Discover the Soul of Northern Vietnam
This 6-day journey through Northern Vietnam invites you to uncover the cultural richness, breathtaking landscapes, and timeless charm of the country’s most captivating destinations. Beginning in Hanoi, the capital’s vibrant street life, colonial architecture, and layers of history set the perfect tone for an immersive adventure. From there, venture to the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, where thousands of limestone karsts rise dramatically from emerald waters – a dreamlike seascape best explored by boat.
The tour continues to Sapa, nestled in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains and home to some of Vietnam’s most spectacular trekking routes. Explore the remote yet welcoming hill tribe villages of Sin Chai, Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai. Each stop offers a different glimpse into the daily life and traditions of ethnic minority communities like the Black Hmong and Red Dao, set against a backdrop of terraced rice fields and misty mountains.
Carefully crafted for travelers who seek both comfort and authentic local experiences, this tour blends cultural encounters, scenic wonders, and active exploration. Whether it’s tasting street food in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, sleeping on a cruise in Halong Bay, or hiking along Sapa’s hidden trails, each day adds a new layer to your journey through Northern Vietnam.
Join us and let the spirit of the North leave its mark on you – in just six days, a lifetime of memories awaits.
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, welcomed by Vietnam Paradise Travel tour guide and transferred to hotel in Hanoi center for check in and relax.
Relax and stay overnight in Hanoi.
Hoan Kiem Lake – Hanoi
9.00: Our driver will pick up at your hotel
12.00: Embark at Hon Gai International harbour.
13.00: Check-in, enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing.
13.30: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15.00: Enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water.
15.40: Explore the secluded Thien Canh Son Cave.
16.45: Short cruise to Hon Co Island where you can relax on a white sandy beach, swim or kayak.
18.00: Back to the junk for relaxation.
19.00: Have dinner and stay overnight on board.
Halong Bay
07.30: Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open air.
08.30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village in a rustic rowing-boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms.
09.30: More leisure time for swimming in the middle of the bay.
10.00: Cruise back to the harbour while an a la carte lunch is served
11.45 – 12.00: Disembark cruise
17.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Dro off at hotel. Free to relax at lobby and enjoy dinner on your own.
19.30: Our driver will pick up at hotel and transfer to Hanoi railways station for night tain at 21.10 to Lao Cai.
Overnight on train.
Halong Bay
Upon arrival at Lao Cai railways station, you will be met up by local guide and driver then transferred to restaurant for breakfast.
After having breakfast, you will travel by car to Sapa. Leave your luggage in hotel. Then start to visit to Sin Chai village. This is a beautiful village, located right at the foot of Hoang Lien mountain range and inhabited by Black Hmong minority. There we start our trekking journey uphill. Once we reach to the top, you will take a small trail descending to Catcat village. Your lunch will be provided near a waterfall.
In the afternoon, we will take another trail sneaking through mountain. The scenery is also spectacular. Trekking to visit Y Linh Ho village. After that, we will get on car back to Sapa. Check in hotel.
Overnight in Sapa.
Sapa – Rice Terrace
Breakfast at hotel.
8.00: Our tour guide will pick up and start hiking through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach Ta Van village and trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful decorative patterns.
Enjoy lunch in a home in the village.
After lunch, we will walk through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority village. Then come to main road where our car waiting you to come back Sapa town. Take your luggage and get on car to Lao Cai Raiways station. Have dinner before taking a night train to Hanoi.
Train leaves at 20.10. Overnight on train.
Kids Riding Buffalo At Lao Chai Ta Van – Sapa
Train arrives in Hanoi at 4.30.
Our driver pick up and transfer to hotel for checking in. Have breakfast at hotel. Free to relax until our driver pick up and transfer to the airport for the flight departure.
A Street Vendor In Hanoi
Prices are in USD, per person.
This tour can be customized to fit your own demands. Best price and value guaranteed!
| Hotel / Group | 2 guests | 3~4 guests | 5~6 guests | 7~8 guests | 9~12 guests | Single surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | 642 | 541 | 473 | 434 | 416 | 183 |
| 4 Star | 739 | 638 | 570 | 530 | 511 | 265 |
| 5 Star | 902 | 801 | 732 | 691 | 671 | 403 |
– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.
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