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Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Sapa Terraces & Halong Bay in 6 Days
Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
$ 629 per person
- 3-Star Hotels hotels
- Local guide
- Transfers
- Flexible itinerary
About this tour
Discover Vietnam at your own pace
Pair Hanoi’s neighbourhoods with Sapa’s mountain valleys and a night on Halong Bay. This six-day sample plan offers a family-oriented introduction to the north, with a guided walk adapted to your group and relaxed time aboard a bay cruise.
Tour overview
- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Destinations
- 3 destinations
- Hotel standard
- 3-Star Hotels
- Transport
- Transfers included
- Best time
- Suggested: Mar – Apr, Sep – Oct; terrace colors vary
- Travel style
- Family
Tour highlights
- Hanoi lake walks
- Mountain road scenery
- Sapa rice terraces
- Village encounters
- Halong Bay overnight stay
What you'll experience
A glimpse of the stops along your journey.
- 01
Hanoi lake walks
Begin with gentle city walks and time to rest.
- 02
Mountain road scenery
Travel through the changing landscapes of northern Vietnam.
- 03
Sapa rice terraces
Explore valley paths with a guide at your family’s pace.
- 04
Village encounters
Learn about local daily life through respectful guided visits.
- 05
Halong Bay overnight stay
Share a quiet evening and scenic morning on the water.
Tour gallery
View all photosHanoi – Sapa – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Detailed itinerary
DAY
1
Arrival & Hanoi Lake Walk
Transfer to your hotel and settle in. Explore the paths around Hoan Kiem Lake at your own pace, leaving time to rest after arrival.
Day photos and practical details

- Meals
- Meals at your own arrangement
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Hanoi
- Activities
- Arrival & Hanoi Lake Walk
DAY
2
Road Journey to Sapa
Travel north by road with rest stops on the way. Check into your Sapa hotel and spend a relaxed afternoon overlooking the surrounding mountain valleys.
Day photos and practical details

- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Sapa
- Activities
- Road Journey to Sapa
DAY
3
Sapa Terraces & Village Walk
Set out with a local guide on a valley walk tailored to your family’s pace. Pause among rice terraces and village paths, then return to your hotel for a quiet evening.
Day photos and practical details

- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Sapa
- Activities
- Sapa Terraces & Village Walk
DAY
4
Return to Hanoi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before the road journey back to Hanoi. Take the evening at your own pace, with cafés and local restaurants nearby.
Day photos and practical details

- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Hanoi
- Activities
- Return to Hanoi
DAY
5
Halong Bay Cruise
Transfer to Halong Bay and board an overnight cruise. Enjoy the onboard meals and the scheduled excursions, then spend the night in a twin-sharing cabin.
Day photos and practical details

- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation
- Overnight cruise cabin
- Activities
- Halong Bay Cruise
DAY
6
Bay Morning & Hanoi Departure
Enjoy brunch before disembarking and returning to Hanoi airport by road. Plan an evening onward flight with sufficient transfer time; flights are excluded from the sample price.
Day photos and practical details

- Meals
- Breakfast and brunch
- Accommodation
- No overnight stay
- Activities
- Bay Morning & Hanoi Departure
Good to know
- Best time
- Suggested: Mar – Apr, Sep – Oct; terrace colors vary
- Physical level
- Moderate; walking route adaptable
- Accommodation
- 3-Star Hotels
- Group size
- 2+ people
- Language
- English-speaking guides
- Customization
- Fully customizable
Frequently asked questions
Is this a confirmed package?
This is sample tour data for Viet WorkPress. The displayed USD price is illustrative; dates, availability and services require a final quote.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The route, hotel category and daily pace can be adjusted when planning your trip.
Are flights included?
International and domestic flights are excluded from this sample price, even when a flight transfer appears in the itinerary.
Which meals are included?
Only the meals listed against each day are included in this sample plan.
Are these actual trip photographs?
The gallery contains original AI-generated Vietnam illustrations, not documentary photographs.
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