Sapa Mountain Rice Terraces Resort
Sapa is a mountain resort in Lao Cai province in northwestern Vietnam, known as one of the "7 Great Rice Terraces in the World", with its magnificent cascading rice paddies.
Private small group tour to northern Vietnam - 6 days and 5 nights
6D Vietnam Private Tour: Hanoi, Halong & Sapa
Hanoi Airport, 36 Old Quarters and Water Puppet Show, Ha Long Bay Private Boat Tour, Sapa Rice Terraces, Cat Village Hiking
6 Days 5 NightsDepartures and arrivals at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
Starting from $6 per person, 780A minimum of 4 people are required to travel together
Personal tour guideProfessional English or Chinese tour guide service provided throughout the trip.
Star-rated accommodationIncludes 5 nights in a select 4-star hotel and a variety of meals.
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- Minimum number of participants required to form a group
- 4 people
- Price terms
- Prices are confirmed based on departure date, number of travelers, and room type.
Prices for private tours are subject to change based on departure date, number of travelers, room type, and availability. The final price will be confirmed by Travel Mama.
NORTHERN VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Explore Ha Long Bay, a World Natural Heritage site, and immerse yourself in the Sapa Rice Terraces and the unique ethnic minority culture.
This 6-day, 5-night private tour of the highlights of Northern Vietnam will take you on a comprehensive journey through Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Sapa! From your arrival in Hanoi, a private vehicle will take you to visit Tay Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, and enjoy the famous water puppet show. Afterwards, head to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a boat trip to explore Kissing Chicken Rock and Paradise Cave, and savor fresh seafood. Next, travel to Sapa, a mountain resort known as one of the "World's Seven Great Rice Terraces," and hike through the villages of Cat Village, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, experiencing firsthand the simple life of the Hmong and Zai ethnic groups. Stay in 4-star quality hotels throughout the trip, ensuring a comfortable and unforgettable adventure in Northern Vietnam!
Hanoi Airport
36 Ancient Streets & Puppet Show
Ha Long Bay Seafood Cruise
Hiking in Sapa Cat Village
Tour of Ethnic Minority Tribes
Hanoi Airport
36 Ancient Streets & Puppet Show
Ha Long Bay Seafood Cruise
Hiking in Sapa Cat Village
Tour of Ethnic Minority Tribes
Hanoi Airport
Ha Long Bay World Heritage Cruise
Take a cruise through Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the iconic Kissing Chicken Rock and Paradise Cave, and enjoy a fresh seafood feast on board.
Hanoi's history, culture, and puppetry
Stroll through the 36 Old Quarter, Ba Dinh Square, Temple of Literature, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, and enjoy a traditional water puppet show that is full of Vietnamese national characteristics.
Included
- Minimum group size is 4 people.
- Meet & Greet at Airport
- Hanoi (Nights 1, 3, and 5): Thanglong Opera / Golden Silk / Chalcedony (4★) or similar
- Ha Long Bay (Night 2): Galaxy Ha Long / Song Loc (4★) or similar
- Sapa (4th Night): Highland / Relax / Bamboo (4★) or similar
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches (days 2, 3, 4, and 5), and 4 dinners (days 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5).
- Transfer as mentioned in the itinerary
- Performances and sightseeing activities during the trip
- Complimentary Coca-Cola, beer, coffee, and water are available on Ha Long Bay cruise ships (shared cabins) and yachts.
- Private ferry tickets to TamCoc/Trangan, Vietnam
- Professional English or Chinese tour guide services
- 01 bottle (500ml) of drinking water for each pax per day
- Basic travel insurance
Exclusions
- ✗ Travel insurance.
- Tips for local guides and drivers (US$6 per person per day)
- ✗ The airfare is not included
- ✗ Any other expenses not mentioned.
6-DAY ITINERARY
6-day, 5-night suggested itinerary
Actual transportation arrangements and tour times may be adjusted according to the departure date, local operating conditions, and traffic conditions.
Day 1
HOMETOWN ✈ HANOI ARRIVAL (Dinner)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our representative will meet you and take you to downtown Hanoi for a visit to Tay Lake Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake (the restored Hoan Kiem Lake), and shopping in the Old Quarter. You will also enjoy a famous Vietnamese water puppet show. Dinner will be served in Hanoi, followed by an overnight stay.
🏨 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Hanoi
🍽 Meal: Dinner
Day 2
HANOI CITY – HALONG (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then begin your city tour with visits to Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his birthplace, the One Pillar Tower, and the Temple of Literature – Vietnam's first university. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Ha Long Bay (160 km one way – 3.5 hours drive), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This will be your first opportunity to visit some of Vietnam's rural areas. The drive crosses the Red River Delta, providing ample opportunity to photograph Vietnamese farmers cultivating vast, green rice paddies. Dinner and overnight stay in Ha Long Bay.
🏨 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ha Long Bay
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
HALONG – HANOI (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast, we will proceed to the Ha Long Bay boat station to board a private boat for approximately 4 hours to tour Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our boat will take us to see Kissing Chicken Rock – the symbol of Ha Long Bay, a fisherman's village, and Paradise Cave – where you can see all the sights of Ha Long Bay. Lunch will be served on board with fresh seafood from Ha Long Bay and Vietnamese coffee. In the afternoon, we will return to Hanoi. Dinner will be served, and we will stay overnight in Hanoi.
🏨 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Hanoi
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
HANOI – LAO CAI – CAT CAT VILLAGE – SAPA (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Sabah (approximately 4.5 hours by car). Arrive in Sabah around noon. After lunch, walk down the road to the valley, where you'll see Hmong villagers (Cat Village) working in the rice paddies and their animals, such as chickens, water buffalo, and large-bellied pigs. You can also see an old hydroelectric power station built by the French in the early 20th century, as well as a beautiful waterfall – a great place to relax. Return to Sabah town to visit Sabah Church, shop at the Sabah Ethnic Minority Market, have dinner in Sabah, and stay overnight.
🏨 Accommodation: Sapa 4-star hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
SAPA – LAO CHAI – TA VAN VILLAGE – LAO CAI – HANOI (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then embark on a charming hiking trip along a long buffalo trail and path, passing through several mountain tribal villages, Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to the Hmong and Zai ethnic groups. It's an absolutely spectacular walk, passing through some stunning valleys where you can truly appreciate the beautiful scenery around you. The valley walls are covered with multi-layered rice paddies. After lunch, return to Hanoi by car.
🏨 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Hanoi
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
HANOI DEPARTURE ✈ HOMETOWN (Breakfast)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
STAY IN VIETNAM
4★ Accommodation Recommendations
We have carefully selected premium 4-star hotels in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Sapa to ensure you get a comfortable rest during your busy trip. Actual occupancy is subject to availability.
HANOI
Hanoi (Nights 1, 3, and 5)
- Thanglong Opera / Golden Silk / Chalcedony (4★) or equivalent
HALONG
Ha Long Bay (Night 2)
- Galaxy Ha Long / Song Loc (4★) or equivalent
SAPA
Sapa (Night 4)
- Highland / Relax / Bamboo (4★) or equivalent
Precautions and Frequently Asked Questions
- Order Confirmation: Once confirmed, bookings are strictly non-refundable and unchangeable. Confirmation will be sent within 3 working days.
- Itinerary Adjustment: Due to traffic and weather conditions, visit times at attractions may be subject to change, but all attractions must be visited unless the guest modifies or cancels the visit (cancellations by the guest are non-refundable).
- Price changes: Tour and prices are subject to change without notice, or if the number of participants in the group is reduced.
- Room adjustments: Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, flight schedules, and room availability, minor adjustments may sometimes be necessary during the trip.
- Peak season surcharge: During peak season, hotel room rates may incur additional charges, the exact amount of which depends on the hotel category. Mandatory additional charges apply for Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Lunar New Year's Eve.
- Document requirements: Guests must hold a valid passport and entry visa that are valid for at least 6 months from the date of return to Hong Kong. Our company is not responsible for any problems arising from guests' personal documents.
- Package Code: M0-WWT22144
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