Hanoi – Sapa – Ninh Binh 5-Day 4-Night Tour Departing from Ho Chi Minh City
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TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Hà Nội - Ninh Bình - SaPa
5N4Đ (Participation Duration)
Motorbike,Car (Transportation)
Vietnamese, English (Language)
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Tour description
The Hanoi – Sapa – Ninh Binh 5-Day 4-Night Tour, departing from Ho Chi Minh City, is an unmissable journey for those who want to discover the wonderful beauty of Northern Vietnam. Starting from the thousand-year-old capital of Hanoi, rich in culture and history, visitors will explore ancient architectural works and enjoy unique cuisine. Next, the journey takes you to the misty highland region of Sapa, where you can admire endless green terraced rice fields and interact with hospitable ethnic minority communities. Ending the trip in Ninh Binh, visitors will experience rowing along emerald-green rivers, weaving through majestic limestone mountains, and exploring Trang An with its rich history. This journey offers travelers a perfect combination of magnificent nature and diverse culture, promising a trip full of emotions and unforgettable memories!
Highlights of the tour that you cannot miss:
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter by electric car
- Visit Ham Rong Mountain Park, the Indochina orchid garden with countless varieties and vibrant colors; pass through Heaven’s Gate and Cloud Yard – where heaven and earth meet,
- Admire the panoramic view of Sapa and the majestic Mount Fansipan.
- Explore Cat Cat Village and the Hydroelectric Waterfall
- Take souvenir photos at the Stone Church, Sapa Lake, or rent a motorbike to explore Silver Waterfall Tourist Area, Heaven’s Gate, etc.
- Stroll around and explore Sapa, attend the Sapa Love Market
- Visit Lao Chai Village to discover the life of the Black Hmong people
- Visit Trang An Tourist Area – Bai Dinh Pagoda
Highlights of the tour that you cannot miss:
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter by electric car
- Visit Ham Rong Mountain Park, the Indochina orchid garden with countless varieties and vibrant colors; pass through Heaven’s Gate and Cloud Yard – where heaven and earth meet,
- Admire the panoramic view of Sapa and the majestic Mount Fansipan.
- Explore Cat Cat Village and the Hydroelectric Waterfall
- Take souvenir photos at the Stone Church, Sapa Lake, or rent a motorbike to explore Silver Waterfall Tourist Area, Heaven’s Gate, etc.
- Stroll around and explore Sapa, attend the Sapa Love Market
- Visit Lao Chai Village to discover the life of the Black Hmong people
- Visit Trang An Tourist Area – Bai Dinh Pagoda
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Detailed itinerary
HO CHI MINH CITY - HANOI (DINNER)
Morning/Lunch: Gather at Quoc Noi Airport and complete the procedures for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle takes you to central Hanoi. Check in at the hotel in the Old Quarter.
Afternoon: Free time to stroll through the Old Quarter or tour Hanoi's Old Quarter by electric vehicle along a sightseeing route approximately 7 km long, passing through 28 commercial streets, 13 craft streets, 22 communal houses, 9 temples, 3 pagodas, 8 historical sites, and scenic spots around Hoan Kiem Lake and Dong Xuan Market... Visit craft streets such as Ma May, Hang Bac, Hang Bo, Hang Hom, and Hang Trong, as well as culinary destinations and sites such as Ngoc Son Temple, Kim Ngan Communal House, and King Le Temple, with 10 vehicle stops.
On the electric vehicle, the guide introduces visitors to the formation of historical sites and craft villages, as well as the traditional cultural features of ancient Thang Long. (Electric vehicle expenses are paid separately.)
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant and have free time to stroll through the Old Quarter at night.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Morning/Lunch: Gather at Quoc Noi Airport and complete the procedures for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, the vehicle takes you to central Hanoi. Check in at the hotel in the Old Quarter.
Afternoon: Free time to stroll through the Old Quarter or tour Hanoi's Old Quarter by electric vehicle along a sightseeing route approximately 7 km long, passing through 28 commercial streets, 13 craft streets, 22 communal houses, 9 temples, 3 pagodas, 8 historical sites, and scenic spots around Hoan Kiem Lake and Dong Xuan Market... Visit craft streets such as Ma May, Hang Bac, Hang Bo, Hang Hom, and Hang Trong, as well as culinary destinations and sites such as Ngoc Son Temple, Kim Ngan Communal House, and King Le Temple, with 10 vehicle stops.
On the electric vehicle, the guide introduces visitors to the formation of historical sites and craft villages, as well as the traditional cultural features of ancient Thang Long. (Electric vehicle expenses are paid separately.)
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant and have free time to stroll through the Old Quarter at night.
Overnight in Hanoi.
HANOI - SA PA (LUNCH, DINNER)
06:30 - 07:00 The vehicle and guide pick you up at the agreed meeting point and depart for Sapa via the Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway. Stop for a 20-minute break along the way.
12:30 Arrive in Sapa Town. The guide takes you to the hotel for check-in and lunch, followed by rest.
Afternoon: At 14:30, the guide takes you to visit Ham Rong Mountain Park and the Indochina orchid garden, featuring a wide variety of orchids in many colors; pass through Heaven Gate and Cloud Yard, where heaven and earth meet, admire the panoramic view of Sapa, and marvel at the majestic Fansipan Mountain.
19:00 After dinner, enjoy free time to explore Sapa Town, sip a cup of coffee, or enjoy outdoor barbecue dishes. Overnight at a centrally located hotel.
06:30 - 07:00 The vehicle and guide pick you up at the agreed meeting point and depart for Sapa via the Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway. Stop for a 20-minute break along the way.
12:30 Arrive in Sapa Town. The guide takes you to the hotel for check-in and lunch, followed by rest.
Afternoon: At 14:30, the guide takes you to visit Ham Rong Mountain Park and the Indochina orchid garden, featuring a wide variety of orchids in many colors; pass through Heaven Gate and Cloud Yard, where heaven and earth meet, admire the panoramic view of Sapa, and marvel at the majestic Fansipan Mountain.
19:00 After dinner, enjoy free time to explore Sapa Town, sip a cup of coffee, or enjoy outdoor barbecue dishes. Overnight at a centrally located hotel.
SAPA - CAT CAT (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
09:00 After breakfast, the vehicle and guide take you to explore Cat Cat Village and the Thuy Dien Waterfall, admire magnificent terraced rice fields, and learn about the unique culture and customs of the local ethnic minorities.
11:30 Return to the hotel for lunch and rest. Afternoon: Free time to visit and take souvenir photos at the Stone Church and Sapa Lake, or rent a motorbike to explore the Silver Waterfall and Heaven Gate, etc. (expenses not included).
19:00 After dinner, enjoy free time to explore Sapa and attend the Sapa Love Market, held every Saturday evening—a traditional cultural feature of the Hmong and Dao ethnic communities in the Northwest highlands. Overnight at a centrally located hotel.
09:00 After breakfast, the vehicle and guide take you to explore Cat Cat Village and the Thuy Dien Waterfall, admire magnificent terraced rice fields, and learn about the unique culture and customs of the local ethnic minorities.
11:30 Return to the hotel for lunch and rest. Afternoon: Free time to visit and take souvenir photos at the Stone Church and Sapa Lake, or rent a motorbike to explore the Silver Waterfall and Heaven Gate, etc. (expenses not included).
19:00 After dinner, enjoy free time to explore Sapa and attend the Sapa Love Market, held every Saturday evening—a traditional cultural feature of the Hmong and Dao ethnic communities in the Northwest highlands. Overnight at a centrally located hotel.
SAPA - LAO CHAI - TA VAN - ANCIENT ROCKS - HANOI (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
09:00 After breakfast, the vehicle and guide take you to visit Lao Chai Village and discover the life of the Black Hmong people.
Walk along beautiful terraced rice fields in the romantic, mystical Muong Hoa Valley, shrouded in mist with clouds drifting over the slopes of majestic Fansipan Mountain, and discover the simple, humble life of the Giay people.
Visit the Ancient Rock Field. Located beside a winding road on a steep mountainside, the ancient carved rock field consists of 159 large and small stones scattered among the foliage, lying beside the road or among the wet rice fields... At first glance, it may not seem impressive. However, after getting off the vehicle and following the tour guide to hear the introduction and see and examine the rocks firsthand, visitors are amazed by the centuries-old human craftsmanship that remains unexplained.
11:30 The guide takes you back to the hotel to check out and have lunch. After lunch, enjoy free time to stroll around Sapa Town, buy gifts, take souvenir photos, etc.
14:30 Return to the hotel to collect your belongings, then board the vehicle to return to Hanoi.
20:30 Arrive in Hanoi, check in at the hotel, and spend the night in Hanoi.
09:00 After breakfast, the vehicle and guide take you to visit Lao Chai Village and discover the life of the Black Hmong people.
Walk along beautiful terraced rice fields in the romantic, mystical Muong Hoa Valley, shrouded in mist with clouds drifting over the slopes of majestic Fansipan Mountain, and discover the simple, humble life of the Giay people.
Visit the Ancient Rock Field. Located beside a winding road on a steep mountainside, the ancient carved rock field consists of 159 large and small stones scattered among the foliage, lying beside the road or among the wet rice fields... At first glance, it may not seem impressive. However, after getting off the vehicle and following the tour guide to hear the introduction and see and examine the rocks firsthand, visitors are amazed by the centuries-old human craftsmanship that remains unexplained.
11:30 The guide takes you back to the hotel to check out and have lunch. After lunch, enjoy free time to stroll around Sapa Town, buy gifts, take souvenir photos, etc.
14:30 Return to the hotel to collect your belongings, then board the vehicle to return to Hanoi.
20:30 Arrive in Hanoi, check in at the hotel, and spend the night in Hanoi.
HANOI / NINH BINH - HO CHI MINH CITY (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
Option 01: Hanoi Sightseeing
After breakfast, the vehicle takes you to visit:
- Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the resting place of the great President Ho Chi Minh
- Ba Dinh Square – the largest square in Vietnam, located directly in front of the President's Mausoleum.
- Ho Chi Minh Museum – where memories and artifacts of Uncle Ho are preserved
- The simple Stilt House in the heart of Hanoi, where Uncle Ho lived and worked for the longest period of his revolutionary career
- Uncle Ho's Fish Pond, covering an area of 3,320 m² and 3 m deep, where many species of fish are kept
- One Pillar Pagoda (Mật Pagoda) – a pagoda with unique architecture, consisting of a single chamber built on one stone pillar in the middle of Linh Chieu Lake.
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon: The vehicle takes you to visit:
- The Temple of Literature – Vietnam's first university. In particular, this is also where students today come to "pray for good luck" before each examination.
- Ngoc Son Temple – the jewel of Hoan Kiem Lake. Stepping onto The Huc Bridge is like seeing a red comb adorning the young woman's green hair—the lake. From here, admire Turtle Tower in the distance and the thousand-year-old turtle at night.
The vehicle takes the group to Noi Bai Airport to catch the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City – End of the sightseeing tour. Farewell and see you again.
Option 02: Visit Bai Dinh – Trang An Tourist Area:
Morning: After breakfast, the vehicle and tour guide pick you up at the meeting point and depart for Ninh Binh to begin the Bai Dinh–Trang An tour. Along the way, stop in Phu Ly for breakfast and relaxation at your own expense.
09:45 Arrive at the destination. Pray at Bai Dinh Pagoda – the largest pagoda in Vietnam, which has quickly become famous for numerous records:
- The pagoda houses the largest gilded bronze statue of Buddha in Southeast Asia, weighing 100 tons, along with three statues of the Three Buddhas, each weighing 50 tons.
- The pagoda has the longest Arhat corridor in Asia, while the Three Buddhas and Dharma Lord sanctuaries cover thousands of square meters.
- Seen from afar, Bai Dinh Pagoda stands out against the blue sky amid majestic mountains. Continue visiting the pagoda and its two bell towers:
- The main tower has three tiers and 24 roofs and houses a 36-ton bronze bell. Its unique feature is an inscription of the Great Compassion Prajnaparamita Sutra in Chinese characters on the bell, along with various patterns inspired by Zen and Buddhist themes.
- In particular, there are 500 solid white-stone Arhat statues, each with a different facial expression, intricately and lifelike carved by skilled artisans.
- Precious wooden structures, lacquered and gilded horizontal panels, and enormous parallel sentences are also being completed, further contributing to the pagoda's grandeur and brilliance.
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant and enjoy Ninh Binh's specialties, including mountain goat, crispy rice with sauce, and goat kidney wine…
Afternoon: Visit Trang An Tourist Area – Ninh Binh's inland Ha Long Bay. Board a boat to explore the cave complex, including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave, mysterious and pristine, while admiring the green mountains and clear rivers.
15:30 Depart by vehicle for Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, the vehicle takes the group to Noi Bai Airport to catch the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City – End of the tour. Farewell and see you again.
Option 01: Hanoi Sightseeing
After breakfast, the vehicle takes you to visit:
- Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the resting place of the great President Ho Chi Minh
- Ba Dinh Square – the largest square in Vietnam, located directly in front of the President's Mausoleum.
- Ho Chi Minh Museum – where memories and artifacts of Uncle Ho are preserved
- The simple Stilt House in the heart of Hanoi, where Uncle Ho lived and worked for the longest period of his revolutionary career
- Uncle Ho's Fish Pond, covering an area of 3,320 m² and 3 m deep, where many species of fish are kept
- One Pillar Pagoda (Mật Pagoda) – a pagoda with unique architecture, consisting of a single chamber built on one stone pillar in the middle of Linh Chieu Lake.
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon: The vehicle takes you to visit:
- The Temple of Literature – Vietnam's first university. In particular, this is also where students today come to "pray for good luck" before each examination.
- Ngoc Son Temple – the jewel of Hoan Kiem Lake. Stepping onto The Huc Bridge is like seeing a red comb adorning the young woman's green hair—the lake. From here, admire Turtle Tower in the distance and the thousand-year-old turtle at night.
The vehicle takes the group to Noi Bai Airport to catch the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City – End of the sightseeing tour. Farewell and see you again.
Option 02: Visit Bai Dinh – Trang An Tourist Area:
Morning: After breakfast, the vehicle and tour guide pick you up at the meeting point and depart for Ninh Binh to begin the Bai Dinh–Trang An tour. Along the way, stop in Phu Ly for breakfast and relaxation at your own expense.
09:45 Arrive at the destination. Pray at Bai Dinh Pagoda – the largest pagoda in Vietnam, which has quickly become famous for numerous records:
- The pagoda houses the largest gilded bronze statue of Buddha in Southeast Asia, weighing 100 tons, along with three statues of the Three Buddhas, each weighing 50 tons.
- The pagoda has the longest Arhat corridor in Asia, while the Three Buddhas and Dharma Lord sanctuaries cover thousands of square meters.
- Seen from afar, Bai Dinh Pagoda stands out against the blue sky amid majestic mountains. Continue visiting the pagoda and its two bell towers:
- The main tower has three tiers and 24 roofs and houses a 36-ton bronze bell. Its unique feature is an inscription of the Great Compassion Prajnaparamita Sutra in Chinese characters on the bell, along with various patterns inspired by Zen and Buddhist themes.
- In particular, there are 500 solid white-stone Arhat statues, each with a different facial expression, intricately and lifelike carved by skilled artisans.
- Precious wooden structures, lacquered and gilded horizontal panels, and enormous parallel sentences are also being completed, further contributing to the pagoda's grandeur and brilliance.
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant and enjoy Ninh Binh's specialties, including mountain goat, crispy rice with sauce, and goat kidney wine…
Afternoon: Visit Trang An Tourist Area – Ninh Binh's inland Ha Long Bay. Board a boat to explore the cave complex, including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave, mysterious and pristine, while admiring the green mountains and clear rivers.
15:30 Depart by vehicle for Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, the vehicle takes the group to Noi Bai Airport to catch the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City – End of the tour. Farewell and see you again.
Tour price includes
Round-trip airfare SGN – HAN – SGN including 7 kg of carry-on baggage.
Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle for transportation throughout the trip.
Standard hotels equivalent to 2-star, 3-star with full amenities, 2 adult guests/room; odd number of guests stay in a triple room.
In Hanoi: Indochina, Bella ViTa, Tran Hotel…
Meals according to the itinerary: (Main meals: 9 main meals + 04 breakfasts)
Entrance tickets according to the itinerary.
Enthusiastic and friendly Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.
Insurance with a maximum compensation of VND 20,000,000/case.
0.5 ml bottled mineral water/guest/day
Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle for transportation throughout the trip.
Standard hotels equivalent to 2-star, 3-star with full amenities, 2 adult guests/room; odd number of guests stay in a triple room.
In Hanoi: Indochina, Bella ViTa, Tran Hotel…
Meals according to the itinerary: (Main meals: 9 main meals + 04 breakfasts)
Entrance tickets according to the itinerary.
Enthusiastic and friendly Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.
Insurance with a maximum compensation of VND 20,000,000/case.
0.5 ml bottled mineral water/guest/day
Tour price excludes
Beer or soft drinks during meals.
Personal expenses: telephone, laundry, etc.
Expenses not listed in the included costs section.
VAT
Electric car for visiting the Old Quarter/Bai Dinh Pagoda (if requested)
01 dinner on the 4th day
Personal expenses: telephone, laundry, etc.
Expenses not listed in the included costs section.
VAT
Electric car for visiting the Old Quarter/Bai Dinh Pagoda (if requested)
01 dinner on the 4th day
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 6,370,000 VND (est. ~$265) |
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