Silver Waterfall

I spent 3 months backpacking all around Vietnam and have compiled this list of all my must-dos in each city! From epic motorbike rides to otherworldly caves to trendy rooftop bars to the best bahn mi...this list has everything you'll need to get the most out of your trip. Enjoy!

If you're reading this guide, I'm guessing that you're planning a trip to North Vietnam (or thinking about it!) You are going to have an amazing time! Not only is it affordable, but there's so much to explore. This guide includes a 12 day Northern Vietnam itinerary including including Hanoi, Sa Pa, Ha Long Bay, and Ninh Binh.

Fansipan is a mountain situated near Sapa with its peak sitting at 3,143 meters above sea level. You can now take the cable car up to the top of the mountain but I wanted to go up there on foot and through my personal experience, I have compiled list of things you can expect from the hike and a little bit of my impression of Sapa.