5 Day Northern Vietnam Exploration from Airport

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This 5-day journey offers a well-paced introduction to Northern Vietnam, focusing on the region’s most iconic destinations while allowing time to truly appreciate each place. Instead of rushing through a long list of stops, the itinerary carefully balances cultural discovery, scenic landscapes, and immersive local experiences.

Explore the historic charm of Hanoi, drift through the tranquil limestone valleys of Trang An Landscape Complex, and cruise among the dramatic karst formations of Ha Long Bay. With knowledgeable English-speaking guides, comfortable transfers, and thoughtfully selected accommodations, every detail is arranged to ensure a smooth and enriching travel experience.

This package is best for first-time visitors, couples, or small groups seeking a comfortable and well-organized journey to Northern Vietnam’s most iconic highlights in a short time.

What's Included

Air-conditioned transportation is provided for your arrival and departure transfers.
All rooms come with air conditioning and a private bathroom
4 nights in a comfortable 3-star hotel with twin, double, or triple sharing rooms.
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
All entrance tickets during day trips in Hanoi, Halong and Ninh Binh
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles will be used during the tour as specified in the itinerary.
English Speaking Tour Guide
Mineral water and meals as specified in the itinerary: 4 hotel breakfasts and 3 lunches
Domestic flights and International Flights to Vietnam are not included
Travel insurance
Other meals and drinks not included in the tour program
Personal expenses & Tip for tour guide/driver

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Upon arrival, our driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    HANOI ARRIVAL

    1 stop
  • 1
    Noi Bai International Airport

    Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, our local driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in (available from 2:00 PM). Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure—explore the city, relax, or try local cuisine.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    HANOI LUXURY FULL-DAY: PREMIUM DAY TRIP TO HANOI'S BEST

    8 stops
  • 2
    Hanoi

    8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Chua Tran Quoc

    08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    One Pillar Pagoda

    Visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world - Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Temple of Literature & National University

    14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Hoa Lo Prison

    15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Hanoi

    16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF NINH BINH: HOA LU & TRANG AN

    7 stops
  • 10
    Hanoi

    7h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

  • 11
    Ninh Binh

    9h00 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

    Here, you'll be impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Trang An Landscape Complex

    13h30 – 14h00 : Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as : Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack Cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Mua Caves

    Then comes the hike up almost 500 steps to Mua Cave for views over Tam Coc and the surrounding landscape before driving back to Hanoi.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Hanoi

    17h30 : Return to Hanoi 19h30 : Arrive to Hanoi and get drop off at the Hotel. The trip end !

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    HA LONG BAY DAY TRIP: DISCOVER THE STUNNING SCENERY FROM HANOI

    9 stops
  • 17
    Hanoi

    7h30-08h00: Our Tour guide will pick up you at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter then depart to Halong Bay by Expressway Transfer.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Halong Bay

    10h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 19
    Tuan Chau Island

    12h00 – 12h30: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to a Bay Premium Cruise. We will take you on 5-6 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes while having lunch on the boat.

  • 20
    Sung Sot Cave

    14h00: You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shapes of sea lives

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 21
    Ti Top Island

    15h00: Visit Titop Island with sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Hang Luon Cave

    16h00: Then do kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 23

    17h00 – 17h30: Cruising back to Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 24
    Halong Bay

    18h00 – 18h30: We get on bus to back Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break for 20-30 minutes.

    3 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 25
    Hanoi

    21h00 – 21h30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

    • Day 5

    GOODBYE HANOI: FAREWEL & AIRPORT TRANSFER

    1 stop
  • 26
    Noi Bai International Airport

    You can kick back and unwind until it's time to head to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight home. You won't have a tour guide with you, but don't worry, you're free to enjoy some downtime before takeoff. Meals are at your own expense.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Up Travel Vietnam

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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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