7 Day 6 Night Hanoi Mai Chau Ninh Binh & Halong Bay Tour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Day 3: Hanoi – Mai Chau Villages
Day 4: Mai Chau – Ninh Binh – Trang An
Day 5: Tam Coc – Halong World Heritage with Overnight Cruise
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi
Day 7: 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 - the most stunning attractions in the area of Hanoi
- 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
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Street Food Tour (B, L, D)
Full-day tour of Vietnam’s capital city, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his traditional stilt house, and the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature also known as the First University of Vietnam. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon:
- Visit Thu Huong Lacquer Arts & Workshop where you will learn about the history of lacquer, when it appeared in the world and how it developed through centuries. You will also learn about the color that is made from tree bark and the technique of using it, making the difference between Japanese or Chinese lacquer with Vietnamese one, and get to know the reason why traditional Vietnamese lacquer takes a long time to finish.
- Visit the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday) where you can discover the diversity of Vietnam’s many ethnic groups.
Transfer back to the city center for a leisure walking tour to explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi. A walking tour with a tour guide is a great way to see the Old Quarter. You have the opportunity to take beautiful photos of people, buildings, and food...and enjoy every moment you have. Afterward, you will have a chance to discover the Street Food of Hanoi under the guidance of our local guide. This tour takes about 3 hours and starts in the late afternoon for dinner.
Overnight: Hanoi
Remark: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum closes from 08 September to 08 November for annual maintenance. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Fridays and Mondays and most museums are closed on Mondays. All visitors to the mausoleum are required to wear clothes covering their knees and shoulders. This applies to both men and women
Day 3: Hanoi – Mai Chau (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out of your room. At 07.45 Am: your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 4 to 4.5 hours to Mai Chau - home of Thai ethnic people. Arrive in Mai Chau in the late morning, check-in, and enjoy lunch at a Thai family house.
In the afternoon, you’ll jump on your bike and cycle through beautiful ethnic Thai villages including Na Thia, Not, Pom Coong, Lac, and Chieng Chau villages. Be welcomed by the friendly local people, talk with them and discover their traditional cultures.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by the Thai family. For evening enjoyment, you may choose to take part in a traditional Thai dance show with Ruou Can (a local wine). By joining this performance, you will be able to have a closer look into their cultures.
Overnight in a Thai family house in beautiful Mai Chau
Day 4: Mai Chau – Ninh Binh – Trang An (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out of your room. At 07.45 AM: Drive to Trang An – Ninh Binh, situated in an area full of vast rice fields, limestone rock formations, and caves. Upon arrival, you make a trip on small rowing boats through the spectacular area, followed by lunch 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.
Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Ninh Binh
Day 5: Tam Coc – Halong Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Have breakfast at hotel and check out of your room. At 08.00 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 the Halong cruise, Check into your private cabin, and 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 - Happy Hour.
18:30 - 19:00: Cooking class in the restaurant or outdoors.
19:30 - 21:00: Savour a delicious set dinner in the restaurant.
21:00 - 23:00: Nighttime 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 its different itinerary and will be slightly different
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi (Brunch)
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 your cabin. 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
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 07: Hanoi City – Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out / Check out time: 12h00
Enjoy some free time for shopping. Transfer to the airport for the departure flight
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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 $650 per person (excluding flights) should cover accommodations, transportation, meals, and activities for the 7-day trip. However, it is recommended to check with Hanoi Premium Travel.
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Service Inclusions:
- Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
- Private English-speaking tour guide service.
- Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch, and D for dinner)
Service Exclusions:
- International air tickets.
- Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
- Meals do not list in the itinerary.
- Insurance, gratuities, and personal expenses.
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
- Services not stated in the itinerary.