Explore Northern Vietnam 7 Days

Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh – Pu Luong

The North Vietnam 7 Days tour covers four of the region’s most iconic destinations in one seamless, well-paced itinerary. It begins in Hanoi, a capital city that carries a thousand years of history in every street and temple. From there, the journey heads east to Halong Bay. Thousands of limestone karsts rise from emerald water as guests cruise overnight through this UNESCO World Heritage seascape. Day three brings a transfer south to Ninh Binh. Ancient citadels, river grottos, and a rowing boat through the famous Tam Coc waterway fill the next two days. Then the landscape changes completely. Pu Luong calls from the mountains. Rice terraces cascade down valley walls. Bamboo rafts drift along the Cham River. Weavers work at their looms in hilltop villages. The North Vietnam 7 Days tour captures the full breadth of the north, from its UNESCO waterways to its most unspoiled mountain communities, in one deeply rewarding week.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

You are welcomed by our driver at Noi Bai airport, transfer to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is on your own leisure to explore the Hanoi Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Tour guide: N/A
Meals: N/A

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Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Breakfast at your hotel. At 08:00, you leave Hanoi for Halong Bay (3.5 hour drive) and board the boat at noon time. The magical bay is home to thousands of limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons’ teeth.

Later in the afternoon, you will visit an interesting fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations.

Back on board, you’ll enjoy cocktails or cooking classes while watching the sunset, before indulging in a lavish dinner on board.

Afterward, you can choose to do anything from joining movie night, playing board games, or relaxing at the beauty spa before retiring for the evening.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 3: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh

You’ll start the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise and an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay.

After breakfast, you will be taken to a beautiful limestone grotto before returning to the junk for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.

Check out at noon and the vehicle is waiting for you to take you straight to Ninh Binh. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Tour guide: English-speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 4: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning, we will visit Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, then proceed to Mua Cave to do a 500-step trek to the pagoda at the top where there’s a simple altar to Quan Am. Enjoy the spectacular view!

After lunch at a local restaurant with some specialties, have a rowing boat trip at Tam Coc. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Tour guide: English-speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 5: Ninh Binh – Pu Luong

After breakfast at your hotel, at 08:30 am, our guide and driver will take you to Pu Luong – a “hidden gem” of the North Central region of Vietnam.

On the way, you will go through a breathtaking mountain pass, giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. After around 4 driving hours, you will arrive at your accommodation – your lodge and have a delicious lunch there.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.

Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the bamboo river rafting with the local boatman. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted rafts.

Arriving at scenic Tan Lap Bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to your lodge for dinner.

Tour guide: English-speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 6: Pu Luong

Start early to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still!

Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and farmland, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savor the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.

PM: After enjoying delicious food, you have free time to explore the refreshing water of the nearby river, before moving to our pick-up point to be transferred back to the retreat.

Tour guide: English-speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 7: Pu Luong – Hanoi

Village life and the community | 4,5 km easy walk – 2 hours

AM: You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the Retreat. A glimpse at daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and learn about making and weaving colorful textiles, followed by lunch at the lodge.

PM: Check out the Lodge. Back to Hanoi after an approximately 4-hour ride. End of services!

Tour guide: English-speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Trip Inclusive:

Accommodation in double/twin sharing room with daily breakfast
All private transfer and transportation
Regional English speaking guides
Meals as indicated (without beverage)
All entrance and sightseeing fees
Services charges and government tax
Bottle of water and cold towel daily on the private transfer
Private bed (House on stilt) or Private room with ensuite bathroom (for Bungalow)
All activities are mentioned in specific itineraries
Boat trip as mentioned

Trip Exclusive:

Travel insurances
Vietnam visa
Drink and meals not mention in Inclusive column
Tips and gratuities
International flight tickets
Early check-in & late check-out at all hotels
Bank fees if paying by credit cards/ TT
Surcharges/compulsory dinner (if there is any) during Peak season

Note:

Check in time: 02.00pm – Check out time: 12.00pm

Price 2026

Category	Price valid from Jan 1^st – Dec 31^st, 2026 (per person in US dollar)
Category	2 people	3 – 4 people	5 – 6 people	7 – 8 people	Single supplement
Superior	$ 914	$ 763	$ 659	$ 603	$ 327
Deluxe	$ 943	$ 792	$ 689	$ 632	$ 357
Luxury	$ 1,130	$ 979	$ 876	$ 819	$ 544

Price 2027

Category	Price valid from Jan 1^st – Dec 31^st, 2027 (per person in US dollar)
Category	2 people	3 – 4 people	5 – 6 people	7 – 8 people	Single supplement
Superior	$ 933	$ 763	$ 658	$ 600	$ 350
Deluxe	$ 982	$ 813	$ 708	$ 650	$ 400
Luxury	$ 1,137	$ 968	$ 863	$ 805	$ 555

Accommodation:

Cities	Hotel Category
Cities	Superior	Deluxe	Luxury
Hanoi	San Boutique Hotel Premium	Anatole Hotel Deluxe	Hanoi Peridot Grand Hotel Premier Deluxe
Halong	Renea Cruise	Peony Cruise	Indochine Cruise Junior Suite
Ninh Binh	Le Clos du fil Superior room	Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Deluxe room	Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort Deluxe
Pu Luong	Traditional stilt house	Pu Luong Natura Deluxe valley	Pu Luong Natura Valley View Suite Bungalow

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$603 / person

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Explore Northern Vietnam 7 Days