Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh – 5 Days

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – City Tour
Day 2: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hanoi (B)
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on boat (B, L, D)
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, BR)
Day 5: Hanoi Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – City Tour (No Meal)

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, where our guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel (check-in from 2:00–3:00 PM; early check-in not included).
In the afternoon, begin your exploration with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including his stilt house, fish pond, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest in the city, and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and a symbol of scholarly tradition. Wrap up the day with a cyclo ride through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Dinner not included and night at hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hanoi (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

In the morning, depart at 8:00 AM for Ninh Binh province, where you will explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le, set against a backdrop of limestone mountains and rice fields. In the afternoon, embark on a boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex, gliding along the Hoang Long River and passing through several water caves. Surrounded by dramatic karst landscapes and rich biodiversity, this is one of Vietnam’s most serene natural settings. At around 4:00 PM, return to Hanoi for the night.

Dinner not included and night at hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on boat (B, L, D)

Pick up at hotel after breakfast, we transfer to Halong via Express Way. On arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, we will board our cruise, followed by a Welcome drink and a short brief on safety regulations. We start our exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay passing through some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Lunch on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave. In the mid-afternoon, we take the kayaking around the thousand-year-old rock formations of Luon Cave area. We then transferred by tender to Titop Island where we can free at the beach or hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay.

Back to our cruise and participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

We have dinner and spend the night on board.

NOTE:

• From 2-8 pax: Join cruise bus
• From 9 pax onward: Private transfer

Overnight on the cruise.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, BR)

Begin the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises, followed by breakfast. Continue the journey with a visit to Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most impressive in Ha Long Bay. As the cruise sails back, pass iconic formations such as Dog Islet and Ba Hang Fishing Village, where local fishermen have lived for generations. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and an early brunch before disembarking.

Transfer back to Hanoi and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Hanoi Departure (B)

In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy free time for shopping in the Old Quarter or modern malls. Check out and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight. Tour ends.