About this trip
Seven days across Northern Vietnam's big-hitters, from Hanoi's old streets to the limestone karsts of Ninh Binh, the mountains around Sapa, and an overnight cruise in Halong Bay.
You'll cover a lot of ground: a boat trip through Tam Coc, a cable car up to Indochina's highest peak, a day exploring ethnic villages and rice terraces in the remote northwest, then kayaking and cave exploring on Halong Bay before heading back to Hanoi.
It's a fast-paced loop through the north's landscapes and culture, mixing guided sightseeing with some free time in Hanoi at the start.
What you'll do
- Cruise through the karsts of Tam Coc and explore ancient Hoa Lu
- Walk through Cat Cat Village near Sapa
- Ride the cable car to Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina
- Visit ethnic villages and rice terraces in the remote northwest
- Kayak and explore caves on an overnight Halong Bay cruise
- Watch the sunset from the water in Halong Bay
- Fast-paced — you change location most days, including an overnight cruise
- Partially guided, with some free time built in at the start in Hanoi
- Involves a cable car ride and a boat cruise, worth factoring in if you're not keen on either
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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