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A day among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands
Ha Long Bay is a seascape of limestone towers rising sharply from the water. The itinerary brings the landscape close by boat, with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island as the day’s key stops.
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Northern Vietnam
Ha Long Bay · Hanoi · Sapa · Fansipan
Set out among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands, trace a short introduction to Hanoi, then climb into the mountains around Sapa. The route brings together a UNESCO-listed seascape, the capital’s historic streets, and views from Fansipan.
Packages and travel dates
Hanoi + Sapa + Ha Long Bay 5D3N₱35,888 / pax
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Places worth the journey
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Hanoi’s old streets and lake
The Old Quarter’s historic trade streets gather narrow lanes, shopfronts, and everyday city life around Hoan Kiem Lake. The route also calls at Ba Dinh Square and includes a photo stop outside the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; Train Street depends on local authority permission.
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Ride toward the roof of Indochina
The Muong Hoa Mountain Railway and cable car carry the route from Sapa toward Fansipan’s summit area. Temples, Buddha statues, and mountain viewpoints make the ascent a destination in itself, with an optional funicular listed for the final summit approach.
Follow the route, day by day
The stops below follow the supplied itinerary. A few experiences are marked optional where the itinerary identifies them that way.
Day-by-day route
The route starts on the water in Ha Long Bay, passes through Hanoi, then continues into Sapa and the high mountains.
Hanoi + Sapa + Ha Long Bay 5D3N₱35,888 / pax
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- Day 1
Ha Long Bay cruise
- Sung Sot Cave
- Luon Cave
- Titop Island
- Day 2
Hanoi and the road to Sapa
- Ba Dinh Square
- Photo stop outside Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Train Street
- Continue by bus to Sapa
Train Street access is subject to local authority permission.
- Day 3
Fansipan mountain
- Muong Hoa Mountain Railway
- Fansipan cable car
- Temples, Buddha statues, and summit viewpoints
The summit funicular is listed as optional.
- Day 4
Sapa viewpoints
- Moana Sapa
- Day 5
Farewell to Northern Vietnam
- Departure
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