Upon arrival at Noi Bai international airport, meet & greet at the airport by local guide. Then transfer to the city and check in to the hotel (standard check-in time from 2.00 PM onwards).

We will take off from the hotel for Hanoi city guided tour attractions covering Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ba Dinh Square, President Palace, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Old City Gate, Phung Hung Street, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple, The Huc Bridge, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House and Hanoi Old Quarter ~ The 36 Ancient Streets; en-route we will sample Hanoi delights at local eating outlets, like Pho (Vietnam noodle with beef or chicken broth), Banh Mi (Vietnam baguette), Egg Coffee (Hanoi style coffee).

Enjoy free time for shopping activities at local markets, souvenirs, local handicraft items, coffee powder, cashew nuts and etc. Later gather and meet as per the agreed schedule and venue for dinner arrangement at a local restaurant, and enjoy authentic Vietnam cuisine of Cha Ca grilled fish Restaurant. Transfer the guests back to the hotel.

*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Hanoi: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. 
Vietnam Standard Hotel Local 4: The Q Hotel or similar category
Vietnam Deluxe Hotel Local 4: The Ann Hotel or similar category

The program coordinator from La Casta Cruise will meet up with guests at the hotel’s lobby around 07.30 AM. and transfer the guests from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbour via Hai Phong's new expressway. The journey is approximately 150 KM and driving durations will take 2.5 hours. Upon arriving at the La Casta Cruise check-in lounge, the guests may enjoy the refreshment of coffee and tea while waiting for the cruise porters to load the luggage on board. 

10:00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbour, you will check-in and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover the World Heritage.

10:30: Enjoy welcome drink. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock – a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay.

12:00: Have a huge buffet lunch with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.

13:00: Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists whom can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).

14:00: Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking)

15:00: Stop at Titov Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.

16:00: After that, you will get back to cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi. On the way back, cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spots in the bay.

17:30-18:00: Arrive in Tuan Chau port. Our driver will send you back to Hanoi hotel for relax and tour program ends. 

NOTE: Due to operation or weather conditions, itineraries and food may change without prior notice.

After breakfast and check out hotel. The tour bus driver will pick up guests around 08.00 AM from the hotel. We will drive to SAPA via the highway and the journey is approximately 320 KM and durations approximately 5 hours en route with a session of comfort break for rest and relaxation.

Upon arrival in SAPA, check-in hotel follows by lunch and continue tour programs. The appointed tour guide will escort the guests for a walking tour to visit Cat Cat-the old village of ethnic groups, especially Black H’Mong. The road leading to Cat Cat Village is an easy and interesting route for trekking. The spot is only within 30 minutes of walking from Sapa center; and the hike through the mountains will offer tourists a wonderful view of the rice paddies, waterfall, or even water buffaloes grazing leisurely. Visiting Cat Cat, tourists will be impressed by the peacefully picturesque sceneries and also a chance to have a glimpse into the daily life of local ethnic people, as well as take part in traditional activities such as weaving fabric. The tourists may purchase some traditional souvenirs and handicrafts right from the craftsmen and also buy some local food sold on the way upcoming to the hill. Check-in point free at Moana Virtual. Return to the hotel for freshens up then dinner at the hotel’s restaurants, tour programs, and services end.

Please note that this day's itinerary included the treeking tour, a comfortable outfit and trekking shoe is highly recommended.

*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Sapa: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. 
Vietnam Standard Hotel Local 3 : Sapa Relax Hotel & Spa or similar category

*Additional cost to Upgrade Sapa accommodation to Bamboo Sapa Hotel local 4 star*

The appointed tour guide will meet up with guests around 09.00 AM at hotel and escort guests to walk to Sapa town ~ Sun Plaza station to ride on Muong Hoa Hiking Train to Sun World Fansipan Legend station. The Sun World Fansipan Legend Combo Package covers the Muong Hoa train ticket + cable car charges + entrance fees + funicular ride to the peak of Fansipan Mountain + buffet lunch at Van Sam Restaurant. Guests normally spend more than three hours here to enjoy the panoramic view in this theme park.

After all, the appointed tour guide will gather all guests to have lunch at Van Sam restaurant in Fansipan. Later escort the guests walk back to the hotel.

You may visit Sapa Stone Church or enjoy Moana virtual Checkin-point that distance from Sapa town 500m (at own expenses).

Breakfast at the hotel, and free and easy to visit Sapa Market and/or discover Sapa by your own way till check out time before 12noon. 
Our driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby and transfer back to Hanoi. 

Optional: Sapa Glass Bridge (also called Cau Kinh Rong May which means Dragon in Cloud Glass Bridge) is the longest Glass Bridge in Indochina. This bridge is not so big, only 60m long and 5m wide, however, at the height of more than 2000m above sea level, the view from Sapa Glass Bridge is absolutely stunning!

*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Hanoi: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. 
Vietnam Standard Hotel Local 4: The Q Hotel or similar category
Vietnam Deluxe Hotel Local 4: The Ann Hotel or similar category

Breakfast at the hotel, free at your own leisure until meeting time for transfer to airport for flight departure. (Departure transfer provide driver service only)