Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be greeted by driver. Transfer to Hanoi for check-in.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Check-in time: 14:00
11-Day Best Of Northern & Central VietNam
11-Day Best Of Northern & Central VietNam
Duration:
11 day(s) 10 night(s)
Calendar of Departures:
Daily
An 11-day journey through Vietnam’s north and center — from Sapa to Hoi An, discover culture, cuisine, and natural beauty.
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Hightlights
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Top Destinations:
- Hanoi - Vietnam’s capital blends ancient temples, French colonial charm, and a vibrant street food culture. Explore the historic Old Quarter, lakeside boulevards, and cultural landmarks.
- Sapa - A highland gem surrounded by majestic mountains and terraced rice fields. Home to diverse ethnic groups and the iconic Fansipan Peak, the “Roof of Indochina.”
- Ninh Binh - Often called “Halong Bay on land,” this province boasts towering limestone cliffs, serene rice paddies, and ancient capitals like Hoa Lu.
- Halong Bay - A UNESCO World Heritage Site with emerald waters and dramatic karsts. An overnight cruise offers kayaking, swimming, and unforgettable seascapes.
- Da Nang - A clean and lively coastal city, known for sandy beaches, bridges, and proximity to cultural treasures like Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge.
- Hoi An - An enchanting riverside town famous for its preserved architecture, lantern-lit nights, and traditional crafts. A highlight of Central Vietnam exploration.
Activities:
- Trek or ride through Sapa’s Terraced Fields: Admire lush rice terraces, meet local Hmong and Dao people, and enjoy the scenic charm of northern highlands.
- Walk through Cat Cat Village & Heaven’s Gate: Immerse yourself in ethnic minority culture, admire waterfalls, and take in panoramic vistas from the Sapa mountain pass.
- Discover Hanoi’s Heritage: Visit the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and savor local dishes like bun cha in the bustling Old Quarter.
- Explore Ninh Binh by Boat: Drift through cave tunnels and rice paddies on a traditional sampan boat in Trang An or Tam Coc, and explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.
- Cruise through Halong Bay: Kayak between limestone karsts, swim in quiet lagoons, and enjoy a night on board with fresh seafood and sunrise Tai Chi.
- Wander the Ancient Streets of Hoi An: Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, and enjoy custom tailoring, lantern-making, or a riverside dinner.
- Ride to Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: Take the cable car to this mountaintop resort, walk across the world-famous Golden Hand Bridge, and explore European-style gardens and attractions.
- Glide through the Coconut Forest: Experience a peaceful basket boat ride in Cam Thanh, learning traditional fishing techniques from local villagers.
- Good food to try during your trip: Bun cha, La Vong fish cake, Hanoi beef noodle soup, fried spring rolls, thang co, grilled pig, bamboo rice, Ninh Binh mountain goat, burnt rice, Ha Long squid cake, Ha Long steamed seafood, Quang noodles, cao lau, banh xeo, Hoi An bread,...
Itinerary
DAY 01: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)
DAY 02: HANOI – SAPA TOWN – TERRACED FIELD OR ALPINE COASTER (B/-/-)
After breakfast, we depart for Sapa town – A beautiful town of Minority ethnic located on the Westnorth moutainous region of Vietnam. On the way you will have a chance to admire the beautiful sencery.
In the afternoon, head toward Lao Chai and Ta Van to walk through the Terrance and explore Hmong minority ethnic life live and culture Lao Chai is a traditional Hmong village surrounded by breathtaking rice terraces and scenic landscapes. Take a leisurely stroll through the village, interact with the locals, and immerse yourself in their culture and way of life. From Lao Chai, continue your journey to Ta Van Village, which is approximately 3 kilometers away. Ta Van is a charming village inhabited by the Giay ethnic minority. The trek will lead you through picturesque valleys, terraced rice fields, and bamboo forests. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings as you make your way to Ta Van
If you don’t like trekking at the terraced field, you can try Alpine Coaster and have experience the thrill of the slide, enjoy the natural scenery, and capture beautiful photos
In the evening free to Stone church in Sapa - a prominent landmark located in the heart of Sapa town. Then visit Sapa Market, we walk to admire and explore the town, the local life live to have an overview about this beatiful town
Overnight in Sapa
DAY 03: SAPA – FANSIPAN – LOVE WATERFALL – HEAVEN GATE (B/-/-)
After have breakfast, visit Fansipan peak. Then spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours
for hiking and taking photos.
We departs towards the Heaven Gate. Enjoy the scenic drive as you ascend to Heaven Gate, which is located at the highest point of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys, terraced rice fields, and distant peaks
Continue to visit Love Waterfall descend from the Heaven Gate and make your way to Love Waterfall. Embark on a short trek through the forest to reach the waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery. Take in the beauty of the cascading water and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.
Overnight in Sapa.
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DAY 04: SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE – HANOI (B/-/-)
After breakfast, We visit Cat Cat village an age-old village of H'Mong ethnic group remaining unique customs and practices that are lots in other villages, admire a lively and colorful picture. Discover countless unique features of H’Mong.
At noon we start depart back to Hanoi
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 05: HANOI CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
Depart a day to explore Hanoi. Start visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which is solemn and revered memorial President Ho Chi Minh, the founding father of modern Vietnam, is preserved and displayed for public homage.
Continue to visit Temple of Literature a historic and culturally significant site, being Vietnam's first university and dedicated to Confucius.
Then we start go to visit Hanoi Old quarter to explore the local live life and street food to enjoy the local cuisine
Then countinue to visit Sword lake, strolling to admire the symbol of Hanoi city.
We go to the Train street to have a special Drink and see the train go through front of your face
Visit Local market for shopping and explore local life
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 06: HANOI – NINH BINH – BOAT TRIP – ANCIENT CAPITAL (B/-/-)
After breakfast, departure for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
After lunch you will get on bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.
We take the car come back Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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DAY 07: HANOI – HALONG (SHARING BUS) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, leave Hanoi to drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in harbor, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.
After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on boat.
Overnight onboard.
DAY 08: HALONG – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DANANG (B/BR/-)
Enjoy miraculous sunrise over the islets of the Bay. The boat will take us to go about marvelous areas. Then it’s back to the boat and cruise to Halong Port arriving around noon
Back to Noi Bai airport to catch flight to Danang
Upon arrival Danang, our driver pick up you and send you to hotel
Enjoy your time in Danang city
You can free to visit Dragon brigde – the Symbol of this city
Overnight in Danang.
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DAY 09 : DANANG – HOI AN TOWN – COCONUT FOREST (B/-/-)
After breakfast, head to visit Bay Mau 7 hectares water coconut forest at Cam Thanh Village. Hearing about the past war story before exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm-flanked waterways of a past war and hearing of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides. Enjoy Thung Chai basket boat demonstration by our crews.
Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in basket boat racing for fun and learn how to make origami creations from reeds of palm leaves such as grasshoppers, birds, rings, sunglass, bracelets, etc.
In the afternoon, visit Hoi An town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese - Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop.
Overnight in Danang.
DAY 10: DANANG – BANA HILL – GOLDEN BRIDGE (B/-/-)
After breakfast, we depart to Bana Hill, on the way we go through Danang and Hai Van Pass.
Ba Na Hill is very famous for Golden Bridge, Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, etc. Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Overnight in Danang.
DAY 11 : DANANG DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Free leisure until time depart for airport to take flight home.
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Children Policy
For Asia Mystika Travel Experiences (excursions and day trips) children between the ages of 4 and 11, at dates of travel, will receive a 15% discount off the Adult price (based on total travelers - adults + children 4 -11), unless specified otherwise in a proposal.
Cancellation/ Refund Policy
Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be received in time (please keep in mind weekends, public holidays, and different time zones on both ends).
The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time.
Individual traveler (1 – 8 people)
- 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
- From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 10% of total tour cost
- From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 25% of total tour cost
- From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 50% of total tour cost
- Between 7 days and 48 hours before arrival: 75% of total tour cost
- Less than 48 hours before arrival: 90% of total tour cost
- Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost
Group traveler (From 9 people)
- 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any)
- From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 20% of total tour cost
- From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 70% of total tour cost
- From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 90% of total tour cost
- Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost
Additional Information
- We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
- Prices are valid 30 days from the date of offers. Past the date, price and conditions may be readjusted.
- The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by The Airlines.
- Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges and compulsory meals.
- Accommodation at hotels is available only from 14.00 on arrival date till 12.00 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
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30/06/2025
Sapa was definitely the highlight of our trip. The fresh mountain air, the terraced rice fields, and the peaceful vibe made it feel like a completely different world. We loved the trek through the local villages – it was both fun and eye-opening. The views were just breathtaking, especially in the early morning, feeling like standing on the clouds. Absolutely loved this trip!
"Booking with AsiaMystika made everything super easy. We didn’t have to stress about anything – just showed up and enjoyed the trip. Mieera was super sweet and always quick to reply. She even gave us food tips and small suggestions that made a big difference. The itinerary was chill, not rushed at all. Our guide was fun and easy to talk to, and shared cool local stories along the way. Transfers were smooth, hotels were comfy – it all just worked. Honestly, if any of my friends plan to visit Vietnam, I’d tell them to go with AsiaMystikay."
"We had a fantastic experience with AsiaMystika! Throughout the trip, everything ran like clockwork. Our hotels were clean and comfortable, the drivers were always on time, and the guide made us feel like we were traveling with a friend. We really appreciated how smooth the transfers were, even between long distances like Sapa and Halong. What stood out the most was the level of care – we never felt like just another booking. It felt personal. Definitely recommending AsiaMystika to anyone planning a trip to Vietnam"
"Loved working with AsiaMystika! From the very first message, Mr. Authur was incredibly kind, patient, and quick to respond. He helped us build a custom itinerary based on what we liked – a good mix of nature, culture, and relaxation. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. Every detail was taken care of – from airport pickups to hotel check-ins and local guides at each stop. The trip flowed smoothly from Hanoi to Sapa, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Danang, and finally Hoi An. We especially appreciated the flexibility in the schedule and the thoughtful little touches, like local tips and food recommendations. It felt like we were being looked after the whole time. Would absolutely recommend AsiaMystika to anyone visiting Vietnam!"
Big thanks to AsiaMystika for an amazing trip. Ms. Mieera helped us plan everything so patiently and always replied super fast, even with our last-minute changes. The guide was friendly and made us feel like we were traveling with a local friend. Really appreciate the care and detail of AsiaMystika – it made the whole experience feel special.
We are so glad we went with AsiaMystika! Everything was clear and quick, Jade gave great advice and design so the whole trip went smoothly. From the hotel to the transfers, everything went without a hitch. Special thanks to our tour guide – he made the trip so much more enjoyable. Will definitely come back and recommend to everyone!
Danang and Hoi An were honestly our favorite parts of the trip. Danang was super chill – clean beaches, tasty food, and just a really relaxed vibe. Then we got to Hoi An and totally fell in love. The lanterns at night, the little cafes, even just walking around felt so peaceful. We also visited a local herb village which was such a cool and different experience. Would love to come back someday!
Each stop on this trip felt special in its own way. Hanoi was a great way to start the trip – full of energy, culture and great food! We loved walking around the Old Quarter, sipping egg coffee and watching the city come alive in the evening. It felt chaotic and charming in the best way. A perfect first impression of Vietnam! Thank you AsiaMystika for designing our trip.
Big thanks to AsiaMystika team, especially Mr. Billy! He was super responsive, helpful, and made the whole planning process so easy and suitable. Everything during the trip went smoothly, and our guide was kind and knowledgeable. Would definitely book with them again!
This trip was amazing from start to finish! Each destination had something special to offer – the peaceful mountains of Sapa, the dreamy views of Halong Bay and the warm charm of the Danang coastline. The food was delicious everywhere we went – fresh, flavorful and varied. All the trips were smooth and on time, making it super easy to get between locations. The whole experience was well thought out and we really relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. I’m sure our next trip will be with AsiaMystika!
The trip was overall fun and full of great experiences, although the weather wasn’t perfect along the way. Some light rain made the scenery in Sapa a bit foggy, so our photos weren’t as good as we’d hoped. But luckily, the weather cleared up just in time in Da Nang – sunny skies, calm seas and fresh air everywhere. We really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere there, with lots of delicious food and great experiences at BanaHills from the amusement park to the check-in photo spots. Thanks AsiaMystika!
I had a great experience with AsiaMystika. It was my first time on a tour where every moment felt like it was designed just for me. The trip was wonderful and well planned by Miyu, and our tour guide was great. The only thing was, our day in Ninh Binh felt a little rushed – I wish we had more time to enjoy the scenery. But overall, it was a lovely experience!
Overall we had a great time with AsiaMystika. Ms.Jade was very friendly and helpful, we had a great personalized tour. The itinerary was well organized, although we wished we had a little more free time in Hoi An to explore on our own. But other than that, everything went smoothly and we would happily recommend them to others!
Had a great trip with AsiaMystika! Ms. Mieera was very helpful and responded quickly. Everything was well organized, and our tour guide was friendly and fun, the whole experience was very fulfilling and wonderful. I will definitely recommend this experience to my friends!
"We had such a great experience with AsiaMystika! Big thanks to Mr. Authur who helped us plan everything – she was always super nice, quick to reply, and gave helpful suggestions that really made a difference. The whole trip went so smoothly, from airport pick-ups to hotel check-ins. Our guide was awesome – funny, easy to talk to, and really knew his stuff. He made the journey feel relaxed and personal, not rushed at all. Honestly, we didn’t have to worry about anything – just enjoyed the trip. Would totally recommend AsiaMystika to anyone planning to visit Vietnam!"
This trip was full of great memories, but I especially loved our time at Tra Que herb village in Hoi An. The whole place was so peaceful and green – it felt like stepping into a different world. We got to try planting, watering with those cute bamboo buckets, and just slow down for a bit. It was simple but so fun, and the locals were incredibly kind and welcoming. Honestly, it was one of those little surprises that made the whole trip feel extra special!
Such an unforgettable trip! The weather was lovely almost the whole way, especially during our Halong Bay cruise – calm water and clear skies. Sapa was a real highlight with its fresh air and stunning mountain views. And Hoi An at night? Absolutely magical. Every stop felt special in its own way!
I’m so glad we chose AsiaMystika for our Vietnam trip! Every detail was taken care of – from airport pickups to hotel check-ins and daily tours. Our guide was knowledgeable and always ready to help, and the support team answered our questions quickly and kindly. We especially loved the quiet beauty of Ninh Binh and the boat ride in Halong Bay. Ending the trip in Hoi An with its warm lights and peaceful streets was just perfect. Thank Mr.Billy for making this such a smooth and special experience!
Big thanks to the AsiaMystika team, especially Ms. Mieera, for taking such good care of us! From the moment we booked, everything was clearly explained and well-organized. The hotels were comfortable, guides were super friendly, and every destination – from the peaceful mountains of Sapa to the dreamy Halong Bay and colorful lanterns in Hoi An – was unforgettable. We never felt rushed, and everything ran right on time. Truly a beautiful journey!
What a trip! This tour was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Hiking through the rice terraces in Sapa, cruising between limestone cliffs in Halong Bay, and soaking in the peaceful vibes of Ninh Binh – it was all just breathtaking. I also loved walking the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and chilling by the beach in Danang. Every place had its own magic. If you love nature, culture, and good food, this one’s for you!