NORTHERN VIETNAM

A region of dramatic landsapes from karst-studded waters of Halong Bays to towering teraces peaks of Hoang Lien Son mountains. Explore the various region here with your own customised private tour.

• Hanoi: The 1,000-year-old capital and cultural heart of Vietnam, known for the historic Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

• Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay: UNESCO World Heritage sites famous for thousands of limestone karsts and emerald waters. Overnight cruises and kayaking are the primary activities.

• Sapa: A mountain retreat known for the Fansipan summit (the "Roof of Indochina") and trekking through terraced rice fields inhabited by Hmong and Red Dao ethnic groups.

• Ninh Binh: Often called "Halong Bay on Land," this area features paddleboat tours through Trang An or Tam Coc, where limestone cliffs rise directly from rice paddies.

• Ha Giang: A frontier province renowned for the Ha Giang Loop, a rugged 350km motorcycle or car journey through the Dong Van Karst Plateau