--- title: "Idyllic Journey to Northern Vietnam in 6 days" id: "23477" type: "tour" slug: "idyllic-journey-to-northern-vietnam-in-6-days" published_at: "2019-07-08T06:44:03+00:00" modified_at: "2025-04-30T04:02:24+00:00" url: "https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/tour/idyllic-journey-to-northern-vietnam-in-6-days" markdown_url: "https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/tour/idyllic-journey-to-northern-vietnam-in-6-days.md" excerpt: "Experience the tranquil beauty and cultural richness of Northern Vietnam on this carefully designed 6-day tour through Hanoi, Mai Chau, Ninh Binh,..." taxonomy_category: - "North Vietnam Holidays" taxonomy_destination: - "Ha Long Bay" - "Hanoi City" - "Ninh Binh" --- # Idyllic Journey to Northern Vietnam in 6 days Duration: 6 days/ 5 nights Hanoi > Mai Chau > Ninh Binh > Halong Bay ![Idyllic Journey to Northern Vietnam in 6 days](https://vpt-en.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/c/32/Challenging-5-Days-Northern-Vietnam-Motorbiking-cover.jpg) [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293924-d8647177-Reviews-Paradise_Travel-Hanoi.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293924-d8647177-Reviews-Paradise_Travel-Hanoi.html) From US$465 pp Book Now --- Duration 6 days/ 5 nights Departure Hanoi From US$465 pp Inquire Now ## Overview Experience the tranquil beauty and cultural richness of**Northern Vietnam** on this carefully designed **6-day tour** through **Hanoi**, **Mai Chau**, **Ninh Binh**, and **Halong Bay**. From the energetic pulse of the capital to the peaceful charm of rural valleys and ancient landscapes, this journey offers a perfect mix of nature, heritage, and local life. Start your adventure in **Hanoi**, where centuries-old traditions blend seamlessly with modern energy. Wander through the **Old Quarter**, sample authentic Vietnamese street food, and visit historic landmarks that reveal the city’s layered past. Then trade the city buzz for the serene countryside of **Mai Chau**, a lush valley surrounded by green mountains and home to Thai ethnic minority communities. Here, you’ll have the chance to **cycle through rice paddies**, engage with locals, and witness traditional stilt-house culture. Next, explore the spectacular karst scenery of **Ninh Binh**, often dubbed “**Halong Bay on land**.” Cruise past dramatic limestone formations, visit ancient temples in Hoa Lu, and glide through cave-studded waterways in Tam Coc or Trang An. Finally, no Northern Vietnam journey is complete without an overnight cruise on **Halong Bay**, where you’ll sail among towering limestone islands and enjoy breathtaking sunsets on the water. This immersive itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking both relaxation and meaningful cultural encounters in **Vietnam’s northern heartland**. Show more ## Tour Highlights - Visit the historical **Hanoi and its Old Quarter**. Decorated with peaceful lakes, French style architecture, museums, pagodas, and exciting night life, this is a city that you don’t want to miss. - Trek mountainous area of Vietnam, emerge yourself in the activities and life of local ethnic people. - 2 days 1 night cruise on Halong. - Explore the increasingly popular city loop, where you will get a chance to pass through Ninh Binh, Trang An nature reserve, Hoa Lu ancient citadel, Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Van Long lagoon. This tour is a one stop shop for all things Vietnam. Show more ## Detailed Itinerary [Expand all] ### [DAY 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau](#itinerary1) Lunch & Dinner 8:00AM: Our driver and tour guide from Vietnam Paradise Travel come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. Depart to Hoa Binh, on the way our customers can stop at some beautiful attraction points to take the pictures, we also stop at a local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority to learn about their daily life and customs; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass. Mai Chau At noon time we arrive in Mai Chau – Lac Village check in our home stay/ hotel. After that we will enjoy lunch in local village/ restaurant After lunch and short break, we will take bicycle ride with our tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves to learn about weaving in traditional way, we can practise and buy the products after that we continue to cycle around peaceful villages. Free at leisure for walking, shopping around before having dinner (optional to have dinner & watch the Thai’s traditional dance and drink the traditional wine “ruou can”. Overnight in the rural village/ hotel ### [DAY 2: Mai Chau - Pu Luong](#itinerary2) Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Pu Luong AM: After breakfast, we depart to Pu Luong via a breath taking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley, walking around and explore the beautiful landscape before having lunch. PM: We start to descend into the beautiful valley where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still! Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and farmland, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savor the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot. Then you will be transferred back to your home stay/ retreat for dinner and overnight. ### [DAY 3: Pu Luong - Cuc Phuong National Park](#itinerary3) Breakfast & Lunch Cuc Phuong National Park – Ninh Binh After breakfast, we drive to Cuc Phuong National Park, have lunch. In afternoon; We visit the Cave of Early Man (had over 7000 year), on the way admire the primary forest with 1000 year Old Tree. ### [DAY 4: Cuc Phuong National Park - Ninh Binh, visit Tam Coc, Bich Dong & Thung Nham](#itinerary4) Breakfast & Lunch After breakfast, we visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center. then drive to Ninh Binh, arrival in Tam Coc, we board a small boat to visit Tam Coc which means literally: “Three Caves”. With HaLong type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. Lunch at restaurant In afternoon, we visit Bich Dong Pagoda Thung Nham Bird Park Next spot is the Thung Nham resort, you will surprise with a myriad of flowers blooming from the gates of the Valley. Here we visit the Bird Valley, will find really amazing how the heart of the city of Hoa Lu Town has 1 so peaceful valley like this, with numerous species of birds: egret, cranes and many more. Come back to hotel for relax. ### [DAY 5: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay on a cruise](#itinerary5) Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner After breakfast we depart to Ha Long Bay, arriving around 12:00 noon. Halong bay At the port of Ha Long, our crew will welcome you on board to enjoy a welcome drink and check into your cabin. A seafood lunch will be served and at 13:00 a 3.5 hour cruise in Halong Bay will begin, visiting the amazing limestone karsts including the Mat Qui (monster’s face), But Moc, and Cap De islets; the Trong (Drum) and Trinh Nu caves, and the unique way of life in a floating fishing village, ending with the chance to explore the Luon cave from 16:40 to 17:30. There will be plenty of time for swimming and sun bathing as well as enjoying a great sunset dinner and relaxing under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin. (Most cruise itineraries are similar, exact cruise name and itinerary shall be reconfirmed according to your choice). ### [DAY 6: Halong Bay - Hanoi](#itinerary6) Breakfast & Lunch Early risers can enjoy the serene morning view of the bay’s landscapes with a cup of tea or coffee and fresh fruit. From the upper deck of the boat, the beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the bay is breathtaking. The quiet is almost eerie; the birds singing and cicadas chirping onshore, along with the gentle lapping of the waves against the boat, provide the perfect soundtrack to accompany the sense of calm and the fresh, gentle breezes. Halong Titop Beach Explore the Sung Sot (Amazing) cave from 8.00 to 9:00 then swim and relax at Titop beach. A brunch buffet will be served on the return cruise from 10:30 to 11:30, arriving back at the harbor by noon for the drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi around 4.00PM, you will be transferred to airport for your next destination or back home. ## Prices Prices are in **USD**, per person. *This tour can be customized to fit your own demands.* | Hotel / Group | 2 guests | 3~4 guests | 5~6 guests | 7~8 guests | 9~12 guests | Single surcharge | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 Star | 799 | 650 | 549 | 492 | 465 | 180 | | 4 Star | 880 | 731 | 630 | 572 | 546 | 250 | | 5 Star | 1,051 | 902 | 801 | 742 | 714 | 395 | #### What's included - Accommodations (Hotels, resorts or home stays as mentioned in program) - Meals as indicated in the program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner) - Tour guides (English speaking or other languages upon request) - Entrance fees as per itinerary - Boat Cruise on Halong Bay, boat trip in Tam Coc and Thung Nham #### What's excluded: - Visa/ passport - International flight to and/ or from our countries - Travel Insurances - Meals/ drinks not mentioned in program - Peak season surcharges (if any) - Tips, laundry and gratuities - Other personal expenses #### Cancellation by Customer Please note that some services such as **flights, hotels and other bookings may have cancellation fees** once they have been confirmed and paid. Any applicable supplier cancellation fees will be charged to the traveler. The following are the **maximum cancellation fees** that may apply: - **After booking confirmation:** Any applicable cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers. - **11–20 days before arrival:** Up to 20% of the total tour price, plus any applicable cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers. - **3–10 days before arrival:** Up to 30% of the total tour price, plus any services already used or any applicable cancellation fees or penalties charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers. - **Less than 3 days before arrival, during the tour, or in case of no-show:** Up to 100% of the total tour price, limited to 10% management fee and the actual costs incurred, including services already used and any applicable cancellation fees or penalties charged by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers **Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or change your trip. We will always do our best to minimize any cancellation costs where possible.** #### Children Policy - **Children under 5 years old:** Travel **free of charge** when sharing a room and meals with a full-paying adult. Any applicable **airfare, entrance fees or additional expenses** will be charged separately. - **Children aged 5 to under 11:** Pay **50% of the adult rate** when sharing a room and services with a full-paying adult. - **Children aged 11 and above:** Pay the **full adult rate**. **Please note:** The child rates apply when children share a room and services with a full-paying adult. **Additional charges may apply** for extra beds, private rooms, special meals or other services requested for children. Child rates may also vary depending on the specific tour, hotel policy and services included. 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