5-Day Exploring Hanoi & Halong Bay

About this tour

This 5-day Vietnam tour package will be your best choice for those who have a short holiday, allowing you to discover some interesting highlights of North Vietnam including both natural and cultural heritage. From the beautiful capital city of Hanoi with its intriguing culture, friendly locals and idyllic natural landmarks, the tranquil land of Ninh Binh with the long-lasting history to the out-of-this-world vista of nature in Halong Bay, this tour definitely blows your mind.

What you can expect

• Get captivated with the enchanting beauty of nature and people in Hanoi city
• Step back in time while immersing in the tranquil nature as you visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu – Ninh Binh
• Embark a fantastic overnight cruise on Halong Bay for a lifetime experience

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. Our tour guide and driver will come to pick you up to transfer to your hotel to check-in. The room is at your disposal from 02:00 PM. Balance of the day as your leisure.

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
• Meals: None
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide for airport pick up
• Transfer: Private car

Day 2: Hoa Lu - Trang An - Bich Dong (B, L) - Joint in Tour

07:45 – 08:15 AM: Picked up from your hotel and we will depart to Ninh Binh City.

10:00 AM: Arrive Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – the ancient capital of Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Visitors can see temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh their sons, and Queen Duong Van Nga, who was married first to Dinh Tien Hoang and then to Le Dai Hanh

11:00 AM: We will move into Trang An Grottoes (the World Natural Heritage site). Enjoy 2 hours on rowing boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountains and rivers Halong Bay on land of Ninh Binh. Next visit, our tour guide will show you the Kong: Skull Island filming location the aboriginal village (Skull Island Village)

Get back to the Wharf and enjoy the lunch at local restaurant.

02:00 PM: Cycling to Bich Dong Pagoda – a series of atmospheric caves filled with ancient shrines. The pagoda surrounded by many limestone mountains was very ancient and famous.

03:45 PM: Get back to shuttle bus and return to Hanoi

06:00 PM: Drop off at your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the Hotel.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Group transfer

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D) by shuttle bus

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.

From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise.

Note: You are recommended to bring an overnight bag to keep your necessary luggage. We are afraid that there is not enough space to store all the luggage of every passenger on board. Moreover, after an overnight stay on board, you will turn back to the same hotel in Hanoi, so your remaining luggage will be sure to be kept safely.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Tour guide: English speaking guide on cruise
• Transfer: Shuttle bus

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, Brunch) by shuttle bus

After breakfast, enjoy your time to swim, sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After lunch on board – around 11:30 AM, transfer back to Hanoi to check in the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the Hotel.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
• Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
• Tour guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Shuttle bus

Day 5: Hanoi Depature (B)

You are free to relax until being transferred to the airport (without tour guide) for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon time. Meals on your own.

End of tour!

Our Services:

• Accommodation: None
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour guide: None
• Transfer: Private car

Note: Our tour's itinerary is carefully designed only for travelers from India by team of local travel experts with more than 10 years' experience.

This customizable tour can be arranged for single traveler, couple, family and group tour. Final Prices vary according to hotel standard, when you travel, how many people you travel with, the level of private guiding required and the overall arrangements. We can easily customize the itinerary based on your budget, interests and schedule. Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.

Tel/Zalo/WhatsApp: (+84)0989661264 (Mr Truong John)

E-mail: vietnambooker.com@gmail.com

ROUTE MAP

INCLUSIONS

Meals:  Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner, 1 Brunch

*Indian/Vietnamese/Veg .. Food

Acommodations: Hanoi (3 nights), Halong Bay (1 night)

Transports: Car, Shuttle Bus

Included Services

• Accommodation with daily breakfast
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
• Roundtrip shuttle bus from Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• One night on Halong Bay Cruise
• Local English speaking guides
• Meals where mentioned (B: Breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
• Entrance fees
• Government taxes and service charges

EXCLUSIONS

• International flight ticket
• Vietnam visa fee at $30/person
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip…)
• Travel insurance
• Surcharge for early check in

Note: All flights from India to Hanoi arrive at around 05:00 A.M. Hotel check-in hour is 14:00 so we highly recommend clients to check-in early.

Tel/Zalo/WhatsApp: (+84)0989661264 (Mr Truong John)

E-mail: vietnambooker.com@gmail.com