Itinerary: A six day itinerary in North Vietnam

by Lily
Jan 13, 04:13
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Planning a trip to the north of Vietnam can be a little bit hard for first time travellers. However, this itinerary can help you discover North Vietnam’s cultural diversity and breathtaking scenery. From Hanoi’s colonial charm to Sapa’s the mist-entwined mountains and finally the turquoise, island dotted, Halong Bay. Source: The Travelling Squid.

Duration 6.0 days
Estimated cost 137.78 USD
Total travel distance 382.0 km
Number of places 19 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Landmark Neighborhood Outdoor Scenic Shopping
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 6 places

09:30

Noi Bai International Airport Detail Map

Noi Bai International Airport Phú Minh Sóc Sơn Hà Nội Vietnam

Noi Bai International Airport, the biggest airport in northern Vietnam, serves the capital city of Hanoi. The airport is located 45 kilometers from the city center.

This article was originally published in http://thetravellingsquid.com/. Follow her journey to Hanoi at http://thetravellingsquid.com/2014/06/07/planning-a-six-day-itinerary-in-north-vietnam/

Pickup a taxi

14.56 USD

40 mins

27.0 km

11:15

Hanoi Hotel Detail Map

27 Tống Duy Tân, Cửa Nam

Hanoi Hotel is located at 27 Tống Duy Tân, Cửa Nam, Hanoi, Vietnam

Walk

0.00 USD

15 mins

1.34 km

13:00

Milano Cafe Detail Map

70 Nguyễn Du, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam, Hanoi 3.00 USD

Milano is an interesting cafe located in Hoan Kiem District. No fancy in decoration, this cafe serves you the best and tradition coffee of Vietnam.

Pickup a taxi

1.12 USD

10 mins

2.23 km

14:15

Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) Detail Map

Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam

Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the center of Ha Noi where you can observe the local lives at the early morning or enjoy the its romantic view at night.

Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) by

Pickup a taxi

1.12 USD

10 mins

2.33 km

17:30

Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su Restaurant Detail Map

Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư Mai Hắc Đế Lê Đại Hành Hai Bà Trưng Hà Nội, Vietnam

Pho at 10 Ly Quoc Su Restaurant is must try restaurant in Hanoi. The atmosphere here is simple and it's usually crowded with locals

Pickup a taxi

1.68 USD

15 mins

3.44 km

19:15

Dong Xuan Market Detail Map

Dong Xuan and Hang Chieu Sts., Hanoi, Vietnam

Dong Xuan Market (Vietnamese: Chợ Đồng Xuân) is a market in the center district Hoan Kiem of Hanoi, Vietnam. Originally built by the French administration in 1889, Dong Xuan Market has been renovated several times with the latest in 1994 after a fire which almost destroyed the market.

The street food here is really delicious and quite cheap. Just grabbing a small chair, choose a spot you want and order your food.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 2 places

12:00

Ha Long Bay Detail Map

Quang Ninh province, Vietnam 11.20 USD

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam.

There's a lots of activities you can do on a boat tour, just depend on which tour agents you choose to book this tour.
The journey to Halong Bay takes you around 3 hours from Hanoi, it can be uncomfortable for those who get car sick.
After having a lunch, you will have a chance to kayak, swimming or stay on board and enjoy.