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

Day 1: Hanoi - City Tour

1. Hanoi
   15m
   07h45-08h30: We’ll pick you up from your hotel
2. Chua Tran Quoc
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
   45m · Admission ticket included
   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
4. Temple of Literature & National University
   45m · Admission ticket included
   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.
5. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
   1h · Admission ticket included
   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
6. Hoa Lo Prison
   1h
   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

Day 2: HA HOI-HA LONG-ON CRUISE

1. Hanoi
   15m
   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.
2. Hạ Long Bay
   1 day
   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.

Day 3: Lan Ha bay - Ninh Binh

1. Lan Ha Bay
   12h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. Ninh Binh
   3h
   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.

Day 4: Ninh Binh Full Day

1. Trang An Grottoes
   3h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. Mua Caves
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Mua cave and see panaroma view of Ninh Binh
3. Bai Dinh Pagoda
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Bai Dinh pagoda the biggest pogoda in Vietnam

Day 5: Ninh Binh - Pu Luong

1. Ninh Binh
   3h
   8:00 Am : Leave Ninh Binh to go to Pu Luong nature reserve
   11:30 Am : Arrive at Pu Luong and have lunch
2. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   4h · Admission ticket included
   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

Day 6: Pu Luong Full day trekking - Mai Chau

1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
   4h · Admission ticket included
   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
2. Mai Chau
   2h
   16: 00 Go to mai Chau Valey for dinner time and sleep

Day 7: Mai Chau - HA NOI

1. Mai Chau
   8h
   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
2. Hanoi
   4h
   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.

Pickup details

We will pick up tourists at hotel

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels