2-Week Northern Vietnam Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Northern Vietnam itineraries

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• Best of Northwest of Vietnam 14 Days Soft Trek

  The 14-day route spans 8 destinations from Hanoi to Halong Bay, featuring MILA Cruises overnight stay. H'mong villages in Muong Hoa Valley welcome trekkers, while historic Dien Bien Phu battle sites tell war stories. Chau Long II Sapa Hotel hosts guests enjoying 13 breakfasts and 6 lunches.

  

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  • Hanoi Vietnam

    54 mi

  • Mai Chau Vietnam

    88 mi

  • Son La Vietnam

    56 mi

  • Dien Bien Phu Vietnam

    73 mi

  • Lai Chau Vietnam

    11 mi

  • Tam Duong Vietnam

    14 mi

  • Sapa Vietnam

    157 mi

  • Hanoi Vietnam

    78 mi

  • Halong Bay Vietnam

    78 mi

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• Vietnam Motorbike Tour to Mu Cang Chai, Sapa, Hagiang, Cao Bang, Ba Be lake

  Northern Vietnam unfolds over 14 days, from Hanoi through Ba Be National Park and Ban Gioc Waterfall. Remote H'mong villages dot Ha Giang's landscape, while Sapa's terraced fields lead to traditional Thai stilt houses across 2,000km of mountain terrain.

  

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  • Hanoi Vietnam

    76 mi

  • Vu Linh Vietnam

    55 mi

  • Ba Be National Park Vietnam

    45 mi

  • Cao Bang Vietnam

    32 mi

  • Ban Gioc Vietnam

    21 mi

  • Quang Uyen Vietnam

    78 mi

  • Dong Van Vietnam

    38 mi
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  • Ha Giang Vietnam

    48 mi

  • Bac Ha Vietnam

    32 mi

  • Sapa Vietnam

    31 mi

  • Than Uyen Vietnam

    24 mi

  • Mu Cang Chai Vietnam

    36 mi

  • Son La Vietnam

    88 mi

  • Mai Chau Vietnam

    54 mi

  • Hanoi Vietnam

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• 14 Days in Northern Vietnam, incl. Hanoi and Halong Bay

  A 14-day route through 12 destinations, from Hanoi to Halong Bay. Trekking leads through Ban Luoc's rice terraces, into Nguom Ngao limestone Cave, and along Tu San Abyss Alley. Traditional homestays in Nam Dam village and comfortable hotels provide rest, with all 13 breakfasts and dinners included at approx. $140 per day.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Hanoi & Ninh Binh

    Start in Hanoi before taking a 2.5-hour drive to Ninh Binh. Take a 2-hour sampan boat ride through three cave-tunnels in "Inland Halong Bay." Go cycling between limestone karsts and rice paddies. Pack quick-dry clothes since the humidity stays high all year. Make time to visit Thai Vi temple and Bich Dong Pagoda.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Bac Ha Region

    Visit Duong Lam's ancient village to see 300-year-old houses before heading to Bac Ha. Plan to be there on Sunday for the biggest ethnic minority market in the region. Get there by 6 AM to watch H'mong traders in traditional dress set up their stalls. The livestock section is best before 9 AM.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Hoang Su Phi

    Walk through some of Vietnam's most beautiful rice terraces. Take the path from Nam Hong village to Thong Nguyen center. It's a challenging 2-hour downhill hike but the views make it worth it. Stop at the Tay minority village of Thon Tha where locals often share their homemade rice wine with visitors.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Dong Van Plateau

    Take the scenic Ma Pi Leng Pass drive to Dong Van. Hit the skywalk trail before 9 AM to avoid crowds and heat. Take the 1.5-hour boat ride through Tu San Canyon. Sit on the right side for the best photos.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Ba Be & Ban Gioc

    Take a boat trip on Ba Be National Park's huge freshwater lake. At Ban Gioc Waterfall, ride the raft to get close to the falls but expect to get wet. Check out Nguom Ngao Cave too but wear good shoes since the limestone paths get slippery.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Bac Son Valley

    Climb to the telephone station viewpoint. It's a 45-minute hike that needs decent fitness but offers great valley views. Come in late afternoon for the best light for photos. Spend the night with a Tay family in their traditional stilt house.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Halong Bay & Return

    End your trip with an overnight cruise in Halong Bay. Get up for the 5:30 AM sunrise. The morning mist makes for great photos of the limestone karsts. Pick a boat that goes through the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay route.

    

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