The ONLY Northern Vietnam Travel Itinerary You’ll Ever Need 🇻🇳

The ONLY Northern Vietnam Travel Itinerary You’ll Ever Need 🇻🇳

Northern Vietnam is wild, raw, and unforgettable

If you plan it right.

Sapa. Ha Giang. Ninh Binh. Hanoi. Ha Long Bay.

You’ve heard the names —but the order matters. The timing matters.

Most travelers get this completely wrong… and skip the best locations.

This is the itinerary that gets it right.

I’ve spent four months exploring Northern Vietnam — and yes, I made mistakes.

So in this video, we’re going step-by-step through the perfect route.

How long to stay, where to sleep, what to eat — and the one crucial detail most guides miss.

Stick around, because there’s one spot people skip,

that is one of the best experiences in the entire country

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Start in Ninh Binh. Think of it as Ha Long Bay… but on land.
Here’s what not to miss:

Tam Coc & Trang An River Tours – take both if you can
Hang Mua Viewpoint at sunrise – yes, it’s worth the stairs
Bai Dinh Pagoda at sunset – feels like a fantasy movie set
Hoa Lu Ancient Town – Vietnam’s first capital

Where to stay: Tam Coc

Where to eat:
Dinner by the river in Hoa Lu
Roast duck at Family Restaurant

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Next — the postcard spot: Ha Long Bay.
Take a luxury overnight cruise — it’s 100% worth it.
You’ll eat like royalty, kayak through caves, and sleep on the water.

Pro Tip: Don’t try to do Ha Long Bay as a day trip. One night, minimum.

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After the sea, head to the mountains: Sapa.
It’s moody, misty, and magical — if the weather plays nice.

Fansipan Summit – take the train + cable car to the ‘Roof of Indochina’
Trek through rice terraces — and don’t skip Moana Sapa for photos

Where to stay: Anywhere central — Sapa’s walkable

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This next part? It’s Vietnam’s wildest ride — the Ha Giang Loop.
3 days, 2 nights. Start in Ha Giang, stay in Meo Vac."

Must-see:
Lung Cu Flag Tower – Vietnam’s northernmost point
Ma Pi Leng Pass – bucket list views
Nho Que River Boat Ride – surreal green canyon

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From epic roads to epic waterfalls — welcome to Cao Bang.
This is Vietnam’s best-kept secret.

Don’t Miss:
Ban Gioc Waterfall – on the China border
God’s Eye Mountain – for sunset

Stay: Near the river in town

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End your trip in Vietnam’s chaotic, charming capital — Hanoi.
It’s loud, it’s fast, but it’s the perfect finale.

What to See:
Train Street
Bia Hoi Corner – cheapest beverage in the world
West Lake for sunsets
Temples & Museums

Where to stay:
Old Quarter for the action
West Lake for chill

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Video
Northern Vietnam Travel Itinerary by Shaun from Paradise Adventures
Drone footage by Paradise Adventures Drone Pilots

Timestamps
0:00 Intro The ONLY Northern Vietnam Travel Itinerary You’ll Ever Need
0:21 Coming up...Northern Vietnam Itinerary
0:35 The Northern Vietnam Travel Itinerary
1:00 Best time of year to do this trip?
1:19 Ninh Binh Vietnam
3:24 Ha Long Bay
4:16 Sapa Vietnam
5:44 Ha Giang Loop
8:25 Cao Bang
10:36 Hanoi