7-Day Northern Vietnam: Mountains, Rivers & the Bay

You arrive at Hanoi airport and transfer to the city centre. It’s the Old Quarter Area. It takes around 30-45 minutes driving-hour.

After checking in and freshening up, start exploring Hanoi with our suggestion:

Suggested schedule: 

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
• Tran Quoc Pagoda 
• Temple of Literature
• Ethnology Museum
• Hoa Lo Prison
• Cyclo ride around the Hanoi Old Quarter 
• Water Puppet Show

One day in Hanoi is enough for the city landmarks, or you can choose a half-day city tour and a half-day food tour – on request.

07:30 – Hotel Pickup in Hanoi
Meet your friendly guide and driver at your hotel. Begin your journey southward through the picturesque countryside of the Red River Delta (approx. 2-hour drive).

09:30 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Step back in time at the former capital of Vietnam, where you’ll learn about the Dinh and Le dynasties and visit two historic temples.

11:30 – Local Vietnamese Lunch
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant with regional specialties like goat meat and burnt rice (cơm cháy).

13:30 – Trang An or Tam Coc Scenic Landscape Complex (Boat Trip)
Board a small sampan boat and glide through the serene waterways of Trang An. Pass through limestone caves, lush valleys, and ancient temples on this unforgettable UNESCO World Heritage experience.

16:30 – Depart for Hanoi
Relax on the drive back to Hanoi.

18:30 – Drop-off at Your Hotel
End of tour. Your guide will ensure you’re comfortably dropped off at your accommodation.

Stay Overnight in Hanoi

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or bring Breakfast box along with you.
About 6:30 – 6:45: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or meeting point, get on bus and depart for Sapa Town. We drive on Hanoi – Lao Cai Express way, there are 2 rest stops.

13:30: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel and have lunch.

14:30: Take a short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the home of Black H’mong ethnic people. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. The trekking distance is about 2.5km and it lasts for 2 hours.

17:00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner at local restaurant on your own then overnight at Sapa Town hotel.

About 7:00 – 8:30: Have breakfast at the hotel, check out the room.

8:30 After breakfast, our driver will take you to Cable Car Station and then you will spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).

12:00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town

12:30 – 13:30: Have lunch at local restaurant.

13:30 – 14:00: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel’s public bathroom.

14:30: Meet the Driver of Limousine Van at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.

14:45: Get on the Limousine Van to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.

20:00 – 20:30: Arrive Hanoi, and drop off at your hotel.

07:45 – 8:45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please be ready 10 minutes before your appointment time. (Our bus may arrive late due to the traffic jam, we hope you sympathize for this inconvenience).

09:30 Stopover for refreshment at Thanh Mien, Hai Duong for about 25 minutes.

11:15 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, and get checked in at the waiting lounge.

12:00 Embark on cruises, enjoy the welcome drinks while being given a short briefing. Check in to your room and get ready for a tasty lunch.

12:30 Enjoy Vietnamese and international lunch and the picturesque scenery of the bay, pass by the most beautiful areas: Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, Three Coconuts Island.

14:30 Continue to explore Halong Bay by visiting Pearl Farm. This is also an ideal place for kayaking, get up and close to the timeless beauty of Ha Long Bay.

16:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave – a magnificent and largest limestone cave as its original name: Grotte des Surprising. The beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years are the reward after the steep climb on Bo Hon Island. Proper shoes are highly recommended when it’s wet.

17:45 Back to the boat, enjoy the bar’s Happy Hour (buy 02 get 01)

(Option: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly)

19:30 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy our traditional and fusion dishes prepared by our talented chefs.

21:00 After dinner it’s your time to enjoy at bar and spa, squid fishing or watch a movie in the cabin, play cards, chess or relax on the sundeck.

23:00 Overnight on board.

06:15 Seeing the bay in the morning is a wonderful experience, awaken all your senses with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while gathering vitamin sea to refresh yourself before enjoying breakfast.

06:30 Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the restaurant.

07:30 Visit Titov Island. Titov is a small limestone island with one of the best sandy beaches in Ha Long Bay. You can immerse yourself in emerald water and hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the bay or try Kayaking experience.

09:30 Back to the cruise ship. Check out and settle your bill at the reception.

10:00 Have brunch while cruising back. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant.

11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, it’s time to say best wishes and end your trip with us.

14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi.

Conclude your journey today with a leisurely evening time in Hanoi—perfect for shopping, café-hopping, or simply soaking in the atmosphere.

Stay overnight in Hanoi

Your last day in Vietnam grants you free time in the morning, allowing you to savor the city’s atmosphere until your private car arrives to transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.

This marks the end of your Flavor of Vietnam adventure with Vietnam Wonder Travel. We extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us on this incredible journey to explore the wonders of Vietnam. Farewell, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Should you desire more exploration of our country, consider our Vietnam tours, which offer a wide range of choices to suit your preferences.

• Hotel accommodation in shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.
• English speaking local guide
• All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.
• Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
• Tam Coc/Trang An Boat Trip
• Fansipan Peak with Cable Car
• Return Shuttle Bus to Halong Bay
• Cruise in Halong Bay
• Kayaking in Halong Bay
• Cold water and towel during tours

• International or Domestic Air tickets
• Other meal, drink, Tip to guide and driver, personal expenses
• Supplement for French, Spanish, Italian and German speaking guide
• Visa on Arrival to Vietnam

• From 10% Deposit
• Low deposit, flexible payments
• Cancelling Free *

• All hotels are well located in city center. All rooms are clean with friendly staff
• Hotel changes or room upgrades are possible with cost difference if any
• Regular hotel check-in time at 14:00pm and check-out time at 12:00pm

Get ready to start your South Korea adventure tour by meeting your guide and group at the hostel in the afternoon! Listen to a pre-departure briefing to learn everything you need to know about your trip, including some basic Korean phrases to help you along the way.

Get ready to start your South Korea adventure tour by meeting your guide and group at the hostel in the afternoon! Listen to a pre-departure briefing to learn everything you need to know about your trip, including some basic Korean phrases to help you along the way.