Northern Charm: Culture, Nature & Craftsmanship

Code: N/A | Private tour | Duration: N/A
$879

Overview

Code: TOUR-2210

Private tour

Duration: 6 days

This 6-day journey through northern Vietnam offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and tradition. Begin in Hanoi, exploring its vibrant Old Quarter and ancient temples. Continue to Ninh Binh, the “Halong Bay on land,” with peaceful rivers winding between towering limestone cliffs. Enjoy an overnight cruise on Halong Bay, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. End your trip visiting traditional handicraft villages near Hanoi, where skilled artisans create pottery, silk, and lacquerware, offering an authentic glimpse into Vietnam’s timeless craftsmanship.

 

Highlight

  • Hanoi
  • Ninh Binh
  • Halong bay

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL – HANOI CITY
DAY 2: HANOI - BAI DINH - TRANG AN (B, L, D)
DAY 3: NINH BINH – HALONG BAY CRUISE
DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI
DAY 5: HANDICRAFT VILLAGES (B/L/D)
DAY 6: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)

BOOKING INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! This itinerary is a suggested travel idea designed to inspire your journey. It serves as a starting point and can be fully customized to match your interests, schedule, and preferences. Whether you'd like to adjust the activities, include additional destinations, or tailor the pace of the trip, we're here to create a personalized experience just for you. Let us know what you're looking for, and we’ll craft an itinerary that perfectly fits your vision.

A private tour means your journey is exclusively yours. You'll have your own professional guide and private vehicle, giving you the freedom to travel at your own pace. You can linger longer at spots you love, make spontaneous stops for photos, and enjoy an experience built entirely around your interests, not a fixed group schedule.

Yes, absolutely! We specialize in creating personalized journeys for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups of friends. As a solo traveler, your itinerary is tailored completely to you. A single supplement fee may apply for accommodation, but we will always work to find the best options for your needs.

Your personalized proposal will include a detailed list of inclusions. Typically, this covers:

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private, air-conditioned transportation
  • A private, licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees for all scheduled sights
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions: international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, and personal expenses.

We offer a wide range of accommodations to suit your style, from charming boutique hotels and eco-lodges to luxury resorts. To ensure maximum flexibility, we don't specify hotels in our sample itineraries. Your travel expert will suggest carefully selected options in your proposal, and we are happy to adjust them based on your preferences.

Visa requirements vary greatly depending on your nationality and destination. While your travel expert will offer guidance during the planning stage, we strongly recommend checking the official embassy or consulate website for the most current information.

Our booking process is simple and collaborative:

  1. Send a Request: Fill out the form on our website with your travel ideas.
  2. Personalize Your Trip: A travel expert will contact you to craft a detailed proposal, which you can refine until it’s perfect.
  3. Confirm & Book: Once you are 100% happy with the plan, you confirm your trip with a deposit.

To secure your booking, we require a deposit, which is typically 30% of the total tour cost. The final balance is due 60 days before your departure. Our cancellation policy is structured based on how far in advance the cancellation is made.

For full, detailed information, please see our Booking Terms & Conditions.

Yes, travel insurance is essential for your trip. At Happy Vietnam Tours, we do not include insurance in our packages to allow you the freedom to choose an insurance provider that best suits your needs and guarantees your rights. Your trip is a significant experience, and having reliable insurance ensures you are well-supported in case of unexpected events.

Please note that basic insurance policies in the host country may not meet your expectations regarding support or administrative procedures. Therefore, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance from your preferred provider.

Important: All customers are required to have valid travel insurance, and we request that you share your insurance details with us before departure.