Begin your 11-day Northern Vietnam vacation in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum for an immersive discovery of the former North Vietnam president’s legacy. 

Make your way to the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070, honouring Vietnam’s finest scholars and symbolizing traditional Vietnamese architecture. Continue through the alleyways of Hanoi’s Old Quarters, stopping at roadside restaurants and cafes and indulging in Vietnamese culinary delights, including Nom Kho Bo, Banh Cuon, and Bun Cha.

Embark on a two-hour drive through the beautiful countryside to the UNESCO-listed Trang An and board a rowboat to set sail along the small river nestled among scenic mountains and green fields. Visit the Trang An cave complex before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.

Travel South to Ninh Binh for a bicycle tour of Tam Coc, riding along gorgeous trails through limestone mountains. Take a short hike to the peak of Hang Mua for uninterrupted views of Tam Coc before venturing to Bich Dong Pagoda, a timeless and striking spiritual attraction. Continue to the citadel of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Dinh and Le dynasties dating to the 11th century.

Your next transfer takes you to the hidden pools, grottoes, and mystical islands in Halong Bay. Enjoy early morning Tai Chi lessons, the diverse ecosystem at Luron Cave, and the charming Cua Van fishing village before boarding an overnight train to the city of Lao Cai. Venture further to the mountain town of Sapa, the expansive rice terraces in Muong Hoa Valley, the majestic Fansipan Mountain, and the iconic Rattan Bridge

• Discover Hanoi’s cultural treasures, from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to the Temple of Literature.
• Wander the Old Quarters and savour street food favourites like Bun Cha and Banh Cuon.
• Drift through Trang An’s emerald waterways and explore its enchanting cave complex by rowboat.
• Cycle past Tam Coc’s limestone peaks and climb Hang Mua for sweeping views of Ninh Binh.
• Cruise through Halong Bay’s islands and caves before exploring Sapa’s rice terraces and Fansipan Mountain.

• Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Hanoi
• 4 nights first-class accommodations in Hanoi
• 1 night first-class accommodations in Ninh Binh
• 2 nights first-class cruise accommodations on Halong Bay
• 1 night moderate overnight train accommodations
• 2 nights first-class accommodations in Sapa
• Private overland transportation by A/C vehicle
• 1- way train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai by Fanxipan train
• Private-guided Half Day Hanoi at a Glance City Tour
• Private-guided Half Day Vibrant Hanoi Street Food Scene Tour
• Private-guided Evening Hanoi Sundowner Sojourn and Dinner Tour
• Private-guided touring in Ninh Binh including Tam Coc row boat experience and biking adventure
• Halong Bay excursions including entrance fees
• Tai Chi session and Cooking Class onboard Halong Bay cruise
• Private-guided touring in Sapa
• Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 4 lunches, 4 dinners

• Travel insurance
• International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
• Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
• Gratuities
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature
• Passport & Visa fees, if applicable