# Hanoi – Ha Long – Sapa – Fansipan Tour

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**Language:** en

**Updated:** 2026-10-13 06:18:38

The Hanoi – Ha Long – Sapa – Fansipan tour takes you to explore the most popular destinations in northern Vietnam, from the ancient and bustling capital city of Hanoi, the world natural wonder of Ha Long Bay, to the picturesque Sapa region in the northwest. You will also have the opportunity to conquer the summit of Fansipan – the 'Roof of Indochina', admire the majestic scenery, and enjoy a diverse experience of nature, culture, and adventure.

**Destination:** Hanoi

**Duration:** 5 days / 4 nights

**Departure:** On request

**Route:** HANOI – HA LONG – SAPA – FANSIPAN

## Itinerary / Purchase steps

- Day 1: Explore the beauty of Hanoi (Lunch) · 08:00 – 08:30 Tourist bus and guide pick up guests at hotels in the Old Quarter or the Old Opera House to start the tour. Morning Guide takes the group to visit famous historical sites: • Trấn Quốc Temple: The oldest spiritual site in Thăng Long, located near West Lake. • The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh: Learn about the life and work of Uncle Ho (Mausoleum, Wooden House, Fish Pond, One Pillar Pagoda). (Note: Closed on Mondays and Fridays, guests can take photos outside). • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: Preserving the unique culture of 54 ethnic groups (If the museum is closed on the 2nd day, it will be replaced with the Women's Museum). Lunch Guests have lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Old Quarter and rest. Afternoon Guide continues to accompany the group: • Temple of Literature – Confucius Temple: The first university in Vietnam. • Hỏa Lò Prison: A historical site marking the French colonial era. 16:00 The group returns to the hotel to check-in and rest. Guests can freely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple, take photos at Thê Húc Bridge, experience a cyclo or water puppet show (self-paid). Evening Guests are free to enjoy the unique cuisine of the Old Quarter at night and stay overnight in Hanoi.
- Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) · 08:00 – 08:30 Guide and bus pick up guests at the Old Quarter or Old Opera House, depart for Ha Long Bay. 11:30 Arrive at Ha Long Bay, guests have lunch buffet on the cruise and admire the majestic scenery of the bay, and see the symbol of Gà Chọi Island. 14:00 Visit Bồ Hòn Island, guide leads the group to explore Sung Sốt Cave. Guests can self-pay to experience kayaking or rowing at Luồn Cave, or swim, climb, and admire the view at Titop Island. 16:30 – 17:30 The cruise docks, bus takes guests back to the hotel to check-in and rest. 19:00 The group has dinner at a restaurant. After dinner, guests are free to explore the Night Market, Ha Long Street Food, and stay overnight in Ha Long.
- Day 3: Ha Long – Hanoi (Breakfast) · Morning Guests have breakfast at the hotel. Then, they can freely walk around Bai Chay Beach, visit the 7-color village, or self-pay to explore Sunworld, Dragon Park, or the Ha Long Museum (or register for the Yen Tu – Dong Pagoda tour). Lunch Guests self-pay for lunch and check-out before 11:30. Afternoon Bus and guide pick up guests and depart for Hanoi according to the registered time (departure at 12:00 or 18:00). Evening Return to Hanoi, guests check-in, self-pay for dinner, and explore Hanoi at night. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
- Day 4: Hanoi – Sapa – Explore Cat Cat Village (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) · 06:30 Guests gather at 160 Tran Quang Khai Street to take the sleeper bus to Sapa along the Hanoi – Lao Cai highway. 13:00 – 13:30 Arrive in Sapa, guests have lunch at a local restaurant and check-in to their rooms. Afternoon Guide takes the group to walk around Cat Cat Village, learn about the customs and way of life of the Hmong people, check-in at Tien Sa Waterfall, and watch traditional performances. 18:00 The group has dinner at a restaurant. In the evening, guests are free to walk around the Stone Church, experience the atmosphere of the Love Market (on Saturdays), enjoy local specialties, and stay overnight in Sapa.
- Day 5: Sapa – Conquer Fansipan Summit – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) · 07:00 Guests have breakfast at the hotel. 08:30 Bus and guide take the group to the Fansipan cable car station. Guests experience the modern 3-cable car and conquer the summit of Fansipan (3,143m) – the 'Roof of Indochina'. (Guests pay for the cable car ticket and mountain train ticket themselves). 12:00 The group checks out of the hotel, has lunch at a restaurant, and takes a short rest. 13:00 Guests depart for Hanoi. 19:00 – 20:00 The bus drops off guests at Noi Bai Airport (for those with flights) and returns to the city center. The guide says goodbye, and the tour ends.

## Included

- Transportation: New tourist bus for the entire route & High-quality sleeper bus from Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi.
- Accommodation: 2 people per room (single male/female sharing 3: 2 nights in Hanoi, 1 night in Ha Long, 1 night in Sapa.
- Food: 6 full meals according to the itinerary + Breakfast at the accommodation (including 1 lunch buffet on the Ha Long Bay cruise).
- Tickets & Guide: Entrance fee 1 time at each destination according to the program, Ha Long Bay cruise (including kayak or rowing boat at Luồn Cave), enthusiastic and experienced guide accompanying each leg, serving 1 bottle of water per person per day.

## Excluded

- Additional tickets: Fansipan cable car round-trip, Mường Hoa train ticket, mountain train ticket, Ha Long Park entertainment ticket. (Note: Kayak/rowing boat at Luồn Cave is included in the tour package).
- Tax & Personal Expenses: VAT (10%), dinner at your own expense in Hanoi, additional drinks during meals, and personal expenses outside the itinerary.
- Tips: Tips for the guide and driver (optional; minimum 3 USD per person per day for international tourists).

## Notes

- 📍 Child policy:
- Children from 1 – 4 years old: Free tour price, additional 1,200,000 VND for car seat + 200,000 VND per child for Ha Long Bay ticket. Family members are responsible for any additional expenses for the child. Each 2 adults can bring 1 free child, from the 2nd child, 75% of the adult tour price.
- Children from 5 – 9 years old: 75% of adult tour price (with separate meals, separate seats on the bus, child entrance fee, and shared bed with parents). (Children over 120cm at Ha Long pay 150,000 VND if no ID/student card is provided).
- Children 10 years old and above: Same as adult tour price (100%).
- 📍 Age calculation for children:
- Age is calculated in full years (children under 12 months are rounded up to 1 year).
- Children X years old are calculated from the time before their Xth birthday; after the birthday, they are X+1 years old.