Vietnam VTL Tour Package - North Vietnam Adventure Tour
After 2 years, Vietnam VTL is here.
Vietnam has finally reopened its borders as of 15 Mar.
Vietnam has been a popular holiday destination mainly for its food, beaches and its hospitable beaches.
Unknown to most, the northern Vietnam spots lots of hidden gems, mostly UNESCO listed Heritage sites.
If you are tired physically and mentally and suffer from Covid-fatigue,
embark on a healing tour in the north to help you reset and recharge.
Imagine majestic mountains,
green pastures lined with paddy fields, mysterious caves,
breath taking overnight cruises, highly photogenic waterfalls, and deserted beaches,
the north has it all.
Don’t take our word for it.
Take a trip yourself and find out.
In the north, mingle with the minority tribes.
Live a day or two like a local in a homestay or eco-friendly resorts.
The north is huge on eco-friendly tours, promoting sustainable tourism.
Our North Vietnam Adventure Tour is highly customisable.
Tour itinerary can be tailored to your requirements.
You can mix and match any destinations listed below.
Or, if you have any destinations not listed, you can always let us know.
We can customise.
Epic Travel Tours is travel designer first, tour agent second.
Our Vietnam tour packages are exclusively designed on demand based on your:
Travel WishlistTravel DurationTravel BudgetNo. of Vietnam Travelers
Travel exclusively on a private chauffeur tour,
with private car, a designated driver and an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide.
In addition, at least one train ride on the Reunification Express is included.
Travel like a local in Vietnam.
Read Travel Planning Checklist to prepare for your Vietnam vacations.
Hit on the whatsapp button on the at the bottom right and have a chat with us if we pique your interest.
Hanoi/Halong Bay/Tam Coc/Ha Giang/Sapa with Train Experience
Tour Highlights
Ride on reunification express
Cycle among paddy fields
Visit minority tribes village
Haiphong
Haiphong, known as the city of flame flowers is an important port city in Northern Vietnam. It spots flame tree-line boulevards and plentiful congregation of colonial-era buildings.
Halong Bay
Perhaps, the most famous in Haiphong has to be UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, which includes 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Halong Bay is a must-go destination for every tourist visiting northern Vietnam. If you have not been to Halong Bay, you have not been to north Vietnam.
Take a 2D1N cruise and sail along the numerous limestone karsts and take in the view. Our cruises are suitable for small group tours, not touristy. We deliberately choose small sail boats for our clients so that you can enjoy a relaxing and peaceful cruise, where quality triumphs over quantity.
Unfortunately, over the years, Halong Bay has become a victim of over tourism as well as copping some bad publicity of tourists littering in the bay. If you are the type of tourist that prefers to tread off the beaten tracks, with less tourist crowd, read on below…
Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba island is the largest island in Halong Bay. It is rugged and mostly untouched. You can do hiking, bicycle riding or just spend time at the lovely deserted beaches (where you can have the whole beach to yourself).
Plan at least 3D2N stay in Cat Ba island. Embark on some picturesque hikes in Cat Ba National park with the golden-headed langurs, the world’s most endangered primate as company😆😛. You can also spot deers, civets, and giant black squirrels.
Besides hiking, you can enjoy kayaking in the clear turquoise waters or just be a beach bum. Whatever you choose, there is something for everyone to do.
We like Cat Ba Island because it is idyllic and promotes sustainable travel.
Lan Ha Bay
If you run out of things to do in Cat Ba island, head over to Lan Ha Bay, just a ferry ride away. Lan Ha Bay is the less popular “Halong Bay” which is equally stunning, minus the crowd. We hope we have your attention 😀😀
Take a 2D1N cruise along Lan Ha Bay and have all the views all to yourself. Lan Ha Bay is less crowded, but we know not for long. If you like to experience how Halong Bay used to be like, head over to Lan Ha Bay and enjoy a peaceful relaxing holiday. We only use small group sail boats to provide quality tours for our clients.
Ninh Binh
With endless rice fields, tall limestone mountains and amazing caves, Ninh Binh which is 3 hours away from Hanoi, is a destination not to be missed.
Tam Coc
Tam Coc, also known as “Halong Bay on land”, is a small haven of tranquillity where you immerse in an impressive setting. Sitting in the middle of rice fields and mountains, far from the crowds and chaos lies Tam Coc, the small paradise.
If you have always dream of cycling along rice padi fields, Tam Coc provides the ideal opportunity as the padi fields are on flat land, which made riding easy. Take time to enjoy the 50 shades of green and admire the great works of nature.
A must do activity in Tam Coc, to ride the Tam Coc boat tour in the morning. The boat tour takes about 2-3 hours among the many caves. They are rowed by the ladies feet. If you are keen, you can have a go too. A truly local experience.
Trang An Landscape Complex
The UNESCO listed, it is Vietnam’s only Mixed Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. Trang An Landscape Complex is a majestic view dominated by limestone karsts covered with tropical plants and joint by emerald views and sapphire rivers.
Hop on one of the boat tour that ply the rivers of Trang An Landscape Complex. Each tour takes about 2 hours and you would pass by numerous caves and grottoes. By taking the boat tour, you would have a better appreciation of the wonders of nature in this region.
Hang Mua Caves
The Mua Caves overlook the valleys with the Tam Coc river running through. It is one of the best viewpoints for Vietnam as well as a good sunset.
Hike up the 500 steps to Mua Caves and enjoy a spectacular sunset. The best viewpoint is the Mua Caves dragon that overlooks the valley surrounding the caves. We recommend to stay at least one night in one of the eco-lodges so that you have ample time for sunrise and sunset (without the crowd).
Sapa
Sapa is an old charming town that mesmerizes visitors by the cascading terrace rice padi fields, friendly ethic groups and eco friendly resorts. In Sapa, you are endowed by nature and time seems to have stopped.
Embark on multiple days trekking to different ethnic villages and embrace their ways of life. Cook with the locals, and stay over in one of the eco-friendly homestay. Travel like a local in Sapa.
If however, trekking is not your cup of tea, we offer driven tours to visit different ethnic villages. Along the way, you can enjoy the glorious views the region has to offer.
We highly recommend visiting the Ba Hac market during the weekend. It is a colourful ethnic Sunday market, filled with local vibes with the minority tribes selling their produce and crafts. A sight not to be missed.
Ha Giang
For those who had been to north Vietnam and looking for something new to do, head off to Ha Giang region close to the Chinese border. The journey will bring you back in time and encounter some of Vietnam’s most rugged and grand landscapes. Soak up the majesty of landscapes and the atmosphere of the remote towns and villages.
Ha Giang is getting popular by the days and it won’t be long before most tourists flood here. Head there before it turns commercialise.
Ha Giang Loop is best experience on 2 wheels, that is, if you are up to it. Otherwise, we recommend booking a private driven tour for at least 3D2N to enjoy the main sights the area has to offer.
Disclaimer:
As all of our itineraries are handcrafted (no two clients have the same itinerary),
we charge a small proposal fee upfront for designing and customising your tour itinerary.
The proposal fee allows us to allocate resources to research, design,
plan the logistics and quote within your specified travel budget.
The proposal fee is waived and counts towards the tour fare (risk free)
if you decide to engage our services beyond the planning phase.
Check our Travel Planning Checklist for tips on customising your travel vacations.
We do not arrange visas only.
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Have own say in your itinerary. Decide the pace of journey, mode of travel and places of interest.
Just hit us up with a whatsapp whenever you need assistance. We offer fast real time support
Fast turnover time. You can literally pack your bags and leave in 24 hours.
Risk free change of mind. All monies paid will be converted to credit note for your next vacation with no expiry date.