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Vietnam Samurai Tours
Signature Tour · 7 Days · Vietnam

Northern Vietnam
in 7 days

Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa.
Sapa mountains and rice terraces.
A cable car up Fansipan, the roof of Indochina.

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7
Days
4
Cities
15+
Locations
800+
km of travel
2
UNESCO sites

7 days:
what to expect

Tap a day to see photos, the program, and one standout fact about the place

Hanoi1–2
Ha Long Bay3
Ninh Binh4
Sapa5–6
Flight home7
Illustrated map of northern Vietnam: Sapa, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh

Every city
has its own flavor

Pho bo in Hanoi, seafood in Ha Long, goat in Ninh Binh, trout in the Sapa mountains. Northern Vietnam on a single route.

Pho bo, Hanoi

Real Hanoi pho: clear broth, fresh herbs, rice noodles. The city's classic breakfast.

Ha Long seafood

Oysters, crab, and squid fresh on board. No restaurant, just the living bay around you.

Goat in Ninh Binh

A local specialty for generations. Tender and spicy, with wild mountain herbs.

Trout in Sapa

Cold-water mountain fish: farms around Sapa mostly raise salmon and sturgeon.

Egg coffee, Hanoi

Cà phê trứng, a Hanoi original. Whipped egg yolk over coffee: warm, rich, and hard to forget.

Sapa herbal tea

Hmong mountain herbs are part of every visit. Every plant comes with a story and a legend.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TOUR

How hard is the 7-day northern route with Sapa?
The pace is active, but there is no mountaineering. The trek through the Sapa rice terraces is easy, and a cable car takes you up Fansipan (3,143 m). Average fitness and comfortable shoes are all you need.
When is the best time to visit northern Vietnam?
The best months are October–November and March–April, 20–28 °C (about 68–82 °F). From December to February it is cool in the north: 10–18 °C in Hanoi and around 0 °C at night in Sapa. The golden terraces are at their best from late September through October.
Can I see both the mountains and Ha Long Bay in 7 days?
Yes. The route covers 4 locations: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh (the “dry Ha Long”), and mountain Sapa. That is the whole north in one trip, without rushing.
Is this tour a good fit for a first trip to Vietnam?
Yes. This is our number one pick for first-timers: the northern classics (Hanoi + Ha Long) plus mountains and ethnic minority villages. It is the richest route we run in terms of experiences.
What is included in the price of the 7-day tour?
$1,600 is the Light package: route organization, an English-speaking guide on the whole route, all tours and entry tickets, the Ha Long Bay cruise, the Fansipan cable car, a 24/7 manager, and an official contract. Between cities you travel by regular transport and we arrange the journeys. Accommodation is not included in Light: 3★+ hotels, all transfers, and breakfasts start with the Full package ($2,140). VIP ($3,620) adds 4–5★ hotels, a private car for short transfers, and a dinner at an authentic spot in every city where you stay overnight. International flights are not included in any package.
What insurance is included in the tour?
The price includes Luma Vietnam Pass, Plan 3 medical insurance. Cover limits: medical expenses — $100,000; accident (death or disability) — $43,500. It covers inpatient and outpatient treatment, including COVID-19, emergency evacuation, repatriation, including repatriation of remains, about $43 for each day in hospital, baggage, and flight delay — $22 for every 6 hours.

Choose
your package

Three formats: choose how much of the organising we take on.

Light
For independent travelers who want expert support
$1,600
per person
  • ✦We accompany the route
  • ✦All tours and activities
  • ✦Entry tickets to all sites
  • ✦Ha Long Bay cruise
  • ✦Fansipan cable car
  • ✦Manager on call 24/7
  • ✦Official contract
  • ✦Medical insurance
  • ✦Hotel recommendations
  • ✦English-speaking guide on the route
  • ✦Intercity transfers by regular transport: we arrange them
  • —Accommodation (you book it yourself)
  • —International flights
Choose Light
Most popular
Full
We organize everything, you just enjoy the trip
$2,140
per person
  • ✦All tours and a guide
  • ✦All entry tickets
  • ✦All transfers between cities
  • ✦Ha Long Bay cruise
  • ✦Fansipan cable car
  • ✦3★+ hotels in every city
  • ✦Breakfasts
  • ✦Manager on call 24/7
  • ✦Official contract
  • ✦Medical insurance
  • —International flights
Choose Full
VIP
Maximum comfort at every step
$3,620
per person
  • ✦Everything in the Full package
  • ✦Night on a cruise liner in Ha Long
  • ✦Upgraded 4–5★ hotels
  • ✦Private car for short transfers
  • ✦Meals at European-standard restaurants
  • ✦One dinner at an authentic local spot in each city
  • ✦Extra attention to your requests
  • ✦Maximum care at every step
  • —International flights
Choose VIP

International flights are not included in any package. Price is per person for groups of 2 or more.
Departure / arrival city by arrangement; the price may change.

Payment, cancellation and rescheduling — refund policy.

You're in
safe hands

  • ✦Your guide stays with you from the first day to the last
  • ✦A manager on call 24/7, so any question gets handled right away
  • ✦Hotels personally vetted: in the Full and VIP packages
  • ✦An official contract: legal protection for your trip
  • ✦Intercity transfers are arranged in advance
  • ✦Your safety is our responsibility.
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Reviews

What our guests say

★★★★★4.7 out of 5based on reviews from our travelers
Review of a Vietnam Samurai tour from Irina in Moscow, Telegram screenshot
“Everything went well, the girls are happy. Thanks again for organizing our vacation. Everyone loved it, and all the guides were great.”
Irina, MoscowTelegram review · May 18
Review from a Vietnam Samurai tour guest about the guide's work, Telegram screenshot
“Our guide today was really great. He told us a lot, never rushed us, and fed us well. We have had three guides already, and this one is the best. A super comfortable trip.”
Tour guestAbout the guide · April
Family review of a Central Vietnam tour: Hoi An, Hue, My Son
“We had two guides: Maria and Natalia. We liked both My Son and Hue, and Hoi An is love.”
Family, Central Vietnam tourHoi An, Hue, My Son · April 25
Guest review of Ninh Binh and Trang An on a Vietnam Samurai tour
“We liked Ninh Binh, with its mountains and greenery. Trang An is so beautiful, we want to go back and see more.”
Tour guestNinh Binh, Trang An
Guest review of the accommodation on a Vietnam Samurai tour: a hotel with a restaurant and pool
“They have their own little restaurant, and the food is very good. There is also a pool with sun loungers on the grounds.”
Tour guestAbout the accommodation
Guest review of Da Nang on a Vietnam Samurai tour: the kite festival
“Da Nang was a great surprise. We happened to catch the kite festival.”
Tour guestDa Nang · kite festival

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