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Ninh Binh & Sapa Tour

CODE: SP11 | LENGTH: 4 DAYS

BRIEF ITINERARY: 

  • DAY 1: Drive to Ninh Binh for Sampan boat ride and countryside bicycling. 
  • DAY 2: Hike Ngoa Long Mountain and walk around the paddy field before the drive to a silkworm village. 
  • DAY 3: Morning drive to Sapa for the afternoon trek a peaceful valley in Sapa.
  • DAY 4: Spend the morning trek the most beautiful valley before the afternoon car trip to Hanoi

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: THUNG NANG SAMPAN BOAT RIDE & BICYCLING

From 8:00 AM, you will commence from your hotel with your private car for a 2,5-hour drive to Ninh Binh province. Upon arrival at Thung Nang boat dock in Trang An Heritage Complex, you will enjoy a 2-hour sampan boat ride along a little river that is winding in between towering limestone karst mountains. You may also be able to view some rural activities by the locals along the row. The rowing trip is also through two tunnel-like caves. Back to the dock and transfer to a restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on an easy bicycling tour around the area and visit Bich Dong Pagoda, built on a steep mountain. Dinner and overnight in Ninh Binh. ​ 

  • Included meals: Lunch, Dinner 
  • Accommodation: Hotel room

DAY 2: HANG MUA HIKE & WALK

After the breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to Hang Mua Mountain for a hike to the highest summit in this so-called "Inland Halong Bay" to admire the stunning landscape of the karst formations (The 500-step hike is not recommended to senior people in hot days or those with high-blood pleasure). After Hang Mua summit, we will continue on with a walk on the flat ground through a village and to rice fields, along the feet of the mountains. This takes about 2 hours. This is also a great time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a beautiful part of Trang An UNESCO's heritage. After lunch, we will drive toward Hanoi. Check back in your hotel for the night. ​ 

  • Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Approx: 5km on the ground & 500 steps to the summit/ 3 hours 

DAY 3: DRIVE TO SAPA & TREK SA XENG

You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi early in the morning (about 7.30 AM). This morning, you will travel to Sapa on the HW Noi Bai – Lao Cai. This is the longest highway in Vietnam. The scenic drive from the Red River Delta, through the midland to Lao Cai province, will be a good start for your trip. Arrive in Sapa by noon. Have lunch at a restaurant in town. After that, we will transfer to a trekking point in Sa Xéng Village, have a short stop on the way to take photos of Muong Hoa Valley. Arrive at Hau Thao, get off your vehicle and start the afternoon trek to Sả Xéng. The trek is on a small back road winding along the uneven Valley. Most of the way is gently downhill, passing several villages and views of rice terraced fields. Get picked up at the end of the trek and make your way back to Sapa town. Check-in a hotel for the night. Dinner is on your own account. ​ 

  • Approx: 7 km/ 2 hour trekking. 
  • Included meals: Lunch 
  • Accommodation: At a hotel in Sapa Town

DAY 4: MUONG HOA VALLEY & DRIVE BACK TO HANOI

After your breakfast at the hotel, at 8:30, you get picked and transferred by the car to a trekking point to Y Ling Ho Village, Muong Hoa Valley. Muong Hoa is the biggest valley in the Sapa region and bottomed by a rocky river. This is one of the most scenic trekking paths in Sapa. Begin with a slope to the valley, the scenery of the rice terraces along your way is very beautiful and could be the highlight of the day. Cross the river on a small suspension bridge and continue on the trek uphill. This is rather challenging when it is wet but definitely offers you a spectacular view over the valley. Finish your trek at Lao Chai Village where your private vehicle awaits you. Get on your vehicle and keep viewing Muong Hoa Valley as your drive just follows the length of the valley. Lunch is served at a local restaurant on the way. The afternoon is spent to drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. ​ 

  • Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch 
  • Approx: 7 km/ 2.5 hour trekking

Tour Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and transfers 
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast 
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary 
  • English speaking tour guide 
  • Local way leader while trekking 
  • Sightseeing tickets and permits during guided time 
  • Sampan boat and bicycle rides in Ninh Binh
  • Bottled water on the car


Tour Exclusions

  • Travel insurance (Compulsory)  
  • International flight tickets 
  • Hotel in Hanoi (On request) 
  • Drinks and other meals 
  • Tips and gratuities 
  • Others are not mentioned clearly in the INCLUSION list



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This is a sample itinerary that has been enjoyed by many of our past travelers to the region. It can be custom-made to meet your expectation. The prices very much depend on your group size and type of accommodation. Please send us a quote request and we will get back to you with the detail.

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