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Duration
12 DAYS
Travel Style
Private Tailor-Made
Guide Price
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Northern Vietnam Discovery: 10-Day Cultural & Scenic Journey
Looking for a 10-day journey through Northern Vietnam? This tour is a perfect mix of culture, history, and stunning nature.
You’ll explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, visit landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and wake up to sunrise by Hoan Kiem Lake. Travel to Mai Chau for peaceful landscapes and stay in a traditional stilt house with local ethnic communities. Discover the historic site of Dien Bien Phu, then head to Sapa to trek among rice terraces and meet friendly hill tribes.
End your trip with a relaxing cruise in Halong Bay – kayaking, swimming, and exploring caves. It’s an unforgettable adventure with comfortable hotels, private transport, and expert guides.
Perfect for all ages and fitness levels – come experience the best of Northern Vietnam!
Tour Highlights
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Hanoi: Discover the vibrant Old Quarter, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and enjoy a traditional water puppet show.
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Mai Chau: Trek through lush rice paddies and experience the culture of the White Thai ethnic community.
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Dien Bien Phu: Explore historic battlefields and learn about Vietnam’s fight for independence.
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Sapa: Trek through terraced rice fields and interact with local hill tribes.
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Halong Bay: Cruise among limestone karsts, kayak in emerald waters, and explore hidden caves.
Your Journey, Day by Day
Itinerary in detail
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Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Welcome to Vietnam’s vibrant capital! After airport pickup and hotel check-in, explore the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple. In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet show.
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Day 2
Hanoi Sunrise & City Tour
Begin with a visit to the early morning flower and fruit markets, followed by a walk across Long Bien Bridge. Witness locals practicing Tai Chi by Hoan Kiem Lake. After a traditional breakfast, tour the Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Quan Thanh Temple.
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Day 3
Hanoi to Mai Chau
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Day 4
Mai Chau to Dien Bien Phu
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Day 5
Dien Bien Phu Exploration
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Day 6
Dien Bien Phu to Sapa
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Day 7
Sapa Trekking
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Day 8
Sapa to Hanoi
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Day 9
Hanoi to Halong Bay
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Day 10
Halong Bay to Hanoi & Departure
What's Included
- All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels • Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary • English speaking guides • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels. • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.) • Tips for guides and drivers • Personal travel insurance • Vietnam Visa fee
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Turtle Tower at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi Vietnam surrounded by trees and calm water
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