Best of Northern Vietnam tour

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi for check-in.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and recover after your long flight. Take some time to settle into your room or enjoy a gentle stroll around the nearby streets at your own pace.

Overnight in Hanoi.

The colonial capital of Hanoi is a distinctive Asian destination, known for its tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and historic pagodas.
This full-day tour takes you to some of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks, starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, and the nearby One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the historic Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university.
In the afternoon, visit West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. Next, enjoy a 1-hour cyclo ride through the lively Hanoi Old Quarter, offering a closer look at its bustling streets and everyday local life. Conclude your city tour with a visit to Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) and Ngoc Son Temple.
In the evening, transfer to Hanoi Railway Station to board the overnight train to Lao Cai.

Overnight on the train in an air-conditioned soft sleeper cabin (4 berths per cabin).

Hanoi Capital City

Art Galleries in Hanoi

Hoan Kiem Lake

Upon arrival at Lao Cai Railway Station in the early morning, you will be warmly welcomed by our local guide and driver before departing for Bac Ha on a scenic 2-hour drive.

Held every Sunday, Bac Ha Market brings together people from various hill-tribe communities, including the Flower Hmong, Phu La, Black Dao, Tay, and Nung. The market is a lively showcase of highland life, with colorful stalls selling traditional clothing, handmade crafts, local produce, and livestock such as cattle, pigs, horses, and poultry. You will also find plenty of Bac Ha corn wine, a well-known specialty of the region.

One of the market's best-known specialties is Thang Co, traditionally made with horse meat, bones, and offal. Large steaming pots are served with local herbs and often enjoyed alongside strong corn wine.

Beyond trading, the Sunday market is also an important social gathering. After selling their goods, many highland men spend time eating, chatting, and sharing cups of corn wine. By late morning, some may have had rather more than they intended, creating memorable scenes as family members lead their horses home while their husbands take a much-needed ride back.

After exploring the market and enjoying lunch at a carefully selected restaurant, continue to Ban Pho Village, home to the Flower Hmong community and well known for its traditional Bac Ha corn wine. Here, you can learn about the traditional process of fermenting locally grown corn with natural yeast and distilling the spirit, known for its strong character and high alcohol content.

In the afternoon, rejoin your private vehicle for the transfer to Sapa. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax after the day's activities.

Overnight in Sapa.

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel to begin a scenic trekking tour through the magnificent Muong Hoa Valley.
Trek down from the main road toward Y Linh Ho Village, home to the Black H'Mong people. Along the way, visit traditional stilt houses, meet local residents, and admire views of the terraced rice fields. Continue trekking through the valley to Lao Chai Village and then on to Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay ethnic community. Learn about their culture, customs, and everyday life.
Enjoy a delicious local lunch at a restaurant in the village before returning to Sapa town.
At around 3:00 PM, board a comfortable limousine van for the drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at approximately 8:30 PM, check in at your hotel, and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

In the morning, depart from Hanoi for a scenic 2.5-hour drive via the highway to Halong Bay. Upon arrival, board your overnight cruise and settle into your cabin before enjoying lunch on board.

In the afternoon, explore the bay's magnificent limestone islands and caves, or take part in activities such as kayaking and swimming, depending on your selected cruise. You can also relax on the sundeck and enjoy the views as the cruise sails through the bay.

Enjoy dinner on board and spend the evening at leisure, with optional activities depending on the cruise program.

Overnight on the cruise in Halong Bay.

Start the day with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or simply enjoy the peaceful morning views over Halong Bay. A light breakfast, coffee, and tea are served as the cruise continues through the bay's stunning karst landscape.
In the morning, the cruise may navigate through quieter areas of the bay, with time for further exploration, swimming, or visiting a floating village or cave, depending on your selected cruise program. After checking out of your cabin, enjoy brunch or lunch on board as the cruise makes its way back to the harbor.
Around midday, disembark at the main harbor, where your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Hanoi via the highway. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Hanoi at your own pace.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel with time for a final breakfast and some free time to rest, do some last-minute shopping, or take a final walk around Hanoi at your own pace.
At the appropriate time, your private driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight.
We hope you return home with wonderful memories of Hanoi, Sapa, and Halong Bay, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Vietnam on another journey.