Top-rated Travel Packages to the Northern Vietnam for 2025 - 2026

Vietnam Exploration Booking Tours's North Vietnam tours focus on the country's northern travel destinations for travelers who have a short time in Vietnam. Or who are primarily interested in one particular area. Discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay, trek through the rugged landscape around Sapa, visit magnificent Ninh Binh. Explore the thousand-year-old capital Hanoi. If you would like to visit the whole country, please check out our Vietnam tour packages North Vietnam best travel destinations: Hanoi, Halong, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, Sapa, Ha Giang.
Hue-Thuy Bieu village-Hoian-Traque village 3D2N
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Hanoi – Halong – Sapa – Hue – Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta 14Days/13Nights
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Hanoi - Mai Chau-Ninh Binh-Halong Bay 5days/4nights
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Hanoi-Halong-Sapa 7Days
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Hanoi-Bac Ha Market-Lao Chai-Ta Van-Ham Rong Mountain-Hanoi 4days
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Hanoi-Mu Cang Chai-Sapa-Hanoi 3days
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Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Hanoi 2Days/1 night
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Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Hanoi 3 days
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Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Hanoi 1day
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Hanoi-Mai Chau-Pu luong-Hanoi 3days/2nights
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Ha Giang - Dong Van - Bao Lac - Cao Bang - Ba Be 8days
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Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi 8days
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Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong bay - Ho Chi Minh city - Cuchi tunnel - Cai Be 9days
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Hanoi-Mai Chau-Phu Yen-Vu Linh-Hanoi 4days
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Sapa – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa 4 days/5 nights
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Highlights

  • Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam with many interesting historical and cultural aspects. The must-see places are Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Literature of Temple and Museum of Ethnology.
  • Cruise to Ha Long Bay – the world’s UNESCO heritage site with thousands of beautiful islands and breathtaking grottos.
  • Go trekking to mountainous areas and enjoy breathtaking natural sceneries in Sa PaHa GiangDien Bien and Mai Chau.
  • Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam in Ninh Binh. Take a small flat-bottomed boat which is manned by the local people to cruise along Trang An and Tam Coc – Bich Dong.
  • Enjoy ‘butterfly season’ in Cuc Phuong National Park, the oldest nature reserve in Vietnam, in April and May.

Tips

  • The weather in the North of Vietnam is characterized as having 4 distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Northern area will experience hot and humid weather with high rainfalls in the summer, and in the winter it is cooler. There may be snow in mountainous areas such as Ha Giang and Lao Cai.
  • Choose a prestigious travel agent: Northern Vietnam is spacious with several mountainous areas, so consider using a travel agent so that you don’t have to worry about transportation and accommodation.
  • Bring bug spray because Northern Vietnam covers a lot of mountainous areas.

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Common Questions Travelers Ask Us

Be sure your passport is at least 6 months valid from the date you enter Vietnam. Check whether your nationality is eligible for visa to Vietnam exemption and we can help you prepare a letter of visa on arrival to Vietnam free of charge. There are 4 popular travel visa types: 1-month single entry, 1-month multiple entries, 3-month single entry, and 3-month multiple entries.

In Vietnam, only Vietnam Dong (VND) is accepted in any purchasing transactions. At some places like hotels, restaurants, souvenir stores, etc., travelers can use $USD, $AU, Euro or British pound sterling to pay for the goods and services.

Tourists can exchange money at some banks in Vietnam which are easily found at airports and main cities.

Check with your departure immigration gate for the amount one person can bring first then you need to report to the arrival immigration in Vietnam if you bring over US $5000 (per person).

You should not prepare VND before your Vietnam trip since the exchange rate in your country may not be favorable. It is advisable to have your money exchanged at arrival airport or bank in Vietnam for a better rate.

  • Weather is changeable, especially in mountainous areas.
  • Weather average temperature rises from the North to the South.
  • Prepare for high humidity.
  • January-April and September-December are the best times to enjoy Northern Vietnam’s finest weather. May-August you can expect hot and humid conditions during the summer season.
  • May-October is the only time you will really need to steer clear of central and South Vietnam due to it is the rainy season.
  • For more info, you could check with your travel expert and read more in our Vietnam Weather blog.

  • If you want to get around one city, it is easy to find a taxi. However, renting a car in Vietnam will offer you more flexibility for your trip.
  • Train is considered a cheap and safe way to travel at night. We can help you purchase night Vietnam train tickets to save time for your trip.
  • Boats are popular when taking Halong Bay Cruise or Mekong River Cruise. Contact us for a qualified cruise with safe boats and experienced crews.
  • Vietnam is an elongated country, so flights are required for traveling between two regions. No need to waste time tracking down cheap airfare, we will search for the best Vietnam flight deals for you.

At the moment, there is no mandatory requirement for vaccinations before entering Vietnam unless travelers arrive from the Yellow Fever zone (South American & African countries). However, be careful and check your health record and make sure that you are inoculated against at least those diseases: Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis. Bear in mind that there is a possibility of malaria risks in a few rural areas of Vietnam. Ensure that you contact your hospitals and take medical advices for your children no less than two months before your trip.

Helpful Articles and Tips for Northern Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Launches Free Walking Tours for Locals and Tourists

09/25/2024

Explore Ho Chi Minh City with free walking tours, visiting landmarks like Ben Thanh Market, the Independence Palace, and more Ho Chi Minh City has launched free walking tours, offering both locals and international visitors an opportunity to explore the southern metropolis on foot. The tours, which

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Top Destinations to Enjoy Autumn in Northern Vietnam

09/25/2024

Autumn in northern Vietnam reveals a magical tapestry of vibrant landscapes and cultural richness. From the golden rice terraces of Sa Pa to the serene beauty of Hanoi's autumn skies and the stunning seascapes of Ha Long Bay, each destination offers a unique experience of the season. Whether you're

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Hue - Danang Tourism Train to Launch, Connecting Scenic Heritage Sites

10/03/2024

Experience central Vietnam's scenic heritage sites aboard the new Hue - Danang tourism train. Enjoy stops at rural and lagoon destinations along the way. In an effort to boost tourism and provide travelers with a unique way to explore the rich cultural heritage of central Vietnam, Thừa Thiên Huế Peo

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Vietnams Northern Tourist Destinations Reopen After Typhoon Yagi, Cautiously Resuming Activities

09/25/2024

Tourist spots in Sa Pa, Ha Giang, and Yen Bai reopen post-typhoon Yagi, while safety concerns still linger for some areas.Vietnam's northern tourist attractions have reopened after a week of closure due to the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, which brought severe floods and landslides to the region. Popul

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Mount Popa

06/02/2022

Central Myanmar, Mandalay Region Mount Popa: The Abode of Gods The traveler going north up the Ayeyarwady River looks upon the panorama of the varying landscape of the picturesque river valley, with ridges of hills in the far background, and rather arid, rolling hills as one progresses into the "Dry

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