Overview
Northern Vietnam's greatest hits — Hanoi's thousand-year-old streets, a cruise among Ha Long's emerald karsts and the river caves of Ninh Binh.
Day-Wise Itinerary
- D1
Day 1 — Arrival in Hanoi
Land in Hanoi and transfer to your Old Quarter hotel. Evening walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and the weekend night market (seasonal).
- D2
Day 2 — Hanoi City Tour
Visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature and One Pillar Pagoda, then dive into the Old Quarter's lanes for a guided street-food walk and a traditional water puppet show.
- D3
Day 3 — Ha Long Bay Cruise
Drive to Ha Long Bay and board your cruise — kayak among limestone islands, explore Sung Sot cave and enjoy a seafood lunch on board before returning to Hanoi (overnight cruise upgrade available).
- D4
Day 4 — Ninh Binh — Trang An
Day trip to Ninh Binh: sampan boat ride through the Trang An cave complex, climb to Mua Cave viewpoint and visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.
- D5
Day 5 — Leisure in Hanoi
Free day for shopping in the Old Quarter, a Vietnamese coffee trail, or an optional Bat Trang pottery village visit.
- D6
Day 6 — Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight home.
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Return airport transfers
- Hanoi city tour with guide
- Ha Long Bay day cruise with lunch
- Ninh Binh day trip with boat ride
- Vietnam e-visa assistance
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses & tips
- Overnight cruise upgrade
- Travel insurance
Hotel Information
Boutique Old Quarter hotels in Hanoi, 3-star to 5-star; overnight Ha Long cruise as an optional upgrade.
Transport
Private airport transfers; comfortable air-conditioned coach for day tours with English-speaking guide.
Important Notes
- • All costing is on request and depends on travel dates, hotel category, flights, number of travellers and customised requirements.
- • Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return travel (for international holidays).
- • Rates and availability are dynamic and are confirmed only at the time of booking.
Cancellation Information
Cancellations are subject to airline, hotel and supplier policies at the time of booking. A detailed cancellation schedule is shared with your personalised quote before you confirm — no surprises.