Northern Soul Journey offer space to breathe, feel present and reconnect with wonder. From Hanoi’s living traditions and Ha Long’s still waters to Trang An’s calm and Sapa’s open peaks, each moment is designed to leave you renewed, inspired and closer to yourself.
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Vietnam changes rhythm for you, day by day.
Vietnam changes rhythm for you, day by day.
A soulful Northern journey restoring wonder through culture, calm waters and mountain air.
06 days, scene by scene
Each day opens a different Vietnam.
Each day opens a different Vietnam.
Explore Hanoi’s craft stories, cruise Ha Long, drift through Trang An and rise above Sapa.
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - CRAFT AND OLD QUARTER STORIES
Welcome to Vietnam. On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your local guide and travel to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Here, vivid bundles of incense and the measured work of local artisans offer a first introduction to a craft closely tied to Vietnamese daily life.
Continue into central Hanoi to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral, then explore the Old Quarter on foot. Across its 36 historic streets, traditional shopfronts, local flavours, and the city's lively pace come together in a way that feels distinctly Hanoi.
Ease into the evening over a welcome dinner at a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel.
Overnight:
Ha Noi
Ha Noi
Meal:
Dinner
Dinner
DAY 2: HANOI CRAFT VILLAGES TO HA LONG
After breakfast, visit Bat Trang Pottery Village, home to more than 700 years of ceramic tradition. At the Bat Trang Museum, discover how the craft has evolved, then take part in a hands-on pottery session and shape a small keepsake of your own.
Continue to Mega Grand World, where European-inspired facades, the Venice Canal, and themed districts create a more contemporary contrast to the morning's craft heritage. Enjoy time to explore, photograph the surroundings, or browse the shops at your own pace.
In the afternoon, leave Hanoi for Ha Long. As the city gives way to the coast, the pace begins to slow. On arrival, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel.
Overnight:
Ha Noi
Ha Noi
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: HA LONG BAY - A NIGHT ON THE WATER
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the cruise harbour. The limestone landscape of Ha Long Bay gradually opens ahead, setting a quieter rhythm for the day.
Around noon, step aboard your luxury cruise for a welcome drink and briefing. Lunch is served as the cruise moves between limestone karsts, allowing the scenery to unfold without hurry.
In the afternoon, explore one of the bay's limestone caves, shaped over time by stalactites and stalagmites. Back on board, relax on the sundeck and take in the changing light across the water. As evening approaches, enjoy Happy Hour and a Vietnamese cooking demonstration hosted by the onboard chef.
As night settles over the bay, enjoy dinner onboard in the calm of the surrounding seascape.
Overnight:
Overnight on cruise
Overnight on cruise
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: FROM HA LONG TO TRANG AN AND HANOI
After breakfast, disembark and travel to Ninh Binh, a journey of approximately 3.5-4 hours. On arrival, board a traditional sampan for a gentle passage through the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, recognised by UNESCO for both its natural and cultural value.
Across more than 2,000 hectares, limestone mountains rise around quiet valleys, rivers, and cave systems. The boat route passes through Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave, offering a closer view of the landscape from water level.
After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Hanoi in approximately 2-2.5 hours. Enjoy dinner on arrival before checking in to your hotel.
Overnight:
Ha Noi
Ha Noi
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: HANOI TO SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE
After breakfast, travel to Sapa via the Hanoi-Lao Cai Expressway, a journey of approximately 4.5-5 hours. On arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning the afternoon's exploration.
Walk down into Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H'Mong community. Terraced fields, traditional wooden homes, and scenes of daily life reveal another side of the northern highlands. Continue to the French-built Hydroelectric Power Station and Cat Cat Waterfall, set within the valley landscape.
Return to Sapa Town to visit the Stone Church, then enjoy time at Sapa Minority Market, where local handicrafts and regional specialities offer a considered way to remember the mountains.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel.
Overnight:
Sapa
Sapa
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: FANSIPAN AND RONG MAY GLASS BRIDGE
After breakfast, set out for Fansipan Peak. At 3,143 metres, Vietnam's highest mountain is often known as the Roof of Indochina.
The cable car rises above deep valleys, forested slopes, and mountain ranges before reaching the upper station. Along the way, the Great Buddha Statue and the spiritual complex introduce a quieter, more contemplative side of the journey.
From the station, continue towards the summit by funicular - optional, approximately USD 14 per person for a round trip - or climb the final stone steps. At the peak, wide views extend across the Hoang Lien Son range.
After lunch, continue to Rong May Glass Bridge, positioned around 2,000 metres above sea level. The transparent walkway extends from the mountainside, opening onto cliffs, valleys, and layered peaks in every direction - a memorable perspective for those comfortable with a little height.
Overnight:
Sapa
Sapa
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: MOANA SAPA AND RETURN TO HANOI
After breakfast, visit Moana Sapa, a collection of framed viewpoints overlooking the Hoang Lien Son range. The Giant Hand, Heaven Gate, Infinity Lake, and panoramic platforms provide different ways to take in the highland scenery before leaving Sapa behind.
After lunch, begin the journey back to Hanoi. Settle in as misty mountain roads gradually give way to the energy of the capital. On arrival, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, followed by an evening at leisure.
Overnight:
Ha Noi
Ha Noi
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: HANOI DEPARTURE
Enjoy your final breakfast in Vietnam and take some time to relax before check-out (standard check-out time: 12:00).
At the appointed time, your driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight. As your journey comes to an end, take with you unforgettable memories of Vietnam's breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality.
We wish you a safe flight and hope to welcome you back to Vietnam again in the near future!
Meal:
Breakfast
Breakfast
Note: Our tour's itinerary is carefully designed only for travelers from global by team of local travel experts with more than 5 years' experience.
This customizable tour can be arranged for couple. Final Prices vary according to hotel standard, when you travel, how many people you travel with, the level of private guiding required and the overall arrangements. We can easily customize the itinerary based on your budget, interests and schedule. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements
What’s included
The details are part of the comfort.
The details are part of the comfort.
Hotels, transfers, cruise, meals, guides and local support are shaped to keep the journey smooth.
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
ACCOMODATION
NOTES
| DESTINATION | 4 Star | 5 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Ha Noi | Thăng Long Opera Hotel | Solis Hotel |
| Ha Long | Amanda Cruise | La Casta Cruise |
| Sapa | Sapa Charm | KK hotel |
- We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, including coverage for emergency medical evacuation, for travel to Vietnam.
- Prices are valid for 30 days from the date of the offer. After this period, prices and conditions may be subject to adjustment.
- Airfares are subject to change by the airlines without prior notice.
- Reservations during peak periods (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year and national holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges and compulsory meals.
- Hotel accommodation is available from 14:00 on the arrival date until 12:00 on the departure date. Supplementary charges will apply if early check-in or late check-out is requested.
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