5 Day North Vietnam Tour Hanoi - Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Cruise
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 (D)
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.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 2: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC – BIKE TOUR (B/L/D)
In the morning, our 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.
On arrival, we will visit Hoa Lu (the Ancient Capital City of Vietnam) 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 will be served in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, get on an exciting journey by bike and cycle 3.5 to 5 kilometers to Bich Dong pagoda, through small villages, passing spectacular karst cliffs, enjoying the tranquility of the paddy fields, and interacting with the local people.
15.30: Drive back to Hanoi
17.30: Arrive at Hanoi and spend overnight there.
DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (B/L/D)
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. At around 8:00 AM, your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 3.5 to 4 hours to Halong — with a 30-minute comfort stop.
11:30 - 12:15: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port.
12:30 - 13:00: Embark on Bài Thơ. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks, and cruise briefing.
13:00 - 14:30: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way.
15:30 - 16:30: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
17:00 - 17:30: Return to the boat – Swim or relax on sundeck.
18:00: Anchor for overnight in the Cong Do area.
18:15: Pre-dinner cocktail party.
18:30 - 19:00: Cooking class in a restaurant or outdoors.
19:30 - 21:00: Savour a delicious set dinner in the restaurant.
21:00 - 23:00: Night-time squid fishing or relaxing and enjoying the fresh air.
Overnight Cruise in the Famous Halong Bay
Note: The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have a different itinerary and will be slightly different. Halong Bay Cruise is subject to weather conditions.
DAY 4: HALONG – HANOI (B/L)
06:30: Enjoy the sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45 - 07:45: Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries are served in the restaurant.
08:00 - 08:30: Transfer to bamboo sampan boat to visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village. Rowers are local people wearing traditional costumes.
09:00 - 09:30: Check out of cabins. Start cruising towards the port.
09:30 - 10:30: International buffet brunch served in the restaurant.
10:30 - 11:00: Disembark. End of trip. Drive back to Hanoi and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out / Check out time: 12h00
Free time at your leisure until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. The room is at your disposal until noon time only.
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- Prices for this itinerary can vary depending on the season, accommodation choices, 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
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