North Vietnam Mountain Adventure: 11 Days

About This Tour

An 11-day off-the-beaten-track route from Hanoi through Ha Giang, Dong Van, and Ba Be National Park to Cao Bang and Bac Son, finishing with an overnight Ha Long Bay cruise — homestays, karst landscapes, and Vietnam's far northern borderlands.

Photo Gallery

Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

Arrival

Arrival pickup at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport.

Day 1 — Welcome to Vietnam!

A private airport pickup to your hotel in downtown Hanoi, with free time in the Old Quarter.

Day 2 — Guided Tour of Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, and a traditional water puppet show.

Day 3 — Hanoi to Ha Giang

A journey into Vietnam's northern mountains, overnighting at a homestay in a Tay village.

Day 4 — Ha Giang to Dong Van

Exploring local villages, the Dong Van Geopark, and the Lung Cu Flag Tower.

Day 5 — Dong Van to Ba Be National Park

A journey via Bao Lac village through forested mountains, overnighting at a homestay in Pac Ngoi village.

Day 6 — Ba Be to Cao Bang

A cruise across Ba Be Lake, visits to Dau Dang Waterfall and Puong Cave, and a stop at a local craft village.

Day 7 — Cao Bang to Bac Son

A visit to the Ban Gioc Waterfalls via a stone-craft village, then an overnight stay with a local family in the Bac Son valley.

Day 8 — Bac Son to Hanoi

A climb to the top of Na Lay Mountain for panoramic valley views, lunch prepared by your host family, then a return to Hanoi.

Day 9 — Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

An overnight Ha Long Bay cruise with kayaking near Cap La Island and a sunset dinner.

Day 10 — Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

Cave exploration, a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, and a return to Hanoi.

Day 11 — Goodbye, Vietnam!

A final morning before your airport transfer.

Departure

The trip ends back in Hanoi, with an airport transfer for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group

A professional, knowledgeable local guide

Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip

Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group

All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included

Meals and snacks

Gratuities for your guide or driver

Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers

Crowded 50+ seat group buses

Fully custom stops, built around you

A fixed script with no flexibility

Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying

Meeting at a fixed public meeting point

Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup

Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — several nights on this route are spent in boutique hotels and family homestays in Tay and other ethnic minority villages, rather than hotel chains, as in the original itinerary.

Yes — private transfers in modern vehicles run the whole route, plus a shared-vessel overnight cruise for the Ha Long Bay leg, matching the source trip.

Yes — Voyzo provides door-to-door pickup starting with your arrival at Hanoi's international airport.

9 nights of accommodation across boutique hotels and homestays, the overnight Ha Long Bay cruise, daily meals, private transfers, activity and admission fees, and an English-speaking guide.

Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.

Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

Request a Quote

Tell us your group size and preferred date — we'll follow up with pricing.

DurationMulti-Day Tour

PickupArrival pickup at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport.

Group size1 to 25 guests, any vehicle class

ItineraryFully customizable to your group

Direct pricing — no marketplace markup

Free itinerary changes until confirmed

Direct line to your guide and driver

Usually respond within a few hours

North America

Central America & Caribbean

South America

Europe

Middle East & Africa

Asia & Pacific

More Destinations