – 08h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province.

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.

10h30: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people. 

12h30: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.

13h30: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.

18h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.

With a few hours left, make the most of it by going shopping or getting a massage. Remember to check all the luggage carefully to ensure that you do not leave any important items behind. Our driver will drop you off from your hotel to the airport for your flight to the next destination or your hometown.

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation as your package selection

• All transfer and transportation with Air-conditioner vehicle;

• English-speaking local guide

• Meals as mentioned on itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)

• Entrance fees & tickets as itinerary

• Shuttle bus Ha Noi – Ninh Binh round trip

• Fansipan transfer; Cable Car round trip; buffet lunch

• Daily drinking water during the tour

EXCLUSIONS:

• Meals that not mentioned in the program

• Early check-in and late check-out

• Beverages & personal expense Tips,

• Others are not mentioned on the itinerary