Northern Vietnam
From Sa Pa to Hạ Long Bay — culture and natural wonders in the misty north.
The best Northern Vietnam tours
Awe-inspiring landscapes of limestone bays and terraced highlands, diverse hill-tribe cultures, and the frontier passes of the far north — this is Northern Vietnam at its most dramatic.
Cruise the emerald karsts of Hạ Long, trek between Hmong and Dao villages around Sa Pa, and ride the legendary Hà Giang Loop. Browse our tours below, or read our itinerary suggestions.
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Great northern adventures
The north rewards travellers who go further — onto the water, into the mountains, and out to the frontier. These are the journeys that define the region.
- 3+
- Mountain regions
- 2D 1N
- Overnight cruises
- 350km
- The Hà Giang Loop
- 3,143m
- Fansipan summit
What makes Northern Vietnam special
Emerald bays
Overnight on a junk among the limestone islands of Hạ Long and Lan Hạ.
Highland treks
Walk the rice terraces and hill-tribe trails around Sa Pa and Pù Luông.
The northern loop
Ride the switchbacks of Hà Giang past the Mã Pí Lèng pass.
Tours
Limited offerHà Nội1 days
Hà Nội Executive City Day
Only 2 seats left0.0(0)$145
ExclusiveHà Nội10 days
10-Day Vietnam Romantic Getaway
Next: 31 Jul5.0(1)$724$818
ExclusiveHà Nội14 days
14-Day Grand Tour of Vietnam from the Northern Highlands and Hạ Long Bay through the Imperial Centre and Lantern Towns down to the Mekong Delta and the Bustling Streets of Historic Saigon City 14-Day
Next: 31 Jul0.0(0)$1,299.99$1,499
Best valueHà Nội5 days
5-Day North Vietnam: Hà Nội, Hạ Long & Ninh Bình
Next: 31 Jul4.7(3)$487$550
Cát Bà1 days
Cát Bà National Park Jungle Trek
Next: 31 Jul0.0(0)$58
NewHà Giang3 days
Hà Giang Loop Motorbike Adventure 3D2N
Only 5 seats left0.0(0)$165
Best valueSa Pa3 days
Sa Pa 3-Day Trek with Local Families
Next: 31 Jul4.7(3)$149$179
ExclusiveHạ Long Bay3 days
Hạ Long & Lan Hạ Bay Cruise 3D2N
Next: 31 Jul0.0(0)$320$380
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Journeys shaped by local experts — not scripted, off-the-shelf tours.
Epic meals
Eat where Vietnam eats, from street stalls to riverside kitchens.
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