5-Day Northern Vietnam Tour with Hanoi, Ninh Bình and Halong Bay

• Private airport pick-up and hotel check-in.
• This afternoon, ride a cyclo around Hanoi Old Quarter, visit Ngọc Sơn Temple, and enjoy the water puppet show.

Meals included: None

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Please note: Hotel standard check-in time is 2:00 pm. Earlier check-in is available upon room availability.

• You will be greeted by the local tour guide at the hotel lobby and travel 2 hours from Hanoi to Ninh Bình, the ancient capital of Vietnam.
• You will explore the ancient Hoa Lư Temple, then have lunch.
• Afterwards, you'll ride a sampan on the Tam Cốc River.
• Finish the trip by cycling to explore local villages.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Tour duration: 8 hours

Driving distance: 90 km (56 miles) - 2 hours

• You will be greeted by the local tour guide at the hotel lobby and drive 2.5 hours by land to Halong Bay. You will board the cruise and explore stunning Halong Bay.
• During the 2-day trip, you can explore dry caves, lagoons, and islands.
• Enjoy the sunset, have dinner, and stay overnight on the boat.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Overnight cruise on Halong Bay

Driving distance: 170 km (105 miles) - 2.5 hours

• Spend extra time on Halong Bay visiting the islands. You then sail back to the shore.
• Get off the boat and travel back to Hanoi.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: None

Please note: Hotel standard check-out time is 12:00 pm.

• Have a half-day private tour to explore Hanoi's impressive must-see sights, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature.
• At a suitable time, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.