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Vietnam Itinerary 5 Days - Including Halong Bay Cruise

4 Nights / 5 Days

Hanoi(4N) → Halong Bay(0N) → Ninh Binh(0N)
$ 37,000
91% off

$ 2,967 per person

What's included in the price

Twin-sharing rooms

Cruise ticket

Sightseeing in a private cab

Breakfast, Lunch

Excursion to Ninh Binh Province

Halong Bay Day Cruise

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$ 37,000
91% off

$ 2,967 per person

Final package offers will be shared by our partner agents

What's included in the price

Twin-sharing rooms
Cruise ticket
Sightseeing in a private cab
Breakfast, Lunch

Excursion to Ninh Binh Province

Halong Bay Day Cruise

Trip Highlights

Cruise through Halong Bay, visiting Surprising Cave and Wooden Grotto

Excursion to Ninh Binh province

Visit the Temples of the Dinh King and Le King in Ninh Binh province

Full-day city tour of Hanoi, exploring Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake and more

Short Itinerary

Day Agenda
Day 1 Arrival in Hanoi - Leisure Day
Day 2 Hanoi Full Day City Tour
Day 3 Halong Bay Day Cruise with Lunch
Day 4 Excursion to Ninh Binh from Hanoi
Day 5 Departure Day

Trip Overview

Welcome to an enriching journey through Hanoi and its surrounding treasures! Over five days, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam. From explori (Read More)ng the historic sites of Hanoi to cruising through the majestic Halong Bay and Ninh Binh Province, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure through Vietnam's diverse offerings.

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Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi - Leisure Day
  • On arrival at Hanoi, the driver will pick you up from the airport.
  • Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
  • Overnight stay at Hanoi.
  • After breakfast, proceed for a full-day city tour of Hanoi.
  • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. It is the final resting place of the most popular leader of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh. It was opened to the public in 1975. Visitors are allowed a short time to look at the casket.
  • On your way back, stop at the One Pillar Pagoda. It is one pillar built elegantly in the shape of a lotus blossom, the Buddhist symbol of enlightenment. The shrine inside the Pagoda is dedicated to the Vietnamese Buddhist deity Quan Am. 
  • Next, visit the Temple of Literature. It is an 11th-century Vietnamese temple dedicated to Confucius and features picturesque pavilions, halls, and statues surrounded by scenic ponds and gardens.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum. It exhibits artifacts from the daily lives of the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups, including photographs, audiotapes, antiques, and everyday objects such as baskets and knives. 
  • Afterward, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy the peaceful Hanoi atmosphere. Located close to the Old Quarter, the lake is bursting with life early morning and late evening, when people can be seen exercising, casually hanging out, or even practicing tai chi and line dance.
  • Visit Ngoc Son Temple. Also known as the Temple of the Jade Mountain, it is a historic and picturesque temple situated on a small island in the heart of Hoan Kiem Lake. The temple houses preserved the remains of a giant turtle, who was believed to have lived in Hoan Kiem Lake and was associated with local legends.
  • Return to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Hanoi.
  • After breakfast, at 08:00 AM, a guide and the luxury bus will pick you up from the hotel.
  • Proceed for an excursion to Halong Bay.
  • At 11:00 AM, on arrival at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the cruise and have welcome drinks.
  • Enjoy Halong seafood on the cruise while moving to the Surprising Cave and Wooden Grotto in the middle of Halong Bay. You will see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites of different sea life shapes.
  • Visit Titop Island, which has a sandy beach and a towering limestone mountain with an excellent backdrop of the Bay.
  • Then go kayaking or a bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon.
  • At 04:00 PM, arrive at the harbor and return to Hanoi.
  • Return to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Hanoi. 
  • After early breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and proceed to Ninh Binh province.
  • You will be offered a leisurely sampan cruise on a creek across three vast stretches of rice fields.
  • On arrival at Ninh Binh province, visit the Temples of the Dinh King and Le King built on the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel site.
  • Sampan's trip along the stream to Tam Coc caves (Three limestone caves).
  • Later visit Bich Dong Pagoda.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • In the evening, return to the hotel in Hanoi. 
  • Overnight stay at Hanoi.
  • You are free at leisure time to visit around until time to check out and then transfer you to the airport for your return flight.

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Meals & other inclusions

    • Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
    • Daily breakfast and lunch
    • Ground transportation with an English-speaking driver.
    • Entrance fees where applicable
    • Airport transfers
    • Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Mineral water and wet tissue on day tours.
    • Taxes

Exclusions

    • Dinner, any other extra meals not mentioned in the inclusions, and beverages.
    • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
    • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
    • Airfare.

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