Hanoi, Sapa & Ninh Binh (Private)

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

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi arrival

    Meals: D
    • Airport pick-up, hotel check-in, dinner and a free evening in Hanoi.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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)
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