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6 Days Exploring Northern Vietnam

Discover Northern Vietnam in 6 days! Cruise breathtaking Ha Long Bay, trek through Sapa's vibrant rice terraces, and explore Hanoi's rich history.

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Planning

Use this tour as a starting point and adapt it to your dates, pace, budget, hotels, and preferred activities.

Route outline

Day 1: Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem

Enjoy Hanoi with a gentle city route through its cathedral quarter, craft streets, railway lane and the lake at the heart of the capital.

Day 2: Cat Cat Village and Moana

Explore Cat Cat Village and Moana's mountain photo spots.

Day 3: Sapa and Fansipan

Reach the Roof of Indochina by cable car, with mountain views and cloud scenery.

Day 4: Ha Long Bay

Spend time on Ha Long Bay's emerald waters and limestone isles, with a visit to Luon Cave.

Day 5: Ha Long Bay - Fighting Cocks Islet

Cruise past Fighting Cocks Islet, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak through Luon Cave and take in views from Ti Top Island.

Day 6: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

Leave the capital for Ha Long Bay and spend the day on the water among limestone islands, cave scenery and lunch aboard the cruise.