5D4N: Ha Noi- Ninh Binh- Lan Ha Bay- Sapa
Overview
- Itinerary: 5 days 4 nights
- Depart from: Hanoi
- Destinations: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay , Halong Bay , Sapa
Key infomation
- Day 1: Ha Noi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
- Day 2: Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay - Navi Peak - Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayak
- Day 3: Discover Lan Ha Bay day trip - Sapa
- Day 4: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van
- Day 5: Cat Cat - Sin Chai - Ha Noi
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Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave (Lunch, Dinner) December 12, 2024
07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h15: Visit HoaLư, 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
12h00: Have lunch at restaurant with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15h30: Get back to the Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summertime
17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax
19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for a walk
Overnight at Bungalow/hotel
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay - Navi Peak - Plankton Bioluminescent Night Kayak (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) December 13, 2024
07h30: Picking up from the hotel in Ninh Binh and departing for Cat Ba island. On the way, we made some stops for a short break. Transferred by a ferry from Hai Phong city to Cat Ba island and keep going to the Ben Beo Pier
11h30 : We will arrive at Ben Beo pier in Cat Ba island. The pier for fishman and tourist boat to visit the Lan Ha Bay, just 2km from the town.
12h-12h30 : We will pick you up at Ben Beo harbor and transfer by fast canoe to our lovely homestay in Viet Hai village. The Village is on Cat Ba island, around 10 kilometers away from Cat Ba town. its position in the midst of Cat Ba’s jungle, meaning that it’s surrounded by lush forests, mountains and picturesque scenery.
Afternoon : Following our tour guide you will do trekking and hiking in Navy Peak to see the overview of Cat Ba national park.If we have time we can climb to the top of the mountain for a panoramic view of Lan Ha bay, Halong bay and cat ba national park.
18h30: Enjoy local dinner at our restaurant.
After that, Our tour guide will take you on a night-time kayak on Lan Ha Bay to see Bioluminescent plankton sparkling and the local village activities at night.
Overnight at our Lan homestay !
Day 3: Discover Lan Ha Bay Day Trip - Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch) December 14, 2024
7h30 : Enjoy the breakfast at our restaurant
9h00 Check out and get on the golf car to Viet Hai harbour, welcome aboard.
Boarding the Boat to Lan Ha bay, At first the boat was sailing around Lan Ha Bay. The bay itself is spectacular, with towers of limestone rocks rising from the sea.
10h30 Discover lagoon natural area belonging to Lan Ha bay by Kayaking through Dark and Bright Caves, tunnels, and archways. This is the conservation area and if you are lucky you will see Cat Ba langurs (Golden headed monkey)
12h30 Boat drops the anchor at Ong Cam islet for sumptuous traditional
Enjoy Vietnamese local food and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
13h30 Afterwards, the boat continues to sail off Southern Ha Long bay, passing by Dau Be Island, Vung Vieng fishing village, Le Virgin arch and The Kite arch.
14h30 Kayaking, Swim and Relax at Ba Trai Dao Beach which is very natural, remote, quiet and less-touristy, discover the temple beach, more lagoons and arches by kayak
15h30 Enjoy the magical sunset as the boat travels back to the harbor
16h00 The bus will pick you up to go to Sapa
Day 4: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) December 15, 2024
05h00 Pick up at the train station when you arrive and transfer to Sapa by a tourist shared bus.
Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room is available otherwise we will provide you a basic room where you can have a shower.
Enjoy the breakfast at restaurant
Start the trip at 9:30 as below.
First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan..
12h00 - 12h30: Check in and enjoy the lunch at the restaurant
Afternoon: Free time to visit, experience the cable car to the top of Fanxipan, Muong Hoa train...
19h00 Enjoy dinner at local house
Overnight at a local ethnic minority house is a lifetime experience
Day 5: Cat Cat - Sin Chai - Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch) December 16, 2024
7h00 Breakfast at restaurant
8h00: A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way back to Sapa.
11h30: Check out the room and enjoy the lunch at restaurant
Important noted
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Trip Inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at mentioned hotels/homestay (2 - 3people/room)
- Bus with air - conditioned for pick up/ drop off ( Ninh Binh/ Sapa/Ha Noi)
- Group tours for sightseeings
- English-speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
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Trip Exclusions
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Taxes
- Single Supplement 70 USD (Applied for solo traveler)
- Holiday surcharge: 10$/person/day (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September)
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Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation 3 days before departure
- 50% if you cancel from 1-3 days before departure
- 100% charge with in 1 day before departure
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Children Policy
- A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing a bed with parents.
- A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, the other children under 5 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
- Children from 5 to 8 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
- Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult price
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per travelerLatest departure date: 12/12/2024