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Peaks, Valleys and Bays

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Duration 5 Nights / 6 Days
Route Hanoi · Ninh Binh · Sapa · Halong
Style Nature and Adventure
Best For Nature Lovers and Active Travellers
The journey in brief

The wild north of Vietnam, peaks to bays

This is northern Vietnam at its most dramatic — the old-world buzz of Hanoi, the karst rivers and cave temples of Ninh Binh, the terraced valleys and hill-tribe villages around Sapa, the summit of Fansipan (the "Roof of Indochina"), and a grand finale aboard an overnight cruise on Halong Bay.

A relaxed six-day arc with a scenic overnight coach from Sapa back to Hanoi, every hotel, upgrade and inclusion is yours to reshape. Send us the brief and we’ll rebrand and cost it as your own.

The itinerary

Six days, day by day

A suggested flow — pace, hotels and activities are all flexible to your client’s brief.

Hanoi Old Quarter street bustling with motorbikes 01Day
Hanoi

Arrival in Hanoi and Leisure Day

  • Warm welcome at Noi Bai Airport and private transfer to your Old Quarter hotel
  • Day at leisure to settle in — wander Hoan Kiem Lake, the bustling Old Quarter and its street-food lanes at your own pace
Old Quarter, Hanoi · 2 nights
Sampan on the river beneath Ninh Binh’s karst cliffs 02Day
Ninh Binh

Full-Day Excursion to Ninh Binh

  • Full-day tour to Ninh Binh — the "Halong Bay on land" of towering karsts and emerald rivers
  • Sampan rowing-boat ride through the river caves of Tam Coc or Trang An
  • Visit to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu before returning to Hanoi for the evening
Old Quarter, Hanoi
Sapa terraced rice valleys and hill-tribe villages 03Day
Sapa

Transfer to Sapa and Trek to Cat Cat Village

  • Scenic transfer to Sapa through the terraced valleys of the far north
  • Gentle trek down to Cat Cat Village to meet the H'mong community and see traditional weaving and waterfalls
  • Evening free in the mountain town of Sapa
Sapa · 1 night
Fansipan summit peak rising above the clouds, Sapa 04Day
Sapa / Hanoi

Fansipan Mountain Tour and Overnight Transfer

  • Ascend Fansipan — the "Roof of Indochina" at 3,143 m — by the record-breaking cable car
  • Panoramic summit views, the mountain-top pagoda complex and the giant Buddha
  • Evening overnight transfer back to Hanoi by comfortable sleeper coach
Overnight sleeper coach to Hanoi
Halong Bay overnight cruise anchored by limestone islands 05Day
Halong Bay

Transfer from Hanoi and Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

  • Morning arrival in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay to board your overnight cruise
  • Sail through the emerald waters and towering karsts — kayaking, a hidden cave or lagoon, and a seafood dinner onboard
  • Overnight aboard the cruise as the bay quiets around you
Overnight cruise, Halong Bay · 1 night
06Day

Cruise Check-out and Departure

A final morning cruising the bay with brunch onboard, then check out and a private transfer back to Hanoi for your onward flight home.

One country, three unforgettable chapters

From the karsts of Ninh Binh to the summit of Fansipan and Halong Bay

The fine print, made friendly

What’s included and what’s excluded

Inclusions

Everything below is baked into the price
2 nights’ hotel in Hanoi with daily breakfast 1 night’s hotel in Sapa with daily breakfast 1-night Halong Bay overnight cruise with meals Overnight sleeper coach, Sapa → Hanoi Airport transfers and private transport Licensed English-speaking guides All sightseeing, tours and entrance fees per the itinerary

Exclusions

Easy add-ons — just ask and we’ll quote
International flights Vietnam visa Travel insurance Lunches and dinners (unless noted) Drinks and personal expenses Tips and gratuities Optional activities Anything not listed as included
FAQ

Peaks, Valleys & Bays — Questions from the trade

The quick questions agents ask before briefing us.

It suits nature lovers, active travellers and FIT couples or small groups who want northern Vietnam’s landscapes — karst rivers, terraced valleys and a mountain summit — rather than a city-heavy trip. It also works for soft-adventure groups on request.

Yes. Every hotel, activity and night is adjustable and the itinerary is fully white-label. Popular changes include swapping the overnight sleeper coach for a flight back from Sapa, adding a second Sapa night for a longer trek, or upgrading to a luxury Halong cruise.

September to November brings golden, ripening rice terraces in Sapa and clear skies for Halong Bay and Ninh Binh. March to May is green and mild. December to February is cold in Sapa, with rare mountain frost, so pack accordingly.

Yes. It runs private by default for FIT and couples, and adapts to small series groups; for larger MICE incentives the sleeper-coach leg is usually swapped for a flight or private coaches to keep group logistics smooth.

Very little is required — the Cat Cat Village walk is gentle and the Fansipan summit is reached by cable car, not on foot. Multi-day treks can be added for active travellers who want more of a challenge.

No. Fiesta Asia Travel is a B2B Vietnam DMC. We operate on the ground for travel agents, tour operators and MICE planners, and the itinerary is fully white-labelled for your agency.

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