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Essence of Northern Vietnam In 10 Days - Private Tour

10 days
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi at your own pace
    • Relax at the hotel
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Cha ca - turmeric-marinated grilled fish served with fresh herbs, rice noodles, and dipping sauce)

    Included Activities

    • Temple of Literature visit
    • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology visit
    • Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum exterior visit
    • Botanical gardens walk
    • House on Stilts visit
    • One-Pillar Pagoda visit
    • Old Quarter stroll
    Landmarks
    Temple of Literature
    Khue Van Cac
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
    Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
    One-Pillar Pagoda
    Hanoi Old Quarter
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Mai Chau

    Hanoi to Mai Chau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local homestay meal), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Muong ethnic village visit
    • Thung Khe Pass panoramic views
    • Mai Hich village and hamlets exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle exploration of Mai Chau (approximately 12 km)
    • Tea and conversation with local families
    Landmarks
    Muong ethnic village
    Thung Khe Pass
    Mai Hich village
  4. Day 4

    Mai Chau

    Mai Chau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pa Co village exploration
    • Hmong community observation
    • Walk to Hang Kia village (on non-Sunday days)

    Optional Activities

    • Pa Co weekly market visit (Sundays only)
    • Family home visits
    Landmarks
    Pa Co
    Hang Kia
  5. Day 5

    Mai Chau to Pu Luong

    Mai Chau to Pu Luong
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal)

    Included Activities

    • Bamboo workshop visit
    • Eo Ken to Hang village walk
    • Local family visit in Eo Ken
    • Ban Don to Lan village walk
    • Traditional Thai textile workshop visit
    Landmarks
    Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    Eo Ken
    Hang village
    Lan village
  6. Day 6

    Pu Luong to Ninh Binh

    Pu Luong to Ninh Binh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chieng Lau rural landscape walk
    • Hoa Lu temples visit
    • Tam Coc sampan boat ride
    • Thai Vy Temple visit
    • Van Long Nature Reserve visit
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Dinh Tien Hoang Temple
    Le Dai Hanh Temple
    Tam Coc
    Ngo Dong River
    Thai Vy Temple
    Van Long Nature Reserve
  7. Day 7

    Ninh Binh

    Ninh Binh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dyke bike ride
    • Thung La Temple visit
    • Traditional musical performance
    • Van Long Nature Reserve sampan boat ride
    • Lang Van Church visit
    • Embroidery workshop with Mrs. Lam

    Optional Activities

    • Moto-taxi option (additional charge 15 USD per person for those unable to ride bicycle)
    Landmarks
    Thung La Temple
    Van Long Nature Reserve
    Lang Van Church
  8. Day 8

    Ninh Binh to Halong Bay

    Ninh Binh to Halong Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Halong Bay cruise
    • Limestone rocks and karst grottoes exploration
    • Limestone cave visit

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking
    • Swimming
    • Floating villages and shops exploration
    • Onboard activities
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  9. Day 9

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Halong Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi lesson
    • Limestone cave visit
    Landmarks
    Limestone Cave
  10. Day 10

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    End point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport drop off)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Local market visits for souvenirs

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Vietnam Tour Fun

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Rating
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  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Bradt5.0July 2026
    When I arrived to Hanoi, honestly, I am a bit overwhelmed by Vietnam's busy traffic, but nothing is too much that...
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    Reply from: Vietnam Tour Fun
    Dear Bradt, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the journey and discovered the unique charm of Vietnam. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we're especially happy that the itinerary and experiences made your trip so memorable. We truly appreciate your love for Vietnam and hope to welcome you back again soon! Sincerely, Vietnam Tour Fun team
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  • Gotsche5.0April 2026
    I can’t recommend this tour enough. It’s so well-organized, and everything ran like clockwork. We covered all the...
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    Reply from: Vietnam Tour Fun
    Dear Gotsche, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your trip in Vietnam and that our team was able to make it a memorable one. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll make sure to pass it along to the team. We can't wait to welcome you back to another adventure with us. Sincerely, Vietnam Tour Fun team
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  • Spoii5.0December 2025
    I had an amazing time with Vietnam Tour Fun with beautiful and unique stops in each city, and I really enjoyed it. I...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Vietnam Tour Fun
    Dear Spoii, Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful reflection of your journey! We’re delighted to hear that each destination left a unique impression on you. It’s wonderful to know that Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta added warmth and simplicity to round out your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we’re thrilled that Vietnam Tour Fun helped create such meaningful memories for you. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments in the future! Sincerely, Vietnam Tour Fun team
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Tour ID: 284510

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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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Vietnam Tour Fun. 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 60 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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