North of Vietnam unfolds across eight days, tracing a route from Hanoi’s tree-lined boulevards to the terraced slopes of Sapa, the limestone rivers of Ninh Binh, and the open water of Halong Bay. Guests move between distinct landscapes joined by a shared sense of place: French colonial architecture standing beside centuries-old temples, mountain villages where the H’Mong community continues traditions passed through generations, and a UNESCO-listed bay where limestone karsts rise straight from the sea.
Accommodation is available at three levels, from well-appointed three-star hotels to five-star boutique properties and cruise vessels, so the comfort of the journey can be matched to each traveler’s preference. Every arrangement, from private transfers to a guide fluent in the region’s history, is built around a small group setting of two to ten travelers.
Destinations: Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size: 2–10 Adults, private group departure
Rooms: 1–5, twin or double share
Accommodation Tiers: 3-Star, 4-Star, 5-Star
Pace: Moderate — includes two short treks (approx. 5 km and 500 steps)
Each city offers a choice of three, four, or five-star accommodation. Guests select one tier for the full journey; the itinerary and inclusions remain the same across all tiers.
Hanoi
Sapa
Ninh Binh
Halong Bay
Per person, in USD, land tour only (excludes international and domestic flights). Price varies by accommodation tier, season, and group size — the more travelers in a group, the lower the per-person rate.
Single Supplement applies only to solo travelers; standard pricing above begins at 2 guests.
Peak season surcharge (where applicable) is confirmed at time of booking and is not included above — see “What’s Not Included.”
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Add-on experiences, priced per person in USD and layered onto the base package.
Arrival into Hanoi, where a private guide meets each group for the transfer into the city. The remainder of the day is unstructured, allowing time to settle in before the journey begins.
Meals: None
Optional add-on: Fast Track Meet & Greet at the airport.
A full day exploring Hanoi's history, from the Ho Chi Minh Complex and the eleventh-century Thang Long Citadel to the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, with lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Guests also meet a local host handpicked for their story and craft, an invitation to hear firsthand accounts of the city's past over a cup of egg coffee at a rooftop café above the Old Quarter.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional add-on: Hanoi Street Eats Evening, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
A morning at Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, followed by a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter's historic trading streets. In the evening, guests board an overnight train bound for Lao Cai, departing Hanoi at 22:00 and arriving at 05:55.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight accommodation: sleeper train, 4-berth shared cabin.
On arrival into Lao Cai, a private transfer continues to Sapa. The day's trek follows stone paths through the H'Mong Valley, past tea plantations and rice terraces framed by Fanxipan Mountain, with a visit to a family home for insight into Black H'Mong tradition. Lunch is taken in Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Approx. 5 km walking route; sturdy footwear recommended.
A day through Hoang Lien National Park, taking in Silver Waterfall's hundred-meter cascade, the wedding-photo backdrop of Love Waterfall, and the panoramic views from Heaven's Gate, Vietnam's highest road point. An overnight train returns guests to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional add-on: Cat Cat Village, 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Travel south to Ninh Binh, beginning at Hoa Lu, capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties in the eleventh century. After lunch, a boat glides through Trang An's limestone caves and rice paddies, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape often likened to Halong Bay on land, followed by the climb to Hang Mua for a view over the province.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Approx. 500 steps to the Hang Mua viewpoint.
A private transfer through the Red River Delta leads to Halong Bay, where guests board their vessel for an overnight cruise through limestone karsts and emerald water. The afternoon includes a cave visit, kayaking, or time on deck, with dinner served as the sun sets over the bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight accommodation: cabin aboard the cruise vessel.
A quiet morning on the water, with coffee or a Tai Chi session on the sundeck before a farewell brunch as the boat returns to port. From there, a private transfer returns guests to Hanoi for their departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Guests should plan late-evening flights allowing for a 2:00–4:00 PM hotel arrival, traffic dependent.
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