Top Northern Vietnam Overnight Tours

To truly appreciate the surreal seascapes of Ha Long Bay, it pays to spend a night on the water. These overnight cruises, available as 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star experiences, hit all the classic highlights: Titop Island, Surprise Cave (Hang Sun Sot), a kayak trip or bamboo boat ride, a sunset party, and a cooking class. All include four delicious meals and round-trip transfers from hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter area.

Cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay and neighboring Lan Ha Bay is an essential experience while in Northern Vietnam, and the best way to make the most of your time is to take an overnight cruise. Admire the watery karst landscape from the comfort of your suite or other public areas of the boat. Enjoy on-board activities as well as excursions to caves and islands.

Cruise around the spectacular and unique karst landscape of Ha Long Bay on a two-day cruise from Hanoi. Stay overnight on a boat in a private cabin with a balcony and bathtub; visit caves and villages; swim and kayak in the emerald-colored waters. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and try to make your own spring rolls. Your cruise includes optional onboard cooking class, tai chi practice, squid fishing, and more activities.

On a cruise around the picturesque Halong Bay, discover hidden gems and favorite local spots as you enjoy the luxury experience of being on board a top class vessel. Visit Sung Sot Cave, and spend time on land trekking on Titop Island. Swim in crystal clear waters and bask in the sun on white, unspoilt beaches. Take a Thai cooking class, or fish for squid.

Choose from two scenic routes on this convenient 2-day cruise with hotel pickup included: a Ha Long Bay-focused route or a Lan Ha Bay-focused route. You won't just be limited to sightseeing on board, as activities such as kayaking, swimming, and a sunset party are also included in your package. Depending on your route, you'll cover several popular destinations in each area, such as Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island.

Travelers who love the outdoors will enjoy this two-day hiking tour in the Sapa area from Hanoi. Experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Vietnam: terraced fields, mountains, and small villages. Spend the night in a bungalow in a hill tribe village, Ta Van, where you can learn more about rural Vietnamese life and culture.

Active travelers who want to experience one of Vietnam’s finest trekking areas in just two days will love this well-planned tour from Hanoi. Spend two days hiking through local villages and past scenic terraced rice fields in the mountainous area. Avoid the risk of getting lost when you go with a guide, from whom you can learn more about Sapa.

Book a romantic escape from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi with this overnight cruise around Bái Tử Long Bay, the quieter side of Ha Long Bay. Stay overnight in a spacious twin or double cabin with sprawling views of the bay—there are only a handful of cabins available on each cruise, so book early. Beyond fabulous views, you'll disembark at Thien Canh Son Cave to explore its otherworldly caverns of stalactites and stalagmites and take a bamboo boat around the floating village of Vung Vieng.

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Explore Ha Long Bay and have several activities planned for you on this two-day small-group cruise from Hanoi. Several meals, transport, accommodation, and more are taken care of for you, so you just need to enjoy your time cruising the bay. Try cooking class, kayaking, and more, all organized by your guide and crew.

Active travelers will love hiking through the spectacular Sapa area, home to impressive terraced rice fields and tribal peoples. Travel to Sapa from Hanoi by bus and enjoy a 2-3 hour hike after your arrival. Sleep in a homestay overnight and learn more about local culture. Continue hiking along mountain trails between villages on day two, before your return trip to Hanoi.

Take a break from Hanoi and recharge at sea with this 2-day overnight cruise. Take your pick from three itineraries, Halong, Lan Ha Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay, and then leave everything else to the crew. This all-inclusive package covers activities, entrance fees, meals, and accommodation, so you can relax as soon as you board.

Discover Ha Long Bay the 5-star way during this full-board guided overnight trip on the elegant Athena Cruise ship. Enjoy included hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, savor 360-degree views from Titop Island's summit, eat fresh fruit at sunset, and enjoy kayaking, swimming, sunrise tai chi, a cooking class, and a stop at Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot).

In this tour, Trekkingtoursapa’s guide will take you to visit 5 different villages of the Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao ethnic minorities. The tour will give you the chance to enjoy fantastic mountain landscapes as well as to see Sapa’s biggest river and valley. You will also see the famous rice terrace fields and learn more about the culture, customs, and traditions of the three main different ethnic minorities in Sapa. Our tour guide will also introduce you to Hmong’s unique marriage traditions, rice fields, work and house building techniques, and much more!

Set sail for the UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscapes of Ha Long Bay on a 2-day tour, including overnight accommodation and meals on board. Handy bus transfers from Hanoi are optional. Cruise through the dramatic karst landscape, get closer to the water in a kayak, venture into Sung Sot Cave, take an on-board Tai Chi class, try your luck squid fishing, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese cooking class, and more.

See the unearthly sights of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay on a luxurious 2-day cruise aboard a traditional junk boat. Plunge into the emerald green waters of the bay; explore the rugged limestone sculptures and the caverns they harbor by kayak; and catch a rare glimpse of local life during visits to rural island villages. Experience a cooking class; try your hand at tai chi; and feast upon several sumptuous seafood meals aboard your opulent vessel. Luxurious accommodation in ensuite cabins and round-trip transportation from Hanoi is included on this tour.

Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.

See the best of the Ha Long Bay on this overnight cruise, which includes all accommodations and meals. You'll spend your first day visiting limestone caves, kayaking, and swimming, wrapping your day up with a sunset party. On your second day, you'll visit another cave by bamboo boat or kayak before disembarking.

See the iconic limestone islands of Ha Long Bay and explore the immaculate white beaches and colorful marine world on this two day, one night tour of the area. Visit Monkey Beach, and Sung Sot Cave, snorkel in the clear water, and kayak around the floating village. Learn about the area from your guide, and experience an all-inclusive insight into Ha Long Bay and all its hidden gems.

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Discover the historic sites and natural wonders of Ninh Binh province on this overnight tour from Hanoi. Explore the ancient Vietnamese capital of Hoa Lu, hike up Ngoa Long Mountain for a magnificent view over Tam Coc, and take a scenic bike ride around the rice paddies. During the tour, you’ll also visit Mua Cave, enjoy a sampan cruise through Thung Nham bird park, and have the opportunity to meet a local family.