Welcome to Vietnam country, tourists will admire a lot of stunning landscapes from the highlights to the beaches. Travel to visit 7 day itinerary North Vietnam, you will have the big chance to explore the majestic beauty of the mountains and discover the beauty of the world’s wonders in Halong Bay then widen thousands of years of culture of the capital. 

In general, the tour will discover a corner of North Vietnam where ancient history and stunning landscapes collide of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Old Quarter. Then, tourists come to Sapa to meet the Hmong people and other minority villagers on a hill tribe excursion. Finally, travelers explore the limestone karsts and emerald water and the best feeling on the cruise the real Halong Bay.  This trip offers great value so you can experience an adventure you will never forget.

On the first two days: Hanoi capital

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam with over a thousand-year which is one of the best deals Vietnam holidays that you should visit. The worldwide famous city has attracted a large number of travelers and anyone coming here has a good impression, making it a must-come destination of Vietnam. Some attractions you shouldn’t miss when coming to Hanoi are The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Uncle Ho’s Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda. Next time, you should visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Temple of Literature… You should take a cyclo around Hoan Kiem lake. The tourist likes walking in the Hanoi old quarter the most. It is the most popular place in the city.

Then stop in Dong Xuan market to enjoy a wide range of delicious Vietnamese traditional dishes such as pho, banh mi, bun cha, Banh Cuon (Vietnamese rolled rice cake), cha ca, etc. with reasonable prices.

On the next three days: Sapa

Cat Cat, Sin Chai village

One recommendation for you is to travel Sapa by train. You will approach Lao Cai station then take a taxi to your hotel. Starting the tour with trekking the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, it is home to the H’mong ethnic minority peoples. Tourists will know how local people make traditional handicrafts such as weaving fabrics, planting cotton.  After having lunch, you walk nearly 3 kilometers to Sin Chai Village located at the foot of Fansipan, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. You should overnight on homestays in the minority villages in order to close the life of Black Hmong and Dzao people. High recommendation for you is to enjoy the massage service or take a bath of ethnic groups in order to relax.

Giang Ta Chai village

Across the beautiful terraced rice fields, the tour tends to forward Giang Ta Chai village which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park to the picturesque waterfall. Located in the opposite to Muong Hoa stream, it is hidden by old trees and bamboo groves. The tour helps you approach the life of ethnic minorities as well as admire the spectacular natural scenery and the terraced rice fields. H’mong local people make their clothing so you can practice. This is the main earning. They buy the materials at a local market then weave the fabric themselves. Their many crafts, their embroidery is stunning. Otherwise, Giang Ta Chai village offers stunning views on the other side of Muong Hoa Valley.

Bac Ha market

Bac Ha market is the most destinations in 7 day itinerary North Vietnam, which is always the colorful meeting place for the hill tribes. This colorful market opens only on Sunday. It is a great chance to try a lot of delicious foods and drinks. You will see the exchange products of many ethnic groups such as Black Hmong, Dzao, Giay, Lu, Nung, and Phu La. Thus, tourists will know more about Vietnamese Ethnic peoples. You trek along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to H’mong, and Dzay people.

On the final days: Halong Bay

Halong is a popular travel destination – one of the best deals in Vietnam holidays. This place is also a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. It is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sq km. 

You cross the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head, Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave. The tour to Thien Canh Son Cave is famous for thousands of limestone islands, islets and hundreds of small sandy beaches. Thus, you have the feeling in the paradise with a wonderful beauty of stalagmites and stalactites – an image of a lotus, a picture of a baby elephant. Besides, you discover the geological value of the bay, and to enjoy the strange cave.

The next day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai Chi is a combination of deep breathing and relaxation with slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and breathing exercises. Tai chi is good for your health for all ages. This session is a great benefit for relaxation and wakes up your body in the morning. 

The cruise comes to the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay in 7 day North Vietnam is Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages. After climbing up the mother boat, you will be departed by rowing boats or kayaks to enter Vung Vieng village. This village offers a good chance for travelers to spread the villager’s daily life as well as observe the traditional culture of the fishermen. Moreover, you have a short visit to Pearl Farm to join in optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming.

Otherwise, you should visit Ban Chan beach which brings a unique masterpiece, bewitching any public mind had. Its landscape is the harmony between the clouds and water, the fresh air, blue water, and white sand stretching for kilometers beneath blue casuarina pines. If you travel to the team, you can play some volleyball or try your hand at some kayaking in the magnificent setting of Halong Bay