Northern Vietnam Mountain Escape
About the Trip
Journey beyond Hanoi into the spectacular mountains of Northern Vietnam, combining the city’s vibrant culture with Sapa’s terraced highlands and Cao Bang’s dramatic karst scenery. Experience Cat Cat Village, Fansipan and the extraordinary Ban Gioc Waterfall while enjoying a well-planned Vietnam mountain holiday.
Trip Highlights
- ✔Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake & local nightlife
- ✔Cat Cat Village & Sapa mountain landscapes
- ✔Fansipan Legend & Rong May Glass Bridge experience
- ✔Ban Gioc Waterfall & Cao Bang karst scenery
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & Hanoi Evening
Arrive in Hanoi and meet your representative for a private transfer to your hotel. After check-in and some time to refresh, head out on a self-guided evening exploration of Hanoi’s atmospheric Old Quarter. Discover Hoan Kiem Lake, browse the night market area and experience the city’s famous street-food and bia hoi culture around the Old Quarter. Train Street can be viewed from permitted visitor areas and access may be restricted by local authorities. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 1 – Arrival & Hanoi Evening
Arrive in Hanoi and meet your representative for a private transfer to your hotel. After check-in and some time to refresh, head out on a self-guided evening exploration of Hanoi’s atmospheric Old Quarter. Discover Hoan Kiem Lake, browse the night market area and experience the city’s famous street-food and bia hoi culture around the Old Quarter. Train Street can be viewed from permitted visitor areas and access may be restricted by local authorities. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 2 – Sapa & Cat Cat Village
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and travel from Hanoi to Sapa by scheduled train/bus or the confirmed transfer service. After hotel check-in, explore Sapa’s mountain setting and begin a scenic hike through Cat Cat Village, known for H’Mong cultural heritage, mountain paths, terraces and waterfalls. Overnight stay in Sapa.
Day 2 – Sapa & Cat Cat Village
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and travel from Hanoi to Sapa by scheduled train/bus or the confirmed transfer service. After hotel check-in, explore Sapa’s mountain setting and begin a scenic hike through Cat Cat Village, known for H’Mong cultural heritage, mountain paths, terraces and waterfalls. Overnight stay in Sapa.
Day 3 – Fansipan & Rong May
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day experiencing Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain. Travel towards the Fansipan Legend complex and ascend by the mountain cable-car system, subject to operating conditions, for panoramic views of the Hoang Lien range. Continue to the Rong May Glass Bridge area for dramatic high-altitude views, subject to weather and local operating conditions. Overnight stay in Sapa.
Day 3 – Fansipan & Rong May
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day experiencing Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain. Travel towards the Fansipan Legend complex and ascend by the mountain cable-car system, subject to operating conditions, for panoramic views of the Hoang Lien range. Continue to the Rong May Glass Bridge area for dramatic high-altitude views, subject to weather and local operating conditions. Overnight stay in Sapa.
Day 4 – Return to Hanoi from Sapa
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from your Sapa hotel and travel back to Hanoi. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure after arrival, with time for shopping, cafés or a relaxed walk through the city. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 4 – Return to Hanoi from Sapa
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from your Sapa hotel and travel back to Hanoi. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure after arrival, with time for shopping, cafés or a relaxed walk through the city. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 5 – Cao Bang Arrival
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and travel from Hanoi towards Cao Bang by the confirmed bus/transfer service. After check-in, use the evening to relax and experience the peaceful highland surroundings. Overnight stay in Cao Bang.
Day 5 – Cao Bang Arrival
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and travel from Hanoi towards Cao Bang by the confirmed bus/transfer service. After check-in, use the evening to relax and experience the peaceful highland surroundings. Overnight stay in Cao Bang.
Day 6 – Ban Gioc Waterfall
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full-day Cao Bang nature excursion centred on Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of Northern Vietnam’s most spectacular cascades on the Vietnam–China border. Take in the multi-tiered falls, emerald waters and surrounding limestone landscape, with time for photography and sightseeing. Subject to the final tour route, nearby attractions such as Truc Lam Phat Tich Ban Gioc Pagoda may also be visited. Return to Cao Bang. Overnight stay in Cao Bang.
Day 6 – Ban Gioc Waterfall
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full-day Cao Bang nature excursion centred on Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of Northern Vietnam’s most spectacular cascades on the Vietnam–China border. Take in the multi-tiered falls, emerald waters and surrounding limestone landscape, with time for photography and sightseeing. Subject to the final tour route, nearby attractions such as Truc Lam Phat Tich Ban Gioc Pagoda may also be visited. Return to Cao Bang. Overnight stay in Cao Bang.
Day 7 – Return to Hanoi from Cao Bang
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and travel from Cao Bang back to Hanoi. After arrival, check in and spend the remainder of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 7 – Return to Hanoi from Cao Bang
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and travel from Cao Bang back to Hanoi. After arrival, check in and spend the remainder of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and, at the scheduled time, transfer privately to the airport for your onward journey, bringing your Vietnam holiday to an end.
Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and, at the scheduled time, transfer privately to the airport for your onward journey, bringing your Vietnam holiday to an end.
✅ Includes
- Accommodation in the selected hotel category
- Private airport transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Sightseeing and activities specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Vietnam visa as specified in the package
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
❌ Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Applicable taxes, including GST and TCS
- Personal expenses such as shopping, meals other than those specified, laundry, telephone calls and other incidental expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Any service, activity, transfer or expense not specifically mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
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