Northern Vietnam Highlights

Itinerary

1. Day 01

   Hanoi Arrival – City Tour (D)
   Upon arrival in Hanoi, you'll be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the Old Quarter. After some time to rest, begin your afternoon tour visiting: •    Ba Dinh Square (exterior view of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum) •    The Temple of Literature – The Vietnam’s first university •    Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple •    St. Joseph’s Cathedral Evening is free for you to explore Hanoi at your own pace, perhaps enjoy a walk through the vibrant streets of the Old Quarter.  
2. Day 02

   Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
   After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay (approx. 2.5 hours). Upon arrival, board onto your cruise. Enjoy lunch while the boat begins its journey through the bay’s dramatic limestone karsts. In the afternoon, enjoy water activities such as kayaking or swimming (depending on cruise itinerary). In the evening, join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration followed by dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.  
3. Day 03

   Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
   Start your morning with a Tai Chi or yoga session on the sundeck, followed by breakfast as the boat cruises back to port. Depending on your cruise itinerary, you may visit caves or floating fishing villages. Brunch is served on board before disembarkation. Transfer back to Hanoi and enjoy your free evening to discover the city’s nightlife. On weekends, don’t miss the Hanoi Night Market (Friday–Sunday). Overnight in Hanoi.  
4. Day 04

   Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village (B/L/D)
   After breakfast, depart for Sapa via the highway (approx. 5 hours). Upon arrival, Take a lunch break and rest before an afternoon visit to Cat Cat Village, home to the Hmong ethnic group. Discover traditional wooden houses, handicraft workshops, waterfalls, rice terraces, and a cultural performance. Evening is free to explore Sapa town, including the Love Market (Saturday night) or daily night market. Overnight in Sapa.  
5. Day 05

   Mount Fansipan Cable Car – Local Market – Hanoi (B/L)
   After breakfast, ride the cable car to Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina (3,147 meters). Enjoy panoramic mountain views during the ride and from the summit area. After lunch, visit a local ethnic market and make a short stop at the Vietnam–China border for photos. Later in the afternoon, travel back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.  
6. Day 06

   Hanoi – Departure (B)
   After breakfast, enjoy free time at your leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight

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