Vietnam
Hanoi - Sapa - Ha Long Bay
9 days · 8 nights
Best timeNov-Feb
CurrencyVietnamese Dong - ₫ / VND
LanguageVietnamese
TimezoneICT (UTC+7)
Trip overview
Day 1Hanoi City Walk
Day 2Cat Cat Village
Day 3Sun World Fansipan
Day 4Sapa Town
Day 5Hanoi City Walk
Day 6Ha Long Bay
Day 7Hanoi City Walk
Day 8Hanoi City Walk
Day 9Back to Malaysia
Route map
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Hanoi City WalkSat 8 Nov 2025
₫5,220,500
Flight from KL arrives in Hanoi at noon, so get to spend some time in the city before boarding the sleeper train.
12:30pm
Flight from KL to Hanoi
Vietjet Airline - VJ906
₫3,712,500
3 hours 25 mins flight
2:55pm
Hanoi Airport
Airport transfer booked on booking.com
1 hour drive from airport to city centre
₫76,000
Blue Hanoi inn Hotel
ONE temporary room for 6 pax to store luggage, charge electronics, and freshen up before exploring the city and heading to the train station at night.
₫127,000
Less than 1 minute walk to restaurant
Phở Gà Nguyệt
Michelin-Recognized dry & soupy chicken pho, plus meatballs
₫74,000
5 minutes walk
St. Joseph Cathedral
1886 Catholic cathedral, the city's oldest church
Across the road
Maison Marou Café Nha Tho
Chocolate cafe
₫120,000
On the way back to hotel
Bánh mì Mama
Famous Banh Mi, expect to queue for a while.
₫20,000
3 minutes walk
Blue Hanoi inn Hotel
Back to hotel to freshen up and collect luggages
E-hailing to Hanoi Railway Station, 10 minutes drive
₫10,000
9pm
Hanoi Railway Station
Check in for overnight sleeper train to Sapa
10:40pm
Vic Sapa Train
Booked on KLOOK, need to arrive 45 minutes in advanced !
₫1,081,000
Day 2 · Cat Cat VillageSun 9 Nov 2025
₫1,183,416
First Day arriving Sapa by sleeper train
6:25am
Arrive at Lao Cai Railway Station
Transfer from Lao Cai Railway Station to Sapa is included in the Klook Sleeper Train package.
1-hour shared vehicle transfer to Sapa hotel
Sapa Fansipan View House
This is a 3-storey hotel with no lift. Hotel staff will assist with carrying your luggage to your room.
₫452,750
Walk across the road from hotel
8:30am
White Cloud Cafe & Restaurant
Breakfast
₫140,500
15 minutes walk to the entrance of cat cat village
11am
Cat Cat Village
The route is one-way from the entrance to the exit. The entire walk may take around 2 hours or more, including stops for shopping, sightseeing, and rest.
₫150,000
11:40am
Hoa Cua Nui Restaurant & Coffee
Rest stop and enjoy a drink
₫45,000
2:10pm
Cat Cat Village Rainbow Slide
Near the Cat Cat Village exit, perfect for a ride with family and friends.
₫40,000
May walk 10 minutes or take the shuttle to the parking lot/e-hailing pickup point. The shuttle only departs when full.
₫10,000
Cat Cat Village Parking Lot
Grab to restaurant
16 minutes drive
₫16,120
O Quy Ho Sa Pa Restaurant
Late Lunch
₫215,833
6-minute drive to hotel, then head out for dinner with a 6-minute e-hailing ride.
₫14,546
Sa Pa Night Market
The market has a limited and somewhat repetitive selection of stalls, including souvenirs, fruits, BBQ, and a few other food vendors. However, the BBQ stalls themselves offer a wide variety of choices.
₫91,667
6 minutes drive
₫7,000
Back to hotel
Walk around Sapa town after dinner and return to hotel
Day 3 · Sun World FansipanMon 10 Nov 2025
₫1,946,000
It’s colder at Fansipan Peak, so it’s recommended to bring extra layers.
Sun Plaza Highland Coffee
Light breakfast at Sun Plaza Sapa
₫45,000
Sapa Sun Plaza Station
Experience Fansipan by monorail, cable car, and funicular, with scenic rides along the mountain.
₫1,062,000
Moment Romantic Restaurant
Salmon Hotpot as Lunch
₫141,000
Across the corner, 1 minute walk
Le Chapa Hotel & Spa
Massage & Spa
₫550,000
Walk 11 minutes
Back to hotel
Back hotel and rest
1 minute walk
Fansipan Terrace Cafe & Foods
Dinner
₫148,000
Day 4 · Sapa TownTue 11 Nov 2025
₫1,117,766
Sapa Morning Market
Explore fresh produce, local snacks, souvenirs, nuts, and freeze-dried treats.
Hotel
Final packing, check out, and leave luggage at the front desk.
9 minutes walk
Chapa Hills restaurant
Lunch
₫206,000
15 minutes drive
₫6,933
Alpine Coaster Sapa
Tickets can be purchased at the counter or through Klook.
₫200,000
10 minutes drive
₫14,900
Moana Sapa
Tickets can be purchased at the counter.
₫90,000
5 minutes drive
₫6,933
Hello Vietnam Restaurant
Dinner
₫116,000
1 minute walk
Hotel
Freshen up at the hotel and wait for the shuttle bus to pick up for the sleeper bus departure point.
15 minutes to HK Buslines Sapa Office
11:35pm
HK Busline Sleeper Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Pre-schedule hotel pickup time with the staff via WhatsApp. Take the shuttle van to the office, check in for the bus, then board and depart once the sleeper bus arrives.
₫477,000
Day 5 · Hanoi City WalkWed 12 Nov 2025
₫2,096,800
Hanoi
Sleeper bus arriving at HK Buslines Hanoi
Shuttle van transfer to the hotel provided by the bus company.
Serenity Diamond Hotel
Too early for check-in; leave luggage at the front desk
₫1,888,000
10 minutes walk
Phương Béo Mỳ Vằn Thắn
Breakfast
₫65,000
5 minutes walk
Đồng Xuân Market
Local market selling fresh vegetables, fruits, snacks, souvenirs, and clothing.
6 minutes walk
Long Bien Railway Station
18 minutes walk
Lam Coffee & Tea - Weasel Specialty 74 Hang Gai
Coffee Tasting & Shopping
4 minutes walk
Bun Cha Dac Kim
Michelin-selected local spot famous for traditional Hanoi-style bún chả.
₫70,000
Around the corner
Alluvia Chocolate House
Chocolate tasting & Shopping
5-minute walk back to the hotel to rest, then head out for dinner with a 10-minute e-hailing ride.
₫7,800
Xôi Yến
Local dishes featuring sticky rice bowls with a variety of protein and vegetable toppings.
₫26,000
Less than 1 minute walk
Café Giảng
The birthplace of Vietnamese egg coffee, known for its signature creamy egg coffee.
₫40,000
Day 6 · Ha Long BayThu 13 Nov 2025
₫1,257,000
Can be pre-booked on Klook or KKday, with various providers and cruise/ship options available.
Tuan Chau International Marina
Pre-schedule your shuttle bus pickup from the hotel via WhatsApp.
₫1,127,000
Titop island
Relax on the beach or take a 15–20-minute hike to the island’s viewpoint.
Luon Cave
A scenic water cave for kayaking, bamboo boat rides, or simply relaxing on board.
Sung Sot Cave
One of Ha Long Bay’s largest caves, with a one-way route taking around 30 minutes to walk through and explore.
3 hours drive from the port back to Hanoi
9:30pm
MẸT Vietnamese Cuisine
Late dinner
₫130,000
Day 7 · Hanoi City WalkFri 14 Nov 2025
₫842,240
Banh Mi 25
A popular local favourite known for its Vietnamese baguette sandwiches with a variety of fillings.
₫50,000
12 minutes drive
₫4,167
Tran Quoc Pagoda
One of Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temples, set on a small, charming island with several shrines.
5 minutes drive
₫6,413
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh Museum, all located within the same historic complex.
5 minutes drive
₫6,240
Fungha Dimsum
A popular spot for Chinese-style dim sum, featuring steamed dumplings, buns, and a variety of savoury bites.
₫152,500
15 minutes drive
₫10,920
Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi
Lotte World Aquarium Hà Nội
Hanoi’s largest indoor aquarium, home to over 31,000 marine creatures across 400 species, featuring an impressive underwater world inspired by Vietnamese culture
₫450,000
Pizza 4P’s Lotte West Lake Hanoi
Award-winning Vietnamese-Japanese pizzeria ranked among the world’s Top 100 at The Best Pizza Awards 2024, with several branches across Hanoi.
₫162,000
Day 8 · Hanoi City WalkSat 15 Nov 2025
₫194,000
Hanoi Train Street
A unique Hanoi attraction where trains pass through a narrow residential street lined with cafés and homes. Check the train schedule before visiting, as timings can change.
₫86,000
6 minutes walk
Loc Tai House - Chè Lộc Tài
A traditional Vietnamese dessert shop with over 100 years of history, known for its variety of chè, offering a variety of sweet soups with beans, jellies, fruits, and other toppings.
₫40,000
10 minutes drive
₫6,240
Bánh cuốn Bà Xuân
A 40-year-old family-run bánh cuốn spot, Michelin Selected for four consecutive years, known for its traditional steamed rice rolls.
₫30,000
1 minute walk
Caramen Kim Yến
A popular local dessert spot known for its smooth Vietnamese caramel flan, often served with a variety of toppings.
₫10,000
10 minutes drive
₫6,760
Trang Tien Ice cream
A Hanoi icon since 1958, famous for its traditional flavours and once ranked #13 among TasteAtlas’ Top 100 Most Legendary Ice Cream Places
₫15,000
Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Have a chill walking around Hoàn Kiếm Lake in the evening
Hanoi Weekend Night Market
A lively 3-km weekend night market through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, mainly offering clothing, souvenirs, and local goods, with pedestrian-only streets.
Day 9 · Leaving HanoiSun 16 Nov 2025
₫75,000
4am
Airport Transfer
Pre-book airport transfer on Klook. Vietjet Airline - VJ905
₫75,000
Total expenses
| Flights | ₫3,712,500 |
| Transport | ₫377,639 |
| Hotels | ₫2,467,750 |
| Food & Drink | ₫1,941,833 |
| Experiences | ₫3,235,000 |
| Attractions & Admission | ₫2,198,000 |
Getting there
Fly into Noi Bai International Airport [HAN], then take e-hailing or bus to Hanoi City Center.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, and a portable charger/power bank.
Prices shown reflect travel for November 2025 and are based on 6 traveler(s); rates vary by operator, season, and booking time.