Day 1 — Hanoi Arrival & City Highlights (D) Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to Hanoi city center. Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and the historic 36 Old Streets, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and the Hanoi Opera House, then explore Dong Xuan Market and Hang Gai silk shops. Savor a traditional Hanoi egg coffee and enjoy a warm welcome dinner — an evocative introduction to Vietnamese culture and street-life charm.
Day 2 — Transfer to Sapa via Lao Cai; Cat Cat Village Trek (B/L/D) Drive north along scenic highways to Lao Cai and continue to Sapa. Check in at Moana View Sapa for panoramic mountain-inspired comfort. Trek to Cat Cat Village to meet local hill-tribe life, witness terraced rice fields and authentic handicrafts. Relax with a free 45-minute herbal foot massage and enjoy a comforting salmon hotpot dinner — a day of cultural discovery and sensory mountain serenity.
Day 3 — Fansipan Peak by Cable Car; Return to Hanoi (B/L/D) Ride the world-class Fansipan cable car to the “Roof of Indochina.” Take in sweeping alpine vistas, rhododendron forests and photo-worthy summit views (optional short climb or on-site mountain train available). After lunch descend to Sapa and transfer back to Hanoi for an evening cultural meal — a high-altitude highlight and panoramic memory-maker.
Day 4 — Hanoi to Halong Bay; Overnight Cruise (B/L/D) Travel through lush Vietnamese countryside to UNESCO-like Halong Bay. Board an overnight cruise and glide among thousands of limestone karsts and emerald waters. Explore sea caves, hidden grottoes and dramatic rock formations while enjoying sunset views and a relaxed onboard dinner — a romantic, photogenic marine escape.
Day 5 — Halong Bay Cruise, Cave Visit & Return to Hanoi (B/L/D) Wake to sunrise over the bay, continue cruising and take a sampan trip to visit Thien Cung or other spectacular caves. Brunch onboard before disembarkation and return drive to Hanoi. In the evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet show and a special seafood buffet — cultural theater, coastal flavors and a memorable final night in the capital.
Day 6 — Hanoi Departure (B) Free morning to explore, shop or relax before airport transfer. Depart Hanoi with lasting memories of Vietnam’s mountains, culture and bay.
4★ Hotel
• Hanoi: Sunway; Lacasa Hotel; The Q; MK Premier (ROH)
• Sapa: BB Sapa; BB Resort (ROH)
• Ha Long: Indochina Sail; Amanda Premier; Calypso (Deluxe ocean view)