Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Hanoi Halong Ninh Binh Package Tour (5 Days 4 Nights)

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Halong Bay in one 5-day package
  • 02 Enjoy an evening street food tour in Hanoi
  • 03 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and the temples of the Le and Dinh Dynasties
  • 04 Take a boat trip through the limestone scenery of Tam Coc
  • 05 Spend a night on a Halong Bay cruise
  • 06 Join onboard activities such as kayaking, bamboo boat riding, cooking class, or squid fishing
  • 07 Includes accommodation, transfers, meals as per itinerary, and sightseeing entrance fees

Discover northern Vietnam on a 5-day journey that combines the energy of Hanoi with the natural beauty of Ninh Binh and Halong Bay. Enjoy time in the capital, sample local flavours on an evening street food tour, and visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital before drifting through the limestone scenery of Tam Coc by boat.

The experience continues with an overnight cruise in Halong Bay, where you can relax on board and take part in activities such as cave visits, bamboo boat riding, kayaking, swimming, cooking class, or squid fishing depending on the cruise program. With accommodation, transfers, sightseeing, and meals as per itinerary included, this package offers an easy way to explore some of Vietnam’s most memorable highlights.

Discover northern Vietnam on a 5-day journey that combines the energy of Hanoi with the natural beauty of Ninh Binh and Halong Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Noi Bai Arrival (D)

Noi Bai Arrival (D) Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport

Noi Bai Arrival (D) Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, pick you up and transfer to Hanoi center. Check in hotel and then free time at your leisure. Evening spend around 3 hours for a special tour to enjoy the street foods of Hanoian. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Vietnamese Street Food

2
Day 02

Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (B, L)

Morning pickup and leave by bus to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties. Then our bus will transfer you from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for lunch around at 

12:30PM. After lunch, boat trip to visit Tam Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Drive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel around at 

18:00PM. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Morning pickup and leave by bus to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties. Then our bus will transfer you from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for lunch around at 12:30PM. After lunch, boat trip to visit Tam Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Drive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel around at 18:00PM. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

3
Day 03

Hanoi – Halong Overnight Cruise (B, L, D)

Morning pickup service by shuttle bus then transfer to Halong Bay, short break on the way. 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.

4
Day 04

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. Around 12.30 Transfer back to Hanoi, drop off at your hotel around 17.00. Recheck in and free time.

5
Day 05

Hanoi – Fee Time in Hanoi - Departure (B)

After breakfast, Free time explore Hanoi City and buy survenir by yourself . Pickup and transfer to the airport for the departure flight. End of services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • 4 nights accommodation ( 3 Nights in Hanoi & 1 Night on Halong Cruise)
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Local English Guide for each tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by Round-trip shared transfer
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing during packge tour
  • Visit Ninh Binh Halong Bay

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) & personal expenses
  • Tips for crews,guide & driver are appreciated
  • Holiday Surcharged

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • WE PICK UP FROM AIRPORT OR YOUR HOTEL IN HANOI

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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