“Worth it if you want stunning photography spots, genuine local insights, and a relaxed pace. Think twice if you need detailed itinerary specifics before booking.”
- About £54/day across 5 days
- Our tracked low is £269
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£88/day)
- 4.9★ from 4 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Five days in northern Vietnam built around two contrasting settings: the tangle of Hanoi's Old Quarter and the still waters of Ha Long Bay.
You start by exploring streets shaped by centuries of trade, then head out to the bay for a slower-paced cruise among limestone islands.
It's an easy-going, partially guided trip, suited to families or groups after a first taste of Vietnam rather than a deep dive.
What you'll do
- Wander the 36 streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, each historically tied to a trade
- Cruise Ha Long Bay, one of the new seven wonders of the world
- Take in limestone pillars rising from the water across the bay's islands and islets
- Easy pace, suited to families and groups
- Partially guided, so some time is your own to explore
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: English-speaking tour guides on touring date
- Meals: Daily breakfast at hotels. Lunch or dinner with local food as mention in the program
- Activities: All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. Waters during tour day
- Transport: Air-conditioned transfer for airport transfer and touring
- Accommodation: Accommodations as mentioned based on twin/double sharing (or similar) Private cabin on Shared Overnight Junk in Halong Bay
- Activities: Vietnam Visa arrangement services (normal process – 7 working days) Vietnam visa stamp fee upon arrival: USD 25/visa single entry Early check-in and late check-out Hotel/Room upgrade Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others Transfer surcharge for solo traveller: USD 59
- Flights: International, domestic flights and airport departure tax.
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 19 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Hanoi
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Worth it if you want stunning photography spots, genuine local insights, and a relaxed pace. Think twice if you need detailed itinerary specifics before booking.
- Guide Mr. Phuc delivers serious local knowledge on history, culture, and restaurant recommendations.
- Pu Luong yoga class suits all levels in a genuinely calm, restorative atmosphere.
- Photogenic landscapes and comfortable accommodation throughout the five days.
- Reviews lack specifics on daily pace, costs, food quality variation, or group dynamics beyond friendship-making.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Hanoi
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On a budget?
Hostels in Hanoi for the night before your tour · 30 Jul – 31 Jul
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Common questions
How long is Vietnam The Charming North?
It's a 5-day trip. It starts and ends in Hanoi.
How much does Vietnam The Charming North cost?
The land price starts from £272 per person for the 5-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 30 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Vietnam The Charming North run?
It runs across roughly 15 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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