The best deal for our top-seller luxury combo: the Oriental Jade Hotel + Catherine Cruise, from the charming streets of Hanoi to the serene beauty of the bay.
Splurge in the boutique Acoustic Hotel & Spa in central Hanoi and set sail on a romantic overnight through the peaceful Lan Ha Bay aboard Peony Cruise.
A refined Northern Vietnam experience combining boutique sophistication at La Siesta Premium Hang Be with heritage-inspired cruising on Heritage Binh Chuan.
La Siesta Premium Hang Be Hotel Heritage Binh Chuan Cruise
Celebrate the most important holiday of your life with a romantic stay at Hanoi Soleil Boutique Hotel and an extravagant trip to Halong Bay aboard Genesis Regal Cruise.
Save up to 30% with our top-seller combo: the 5-star Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre paired with an overnight aboard the renowned Paradise Elegance Cruise.
Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre Paradise Elegance Cruise
A perfect start for the North of Vietnam: our tour covers the essence of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay — the most popular destinations country- and region-wise.
Our best budget option: 2 nights at the central Hanoi Esplendor Hotel and an overnight through the pristine Lan Ha Bay aboard La Pandora Cruise, from just $170/pp.
A memorable trip on the boutique Amanda Cruise to explore Halong Bay, paired with an overnight at one of the finest boutique hotels in Hanoi — Calista Hotel, from $185/pp.
What separates a good trip from a memorable one is not the list of places, but the pacing between them.
A first journey through northern Vietnam usually follows a familiar thread: the old quarters of Hanoi, the limestone bays of Halong, the rice valleys of Ninh Binh and perhaps the mountains around Sapa. The destinations are rarely the problem. The schedule usually is.
We build routes with breathing room. Fewer transfers on arrival days, mornings reserved for the sites that deserve quiet, and afternoons left open rather than filled by default.
Cruise sailing among limestone islands on a northern Vietnam itinerary
What a classic route includes
These are the elements most travellers ask us to build around. Your guide adjusts the order on the day so nothing feels rushed.
Hanoi Old Quarter on foot, with time at Hoan Kiem Lake before the crowds arrive
An overnight cruise through Halong Bay or the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay
Ninh Binh by small boat, through flooded caves and between karst towers
Cat Ba Island for national park trekking or cycling through village valleys
A free afternoon in Hanoi at the end, built in deliberately
How long you need
Five days covers Hanoi and the bay without feeling hurried. Eight days allows a slower rhythm and room for Ninh Binh or Sapa. We will tell you honestly if your dates are too tight for the route you have in mind.
What we tailor for you
Trip length, and the balance between city, bay and countryside
Hotel character, from restored heritage properties to contemporary city stays
Depth of guiding, whether you prefer historical context or a lighter touch
Private transfers throughout, timed around your international flights
Share your dates and the places you have already read about. We will shape them into one continuous route with every transfer handled.