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Vietnam North in 7 Days: Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay

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Things change. This guide mixes fees we confirmed on official pages with gaps we could not close, because several Vietnamese government and transit sites blocked automated reading or did not list prices. Where we could not confirm something, we say so and name the exact page. Always check before you pay.

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Promise: one week that links Hanoi's old streets, Ninh Binh's rivers and caves, and a night on Ha Long Bay without internal flights.
Trip length: 7 days, 6 nights.
Best months: roughly October to April.
Budget band: low to mid; your two big variables are the cruise and hotels.
Best for: culture, food and scenery lovers who do not mind early starts.

At a glance

Fly into and out of Hanoi (HAN).
Hanoi 3 nights, Ninh Binh 1 night, cruise 1 night, Hanoi 1 night.
Stamped fees (chapter 1): Temple of Literature 70,000 VND adult; Trang An adult boat price 300,000 VND (confirm coverage).
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays (with exceptions) (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Level 1 State Department advisory, with road and petty-crime cautions.
Train Street and some cave or boat areas change rules without notice.