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12 Days – Full Northern Vietnam Adventure Tour

Embark on a 12-day journey exploring the vast northern region of Vietnam, combining unique regional cultural experiences with visits to famous landmarks...

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Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Private car
SUV / Van
Group
Max 12 pax
Stay
Hotel + Local Stay
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Quick overview

Tour Overview

Embark on a 12-day journey exploring the vast northern region of Vietnam, combining unique regional cultural experiences with visits to famous landmarks like Sapa and Mu Cang Chai, or immerse yourself in the countryside and the wonders of nature. This trip promises to be exciting and full of memories. Come and experience it for yourself!

Family Friendly Scenic Routes Local Experiences Flexible Pace
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Comfort Preview

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Private Vehicle

Modern, clean and comfortable transport for mountain roads.

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Comfortable Hotel Room

Selected stays with clean bedding, private space and easy access.

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Local-Style Stay

Warm local hospitality where the route is best experienced slowly.

What you will see

Route Highlights

Mai Chau Valley

A peaceful mountain valley surrounded by rice fields and limestone peaks. Mai Chau is known for its traditional Thai villages, beautiful countryside and relaxed rural atmosphere.

Ta Xua Cloud Mountains

One of Northern Vietnam’s most spectacular mountain regions, famous for dramatic ridgelines, winding roads and seas of clouds drifting between remote peaks.

Tram Tau Mountain Valley

A remote highland destination surrounded by forested mountains, terraced fields and peaceful ethnic villages, offering an authentic glimpse into rural life in Northwest Vietnam.

Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces

Home to some of Vietnam’s most impressive terraced rice fields, carved into steep mountainsides by generations of Hmong farmers and especially beautiful during the green and harvest seasons.

Sapa Highlands

A beautiful mountain town surrounded by misty peaks, terraced valleys and villages of Hmong, Dao and other ethnic communities in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains.

Sapa Ethnic Villages

Walk through scenic valleys and traditional mountain villages, passing rice terraces, local homes and communities that have preserved their distinctive cultures for generations.

Ha Giang Mountains

Vietnam’s northern frontier is a dramatic landscape of limestone mountains, deep valleys, winding roads and remote ethnic villages close to the Chinese border.

Dong Van Karst Plateau

A UNESCO Global Geopark featuring extraordinary limestone formations, deep valleys and remote highland communities surrounded by some of Vietnam’s most dramatic scenery.

Lung Cu Flag Tower

Located near Vietnam’s northernmost frontier, Lung Cu Flag Tower stands high above the surrounding mountains and villages with panoramic views toward the Chinese border.

Ma Pi Leng Pass

One of Vietnam’s most breathtaking mountain roads, rising above the spectacular Nho Que River and the immense limestone cliffs of the Dong Van Plateau.

Nho Quế river

A striking emerald river flowing through Tu San Canyon beneath the towering cliffs of Ma Pi Leng, creating one of the most iconic landscapes in Northern Vietnam.

Ban Gioc Waterfall

One of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful waterfalls, cascading across multiple limestone levels in a spectacular valley along the Vietnam–China border.

Bao Lac Highlands

A remote mountain region of Cao Bang known for rugged scenery, quiet valleys and traditional villages inhabited by several ethnic minority communities.

Ba Be Lake

Vietnam’s largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by limestone mountains, tropical forest and peaceful Tay villages within Ba Be National Park.

Nguom Ngao Cave

An impressive limestone cave system near Ban Gioc, filled with striking stalactites, stalagmites and vast underground chambers formed over millions of years.

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Accommodation Examples

Comfortable Hotel Room

Clean private rooms with proper bedding, hot shower, air-conditioning where available and a quiet place to rest after each travel day.

Mountain View Stays

We prioritize well-located stays so guests can enjoy the landscape, local atmosphere and easy access to the next morning route.

Local-Style Stay

On selected nights, the route may include a local lodge or homestay-style experience with clean facilities and authentic hospitality.

Hotels may vary by date and destination, but we always select clean, comfortable and well-located accommodation before confirming the tour.

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Your Private Vehicle

Private Minivan Cabin

A clean, air-conditioned minivan is used for small groups, families and travelers who want more luggage space and a relaxed ride.

SUV / 7-Seat Car

For couples, private groups or smaller families, we arrange a suitable SUV or 7-seat car based on group size and route conditions.

Air-conditioned

Experienced driver

Luggage space

Safe travel pace

Bottled water

Exact vehicle model depends on group size and local availability. The team confirms the most suitable clean private vehicle before departure.

Daily route

Detailed Itinerary

We depart from Hanoi and, with the river as our companion, we head north to Long Ho Lake. On the way, you can admire the enthralling scenery, consisting of small islands crowned with tall evergreen trees and endless limestone peaks that provide an ideal combination of peace and wilderness in perfect balance.

Our journey continues up north and goes on giving us breathtaking views until we reach Mai Chau for lunch. You can take some time to wander around the place, get to know the way of life of white Thai people and explore the village a bit more , just before dinnertime.

After enjoying your dinner with a lot of different Vietnamese traditional food , drink some happy water (rice wine),then you have the opportunity to watch a local performance show, the Thai Dance music show with traditional Thai music, or alternatively, go straight to your Thai tilt house and have some good night’s rest!

PRICING

Category Price valid from Jan 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027 (per person in US dollar)
2 people 3 – 4 people 5 – 6 people 7 – 8 people Single supplement
Superior $1,866 $1,687 $1,467 $1,372 $525
Deluxe $2,074 $1,895 $1,675 $1,580 $733
Luxury $2,415 $2,236 $2,016 $1,921 $1,074

What's Included

Trip Inclusion

Private Car

Accommodations

Local English Speaking guide

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: 11 Breakfasts (B), 12 Lunches (L), 11 Dinners (D)

All activities as mentioned in the itinerary

All entrance fee

Trip Exclusions

Beverages

Insurance

Vietnam Visa

Other personal expenses such as souvenirs, etc.

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This tour accepts enquiries for 1–30 guests. We use these details to shape your itinerary and quotation.

Earliest available request: 01/10/2026
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Number of Children Optional
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