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5 Days North Of Vietnam Package

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4.4 (13 reviews)
  • Aerial view of islands and boats in Halong Bay.
  • Aerial view of Halong Bay with resort islands and turquoise waters.
  • Aerial view of towering karst formations in green waters.
  • Limestone rock formations towering over emerald waters in Halong Bay.
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  • Boats navigating through towering limestone karsts.
  • Crowded beach with lush green hill and docked boats.
  • Illuminated stalactites and rock formations inside a cave.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 07:00 - 08:00)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter independently
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Quarter
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Hanoi to Halong Bay
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch cruising amongst limestone islands), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to Halong Bay
    • Cruise embarkation and briefing
    • Visit Surprise Cave with guided tour
    • Visit Titop Island
    • Cooking class on board
    • Sunset party on sundeck
    • Squid fishing
    Landmarks
    Surprise Cave
    Titop Island
    Halong Bay
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  3. Day 3

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Halong Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast with coffee, tea, and cake), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Morning Tai Chi exercises
    • Photo hunt on sundeck
    • Visit Luon Cave
    • Farewell party on board
    • Cruise sightseeing past Ba Hang Fishing Village and Dog Islet
    Landmarks
    Luon Cave
    Ba Hang Fishing Village
    Dog Islet
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  4. Day 4

    Hanoi to Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

    Hanoi to Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetarian options)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital with guided tour
    • Bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc (1.5 hours)
    • Guided cycling tour of local village (45 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Tam Coc
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  5. Day 5

    Hanoi Departure

    Hanoi Departure
    End point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi old quarter, 15:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Hanoi

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4.4
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.6
  • Tour Operator
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  • Gwen
    Gwen5.0•June 2024
    The tour was fab and views were great. The tour guide, a young woman, did a great job, told a lot about the culture...
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    Traveled in February 2024
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear Gwen Martin, Thank you very much for your review about Us. Our team are so happy to know that you had great experience in your trip with us. We are so happy when you said you were satisfied with our services. Please kindly recommend us to others. It was truly an honor having you as our guest, and we hope we soon will be able to welcome you again on your next adventure. Wish you, your family and your friends are happy and healthy, prosperity! Warmest Regards Vietnam Travel Top Team!
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  • James
    James1.0•December 2023
    This tour was falsely adverstised as a 5 day tour on Tourradar. It was really a 2-day overnight Halong Bay Cruise...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear James Yuan, Thank you for choosing Vietnam Travel Top for your tours in Vietnam, we are glad that you have taken time to write comments and feedback to us. On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top team, we would like to apologize for all the inconvenience you have got during the trip. We will take this seriously to improve our communication, transportation and tour activities in the future and it would be a lesson for us to gain our service quality. We are looking forward to welcoming all of you back the next time you return to our country.
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  • Pradeep2.0•December 2023
    hanoi, halong bay and tam coc are surely worth a visit. vietnam is a beautiful country and very nice people. however...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear Pradeep Sharma, Thank you for choosing Vietnam Travel Top for your tours in Vietnam, we are glad that you have taken time to write comments and feedback to us. On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top team, we would like to apologize for all the inconvenience you have got during the trip. We will take this seriously to improve our communication, transportation and tour activities in the future and it would be a lesson for us to gain our service quality. We are looking forward to welcoming all of you back the next time you return to our country.
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  • christina
    christina5.0•January 2020
    overall , i was satisfied with this tour. all accommodation was good. for my personal , the itinerary also simple,...
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    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear Artha Ritchie, Thank you very much for your review about Us. Our team are so happy to know that you had great experience in your trip with us. We are so happy when you said you were satisfied with our services. Please kindly recommend us to others. It was truly an honor having you as our guest, and we hope we soon will be able to welcome you again on your next adventure. Wish you, your family and your friends are happy and healthy, prosperity! Warmest Regards Vietnam Travel Top Team!
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  • Tham4.5•December 2019
    Overall pleasant tour! Simon our tour guide had good attitude of work. 20 people on cruise - not crowded, plenty of...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear Tham Yin Heng, Thank you very much for your review about Us. Our team are so happy to know that you had great experience in your trip with us. We are so happy when you said you were satisfied with our services. Please kindly recommend us to others. It was truly an honor having you as our guest, and we hope we soon will be able to welcome you again on your next adventure. Wish you, your family and your friends are happy and healthy, prosperity! Warmest Regards Vietnam Travel Top Team!
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  • Peter5.0•October 2019
    Unforgettable Trip! I would strongly recommend to go on exactly this tour. Ha Long Bay is really a beautiful island...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear Peter Galbraith, On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top I would like to thank you so much for sharing your experience. It is always a joy to receive acknowledgment on our commitment to create memorable trip from our guests Please be assured that we value your feedback and will share this with the team as we continue to improve and ensure that we consistently deliver an efficient and customized level of service to all our guests. We are looking forward to welcoming all of you back the next time you return to our country. Best Regards, Vietnam Travel Top Team.
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  • Abhislk5.0•October 2019
    We had a wonderful trip to Hoa Lu-TamCoc , some 2 hours from Hanoi Capital. My family definitely enjoyed the trip to...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear Abhislk Shetly, On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top, we would like to say “Thank you so much” for being our customer. Your lovely comment about Vietnam Travel Top service and people has been a source of encouragement for developing ourselves in the future. We also will try our best to improve our customer service as we know it is such an important invisible value that we can give to our guests. Best Regards, Vietnam Travel Top Team.
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  • Prem5.0•October 2019
    I thoroughly enjoyed this day trip with our guide Simon who is very knowledgeable about this region's history. The...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear Prem Latha Mistry, On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top, we would like to say “Thank you so much” for being our customer. Reading your lovely comment about your holiday in Vietnam makes us very happy and proud of what we are doing. All your feelings are big motivation for our company. We hope that we will have chance to show you more about our beautiful Vietnam. Best Regards, Vietnam Travel Top Team.
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  • Dawid5.0•October 2019
    Excellent tour to Halong Bay. We did the tour to Halong Bay from Hanoi with our guide, Kevin. He explained so many...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Vietnam Travel Top
    Dear Dawid Przepiorqa, Thank you for your lovely words and your recommendation for us - VIETNAM TRAVEL TOP! On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top, we would like to say “Thank you so much” for being our customer. Your lovely comment about Vietnam Travel Top service and people has been a source of encouragement for developing ourselves in the future. Hope that we could have another chance to welcome you back to Vietnam in the near future. Best Regards, Vietnam Travel Top Team.
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  • Chiho5.0•October 2019
    We didn't know any tour program, so I asked the hotel and they booked for us via Vietnam Travel Top. The package...
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    Dear Chiho Nakagawa, On behalf of Vietnam Travel Top, we would like to say “Thank you so much” for being our customer. Your lovely comment about Vietnam Travel Top service and people has been a source of encouragement for developing ourselves in the future. We also will try our best to improve our customer service as we know it is such an important invisible value that we can give to our guests. Best Regards, Vietnam Travel Top Team.
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    Ulrich

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    What meal inclusions can be expected during the tour?

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    • Vietnam Travel TopOperator•Written March 2025

      The tour includes breakfasts at the hotel, lunches on tour days, and one dinner on the Halong cruise.

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    Asked on February 13th, 2025

    I would like to know about the lodging arrangements for groups, can we book multiple rooms?

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    • Vietnam Travel TopOperator•Written February 2025

      Group bookings are possible, and we can arrange for multiple rooms as per your requirements.

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      An extension of stay can be arranged upon request with potential adjustments in the tour cost.

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    Are there discounts for early bookings or large groups?

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      Discounts are available for early bookings and for large groups, offering various incentives to enhance your travel experience.

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    What group sizes are managed during the tour?

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      The tour caters to varying group sizes with provisions for both small and large group activities.

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      Pricing varies based on accommodation level, whether it's a boutique or five-star option, and on the inclusivity of meals and transfers.

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      The tour includes private transfer from and to the airport.

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    • Vietnam Travel TopOperator•Written May 2024

      Transfers between the airport, hotel, and tour locations are provided, with options for both private and group transfers.

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    Asked on January 2nd, 2024

    Which hotel and which cruise is included in this price and how many meals included please for two adults

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    • Vietnam Travel TopOperator•Written January 2024

      Hotel in Hanoi is Chic Boutique or similar. Cruise in Halong is Cozy cruise. Breakfasts are included in hotel. Lunches on the tour. And 1 dinner in Halong cruise

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    Asked on December 24th, 2023

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      Yes, you can adjust your tour dates and times upon prior arrangement.

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