5 days / 4 nights · Hanoi → Sapa → Ha Long Bay
Hanoi, Sapa & Ha Long Day Cruise (Private)
A private-car journey for travellers who want mountains and bay in just five days, with a full-day Ha Long boat trip and no overnight transfers.
Highlights
- Private car to Sapa
- Fansipan cable car
- Full-day Ha Long Bay boat trip with Sung Sot Cave
- Kayaking and Ti Top Island
Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi arrival
Meals: D- Private driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your Old Quarter hotel.
- Free-and-easy exploration of Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, followed by a halal-friendly dinner.
- Day 2
Hanoi – Sapa – Fansipan
Meals: B, L, D- 07:30 depart by private car (about 5.5 hours) up into the mountains.
- 13:30 arrive, check in and have lunch.
- 14:30 Fansipan cable car. 18:00 back to the hotel for dinner.
- Day 3
Sapa – Ham Rong – Hanoi
Meals: B, L, D- 07:30 walk around Sapa centre and climb Ham Rong Mountain for panoramic views (Cat Cat village is an alternative).
- Lunch, then free time for shopping and cafes.
- Private car back to Hanoi; dinner and overnight.
- Day 4
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay day trip
Meals: B, L, D- 08:30 pick-up; 2.5 hours via the Hanoi–Hai Phong–Tuan Chau expressway.
- 12:00 board at Tuan Chau harbour; seafood lunch on board among the Fighting Cock and Incense Burner islets.
- 14:00 Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave on Bo Hon Island.
- 14:45 kayak or bamboo boat through Luon Cave lagoon.
- 15:15 Ti Top Island: swim or climb for the best view of the bay.
- 16:00 sunset party on board (wine, fruit, biscuits) as the boat returns.
- 17:45 back at the harbour and drive to Hanoi. Dinner at a halal restaurant; overnight in Hanoi.
- Day 5
Departure
Meals: B- Breakfast, then transfer to Noi Bai Airport.
Included
- Accommodation in boutique hotels, twin/double sharing
- Meals as detailed in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide as per itinerary
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International airfare to/from Hanoi and airport taxes
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Visa fees where applicable
Food
Halal-friendly: halal meals at a trusted Hanoi restaurant (Ha Long cruise lunch is not halal-certified; vegetarian and fish options are available on request).
Children & group policy
- Under 2 years: free of charge
- 3–5 years: 50% of adult fare (no bed) or 75% (with bed)
- 6–9 years: 75% of adult fare (no bed) or 90–100% (with bed)
- Groups: every 25 paying adults, 1 free place for the tour leader (twin-share basis)