5-Day Northern Vietnam Tours: Ninh Binh, Lan Ha Bay, Sapa

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 !

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

16h30 The bus will pick you up to go to Sapa

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

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

Gets on the bus back to Hanoi, tour ends