5-Day Best of Northern Vietnam Itinerary & Price from Singapore
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
- Day 2: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bike Tour
- Day 3: Hanoi – Halong with Overnight Cruise
- Day 4: Halong – Hanoi
- Day 5: Hanoi Departure
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DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi, your tour guide will welcome you outside the customs area holding a sign with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14h00. We’ll then proceed with a sightseeing tour of Hanoi.
CITY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda where you can get a deep understanding of the local life, culture, and religion
- Explore the Old Quarter by rickshaw to view the most elegant French colonial architecture and the bustling streets in Hanoi
- Enjoy a traditional water puppet show which is unique to Vietnamese culture.
DAY 2: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC – BICH DONG (B)
08.00: Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 2.5 hours to Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries — with a 20-minute comfort stop
On arrival, we will visit several historical sites in Hoa Lu's Ancient Capital such as the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, the Temple of King Le Dai Hanh, and a small museum with excavations and artifacts. The tour will help you better understand the history of the foundation and development of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu from 968-1010
Afterward, continue to visit the beautiful Tam Coc and enjoy a unique boat trip to visit three caves, Tam Coc is known by the name “Halong Bay on Land” due to its spectacular scenery with limestone karsts rising from the ground to tower over the region and is a truly wonderful sight to see. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Bich Dong Pagoda, Bich Dong Pagoda is a beautiful and historic site located in Ninh Binh. It's known for its unique combination of ancient pagodas, natural caves, and majestic mountains, all surrounded by lush greenery.
The pagoda complex consists of three main pagodas: Ha Pagoda (Lower Pagoda), Trung Pagoda (Middle Pagoda), and Thuong Pagoda (Upper Pagoda). Each pagoda is built at different elevations on the Ngu Nhac Mountain, and you can reach them by climbing a series of steep steps.
- Ha Pagoda: Located at the foot of the mountain, it serves as a shrine for worshiping the Buddha.
- Trung Pagoda: Situated halfway up the mountain, it is partially inside a cave and partially outside.
- Thuong Pagoda: The smallest and highest pagoda, located near the top of the mountain.
The site also features a picturesque lotus pond and a beautifully decorated gate, making it a popular spot for both tourists and photographers.
15.30: Drive back to Hanoi
17.30: Arrive at Hanoi and spend overnight there. Dinner on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (B/L/D)
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out of your room.
08:00: Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 3 to 3.5 hours to Halong Bay — with a 20-minute comfort stop.
11:30: Visit the pearl farm & workshop. Visitors will have the chance to witness the process of forming a pearl, from cultivation to harvest. Visitors will be introduced meticulously to each stage of the pearl production by the staff. You will definitely feel excited when witness every single twinkle pearl is taken out by the skillful hands of artisans.
12:15: Arrive at the port where a speedboat is waiting to transport you to your Vietnamese sailing vessel. You are greeted on board with a welcome drink followed by a quick safety briefing as the boat sets sail. Enjoy a leisurely lunch as the dramatic beauty of the bay unfolds around you. Take in majestic views of limestone karsts rising out of emerald waters and savor dinner on board followed by an evening at leisure, where you can try your hand at squid fishing, watch a movie, or stargaze on the sundeck.
Note: The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have its different itinerary and will be slightly different. Halong Bay Cruise is subject to weather conditions.
• Advance registration is required. Please provide your full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in, otherwise boarding may be denied by the port authority
• For the purpose of environmental protection, Ha Long Bay is PROHIBITED to use/carry plastic bags and bottles, one-use plastic bottles. If you intentionally violate, you will be refused service and may be fined according to Notice No. 475/TB-UBND of Quang Ninh province and Notice No.370/BQLVHL/NVNC.
Overnight Cruise in the Famous Halong Bay
DAY 4: HALONG – HANOI (B/L)
Today, continue your unforgettable Halong Bay cruise which ends with a hearty brunch and then disembarks at around 10:45 am. Your local guide and driver are waiting for you at the pier and transfer you back to Hanoi and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, it's your leisure time until we transfer you to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight. Check-out time: 12h00.
Notes:
- Prices for this itinerary can vary depending on the season, accommodation choices, number of travelers, and activities included. As a general estimate, budgeting from $450 per person (excluding flights) should cover accommodations, transportation, meals, and activities for the 5-day trip. However, it is recommended to check with Hanoi Premium Travel.
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Package Includes:
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on Double/ Twin or Triple sharing. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternative accommodation will be offered
- Halong Bay with Overnight cruise. Cruise on non-private junk in Ha Long bay.
- Private transfer, meals, sightseeing, and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Private English-speaking guide service
Package Excludes:
- Flight ticket, Airport taxes, fuel surcharge
- Early check-in or Late check-out
- Travel Insurance & other personal expenses.
- Tips for guide and driver
- Porterage
- Visa fee (if applicable)
- Beverage. Other services not mentioned above
Note:
- All rates are subject to changes with or without prior notice
- All rates are subject to surcharges during the Peak season and Holiday season if applicable.
- Halong cruise itinerary is subject to vary without prior notice and each cruise might run on a different program.
- Transfer times are approximate and subject to local conditions at the time of travel and the daily order of sightseeing is subject to change
- Please refer to Hanoi Premium Travel & tour booking terms-and-conditions
5-Day Best of Northern Vietnam Itinerary & Price from Singapore
