Hanoi - Sapa - Ninh Binh 5 days 4 nights Experiences

Hanoi Arrival – Street Food Experience (D)

We recommend choosing a flight that arrives around noon to allow time for hotel check-in and an evening food tour.

Itinerary:

• 1:00 PM – Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will be waiting at the exit gate holding a sign with your name. Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

• 2:00 PM – Check in and rest.

• 5:30 PM – Join a guided street food tour.

This culinary adventure introduces you to Hanoi’s most beloved dishes. Try the iconic Bún Chả (BBQ pork with noodles), famously enjoyed by President Obama and Anthony Bourdain. Savor a Vietnamese Baguette (Bánh Mì), a delightful blend of French and Vietnamese flavors, and sample Bánh Cuốn (steamed rice rolls), a traditional favorite. For dessert, enjoy Xôi Chè (sticky rice with sweet bean soup) and Hoa Quả Dầm (mixed fruit salad). The evening ends with a cup of Hanoi’s signature Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng) in a cozy café.

Afterward, you may choose to linger for cultural conversation with your guide or return to your hotel for leisure.

Ninh Binh Excursion – Bai Dinh & Trang An (B/L)

08:00 – 08:30 AM – Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh (approx. 2 hours).

10:30 AM – Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest in Vietnam, home to over 500 Buddha statues and a colossal bronze Buddha. Learn about Vietnam’s spiritual traditions from your guide.

12:30 PM – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties such as mountain goat and local pork dishes.

1:30 PM – Take a scenic boat trip through Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called “Halong Bay on land.” Sail through limestone caves and admire breathtaking karst landscapes. Stop at King Kong Island, filming location of Kong: Skull Island (2016).

4:00 PM – Return journey to Hanoi.

6:30 PM – Arrive back at your hotel.

Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village (B/L/D)

06:30 AM – Depart from Hanoi by express bus to Sapa (approx. 5.5 hours).

1:00 PM – Arrive in Sapa, meet your local guide, and check in at the hotel.

1:30 PM – Lunch at a local restaurant, then prepare a light pack for trekking.

2:30 PM – Visit Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group. Explore traditional houses, a French-built hydroelectric station, and a scenic waterfall. Enjoy a cultural performance showcasing local music and dance. (Approx. 2-hour trek, 2.5 km).

5:00 PM – Return to Sapa Town.

7:00 PM – Dinner at the hotel, followed by free time to explore Sapa town.

Overnight in Sapa.

Trekking in Muong Hoa Valley – Return to Hanoi (B/L)

7:00 – 8:00 AM – Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and store your luggage. Prepare a light pack for trekking.

9:00 AM – Begin a 12 km trek through the stunning Muong Hoa Valley, the most picturesque valley in Sapa, dotted with rice terraces and home to ethnic minority communities.

Visit Y Linh Ho Village and Lao Chai Village, where you will learn about the traditions of the Black H’mong people.

12:30 PM – Lunch at a local restaurant in Lao Chai Village.

1:30 PM – Continue trekking to Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay people, and experience their way of life.

2:30 PM – Transfer back to Sapa Town, collect your luggage, and board the bus to Hanoi.

9:30 PM – Arrive in Hanoi and check into your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Hanoi – Departure (B)

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight, taking with you unforgettable memories of Northern Vietnam.

Note: Minimum of 2 participants required.