7 days / 6 nights · Hanoi → Sapa → Ninh Binh
Hanoi, Sapa & Ninh Binh (Private)
Our most complete private journey: trekking and Fansipan in Sapa, then a day among the karsts of Ninh Binh, all by private car.
Highlights
- Private car and driver throughout Sapa
- Trek Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van
- Fansipan cable car and Cat Cat village
- Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in Ninh Binh
Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi arrival
Meals: D- Airport pick-up, hotel check-in, dinner and a free evening in Hanoi.
- Day 2
Hanoi – Sapa – Ham Rong
Meals: B, L, D- 07:30 private car to Sapa (about 5.5 hours).
- 13:30 arrive, check in and lunch.
- 14:30 explore Ham Rong Mountain at your pace.
- Day 3
Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van
Meals: B, L, D- 08:30 van to Y Linh Ho and trek through the terraces to Lao Chai (Black H'mong) and Ta Van.
- 12:30 lunch in Ta Van, afternoon village visits.
- 16:00 back to hotel for dinner.
- Day 4
Sapa – Fansipan – Cat Cat
Meals: B, L, D- 08:30 Fansipan cable car.
- 11:30 lunch.
- 14:30 Cat Cat–Shin Chai village: colonial-era history, weaving, silver carving and traditional crafts.
- 17:00 return for dinner.
- Day 5
Sapa – Hanoi
Meals: B, L, D- Relaxed morning, lunch and check out.
- 13:00 private car back to Hanoi; 19:00 dinner in Hanoi.
- Day 6
Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc
Meals: B, L, D- 07:45–08:30 guide meets you; drive 90 km to Ninh Binh.
- Visit the Dinh and Le temples at Hoa Lu, the 10th-century capital.
- Lunch, then the Tam Coc boat ride through three caves and a cycling tour of the countryside.
- Return to Hanoi for dinner.
- Day 7
Departure
Meals: B- Breakfast and 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)