10 days in Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa Itinerary

Hanoi is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter, get outside with Outdoor Activities, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake).

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Hanoi trip itinerary website.

Singapore, Singapore to Hanoi is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Hanoi due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Halong Bay.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): explore the fascinating underground world of Tien Ong Cave, then explore the activities along Bai Tu Long Bay, and then explore the activities along Hạ Long Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: snap pictures at Pont Bai Chay and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Halong Bay tour planner.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Hanoi to Halong Bay in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Sapa.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Y Linh Ho, then take in the awesome beauty at Fansipan Mountain, and then don't miss a visit to Cat Cat village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): visit Hang Da Village, identify plant and animal life at Si Trekking Sa Pa, and then look for gifts at Indigo Cat.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Sapa travel route planning tool.

Do a combination of ferry, flight, and bus from Halong Bay to Sapa in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, flight, taxi, train, and bus. On the 2nd (Sun), you'll travel back home.