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Hanoi, Thong Nguyen, Bac Ha, Sapa and Ha Long Bay

Departure: Hanoi

Destinations: Hanoi – Thong Nguyen – Bac Ha – Sapa – Ha Long Bay

Trip overview

A photography-focused journey through the far north’s finest landscapes and hill-tribe culture. From Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a scenic drive leads to the terraced valleys and bamboo forests of Thong Nguyen, the winding roads and colourful markets of Bac Ha, and the rice-terrace villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van near Sapa. The journey concludes with an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, its limestone islands offering a fitting close to a trip built around capturing Vietnam’s most photogenic scenery.

Starts Hanoi
+ 3 Destinations Thong Nguyen, Bac Ha, Sapa
Ends Ha Long Bay
Tour itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi – Walking Tour – Welcome Dinner

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be met by your personal driver and transferred to your hotel, where you will enjoy a welcome drink and a briefing on the days ahead.

After time to check in and refresh, take an in-depth orientation walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, followed by a Vietnamese dinner at an authentic restaurant. The rest of the evening is yours.

In the evening, transfer to an authentic local restaurant for a welcome dinner, then return to your hotel.

Meals: D    Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard

Day 2
Hanoi – Tuyen Quang – Thong Nguyen (approx. 300 km / 7 hours)

Rise early to capture photographs at sunrise, then after breakfast set out on a hike through hill-tribe villages, rice terraces and bamboo forests amid the lush mountains, visiting local families along the way to learn about their history, culture, architecture and daily life. Lunch is taken with a local family.

Check out of the resort and transfer to Bac Ha along one of Vietnam’s most winding and scenic roads. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with time to rest and stroll the town before dinner.

Meals: B/L/D   Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard

Day 3
Thong Nguyen – Bac Ha (approx. 110 km)

Rise early to capture photographs at sunrise, then after breakfast set out on a hike through hill-tribe villages, rice terraces and bamboo forests amid the lush mountains, visiting local families along the way to learn about their history, culture, architecture and daily life. Lunch is taken with a local family.

Check out of the resort and transfer to Bac Ha along one of Vietnam’s most winding and scenic roads. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with time to rest and stroll the town before dinner.

Meals: B/L/D  Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard

Day 4
Local Market – Transfer by Road to Sapa (approx. 100 km)

Set off at dawn for a local market, with ample time to wander for photographs, before returning to Bac Ha town to visit its own well-known market.

Continue to Ban Pho village, wandering through the surrounding fields, before transferring by road to Sapa, with photo stops at tea plantations along the way. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with time to rest before dinner.

Meals: B/L/D Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard

Day 5
Sapa – Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages – Transfer to Hanoi (approx. 350 km)

After breakfast, transfer to Muong Hoa Valley for a descending hike through terraced rice paddies toward Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, with abundant photographic opportunities, visiting hill-tribe families and local schools along the way.

Transfer by road back to Hanoi, with lunch taken en route. On arrival, check in to your hotel, with the evening free to wander the streets for photographs of the city by night, followed by dinner.

Meals: B/L/D    Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard

Day 6
Hanoi – Cruise on Ha Long Bay – Overnight on Board

An early start to visit Hanoi’s flower and fresh-food markets and to take in the morning activity around Hoan Kiem Lake, before the drive to Ha Long City, with breakfast served en route.

Around noon, board a traditional boat and enjoy lunch while cruising among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, with ample photographic opportunities, before anchoring at a quiet spot for the night. Dinner on board.

Meals: B/L/D  Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard

Day 7
Ha Long Bay – Transfer to Hanoi – Departure

Rise early for Tai Chi on the top deck and a light breakfast, then disembark for a gentle exploration of a nearby cave. Return to the boat, check out of your cabin, and enjoy brunch while sailing back to shore.

Board your private car for Hon Gai town, taking a leisurely walk around the fishing harbour, a sampan ride through the floating village and market, and a stroll through the Hon Gai seafood market.

Continue to the airport, with stops for bucolic countryside photographs along the way, for your departure flight.

Meals: B/L    Hotel: subject to availability, or similar standard

Trip Inclusion

Included in every programme

  • Transportation throughout in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Accommodation at the hotels listed, or similar, on a twin, double or triple share basis
  • Meals as indicated in the programme (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Entrance fees to all sights specified in the programme
  • English-speaking guide (other languages available on request)
  • Two bottles of mineral water per person per day while touring
Trip Exclusions

Not included

  • International and domestic flights, and international airport taxes
  • Meals other than those specified in the programme, and all drinks
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Single room supplements and peak season surcharges
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Early check-in and late check-out beyond that stated in the programme
  • Optional tours and any activities taken during free time
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