The Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Hanoi! Your private driver will meet you at Noi Bai International Airport with a name board for a transfer to your hotel. At 11:30 am, join the shuttle bus for a local Vietnamese lunch before starting your city tour. This afternoon, you will visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university), and the historic Hoa Lo Prison. Please note that the specific sightseeing locations may change depending on the day of the tour. After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel in the city center.
- Airport Pickup & Transfer — Meet and greet service at the airport with a private transfer to your hotel.
- Shuttle Bus & Lunch — Pickup at 11:30 am for an inclusive local lunch before the afternoon tour..
- Hanoi Landmark Visit — A guided tour of Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison.
7:30am-7:45am, depart from Hanoi for the drive to Ninh Binh province. Your first stop is the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, where you will visit temples dedicated to the first emperors of Vietnam. After a local lunch at a restaurant, continue to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a boat trip through the quiet river and limestone mountains, passing through several caves. Return to your hotel in Hanoi in the evening.
- Hoa Lu Ancient Capital —Explore the historic 10th-century temples of Vietnam’s first dynasties.
- Trang An Boat Trip — Access to the adventure rides, fairy-tale lands, and the water park.
- UNESCO Heritage Site — Discover the natural beauty of the "Halong Bay on Land" in Trang An.
- Day Trip Transfer — Round-trip transport from your hotel in Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back.
Between 08:15 am – 08:45 am, the bus will pick you up from your hotel for the drive to Ha Long Bay. Arrive at the harbor around 12:00 pm to board your cruise ship and enjoy a welcome drink. Have a delicious lunch on board as the boat sails past thousands of limestone islands. In the afternoon, the cruise stops for activities such as exploring a cave or visiting a small beach. Return to the ship to watch the sunset from the sun deck. At 07:00 pm, a full dinner is served in the restaurant. You will spend the night on the boat in your private cabin.
- Cruise Boarding — Visit the beautiful shores of Roi Island, Gham Ghi Island, and May Rut Trong for beach and snorkeling.
- Lunch & Dinner on Board — Ride the world's longest over-sea cable car with panoramic views across the turquoise ocean.
- Bay Exploration — The boat stops for sightseeing at a famous cave or a quiet island in the afternoon.
- Overnight on the Water — Experience a quiet night in a private cabin on the cruise ship.
Start your morning on the cruise with breakfast as the ship continues to sail through the bay. You can enjoy the views from the deck or join the morning activities before a brunch is served in the restaurant. The boat returns to the harbor at approximately 11:00 am – 11:30 am. After leaving the ship, meet the bus for the return journey to Hanoi. You will arrive back at your hotel in the late afternoon for check-in and free time.
- Breakfast & Brunch — Two morning meals served on board the ship before returning to land.
- Final Bay Views — Enjoy the last few hours of scenic sailing through the limestone peaks.
- Hanoi Return Bus — Afternoon transfer from the harbor back to your hotel in the city center.
- Hanoi Hotel Check-in — Arrival at your accommodation with the rest of the evening at leisure.
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out process. Your private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time for your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport. This direct vehicle service ensures you arrive at the departure terminal in time for your flight check-in, marking the end of your 5-day North Vietnam tour.
- Hanoi Hotel Breakfast — Enjoy a final morning meal at your accommodation before checking out.
- Private Airport Transfer — A direct vehicle ride from your hotel lobby to the airport terminal.
- Noi Bai Airport Departure —Arrival at the airport for your flight check-in and departure
- Private airport pick-up and drop-off
- 3 nights 3 ★ hotel with daily breakfast
- 1 night 4 ★ Ha Long Bay Cruise Stay
- 1 Drinking water bottle per person during day tour
- Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner)
- English speaking guide — all excursions
- Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary with all entry tickets
- Vietnam e-visa fee
- International and domestic flights
- Single supplement for single room
- Travel insurance & Bank transfer fees, GST, TCS
- Tips for driver and guide
- Personal expenses, drinks, laundry, telephone calls
- Early check-in / late check-out surcharges
- 3★ hotel in Hanoi(3 nights)
- 4★ hotel in Ha Long Bay (1 night)
- Double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Check-in 2:00–3:00 PM
- Check-out 11:00–12:00 noon
- Hotel upgrade to 4★ or 5★ is available - WhatsApp us for pricing
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- All tours are included with vietnamese local food as per itinerary(vegetarian or non-vegetarian based on your preference).
- Vietnamese vegetarian food available
- Jain and Halal meal options are available upon request (additional charges may apply)