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Best of North Vietnam - 7 days

7 days
From Hanoi to Halong Bay
5.0
9 traveler reviews

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 13+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport)
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi City Tour to Lao Cai Train

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit President Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and residence
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
    • Visit Museum of Ethnology
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
    Museum of Ethnology
  3. Day 3

    Sapa Trekking and Ethnic Villages

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local family home), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek 6km through Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village
    • Trek through terraced rice fields to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages
    • Lunch with local family

    Optional Activities

    • Early check-in upon arrival (surcharge applicable)
    Landmarks
    Muong Hoa Valley
    Y Linh Ho Village
    Lao Chai Village
    Ta Van Village
  4. Day 4

    Sapa to Cat Cat and Sin Chai Villages

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch by the river)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Cat Cat village
    • Visit waterfall and French colonial hydroelectric power station
    • Picnic lunch by the river
    • Trek to Sin Chai village
    Landmarks
    Cat Cat Village
    Cat Cat Waterfall
    Sin Chai Village
    Fansipan Mountain
  5. Day 5

    Halong Bay Cruise Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served while cruising through the bay), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cua Van fishing village
    • Kayaking or swimming (if weather permits)
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Cua Van Fishing Village
  6. Day 6

    Halong Bay Exploration to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sung Sot Cave
    • Cruise past Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island
    Landmarks
    Sung Sot Cave
    Dinh Huong Island
    Ga Choi Island
    Dog Island
    Sail Island
  7. Day 7

    Departure from Hanoi

    End point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Drop off at Hanoi Hotels)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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5.0
Overall rating based on 9 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.9
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.9
  • Food
    4.9
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  • Best of North Vietnam - 7 days reviewer 1
    August 30th, 2025
    5.0
    Great tour, food was exceptional
    Traveled in August 2025
  • E
    August 29th, 2025
    5.0
    Peter was very funny, he knows how to bring people together!! Food was good, tour was awesome!
    Traveled in August 2025
  • K
    July 18th, 2024
    5.0
    Chloe was very nice and fun. She was very patient and the class itself was fun and educational. We can now start our...
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    Traveled in July 2024
  • Best of North Vietnam - 7 days reviewer 4
    May 31st, 2024
    5.0
    Great schedule. Fabulous accommodations. Friendly staff. Great food. Service was excellent. Julie our tour...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • Best of North Vietnam - 7 days reviewer 5
    May 26th, 2024
    5.0
    Crossing Vietnam Tour is perfect! Highly recommend. Good service, good planning of all tours, always in time. Special...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • Best of North Vietnam - 7 days reviewer 6
    May 24th, 2024
    5.0
    The tour was an eye-opening journey through the enchanting landscapes and vibrant cultures of this region. Our...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • Best of North Vietnam - 7 days reviewer 7
    November 28th, 2019
    5.0
    We heard about Northern Vietnam is the most peaceful area in the country. So we decided to spend our vacation with...
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    Traveled in June 2019
  • F
    June 11th, 2019
    5.0
    We did a seven day tour with Vietnam crossing including Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay! Everything was like clock work....
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    Traveled in May 2019
  • Best of North Vietnam - 7 days reviewer 9
    March 4th, 2019
    5.0
    We had an interesting time in Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay. Thanks to Lucy who coordinated everything well, from...
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    Traveled in March 2019

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    Asked on October 23rd, 2022

    I am looking for a guided tour as a solo traveler. I am okay to go with other groups! Is this an option? Also, I will be traveling to Vietnam in March. How soon can I know the options for guided tours for the month of March?

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    • Crossing Vietnam TourOperatorWritten October 2022

      There will be an extra fee of 190$ as a solo traveler (single suppliment for rooms in Ha Long Bay cruise, Hanoi and Sapa). About the tours, there will be options of joining a group tour.

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      Nancy

      TravelerWritten October 2022

      When can I know what the possible dates are for booking?

    • Crossing Vietnam TourOperatorWritten October 2022

      We have tours available everyday so you do not have to worry about the possible dates. Any date you want to go, we can arrange it.

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Tour ID: 150442

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    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before April 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Crossing Vietnam Tour. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 40 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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