Best Hanoi – Halong Bay – Sapa Itinerary for 7 Days
A perfect start for the North of Vietnam: our tour covers the essence of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay — the most popular destinations country- and region-wise.
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Nights
6 nights
Hotel
4★ Stay
Cruise
Overnight
Overview
If you are not sure how to best plan your trip to the northern part of Vietnam, this is a perfect start. The itinerary covers the essence of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay: a food tour of the capital, an overnight train to the mountains of Sapa with hikes through ethnic-minority villages, and an overnight cruise surrounded by the limestone karsts of Halong Bay.
Every leg is arranged for you — city transfers, the Sapa train, guided treks and the Halong cruise — so you can focus on the scenery and the culture rather than the logistics.
Your Hotel
Hanoi & Sapa Hotels + Cruise
★★★★ 4-star
Your Cruise
Halong Bay Cruise
Overnight · full-board on the bay
Package Highlights
Places You'll See
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Programs and schedules may adjust to weather and operating conditions.
- 1
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a food tour sampling the best of the capital’s street cuisine.
- 2
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Night train to Lao Cai
Explore Hanoi’s highlights during the day, then board the overnight train to Lao Cai (Sapa).
- 3
Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L)
Arrive at sunrise, transfer to Sapa and trek through the Lao Chai and Ta Van villages of the ethnic minorities, surrounded by terraced rice fields.
- 4
Day 4: Ethnic Market – Train back to Hanoi
Visit a colourful ethnic market, then take the train back to Hanoi.
- 5
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Transfer to the harbour and board your Halong Bay cruise. Lunch on board, cave and island visits, sunset and dinner.
- 6
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Morning activities and brunch, then disembark and transfer back to Hanoi for your final night.
- 7
Day 7: Hanoi Departure
Breakfast, then transfer to the airport for your departure.
Route Map
Best Hanoi – Halong Bay – Sapa Itinerary for 7 Days · 7 Days 6 Nights
- 1Hanoi
- 2Sapa
- 3Halong Bay
What's Included
What's Included
- Hotel nights in Hanoi & Sapa with daily breakfast
- Overnight full-board Halong Bay cruise (all meals on board)
- Overnight train tickets Hanoi ⇄ Lao Cai (Sapa)
- Guided Hanoi food tour, Sapa trekking guide and all transfers & entrance fees
Not Included
- International & domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, drinks & tips
- Vietnam visa fees
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