Detailed itinerary
Vietnam North Loop
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₹74,999
Nine days through the north — old quarter alleys, terraced hills, and a cruise through limestone karsts.
Trip at a glance
- Ha Giang loop ride
- Halong Bay overnight cruise
- Hanoi street food walk
- Sapa rice terraces
Day by day
9 days, start to finish — travel, activities and where you sleep each night.
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Day 1
Arrival & Briefing
Meet your group, settle into the base camp, gear check and an evening briefing around the bonfire.
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Day 2
International — Day 2
A full day of curated experiences — trails, local food, and the kind of moments you'll talk about for years.
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Day 3
International — Day 3
A full day of curated experiences — trails, local food, and the kind of moments you'll talk about for years.
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Day 4
International — Day 4
A full day of curated experiences — trails, local food, and the kind of moments you'll talk about for years.
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Day 5
International — Day 5
A full day of curated experiences — trails, local food, and the kind of moments you'll talk about for years.
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Day 6
International — Day 6
A full day of curated experiences — trails, local food, and the kind of moments you'll talk about for years.
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Day 7
International — Day 7
A full day of curated experiences — trails, local food, and the kind of moments you'll talk about for years.
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Day 8
International — Day 8
A full day of curated experiences — trails, local food, and the kind of moments you'll talk about for years.
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Day 9
Departure
Pack up, share goodbyes, and onward journey back. Group photo before we part ways.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- 8 nights stays incl. cruise
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers
- Loop motorbike rental & guide
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Lunches & dinners
Where you stay
Boutique hotels in Hanoi & Sapa, junk-boat suite in Halong, homestays on the loop.
Good to know
What's the fitness level required?
Most trips work for anyone with average daily-walk fitness. Treks need a bit more — start with daily walks 4 weeks prior.
Are meals included?
Yes. All breakfasts and dinners are included; lunches on travel days are typically on your own.
Can I join solo?
Absolutely. About 70% of our travelers come solo and leave with a tribe.
What's the refund policy?
Full refund up to 21 days before departure. 50% between 21 and 7 days. No refund within 7 days, but you can transfer your slot.
- 18 Jul 2026
Genuinely well organised. The trip leader had a plan for everything and still left us enough free time. Vietnam North Loop was even better than the photos.
Ananya Iyer · Bengaluru
- 25 Jun 2026
Third trip with Backpackers India and the standard has not dropped. Stays were clean, food was good and the group was fun. Vietnam North Loop is a must do.
Rohit Malhotra · Delhi
- 2 Jun 2026
Travelled solo and never felt out of place. Only note is that one drive was longer than expected, but Vietnam North Loop made up for it completely.
Sneha Kulkarni · Pune
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