Northern Vietnam Water Lovers Tour

Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay, Mai Chau, Pu Luong | 7 Days

$1399

Tour Overview

Experience Vietnam's best water adventures on this 7-day tour. Starting in Hanoi with street food sampling, you'll spend two unforgettable nights cruising Lan Ha Bay's turquoise waters among limestone karsts. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, and visiting floating villages before exploring Mai Chau Valley and Pu Luong Nature Reserve with their stunning rice terraces. This journey combines relaxation and adventure through Vietnam's most beautiful waterscapes. From squid fishing under starlit skies to cycling past irrigated rice fields, you'll experience how water shapes both Vietnam's landscapes and culture. Perfect for travelers seeking a balance of outdoor activities and authentic cultural experiences.

Tour Duration 7 Days
Destination Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay, Mai Chau, Pu Luong
Start Date
End Date

Not Included:

  • Flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Visa fees

Tour Itinerary

1

Day 1: Hanoi

Accommodation: NT Elysian Hotel

Meals: Dinner

Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter on a tuk tuk, sample local street food, and relax with a foot massage. If checking in before 16.30PM, you will have enough time for all three activities

Today's Activities:

  • 4:15 PM: Hotel pickup for a 40-minute "tuk tuk" cyclo tour without guide
  • Landmarks: Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, Central Cathedral, Old Quarter
  • 5:15 PM: Drop-off at street food tour meeting point
  • Street Food Walking Tour (3 hours)
  • 5:30 PM: Guided tour through local eateries
  • Sample dishes: Bún chả (grilled pork with noodles), Phở (noodle soup), Nem rán (spring rolls), Bánh cuốn (rice paper rolls), Egg coffee, Fresh beer
  • Spa Treatment
  • 8:30 PM: 60-minute foot massage at a clean spa in the Old Quarter
  • Staff assistance for return transportation to hotel
2

Day 2: Cruise: Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay

Accommodation: Private cabin on the cruise

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Lan Ha Bay, board a cruise, and enjoy bay activities including kayaking and swimming.

Today's Activities:

  • 7:00-7:40 AM: Hotel pickup in Hanoi
  • 12:00-12:10 PM: Arrival at Cai Beo Cruise Port
  • 12:30-1:00 PM: Welcome drinks and cruise briefing
  • Cruise Activities
  • 1:15-2:30 PM: Lunch while cruising through limestone formations
  • 3:00-5:00 PM: Exploration of Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be
  • Activities: Kayaking, swimming, or tender boat ride
  • 5:30-7:15 PM: Cooking demonstration and BBQ dinner
  • Evening: Relaxation, squid fishing, or plankton viewing by kayak
3

Day 3: Cruise: Lan Ha Bay and Viet Hai Village

Accommodation: Private cabin on cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Experience sunrise on the bay, practice Tai Chi, explore Viet Hai village and Cat Ba National Park.

Today's Activities:

  • Morning Activities
  • 5:00 AM: Optional sunrise viewing
  • 6:30-7:00 AM: Tai Chi lesson on sundeck
  • 7:30-8:00 AM: Breakfast with bay views
  • Village & National Park Visit
  • 8:30-10:00 AM: Cycling through Viet Hai village
  • 10:00 AM: Trekking in Cat Ba National Park and Tien Duc cave
  • Lunch with locals in an ancient house
  • Afternoon Activities
  • 1:30-2:00 PM: Return to pier
  • 3:00 PM: Kayaking or swimming in Dau Be area
  • Evening: Sunset viewing, dinner onboard, optional squid fishing or plankton viewing
4

Day 4: Cruise: Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi

Accommodation: NT Elysian Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Final cruise activities, visit a floating fish farm, and return to Hanoi with evening options.

Today's Activities:

  • Morning Cruise
  • 7:00 AM: Breakfast after optional Tai Chi
  • 8:00 AM: Cruise to scenic islets and rock formations
  • Visit floating houses where locals raise fish
  • Return to Hanoi
  • 10:00 AM: Final shower and cabin checkout
  • 11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Departure from Beo pier to Hanoi
  • 3:00 PM: Arrival at Hanoi hotel
  • Evening Options
  • 4:30 PM: Choice of:
  • Motorbike city tour
  • Motorbike food tour
  • Spa massage
5

Day 5: Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley

Accommodation: Private room at Mai Chau homestay

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Journey to Mai Chau Valley, enjoying mountain scenery and experiencing local Thai ethnic culture.

Today's Activities:

  • Transfer to Mai Chau
  • 7:30 AM: Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter hotel
  • Scenic drive along mountain passes
  • Stop at Thung Khe Pass for panoramic views and local market visit
  • Mai Chau Activities
  • 11:00 AM: Lunch (vegetarian options available)
  • Afternoon: Guided bicycle ride through villages
  • See farmers working and locals weaving
  • Free time for cycling, walking, or shopping
  • Evening Experience
  • Dinner with traditional Thai ethnic dishes
  • Traditional dance performance (for groups of 5+)
  • Sample "ruou can" (traditional rice wine)
6

Day 6: Mai Chau to Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Accommodation: NT Elysian Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek through Pu Luong's mountains and rice terraces before returning to Hanoi.

Today's Activities:

  • Morning Departure
  • 7:30 AM: Breakfast
  • Drive 35km to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
  • Stops at chopsticks factories
  • Pu Luong Exploration
  • Short break upon arrival
  • Trekking through mountains and rice terraces
  • Lunch in a local village with rest period
  • Afternoon: Continue trekking
  • Return to Hanoi
  • Drive from Mai Chau to Hanoi
  • Evening arrival at NT Elysian Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
7

Day 7: Airport transfer

Accommodation: Day use at NT Elysian Hotel

The journey ends here! Explore Hanoi for last-minute shopping or a farewell lunch / dinner before transferring to the airport for your departure flight

Today's Activities:

  • Checkout
  • Transfer to airport
Total: $1399
All prices in USD