7 Days Northern Vietnam Tour: Explore Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Sapa & Ha Long Bay

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Embark on a 7-day adventure through Northern Vietnam, exploring Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Sapa, and Ha Long Bay. Immerse yourself in rich culture, stunning natural scenery, and delicious cuisine.

Duration: 7 days

Cancellation: 72 hours

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Highlights

Hanoi Arrival - Free & Easy

Noi Bai International Airport - Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, the driver will meet you at the exit gate with a sign displaying your name. You will then be transferred from the airport to your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.
Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Overnight stay at a 3-4 star hotel in…

Hanoi Arrival - Free & Easy

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Overnight stay at a 3-4 star hotel in the center of Hanoi.

Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu- Tam Coc - Mua Caves)- Sleeping bus/train to Sapa (B/L)

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, at approximately 07:30 am, a guide and limousine will pick you up to head to Ninh Binh. The first stop is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Here, you can learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal era under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. Enjoy cycling around the village to explore the local lifestyle.

Tam Coc - Experience Tam Coc on a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride. Be captivated by the enchanting beauty of the paddy fields, river, water, clouds, sky, and the stunning cave system during the boat trip. This area is often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land” by the Vietnamese.

Mua Caves - At Mua Cave (Dragon Peak), climb nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc. Enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially during summer. Return to Hanoi by limousine.

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - At 21:00 pm, board a sleeper bus/train in Hanoi to depart for Sapa. Overnight on the sleeper bus/train.

Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Sapa Church - Local Market (B/L)

Cat Cat Village - Upon arrival in Sapa, you will be taken to the hotel to leave your luggage and enjoy breakfast. A guide will accompany you to visit Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic people, located near the base of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. The local guide will show you the daily activities of the locals, and you will trek down to the valley bottom to see the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station. Take photos at the bridge and waterfall before returning to the hotel for lunch and check-in.

Sapa - In the afternoon, enjoy free time to visit the Church and explore the local market in Sapa town. Overnight in Sapa.

Sapa - Cable Car to Fansipan Legend 3.143m - Hanoi (B/L)

Fansipan - After breakfast, a driver will take you to Fansipan Station. Purchase a cable car ticket and spend 20 minutes enjoying the spectacular scenery. At an altitude of 2800 meters, take in the views, visit the pagoda, and trek up 600 steps to reach the peak of Fansipan, known as the Roof of Indochina. Spend about 1.5 hours hiking and taking photos. You will then be taken to a restaurant for lunch and check out of the hotel before boarding a sleeper bus or limousine at 13:30 pm to return to Hanoi.

Old Quarter - Arrive in Hanoi around 20:00 pm. Overnight stay at a 3-4 star hotel.

Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Surprising Cave - Titop Island - Luon Cave (B/L/D)

Tuan Chau Island - After breakfast, a guide and limousine will meet you at the hotel to travel to Halong Bay. Upon arrival at Halong Harbor, check into your cabin and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising through the fairyland of Halong Bay, passing by hundreds of amazing rock formations.

Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave - At 14:30 pm, visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest, most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.

Ti Top Island - At Titop Island, enjoy swimming, walking on the beach, or an easy trek to the top of the island for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.

Halong Bay - Around 17:00 pm, return to the cruise for relaxation and join the Sunset Party with complimentary Vietnamese wine and fresh fruits. Enjoy dinner with a sea view from the window in the romantic evening Bay. In the evening, participate in squid fishing, karaoke, or relax on the sundeck. Overnight on a 4-star cruise.

Ha Long Bay - Kayaking - Hanoi (B/L)

Halong Bay - In the morning, have breakfast on board while the boat cruises to the Natural Preservation Area. Enjoy kayaking to explore Pearl Village or Luon Cave. If lucky, capture great photos of playful monkeys around the cliffs. Return to the cruise for check-out and lunch before taking a limousine at 11:30 am back to Hanoi.

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Arrive in Hanoi around 15:30 pm. Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel.

Free & Easy - Hanoi Departure (B)

Noi Bai International Airport - Breakfast will be served at the hotel. After checking out, a driver will take you to Noi Bai Airport for your departure. Farewell to Vietnam.

What's Included

Transportation as per itinerary
4 nights in a 3-star hotel in the center
English speaking guide
Lunch
Private car pick up/drop off at airport/train in Hanoi
Dinner
1 night on a 4-star cruise
In-vehicle air conditioning
Breakfast
All entrance fees for sightseeing places

What's Not Included

Single Room Supplement, private cabin on sleeper train
Vietnam visa arrangement; International flights to and from Vietnam
Cable car ticket on Fansipan Legend Sapa
Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc…
Surcharge for Holidays in Vietnam
Travel insurance; Tax

Additional Information

Discover the stunning beauty of Northern Vietnam in just one week with this comprehensive tour. It offers a well-paced itinerary that provides a complete experience of the region’s rich culture and cuisine, breathtaking natural landscapes, and ample time to unwind in nature.
The journey begins upon arrival at the airport, featuring 3 nights in a hotel in…

Location

Noi Bai International Airport

Pick up at pillar 10 in Gate out of Noi Bai International Airport (Our driver will hold a signboard with the passenger's name on it for pick up easier)

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Davetsui01

Nov 20, 2025

Great experience! 8 Days and 7 nights tour from Hanoi! - We had an awesome 8 days and 7 nights trip from Hanoi to Ha Long bay – Hanoi – Binh Binh – Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Sapa – Hanoi! Big thanks to Azotar Travels, especially Sofia who planned and coordinated our tours day by day and step by step. From the airport pick up on day 1 to the airport drop off on day 8, she had everything planned out so well, we were worry free and stress free (other than dealing with the hot weather in Vietnam  ). This is not our first multiple day tour in Vietnam (used other tour companies before) but when it comes to planning and following through, Sofia is the best I have seen so far (the support is unreal as well, you can message her anytime with a question, she will get to you right way, okay minutes at night :) ). She updates us with the daily programs/tours in detail (Driver's details, vehicle details, guide details). We went with the deluxe tour option which included 4 star hotels, 5 star cruise and private cabin on the train from Hanoi to Sapa, everything were great! Amira hotel in Hanoi, Sea Coral cruise VIP room at Ha Long Bay, Babeeni hotel in Sapa then back to Amira hotel in Hanoi (Sofia arranged with the Amira hotel so we can leave the 2 large luggage at the hotel when we travelled to Ha Long Bay and Sapa). Had one close call in Hanoi from the hotel to the train station for the overnight train ride to Sapa, it was due to the night market road closures around the hotel on Fri/Sat/Sun, and the arranged driver wasn’t able to get to the hotel, again Sofia did her thing, she was in contact with the hotel front desk staff and they were able to secure a taxi for us and got us to the train station 15 minutes before the train’s departure time! Like I have mentioned above, our tour started in Hanoi, overnight cruise at the Ha Long Bay (Dark & Bright Cave for the kayaking, Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island), Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu Ancient Capital), Trang An (Mua Cave and Lying Dragon Mountain), overnight train from Hanoi (Train street with shops on both side of the train tracks), Sapa (Cat Cat Village, Fansipan Station/Sunworld cable car ride – ticket is extra but it’s worth it). We spent 20 days in Vietnam and went on tours in other cities (HCMC and Da Nang), but Azotar/Sofia is definitely the best for our tour from Hanoi. Highly recommended!

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Lacramioara_s

Aug 26, 2025

Intense cultural experience - It is an intense experience, that needs focus, but being very well managed online it becomes very enjoyable. Thanks Sofia for constant and real time support! The sites were great, satisfing cultural and envirornmental curiosity of a traveller. The guides in Ninh binh and Cat Cat were kind, informative, had good humor and were very caring in each step. We enjoyed the bycicle ride in Ninh Binh, it is an excellent idea. The bambus boat ride was perfect with a great strong lady. And we succeded to walk the 500 steps, quite a challenge, but what a view! The sleeper train conditions were decent, one has tot take care when booking to pay a supplement for all the cabin. We neglected that but had a very nice young couple as company. Cat Cat rice fields are awesome! Next day we went by cable car to Fansipan, but only at 2900 beacuse was fog. It goes smooth and the view worth the endeavour. Halong bay has a unique rock structure and the cruise was relaxing and the activities well related to the scenary: swimming, kakyaking, bambus boat. Also had a great massage, and enjoyed the cooking class and the meals. The hotel in Hanoi was in Old Quarter, a good place to be, the conditions were good for us, not staying too much inside. Staff was very polite and supportive. Babeeni hotel in Sapa was great and the lady in reception was more than supportive and very nice. The transfer buses were comfortable, specially the ones to and from Halong bay. The one from Sapa was a bit crowded with many luggages from the people that joined, but was manageable. In summary, the choice of sites is excellent and if one wants to see more in short time this trip is perfect. Sofia from Azotar gives the support that makes the experience comfortable and safe.

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Ramona970

Mar 22, 2025

Fun Tour, Great Accommodations - Had Sophia of Azotar Travel book my tour of Hanoi/North Vietnam for 7 days. Opted for the higher class hotels and cruise ship. Everything was great - tours were fun, guides were good and the accommodations very nice. Best of all was customer support from Sophia, who checked on me to make sure my transfers were taken cared of and on time. Will definitely use Sophia and Azotar Travel again next time I'm in Vietnam.

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Buchananc2024

Mar 3, 2025

The service is great - Really satisfied with the service at the company. Especially the enthusiasm and cuteness of the staff. I had a wonderful and memorable vacation in Sapa for 7 days and 6 nights. We participated in the activities of the indigenous people, delicious food. Will introduce to friends, relatives and continue to support Azotar Travel

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Zenitude05

Feb 28, 2025

Wonderful honeymoon trip - Authentik Vietnam has cooked up our wonderful 17-day honeymoon from North to South Vietnam. The success is total: impeccable organization with French speaking guides, available and friendly drivers, the comfort and beauty of the accommodation as well as the quality and variety of restaurants offered. I would like to thank Anh Vu, who was a valuable interlocutor, listening to our desires, responsive, and who ensured a reassuring follow-up while responding exactly to our desires! Thanks to the whole team for the warm welcome upon arrival and for all the beautiful attentions throughout our trip, the variety of activities and exceptional moments. Thanks to our guides who accompanied us throughout our journey, to Thanh God who took his first steps as a guide with us (with a lot of kindness, humor, and goodwill!) All our gratitude to this beautiful team and thanks again to Anh Vu! Good to you, Katy and Philippe

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Dolores22j

Feb 22, 2025

Tour guide was very helpful and accommodating - Our 7 day tour to Sapa, Ha Long, Ninh Binh and Hanoi was wonderfully organized. The tour guide was very helpful and accommodating to get to the end of the itinerary. The food places we visited also served great local food. The local street food, coconut coffee, egg coffee, pho, ice cream with sticky rice were all delicious. Thanks !

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Nicole4125

Feb 21, 2025

The itinerary was perfectly arranged! - Fully recommend this tour company for a seamless and worry-free travel experience in Vietnam. From the very beginning, Azotar Travel helped us plan our 7-day trip in Hanoi-Ha Long Bay-Ninh Binh and Sapa. They helped customize our trip according to our convenience and kept in touch throughout. The tour guide, driver, hotels and itinerary were all perfect! We had a wonderful vacation!

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Rowea2024

Jan 5, 2025

Great travel agent - The 7 Days Vietnam Travel itinerary (Hanoi- Ninh Binh - Sapa - Ha Long) is arranged quite reasonably, the sightseeing spots are all beautiful, the hotel is clean and high-class, the food is delicious, the tour guide is friendly and humorous. I really recommend you to use this travel agency.

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U34o

Dec 30, 2024

7 days at North Vietnam - We had a fantastic time at North Vietnam .Thanks for Azotar Travels, especially Sofia, who coordinated our visit from the start. Every day, she updated our daily program in detail. Driver's details, vehicle details, guides details, etc. Accommodation is good, with high standards in Sapa Charm Hotel. Babylon Grand Hotel at Hanoi is also good. Had a few complications about transport arrangements at Sapa, but that may not be a fault of Azotar Travels. About the tour, it's covered important attractions in North Vietnam. Cat Cat Village ,Ninh Binh, and Halong Bay should not have missed . The tour is well worth for the money

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Campose2024

Dec 29, 2024

An adventure through beautiful landscapes - The places visited during the 7 Days Vietnam Travel (Hanoi- Ninh Binh - Sapa - Ha Long) were amazing. And I was amazed with the accommodations. The areas were stunning and all the homestays were beautiful and had delicious food. I would definitely recommend the trip. It was definitely like an adventure as we enjoyed the days traveling through the beautiful landscapes

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