7 Days Best of Northern Vietnam

Upon arrival, you will be picked up and dropped off at hotel in Hanoi central. Check in hotel after 14h00

Join street food tour 3.5 hours from 17h30 – 21h00.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Night 1: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi. Checkout hotel

At 07:30 – 7:45, our guide will be waiting for you at your hotel or accommodation to kick off a 110km journey in a modern bus, traversing the lush countryside. We’ll make a brief stop along the way for a short break.

By 10:30, we’ll arrive at the magnificent Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest of its kind not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. Nestled at the foot of Dinh Mountain, the pagoda offers breathtaking views of the surrounding river valley and limestone karsts. The architecture here is truly awe-inspiring, featuring massive stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), two enormous bronze bells—one weighing 27 tons and the other 36 tons—and the iconic Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes. Our expert guide will regale you with captivating stories of Buddhism as you soak in the sacred atmosphere.

After a delicious lunch at our restaurant, we’ll depart for the Trang An Grottoes, a natural wonderland characterized by majestic limestone formations spanning 20 square kilometers. Board a traditional sampan and leisurely navigate the river, passing through enchanting caves such as Lam Cave, Vạng Cave, Đại Cave, and Thánh Trượt Cave.

By 15:30, we’ll arrive at Mua Cave, where an exhilarating trek awaits to the summit of Ngoa Long mountain. From there, you’ll be treated to panoramic views of sprawling rice valleys and pristine nature.

Transfer to your hotel in Ninh Binh. Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh.

Night 2: Overnight in hotel in Ninh Binh

Have breakfast at hotel in Ninh Binh.

7:00 – 7:30: Leave from Ninh Binh to Halong bay harbor by bus.

08:20 – 09:00: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi by shuttle bus (on request). After that we leave Hanoi for a 2.5 hour to reach Halong Bay.

12:00: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.

13:00: When you are putting all of your stuffs into your cabin, our boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Your set menu lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, is would be served with fresh local seafood, but vegetable menu is always available at your request. From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Duck then Thumb Islands before reaching to Luon cave area for kayaking.

15:00– 16:00: We have time to gear up for one hour kayaking around Luon cave area .Our guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and techniques to paddle before helping you to sit on our brand new sit-on-top kayaks. After that our boat will help you visit the Titop Island one hour for swimming, sun-bathing or getting a panoramic view on island peak.

17:00: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.

19:00: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Check in on cruise at around 12h00.

Enjoy the activities and full package on cruise (except drinks and massage). Overnight on cruise

Night 3: Overnight on cruise

07:00 – 07:45: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

08:00 – 09:00: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.

9:00 – 9:30: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.

10:30: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.

11:00: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.

11:45: Depart the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel around 15.30

Back to Hanoi by bus at around 15h00. Free time in Hanoi until 22h00, take the overnight express bus to Sapa. Overnight on bus

Night 4: Overnight on bus

Arrive in Sapa at around 04h00am. Check in small hotel in Sapa. Free time in Sapa in the morning.

Checkout hotel at 12h00.

13.00: Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes

14.15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours

17.45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace.

In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at Homestay in Ta Van Village.

Night 5: Overnight at homestay

Note: Trekking Length: 9km/Duration: 3.5 hours/Difficulty: 4/10

8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek.

8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.

11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town.

Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours.

Back to Sapa for lunch. Free time in Sapa town

14.30: Transfer to bus office to get ready for Hanoi.

15.00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

Arrive in Hanoi at around 21h00. Then take taxi back to your hotel in Hanoi

Night 6: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel. then free and easy until our driver comes and drops off you to the airport for your next flight. Trip ends

Note: Checkout hotel before 12h00

Meal: Breakfast