How much does a Vietnam tour package 7-day cost?

Pricing varies with hotel category, season, and group size, generally ranging from budget 3-star packages to premium 5-star itineraries with private cruise cabins and upgraded transfers. Traveling in the shoulder season (April–May or September) typically offers the best balance of good weather and lower rates.

What is the best time of year to book this 7-day itinerary?

The ideal window is October through April, when Hanoi and Halong Bay enjoy cool, dry conditions and Da Nang and Hoi An stay warm and sunny. July and August bring Vietnam's hottest, most humid weather along with occasional typhoon activity in the center.

Can this 7-day package be customized for families or couples?

Yes. Families traveling with children can swap the Ba Na Hills cable car day for a gentler pace, add connecting rooms, or request kid-friendly meal options on the cruise. Couples and honeymooners frequently upgrade to a private balcony cabin on the Halong Bay cruise and a two-berth private night-train compartment.

Exclusive 5 Day Itinerary Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong & Ninh Binh

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Overview

Few journeys reveal Northern Vietnam as completely as this 5 day northern itinerary Vietnam tour. In five unhurried days, you move from Hanoi’s lantern-lit Old Quarter, where a thousand years of history lives on in street food and temple courtyards, to the emerald waters and limestone towers of Halong Bay. From there you continue to Ninh Binh, where rice paddies, hidden caves and ancient citadels unfold along a UNESCO-listed river landscape.

Everything is arranged for you. A private driver and an expert local guide stay with you throughout, you rest in carefully selected 4 or 5-star hotels, and you spend one night aboard a Halong Bay cruise with sunset on deck and a seafood dinner. Each day pairs signature sights with local moments, from an evening of street food in Hanoi to a sampan ride through the caves of Trang An. Whether you travel as a couple, a family or a small group, this is Northern Vietnam with the logistics handled and the pace left in your hands.

Quick Facts

Tour type: Private, tailor-made departures for individuals and small groups
Departure point: Hanoi (Noi Bai Airport pickup)
Physical rating: Easy to moderate (the Mua Cave climb is about 500 stone steps and is optional)
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinners as marked

Duration	5 days / 4 nights (3 hotel nights + 1 night on a Halong Bay cruise)
Route	Hanoi → Lan Ha Bay & Halong Bay → Ninh Binh → Hanoi
Transfers	Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout, with an English-speaking guide
Standards	Deluxe (4-star) or Luxury (5-star) hotels and cruises
Best Time	October to April, with the clearest skies from October to November
Best For	Couples, families and small groups who want comfort, local depth and a smooth pace

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Highlights

🍜 Discover Hanoi’s Old Quarter and its street food with a local guide
🚢 Spend a night aboard a Halong Bay cruise among the limestone karsts
🚣 Row a traditional sampan through the caves of Trang An
🏔️ Watch the sunset over the Tam Coc valley from Mua Cave peak
🏛️ Visit the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 10th-century capital

Places You'll See

What's Included?

Private, air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout the entire route.
3 nights accommodation in Hanoi/Ninh Binh + 1 night aboard a 5-star Halong Bay Cruise.
Daily breakfasts, scheduled lunches, and full-board gourmet meals on the cruise.
All entrance tickets, Trang An sampan boat fees, and Mua Cave tickets, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
Professional, English-speaking private tour guides.
Activites: Halong Bay kayaking/bamboo boat riding, cooking class, and Tai Chi session, Cycling in Ninh Binh.

What's Excluded?

International flights to/from Vietnam.
Vietnam visa / e-visa fees.
Personal expenses, beverages outside set menus, and spa treatments.
Gratuities for drivers and tour guides (optional).
Travel and medical insurance.
Surcharges during Vietnamese public holidays (Tet, National Day, etc.)
VAT and bank service fees
Single supplement: $50 USD per room per night
Anything not specifically listed under “What’s Included”

What to Expect?

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival ➔ Historic Old Quarter & Culinary Welcome 🇻🇳

Daily Highlight: Begin your journey in Vietnam’s thousand-year-old capital. Unwind in luxury before immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter.

Welcome & Airport Pickup

✈️ Welcome: Your driver meets you at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and takes you to your hotel in the Old Quarter.
🏨 Check-In & Relaxation: Unpack, refresh, and relax after your flight.
📸 Free Old Quarter Walk: Free-time at your leisure to stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the 36 Guild Streets, where many lanes still trade in the craft they are named for.
☕ Artisan Coffee Tasting: Take a leisurely stroll to a historic coffee house to sample authentic Hanoi Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng).

Evening

🍜 Welcome Culinary Dinner: Savor a welcome dinner featuring signature Hanoi delicacies like Phở, Bún Chả, or Chả Cá (your expense).
🏨 Overnight: Luxury hotel in Hanoi.

💡 Local Insider Tips:

📸 Photo Spots: The red Huc Bridge sparkling over Hoan Kiem Lake at dusk, cross the red Huc Bridge to Ngoc Son Temple in the evening light, Hoan Kiem lake – The lake is quietest before 7 AM if you wake early. The lanterns of Hang Ma Street, Dong Xuan Market, O Quan Chuong Old Gate.
🍲 Must-Try: Bún Chả (charcoal-grilled pork patties with rice vermicelli and fresh herbs), phở, banh mì, egg coffee.
👗 Dress Code: Smart casual with comfortable sneakers for walking on cobblestone sidewalks.

🌿 Included: Airport transfer, 1 night in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi to Halong Bay ➔ Luxury Overnight Cruise Voyage ⛴️

Daily Highlight: Trade the bustling city for the tranquil emerald waters of Halong Bay aboard a luxury 5-star cruise ship, complete with gourmet dining and cave exploration.

Morning

🍳 Gourmet Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel.
🚗 Ha Long Bay Transfer: A private expressway transfer to Halong Bay (approx. 2 to 2.5 hours with a short comfort break).
🚢 Cruise Check-In: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, board your 5-star luxury cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and check into your private ocean-view balcony cabin.

Afternoon

🍽️ Gourmet Seafood Lunch: Savor a multi-course lunch while sailing past iconic limestone islets.
🛶 Cave Exploration & Kayaking: Explore the magnificent limestone formations inside Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave then kayak or bamboo boat sampan ride to explore Luon Cave.
🏖️ Ti Top Island Sunset: Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for 360-degree panoramic bay views or swim and sunbath on its sandy beach.

Evening

🍹 Sundeck Sunset Party: Enjoy Happy Hour drinks and a hands-on Vietnamese spring roll cooking class on the sundeck.
🦞 Multi-Course Gala Dinner: Dine on fresh local seafood under the stars.
🎣 Night Activities: Try night squid fishing off the deck or relax at the sundeck lounge.
🚢 Overnight: 5-Star Luxury Cruise Cabin on Halong Bay.

💡 Local Insider Tips:

📸 Check-in Spot: The summit of Ti Top Island overlooking the karst mountain sea.
🍲 Must-Try Dish: Freshly grilled Halong Bay mantis shrimp and sea clams.
👗 Dress Code: Resort chic swimwear, sunglasses, and non-slip sandals for kayaking and cave steps.

🌿 Included: Private transfer, cruise cabin, 1 night in Ha Long Bay, lunch and dinner on board, activities, English speaking guide.

Day 3: Halong Sunrise ➔ Ninh Binh Ancient Capital & Mua Cave Sunset ⛰️

Daily Highlight: Greet the sun with sundeck Tai Chi on Halong Bay before heading south to Ninh Binh—the “Halong Bay on Land”—to explore Vietnam’s 10th-century history and climb to dramatic peak viewpoints.

Morning

🧘 Sundeck Tai Chi: Awaken your senses with a sunrise Tai Chi session on the upper sundeck.
🥐 Breakfast & Disembarkation: Enjoy fresh pastries, coffee, and a full brunch buffet while cruising back toward the harbor.

Afternoon

🚗 Private Transfer South: Disembark at the marina and travel south toward Ninh Binh province, often called “Halong Bay on land”.
🏨 Resort Check-In: Transfer to your eco-resort or luxury hotel in Ninh Binh.

🏔️ Mua Cave Peak Climb: Climb the stone steps of Mua Cave for a 360° sunset view over Tam Coc rice valley and the Ngo Dong River. Check in to your hotel or resort. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Evening:

🏨 Overnight: Luxury hotel or eco-resort in Ninh Binh.
🥗 Regional Specialty Dinner: Savor local Ninh Binh delicacies at a luxury countryside restaurant (your expense).

💡 Local Insider Tips

📸 Check-in Spot: The Dragon Shrine on the peak of Mua Cave during golden hour.
🍲 Must-Try Dish: Cơm Cháy (crispy rice topped with savory goat sauce).
👗 Dress Code: Breathable sportswear and sturdy athletic shoes for the 500 stone steps.

🌿 Included: Cruise breakfast and brunch, private transfer, Mua Cave entrance, 1 night in Ninh Binh, English speaking guide.

Day 4: Trang An UNESCO Waterways ➔ Scenic Countryside ➔ Hanoi Nightlife 🚣

Daily Highlight: Drift through emerald rivers and subterranean caves in Trang An, cycle through countryside paddies, and return to Hanoi for an evening of city nightlife.

Morning:

🥐 Resort Breakfast: Breakfast surrounded by limestone karsts.
⛩️ Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: Tour the ancient capital of 10th-century Vietnam, visiting the historic temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties.
🛶 Trang An Sampan Safari: Board a traditional hand-rowed sampan boat through the UNESCO Trang An Landscape Complex, past emerald water, drifting beneath karst cliffs and through magical flooded caves and old temples.

Afternoon:

🍽️ Farm-to-Table Lunch: Sample fresh regional specialties (crispy rice “cơm cháy” and mountain goat), then a gentle cycle through villages and rice paddies.
🚲 Countryside Bike Tour: Enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride along quiet village paths and green rice fields.

Evening:

🚐 Return Transfer to Hanoi: Arrive in Hanoi late afternoon and check into your hotel.
🎭 Cultural Nightlife Options: Spend your free evening strolling through Ta Hien Beer Street, watching a traditional Water Puppet Show, or sipping coffee near the iconic Train Street (your expense).
🏨 Overnight: Luxury hotel in Hanoi.

💡 Local Insider Tips

📸 Check-in Spot: The water temple gates inside Trang An Complex framed by limestone peaks, the Hoa Lu temple gates, the paddies from your bicycle.
🍲 Must-Try Dish: Dê Núi (Ninh Binh mountain goat cooked with lemongrass and sesame).
👗 Dress Code: Lightweight clothing, wide-brim hat, and sunscreen for the sampan boat trip.

🌿 Included: Sampan ride, entrance fees, lunch, bicycles, private transfer, 1 night in Hanoi, English speaking guide.

Day 5: Hanoi Cultural Heritage ➔ Departure Farewell ✈️

Daily Highlight: Conclude your Northern Vietnam getaway with visits to Hanoi’s most revered cultural landmarks before your private transfer to the airport.

Morning

🍳 Hotel Breakfast & Check-Out: Enjoy breakfast and complete hotel check-out (luggage stored securely).
🏛️ Imperial & Temple Sightseeing: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university. If the mausoleum is closed, your guide substitutes the Presidential Palace grounds and the Ho Chi Minh stilt house.

Afternoon:

🛍️ Souvenir Shopping & Coffee: Enjoy free time to browse silk shops, purchase lotus tea and coffee beans, or relax at a lakeside café.
✈️ Airport Transfer: Board your private vehicle for direct transfer to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) for your departure flight.

💡 Local Insider Tips

📸 Check-in Spot: The historic Khue Van Cac pavilion inside the Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda.
🍲 Must-Try Dish: Egg Coffee or Egg Hot Chocolate as a sweet farewell treat.
👗 Dress Code: Modest attire covering shoulders and knees for temple visits.

🌿 Included: English epaking guide, entrance fees, private airport transfer.

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Additional Info

Child policy

Under 4 years old: Travel free of charge, sharing a bed with a parent in the hotel room and a berth in the cruise cabin. A second child under 4 in the same family is charged at 75% of the adult rate.
Ages 5 to 8: Charged 75% of the adult rate, sharing existing bedding with parents.
Ages 9 and up: Charged the full adult rate.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, including during the Hang Mua hike, the cruise, and the Trang An boat trip.
Valid ID or passport may be requested at hotel check-in and on the cruise to confirm a child’s age.

Cancellation policy

Because this package bundles a Halong Bay cruise cabin, booked and paid for in advance with limited allotment, our cancellation terms are more conservative than a single-day tour:

Free cancellation for notice given more than 15 days before departure.
50% charge of the total package value for cancellations made 7 to 15 days before departure.
100% charge (no refund) for cancellations made within 7 days of departure, or in case of no-show.
If the Halong Bay cruise is cancelled due to severe weather or a government directive, guests are offered a rescheduled cruise date or a full refund for that portion of the package, without affecting the rest of the itinerary.

Good to know

Customizable Pace: This private itinerary can be fully tailored to accommodate families with children or senior travelers by adjusting trekking intensity or daily schedules.
Halong Bay Weather Policy: Cruise operations are strictly regulated by the Halong Bay Port Authority. In rare cases of storms or heavy fog, itinerary adjustments or alternative land-based options will be arranged immediately for your safety.
Tipping Culture: Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam but is customary and deeply appreciated for exceptional service by private drivers and local tour guides.
Dietary Preferences: Please inform us in advance of any food allergies, vegetarian requirements, or dietary restrictions so we can curate your dining experiences accordingly.
Currency and cash: Vietnamese dong is the primary currency. ATMs are available in Sapa and Ninh Binh towns, but cash is more reliable for smaller hillside markets and craft villages.

What to bring

Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers for city strolls, and sturdy athletic/hiking shoes with good grip for climbing the 500 stone steps at Mua Cave.
Attire for Temples: Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is strictly required when visiting sacred sites such as the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
Swimwear & Sun Protection: Swimsuits, sunglasses, wide-brim hats, and eco-friendly sunscreen for the Halong Bay cruise and Trang An boat ride.
Electronics & Documents: Passport (required for overnight check-in on the Halong cruise), universal power adapter, and a waterproof phone pouch or dry bag for water activities.

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Exclusive 5 Day Itinerary Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong & Ninh Binh

Overview