5, 6, 7 day Vietnam Itinerary | Charming | 2026 Northern Packages

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Hanoi - City Tour⌄

   07h45-08h30: We’ll pick you up from your hotel

   Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

   Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world ✓ Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas… ✓ Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. ✓ Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

   11h00: Continue visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century 12h30: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

   Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

   Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton 16h15: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast

   Overnight: 3 star Hanoi Hotel ( Availabe upgrades to 4,5 star hotel )

2. 2HA HOI-HA LONG-ON CRUISE⌄

   Pick up at 8:30-9:00 in Hanoi's old quarter for Ha Long Bay. Arrival at Tuan Chau port at 11:30, board transshipment boat to cruise.

   Lunch at 12:30, followed by a cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. Afternoon activities include sightseeing at Gia Luan area, Thoi Quyt Island, Ke Ga and Finger, and kayaking/swimming at Tra Bau Fishing Village. Return to the cruise for a sunset party, relaxing in the Jacuzzi pool, and free time. Dinner at 19:30, with squid fishing or movie-watching afterward.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast

   Overnight: 3 star cruise ( Availabe upgrades to 4 star, 5 star and 6 star cruise )

3. 3Lan Ha bay - Ninh Binh⌄

   Tai Chi exercise and breakfast at 6:00 and 7:00, respectively. Visit Bright Cave and Dark Cave at 8:30. Return to Cruise and have lunch at 10:00. Arrival back at Tuan Chau harbor at 11:30 and transfer to Ninh Binh.

   At 4:00 PM, arrive at Trang An - Ninh Binh accommodation for check-in. Cycling around local villages in Ninh Binh. Enjoy a local dinner and spend the night in a private room at Ninh Binh.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast

   Overnight: Standard option: Ninh Binh homestay, ( Available Upgrades to 3,4,5 hotels by some exrtra cost )

4. 4Ninh Binh Full Day⌄

   8:30: Experience the Trang An boat tour, a popular activity in Ninh Binh where visitors can admire caves and temples while cruising along the water surrounded by limestone mountains.

   Visit Mua cave and see panaroma view of Ninh Binh

   Visit Bai Dinh pagoda the biggest pogoda in Vietnam

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Standard option: Ninh BInh homestay, ( Available to be Upgraded to 4 star and 5 star hotel by some exrtra cost )

5. 5Ninh Binh - Pu Luong⌄

   8:00 Am : Leave Ninh Binh to go to Pu Luong nature reserve 11:30 Am : Arrive at Pu Luong and have lunch

   15:00 Trekking to Kho Muong big cave and around some beautiful villages . Trekking in Pu Luong offers a captivating adventure through lush green rice terraces, dense forests, and traditional ethnic villages. As you hike along scenic trails, you'll immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this hidden gem in Vietnam. Pu Luong's serene landscapes and warm hospitality of its local communities make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and culture seekers. 19:00 Dinner time and overnight in Pu Luong

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Standard option: Pu Luong homestay, ( Available to be Upgraded to hotel/resort/ecolodge by some exrtra cost )

6. 6Pu Luong Full day trekking - Mai Chau⌄

   Morning Walking to discover the hidden Hieu Waterfall nestled within the Pu Luong Nature Reserve. With an abundance of limestone mountains and unspoiled forests, the area offers a refreshing and cool climate all year round. After exploring the waterfall, savor a delicious lunch at a nearby homestay. Afternoon Experience an easy trek that will take you through picturesque landscapes to enjoy a unique bamboo rafting experience. As you make your way through the natural wonders of the region, you'll also have the chance to observe the giant water wheels that are a feature of the area's traditional agricultural practices 16:00 Go To Mai Chau Dinner time and relax , sleep in Mai Chau

   16: 00 Go to mai Chau Valey for dinner time and sleep

   Meals: Lunch · Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Mai Chau Homestay ( Availabe upgrades to 3,4,5 star hotel by some extra cost)

7. 7Mai Chau - HA NOI⌄

   Morning 8:00 Time for breakfast Cycling in Mai Chau for natural felling with mountain and local culture 11:00 : Hiking to a mountain to explore a big cave 12:00 Lunch time

   Afternoon 14:30 - 18:30 Bid farewell to mai Chau and head back to Hanoi. Drop off at the hotel marks the end of the tour. Thank you for choosing our service, and we hope you had a wonderful experience exploring the beauty of Northern Vietnam.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch