Discover Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Ninh Binh in 5 days. Explore cultural landmarks, cruise emerald waters, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Your ultimate Northern Vietnam adventure.
HANOI ARRIVAL - AIRPORT PICK UP - HALF DAY CITY TOUR (L)
Noi Bai International Airport - Welcome to Hanoi! Upon your arrival, our driver will greet you and take you to your hotel in the city center. After an hour’s drive, you’ll check in to your hotel as per the usual procedure.
Old Quarter - Hanoi is one of Asia’s most captivating cities, rich in culture and history, blending French and Chinese influences. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy.
Join a half-day group city tour to see some of Hanoi’s highlights.
12:30 PM: The tour guide and bus will pick you up from your hotel and take you to a restaurant.
12:45 PM: Enjoy lunch at the restaurant and savor Vietnamese cuisine.
Temple Of Literature - 2:00-2:15 PM: Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070. It’s one of Northern Vietnam’s most attractive tourist spots.
Hoa Lo Prison - 3:15 PM: Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French between 1886 and 1901 when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. Known as Maison Centrale by the French, it was dubbed “A Hell on Earth” and now serves as a war museum.
Old Quarter - 4:30 PM: The bus will take you back to your hotel, concluding the tour. Enjoy free time to explore the Old Quarter at night. Overnight stay at a hotel in the Old Quarter.
HANOI - HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D)
Old Quarter - After breakfast at the hotel, check out and prepare for the Halong Bay Overnight Cruise. You can leave your belongings at the hotel if needed.
8:30 AM: Pick up from your hotel for a 2.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, where you’ll board a boat for an overnight cruise among the limestone islands and emerald waters.
Halong Bay - NOTE: This is a sample itinerary for a 2-day/1-night Halong Overnight Cruise:
11:30 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, Halong Bay. Refresh yourself after the drive and wait for check-in.
12:15 PM: Board the luxury cruise, check-in, and enjoy welcome drinks while the Cruise Manager briefs you on the itinerary and safety.
1:00 PM: Have lunch and take in the stunning views as the boat cruises southeast.
2:30 PM: Explore the bay by kayak or bamboo boat.
4:00-5:00 PM: Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for panoramic views.
5:30-7:00 PM: Enjoy a sunset party with happy hour (buy 2, get 1 free) at the Aquamarine Thalassius Bar or Sundeck.
7:15 PM: Dinner on the cruise.
8:30 PM: Relax with karaoke, a drink at the bar, or try squid fishing.
HALONG BAY - TUAN CHAU MARINA - HANOI (B/L)
Halong Bay - 6:00 AM: Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck as the sun rises over Halong Bay.
7:00-7:30 AM: Light breakfast at the restaurant.
7:30-8:30 AM: Visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay’s largest caves with beautiful stalactites.
8:30-9:30 AM: Return to the boat, settle your bill, check out, and head back to Tuan Chau Island.
9:45-10:45 AM: Brunch at the restaurant as the boat returns to the harbor.
11:00-11:30 AM: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and wait for your transfer back to Hanoi.
Old Quarter - After the cruise, disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor. Our driver will transfer you back to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel in the Old Quarter between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM. Check in and enjoy free time to explore the Old Quarter at night.
HANOI - NINH BINH GATEWAY DAY TRIP (B/L)
Old Quarter - After breakfast, at 7:15-7:30 AM, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter for a 2-hour drive to Ninh Binh.
Bai Dinh Pagoda - Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, Vietnam’s largest pagoda, featuring 500 La Han statues and the country’s largest bronze Buddha statue, standing 10 meters tall and weighing 100 tons. Take an electric car from the parking lot to the main gate and explore the pagoda with our guide, learning about Buddhism.
Trang An Grottoes - After visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese dishes. Then, transfer to Trang An Eco Tourism Area for a 2.5-hour boat trip to explore the natural caves.
Mua Caves - Next, transfer to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for a panoramic view of Tam Coc.
Old Quarter - At the end of the day, return to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Enjoy free time to explore the Old Quarter at night.
HANOI - FREE TIME TO EXPLORE CITY - AIRPORT DEPARTURE (B)
Old Quarter - After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy free time until your transfer to the airport. Thank you for choosing our service and joining our tour. We hope to see you again in Vietnam!
- 1 night on Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay
- 3 nights at hotel 4 star in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Airport Transfer Roundtrip by Private Car
- Lunch
- Join full-day Ninh Binh Tour by Limousine
- Dinner
- English Speaking Guide & Entrance fees for group tour
- Join Half-day Hanoi City Tour by Limousine
- Breakfast
- Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
- Holiday Surcharge
This Northern Vietnam itinerary 5 days offers the most highlights of Hanoi and the surrounding areas in the north from popular tourist attractions such as Hanoi capital city rich in its history & culture, the amazing Halong bay, and the impressive landscapes in Ninh Binh. This is the interesting trip to contemplate impressive attractions and explore the rich cultural aspects in the north of Vietnam for your Vietnam holidays of lifetime. Join this trip you will not only have an opportunity to admire the natural wonders of the Ninh Binh Province as boat trip in Trang An, Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda and visit Hang Mua peak but also take a luxury boat for a tour cruise around the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay and spend the night on board.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
If you cancel at least 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
