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Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing
The journey
Discover northern Vietnam on a multi-day journey that combines the energy of Hanoi with the natural beauty of Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay. From a street food experience in the capital to ancient temples, river scenery, and an overnight cruise, this package brings together culture, history, and iconic landscapes in one easy itinerary.
Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, then continue to Tam Coc for a scenic boat trip through limestone karst formations and caves. Later, head to Ha Long Bay for an overnight cruise with meals on board and a mix of relaxing and active experiences such as cave visits, kayaking, bamboo boat riding, and time to enjoy the bay from the water.
With airport transfers, accommodation, guided sightseeing, and meals included as mentioned in the program, this tour is a convenient way to experience some of northern Vietnam’s best-known highlights.
Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, then continue to Tam Coc for a scenic boat trip through limestone karst formations and caves.
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Pick up at Noi Bai International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
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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
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 again.
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.
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
After breakfast, Free time explore Hanoi City and buy survenir by yourself .
Pickup and transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
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Your 5 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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