City to Countryside: Serene Northern Vietnam

About This Tour

A 9-day route that stays entirely in northern Vietnam — Hanoi's Old Quarter, cycling through Pu Luong's rice terraces and Thai villages, Cuc Phuong National Park's rainforest, the UNESCO sites of Ninh Binh and Trang An, a salt-making fishing village in Nam Định, and an overnight Lan Ha Bay cruise.

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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 Hanoi

Private airport pickup and hotel check-in.

Day 2 — Hanoi

A city tour of the Temple of Literature, the Old Quarter, a motorbike neighborhood tour, and local markets.

Day 3 — Hanoi to Pu Luong

A drive through Mai Chau's valleys to Pu Luong, with cycling through Thai communities along the way.

Day 4 — Pu Luong

A day exploring Pu Luong's villages by bike, its rice terraces, and a waterfall swim.

Day 5 — Pu Luong to Ninh Binh

A stop at Cuc Phuong National Park's rainforest and a primate rescue center, then a UNESCO-listed ancient citadel, en route to Ninh Binh.

Day 6 — Trang An

A UNESCO-listed riverboat cruise through Trang An's limestone caves and a cave climb with valley views.

Day 7 — Nam Định

A day in a bonsai village and a fishing and salt-production village, with an afternoon at a national park for sunset viewing.

Day 8 — Nam Định to Ha Long Bay

A transfer to Lan Ha Bay for the start of an overnight cruise with sunset dinner.

Day 9 — Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

A sunrise viewing, a return cruise with brunch, and an 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 — private land transfers and private boat trips run every leg except the Ha Long Bay connection, which uses a shared minivan and shared overnight cruise, matching the source itinerary.

The overnight cruise runs on a shared cruise vessel, as it does for the source itinerary; your transfer to and from the bay is private.

No — this route stays entirely in the north, from Hanoi to Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Trang An, and Ha Long Bay, without the flights south that most Vietnam itineraries include.

It's a rural coastal district most visitors skip — a bonsai village, a working fishing and salt-production village, and a national park sunset, rather than another temple or citadel stop.

Pricing depends on your group size, choice of vehicle, and hotel category. Send a quote request and we'll follow up with the details.

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

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