Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Combo 4 Days Tour : Hanoi Halong Bay and Ninh Binh

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

Combo Package Tour 4 Days : Hanoi Halong Bay and Ninh Binh

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Hanoi’s major cultural and historic landmarks
02 Spend a night cruising through the scenery of Halong Bay
03 Enjoy onboard activities such as kayaking, swimming, cooking class, and Tai Chi
04 Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Hoan Kiem Lake
05 Choose a full-day Ninh Binh excursion to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc or Bai Dinh and Trang An
06 Take a boat trip through caves and limestone landscapes in Ninh Binh

Discover some of northern Vietnam’s most iconic highlights on this 4-day combo tour, combining the energy of Hanoi, the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay, and the cultural and natural beauty of Ninh Binh. Explore key landmarks in the capital, then board an overnight cruise to enjoy the limestone scenery and onboard activities in Halong Bay.

Your journey also includes a full-day excursion to Ninh Binh, where you can choose between Hoa Lu and Tam Coc or Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An. With transport, guided sightseeing, meals as listed, and an overnight cruise included, this package offers a convenient way to experience several of Vietnam’s must-see destinations in one trip.

Discover some of northern Vietnam’s most iconic highlights on this 4-day combo tour, combining the energy of Hanoi, the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay, and the cultural and natural beauty of Ninh Binh.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi City Tour (L)

Pickup at the hotel and visit Ho Chi Minh complex including: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closes on Monday and Friday morning. And closes during October) and Museum, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West lake - one of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam. Lunch at local restaurant. Next, visit Bat Trang pottery village (on Monday, Wednesday and Friday) or Ethnology Museum (on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). Also visit the Literature Temple- Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070. The last stop is Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and Hanoi’s Old Quarters where you’ll have a chance for some shopping and exploration before tour ends.

Day 02

Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on a cruise (L/D)

07.30 - 08.30AM Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area and transfer to Halong Bay with a stopover on the way for refreshments Upon arrival, welcome on board, check in your cabin and have delicious lunch at the restaurant. Afternoon activities might include a visit to one of the most beautiful cave in Halong bay, a floating village for bamboo boat riding, an island for relaxing/swimming and a lagoon for kayaking. Back to the boat, you will be able to join a cooking class or a sunset cocktail party before dinner time. Evening is free at your leisure or you can join a squid fishing trip with the crew. Overnight in private cabin on a sharing cruise.

Day 03

Halong - Hanoi (B, L)

Morning tea and coffer will be served early. Optional to join a Tai Chi Class on the sundeck or photo hunting in the early morning. After breakfast, other activities might include (if not arranged on the first day): visiting the cave, cooking class or climbing to the top of an island for panoramic view of Halong Bay. Then check out and enjoy a fantastic view on the bay, passing many islands and islets (karst formation) on the way back to habor. Then take bus trip back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel around 16.30 - 17.00.

Day 04

Hanoi- Ninh Binh ( L)

7h30 am -8h15 am: Pick Up at your hotel for depart to Ninh Binh Province ( Ha Long Bay On Land )

Customers can choose out of 2 options below: Option 1: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc full day Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Old Quarter to depart to Ninh Binh city. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. At noon, you will enjoy lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc. After lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of limestones on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colors. The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Leave Tam Coc and drive back to Hanoi. Finish unforgettable full day trip at your hotel in Hanoi! Option 2: Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Cave Full Day 8.00 - 8.30 AM: Tour guide will pick you up at your provided hotel address (in Hanoi Old Quarter) to depart to Ninh Binh city, around 98 kms from Hanoi On the way, you will have chances to take the outlook of Vietnam rice fields with the harding-working farmers doing their working in the large rice fields. The trip starts with visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda, the large pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze with 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight. Then, have lunch in local restaurant with local dishes (Goat, pork) After lunch, transfer from Bai Dinh to Trang An. Upon on arrival, we will take the boat trip around Trang An to visit cave complex (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave) all caves are in mystery and wildness, you also have chances to admire the beautiful scenery of mountain and rivers of the popular countryside in Vietnam. 16:00: Getting on the bus for returning to Hanoi. Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Transport/ Transfer as tour described
Boat Trip in Ninh Binh
Overnight Cruise in Halong Bay
Hanoi City Tour
Entrance fees for whole package tour
English speaking guide.
Meals mentioned (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)

What's Not Included

Beverages & Personal Expenses
Tips for crews,guide & driver are appreciated
Holiday Surcharge
No Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
We will pick up guests from all hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside

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