We traveled from Manila to Hanoi and Sapa on a 7-day adventure.
From hopping on planes to taking sleeper buses, riding the Alpine Coaster, and even cooking our own Bun Cha, we squeezed every bit of adventure out of our recent Hanoi-Sapa trip.
Vietnam is quickly climbing the ranks as one of my favorite countries to visit (right behind Japan). After exploring Ho Chi Minh, Mui Ne, Da Lat, Da Nang, and Hoi An, it was time to check out the famous Hanoi and Sapa.
In this post, I’m sharing some snapshots from the trip, along with our full itinerary and travel expenses—hopefully, this helps you plan your own adventure to Vietnam!
Hanoi – Sapa, Vietnam 7 – Day Itinerary
Day One
Manila to Hanoi
Arrival in Noi Ba International Airport
Pho 10
Loading T Cafe
G8 Sleeper Bus (travel to Sapa)
Hotel Check – in
Dinner: A Phu Restaurant
Day 2
Fansipan
Lunch (on site)
Alpine Coaster
Viewtrekking Coffee
Sapa Night Stroll
Dinner
Day 3
Cat Cat Village
Lunch | Good Morning Vietnam, Sapa
Moana Village
Coffee | White Cloud Restaurant & Coffee
Rest in the hotel
Dinner | Mam Restaurant
Day 4
Ham Rong Mountain
Lunch
Stroll Around Park
Coffee Cong Caphe
Sleep Train to Hanoi
Day 5
Check in and Breakfast at the Hotel
Stroll Around Old Quarter
Hanoi Opera House
UNiqlo Store
Hidden Alley Cafe
Tired City
La Belle Massage
Late Lunch
Back to Hotel /Rest
Always Cafe
Day 6
Breakfast
Halong Bay Cruise
Beer Street
Dinner
Day 7
Hotel Check Out
Mega Grand
Lotte Sky Grand
Hoa Lo Prison
Dong Xuan Market
Phung Hung Mural Street
Cafe Giang
Cooking Class
Hanoi Train Street
Flight Back to Manila
Hanoi – Sapa, Vietnam Travel Estimated Expenses
Flight Roundtrip Ticket Php 7,100 (via Vietnam Airlines)
Travel Tax Php 1,620
Sapa Hotel Php 2,691 for 3 nights
Hanoi Hotel Php 2,783.33 for 4 nights
Sleeper Bus Php 970
Sleeper Train Php 2,371 (with car service from Sapa to Lao Cai)
Klook Hanoi Pass Php 7,500
includes Sun World Fansipan Ticket, Cooking Class, Halong Bay Cruise, and Massage
Alpine Coaster Php 413 + Php 200 (second ride at 50% off)
Lotte Sky Ticket Php 487
Food/Coffee/Entrance Tickets and other incidentals Php 7,000
Total Travel Php 33,135
Where to Stay in Hanoi and Sapa, Vietnam
We stayed in The Aviary Hotel in Hanoi, and the Sapa Retreat Hotel in Sapa.
Klook.comHanoi – Sapa, Vietnam Travel Trips
Pack Layers: Sapa’s weather can be unpredictable, especially in higher altitudes. Mornings and evenings can be cold, so bring warm clothing.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes: You would be doing a lot of walking and hiking (esp in Sapa), so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Download Grab App and Google Translate: these would be handy in booking a car/taxi, and communicating with locals.
Buy eSIM via Klook: if your phone is compatible with eSIM, buy one via Klook and install before your flight so you can easily connect online once you arrived in Hanoi.
Get discounts on Klook with code RUTHILICIOUSKLOOK – you can use it on hotels, airport transfers, sim card, and tours. You can use it 5x.
I hope you find this helpful. Until the next adventure!
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