Solo Itinerary Vietnam Tours North: The Ultimate Independent Journey for Solo Travelers

Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, personally guiding and organizing tours for over 100,000 travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide draws from firsthand insights, guest feedback from Legend Travel Group surveys, and official sources like Legend Travel Group’s expertise in Vietnam and Cambodia. Legend Travel Group since 2008. Information based on the latest data; verify before travel. Reflects Vietnam’s updated travel regulations.

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A Safe, Flexible, and Social Adventure for Independent Travelers

Northern Vietnam is a dream destination for solo travelers: vibrant Hanoi streets, the UNESCO-listed wonder of Halong Bay, dramatic rice terraces of Sapa, and the serene beauty of Ninh Binh. A well-crafted solo itinerary with Vietnam Tours gives you total freedom while removing the stress — perfectly timed small-group day trips, hand-picked safe accommodations, and instant travel companions when you want them, all with no single supplement. Legend Travel Group designs every Northern Vietnam itinerary for solo travelers: female-friendly guides available, flexible join-in activities, and the easiest payment terms in the industry — deposit just 10% and pay the rest 30 days before departure for complete peace of mind. Whether you crave quiet reflection or spontaneous friendships, the North delivers — and Legend Travel Group makes it safe, simple, and unforgettable.

This curated solo itinerary combines independent exploration with optional group experiences, plus seamless extensions to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. This guide blends practical day-by-day planning, safety tips, and sustainable Vietnam Travel ideas for the perfect solo adventure.

Administrative Note

Northern Vietnam requires a standard Vietnam visa or e-visa ($25–$50) unless eligible for exemption. Solo-friendly accommodations and tours range $30–$250 per day. Key sites are accessible by train, private car, or Legend Travel Group transfers. Verify requirements via Legend Travel Group’s support.

Day 1–3: Hanoi – The Beating Heart of the North

• Arrival & Old Quarter → Safe, central boutique hotel (included in Legend packages)

• Solo Highlights: Train Street coffee, Hoan Kiem Lake sunrise walk, water puppet show

• Optional Group Add-on: Legend Travel Group’s Hanoi Street Food Tour with other solos (evening)

• Safety Tip: Old Quarter is very safe for women walking alone until 11 PM.

Day 4–5: Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay – Overnight Cruise

• Solo-Friendly Cruise → Choose Legend Travel Group’s small-group boutique cruise (max 20 guests)

• Activities: Kayaking, cave exploration, squid fishing, sunrise tai chi

• Why Group Cruise? → Instant friends, no single supplement, female guides available

• Cost with Legend: $150–$250 (all meals, activities, transfer from Hanoi included)

Day 6–8: Sapa – Rice Terraces & Ethnic Minority Villages

• Night Train or Luxury Bus from Hanoi (Legend arranges)

• Solo-Friendly Trek → Light–moderate routes with English-speaking local guide

• Homestay Option → Stay with H’mong or Red Dao family (safe, authentic, arranged by Legend)

• Optional Group Trek → Join other solos for 1–2 day trek + Cat Cat village

• Cost with Legend: $120–$220 (train, homestay, trekking included)

Day 9: Ninh Binh – “Halong Bay on Land”

• Transfer from Sapa or direct from Hanoi

• Solo Highlights: Trang An boat ride, Mua Cave sunset, bicycle through rice fields

• Optional Group Add-on: Legend’s Ninh Binh Eco Day Trip with other travelers

• Cost with Legend: $59–$89 (including boat, bicycle, lunch)

Day 10: Return to Hanoi & Departure

• Morning free → Egg coffee or shopping

• Airport transfer included in all Legend packages

Flexible Extensions

• Add Ha Giang Loop (motorbike adventure with driver)

• Add Angkor Wat, Cambodia (3–4 days)

• All extensions available with no single supplement

• No single supplement — ever

• Optional join-in activities — be as social or independent as you like

• Female guides & women-friendly hotels on request

• Deposit only 10 % — balance 30 days before departure

• 24/7 local support + free date changes up to 45 days prior

• Small groups (max 12–16) — instant friends, never overwhelming

• Hanoi & tourist areas: extremely safe for women

• Use Grab or Mai Linh taxis after 11 PM

• Share live location with family (easy via WhatsApp)

• Legend Travel Group provides emergency contact 24/7

• All hotels hand-picked for solo female safety

• Budget Solo (hostels + local buses): $400–$600

• Legend Travel Group Mid-Range (boutique hotels, shared cruises, private transfers): $950–$1,450

• Luxury Solo (4–5★, private guides): $1,800–$2,800

• All Legend packages: no single supplement + 10 % deposit

• Northern Vietnam Solo Discovery — 10 days — $950–$1,450

• North + Cambodia Angkor Wat — 13 days — $1,650–$2,350

• Grand Vietnam Solo Journey (Hanoi → Hue → Hoi An → Phu Quoc) — 16 days — $2,250–$3,500

Deposit 10 % today and secure your perfect solo adventure.

Following the Solo Itinerary Vietnam Tours North with Legend Travel Group gives you the best of both worlds: total independence when you want it, and instant companionship when you don’t — all with zero single supplements and the easiest payment terms in Vietnam. From Hanoi’s buzzing streets to Halong’s serene waters, Sapa’s misty terraces to Ninh Binh’s tranquil rivers, every day is designed for the confident solo traveler. Book with Legend Travel Group, deposit just 10 %, and step into the adventure of a lifetime — safely, sustainably, and surrounded by new friends whenever you choose.

Sources:

• Legend Travel Group’s expertise

• Direct feedback from 15,000+ solo travelers