North Vietnam Tour – what to expect
7 days in Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay — culture, nature and relaxing boat trips.
Sample itinerary for your tour of Northern Vietnam
- Day overview:
- Day 1 – Arrival in Hanoi, transfer and a short city tour.
- Day 2 – Hanoi: Old Quarter & Street Food Tour.
- Day 3 – Ninh Binh: Boat trip through the karst landscape.
- Day 4-5 – Halong Bay: Overnight stay on a traditional junk, kayaking, cave visit.
- Day 6 – Return to Hanoi, free time – water puppet show in the evening
- Day 7 – Transfer & departure.
A tour of North Vietnam is one of the best ways to explore Vietnam at your own pace. It is the combination of Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay in particular that makes this itinerary so unique.
Who is this route suitable for?
This route is perfect for anyone who wants to combine nature, culture and authentic experiences.
suitable for:
e.g. couples, cultural travellers, groups
Not suitable for:
People who have difficulty walking
Optional excursions and hotel recommendations are, of course, available.
An overview of specific route suggestions can be found in our sample routes for Vietnam
Plan your own personalised tour of Northern Vietnam
Plan your own trip to North Vietnam
personal advice & a tailor-made itinerary
Before you finalise your route, we recommend taking a look at our
Vietnam travel checklist with 10 essential preparation tips.
Collaboration with selected local partners
For individual elements of this itinerary, I work with carefully selected, locally based partners in Vietnam.
Example:
• Boutique cruises in Halong Bay
• Selected hotels in the Hoàn Kiếm district of Hanoi
You can find details about my partners here:
👉 La Casta Cruise – Boutique cruise in Halong Bay
👉 Solare De Monte Hotel & Spa – a hotel in Hanoi
The final selection will be made on an individual basis as part of your personal travel planning.
The best time to visit Northern Vietnam is generally between October and April. During these months, temperatures are pleasant and humidity is usually lower than in the summer months. Regions such as Hanoi, Halong Bay and the mountainous landscapes around Sapa are particularly enjoyable to visit at this time of year
If you’d like to know more about which months are best for visiting different regions of Vietnam, you’ll find a detailed overview on our page about the best time to visit Vietnam
