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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.

  1. 01

    Hanoi lake walks

    Begin with gentle city walks and time to rest.

  2. 02

    Mountain road scenery

    Travel through the changing landscapes of northern Vietnam.

  3. 03

    Sapa rice terraces

    Explore valley paths with a guide at your family’s pace.

  4. 04

    Village encounters

    Learn about local daily life through respectful guided visits.

  5. 05

    Halong Bay overnight stay

    Share a quiet evening and scenic morning on the water.

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Hanoi – 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
AI-generated illustration of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi
Vietnam illustration — hanoi
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
Illustration of sapa, Vietnam
Vietnam illustration — sapa
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
Illustration of sapa, Vietnam
Vietnam illustration — sapa
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
AI-generated illustration of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi
Vietnam illustration — hanoi
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
Illustration of halong, Vietnam
Vietnam illustration — halong
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
Illustration of halong, Vietnam
Vietnam illustration — halong
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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Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Sapa Terraces & Halong Bay in 6 Days

Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Sapa Terraces & Halong Bay in 6 Days

Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi

6 Days / 5 Nights

From $ 629 per person
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