This tour offers a blend of historical, cultural, and natural attractions in Northern Vietnam, visiting both renowned and scenic destinations.

DAY 1: HANOI - BAT TRANG - HANOI (Lunch, Dinner)

• Morning: Your tour guide will pick you up from Noi Bai Airport or your hotel in Hanoi. Start the day by visiting Bat Trang Village, famous for its traditional ceramic art. Explore the workshops and have a chance to purchase handmade ceramics.

• Afternoon: Return to Hanoi and enjoy lunch. Then, visit major landmarks of the city, such as the Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda and The Huc Bridge.

• Evening: Enjoy a free evening to explore Hanoi's Old Quarter, visit night markets, or enjoy traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

• Overnight: Stay in a hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI - NINH BINH - HA LONG (3 Meals)

• Morning: After breakfast, depart for Ninh Binh, often referred to as "Halong Bay on land." Visit Trang An - a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its stunning landscape of caves, rivers, and limestone mountains. You will enjoy a boat trip through caves and grottoes.

• Afternoon: Have lunch in Ninh Binh, trying local specialties such as Goat Meat and Burned Rice. Continue your journey to Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest Buddhist complexes in Vietnam.

• Evening: Travel to Ha Long Bay. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.

• Overnight: Stay in a hotel in Ha Long.

DAY 3: HA LONG BAY TOUR - YEN TU (3 Meals)

• Morning: After breakfast, board a boat for a scenic tour of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the bay's famous islands and caves, including Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island, with a chance to swim or relax on the beach.

• Afternoon: After lunch on board, depart for Yen Tu Mountain, a spiritual site famous for its ancient Buddhist temples and pagodas. You can take a cable car ride to the top, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

• Evening: Return to Hanoi for overnight accommodation.

• Overnight: Stay in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI - SAPA (3 Meals)

• Morning: After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Sapa, located in the northwest mountains of Vietnam. Enjoy the picturesque landscape as you make your way through the valleys and villages.

• Afternoon: Upon arrival, explore the town and visit the Sapa Market, Stone Church, and the surrounding local villages.

• Evening: Enjoy a local dinner in Sapa, which may include traditional dishes like Thang Co (a traditional Mong dish) and Black Pork.

• Overnight: Stay in a hotel in Sapa.

DAY 5: SAPA - TREKKING TOUR - HANOI (3 Meals)

• Morning: Take a guided trekking tour to visit local ethnic minority villages such as the H'mong and Dzay people. Trek through terraced rice fields and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery.

• Afternoon: Have lunch with a local family in one of the villages, and then return to Sapa. Afterward, take a drive back to Hanoi.

• Evening: Arrive in Hanoi. The tour ends, and you are free to continue exploring or head to the airport for your departure.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

• Transportation: Modern air-conditioned vehicle.
• Boat tours: Ha Long Bay, Trang An.
• Meals: As mentioned in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Accommodation: 3-star hotels.
• Tour guide: Professional, enthusiastic English-speaking guide.
• Entrance fees: For all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks during meals).
• Cable car fees at Yen Tu.
• VAT tax and other optional activities.
• Flights or transportation to/from Hanoi (if not included).

This tour offers a well-rounded experience of Northern Vietnam, from cultural and spiritual destinations to breathtaking natural wonders.