5-Day Northern Vietnam Adventure: Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Halong Bay

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration5 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Why Choose This Tour?
• Seamless Multi-Day Itinerary: Discover Northern Vietnam’s top three destinations with all transport, key arrangements, and logistics expertly handled.
• Hanoi Cultural Immersion: Dive deep into the vibrant Old Quarter, explore centuries-old historic landmarks, and savor world-renowned authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
• Cinematic Ninh Binh Exploration: Cruise along the peaceful waters of Trang An landscape complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site surrounded by towering limestone karsts.
• Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise: Spend a magical night on a traditional cruise boat, marveling at thousands of stunning emerald islands and exploring hidden caves.
• Hassle-Free & Well-Paced: Enjoy professional English-speaking guidance, comfortable transfers, and an ideal balance between guided sightseeing and personal relaxation time.

What's included

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi
  • Lunch
  • 4 nights accommodation in Hanoi hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees according to the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Single supplement surcharge (if applicable)
  • Holiday surcharge (if any)

What to expect

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI
  1. Pass by
    Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to the hotel in the city center.
    After check-in, guests are free to relax or explore Hanoi at their own pace.
    Suggested Evening Activities
    • Walking around Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Explore the bustling Hanoi Old Quarter
    • Enjoy local street food and Vietnamese coffee
    • Experience Hanoi night market atmosphere
Day 2: HA NOI CITY TOUR
  1. Hanoi
    Pass by
    Get picked up by your friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
  2. Chua Tran Quoc
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake
    It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
  3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
  4. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
    Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
  5. Temple Of Literature
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 centuries.
  6. Hoa Lo Prison
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton".
Day 3: NINH BINH DAY TOUR (HOA LƯ – TRÀNG AN – HANG MÚA)
  1. Hanoi
    Pass by
    Your guide will meet you at your hotel and start a 110km modern Bus-journey through the verdant landscape of the countryside. Short break en route.
  2. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
  3. Trang An Grottoes
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Leaving for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometers rises dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountains are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and jungle.
    Embarking on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, ... and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
  4. Mua Caves
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Arriving at Mua Cave and starting an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to watch the spectacular rice valley with a specious view of nature.
Day 4: HA LONG DAY TOUR
  1. Hanoi
    Pass by
    Your bus and tour guide pick you up from your hotel if you book the bus and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop for a rest on the way.
  2. Hạ Long Bay
    5h
    10:00 – Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing
    Cruise will take you on an 5 to 6 hours journey via boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering buffet lunch on boat.
    13:45 – Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
    Visit Titop Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
    16:30 – Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor.
Day 5: DEPARTURE
  1. Pass by
    Enjoy free time until airport transfer.
    End of services.
    Thank you for exploring Vietnam with us!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For the option without hotel accommodation, we can arrange pickup for you within Hanoi Old Quarter area.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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