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Hanoi and Halong Bay Cultural Tour: 5 Days, 4 Nights
Why we love it?
Inclusions
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the trip
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide
- Accommodation in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Meals as stated in itinerary (B/L/D)
- All entrance fees for sites as per itinerary
- All sightseeing tickets and boat trips as per program
- Cold towels and drinking water on tour
- Government tax and service charge
- Exclusive personalized single-agent service
- 24/7 hotline support during the trip
Exclusions
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Visa approval letter and airport stamping fee
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Beverages and personal expenses
- Tipping for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Peak season and Tet/Christmas surcharges
- Other services not mentioned above
Itinerary
Day 1
HANOI ARRIVAL - HALF DAY CITY TOUR (L)
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HANOI ARRIVAL
HANOI ARRIVAL - HALF DAY CITY TOUR (L) Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, driver (no guide escort) will meet you & transfer you to your hotel in the city center. Free to relax in the morning. You will enjoy a half day city tour of Hanoi by visiting Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only), his house-on-stilts, the One-Pillar pagoda. Continue on to West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi. We pass by the famous Train Street to take photo (outside area only) if wish. Drop into a vintage coffee shop nearby, where you sit on very small chairs as is the special style of Hanoi and taste a cup of Vietnamese coffee. This also offers a perfect opportunity for people-watching, to get a better idea of the daily activities of the locals daily life. Please note: the standard check in time is 14:00 – 15:00pm. Early check in is not included and subject to hotel availability. Meal: Lunch Tour Type: Group Tour Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2
HANOI - NINH BINH – TAM COC - HANG MUA (B/L)
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HANOI - NINH BINH
HANOI - NINH BINH – TAM COC - HANG MUA (B/L) After breakfast, guests will depart from Hanoi for a scenic drive to Ninh Binh, a region renowned for its dramatic limestone karst landscapes and tranquil countryside. Upon arrival, guests will board a traditional sampan boat at Tam Coc, gently rowing along the Ngo Dong River. During the journey, they will pass through a series of natural caves and admire picturesque rice fields surrounded by towering limestone mountains, offering a peaceful and immersive experience in nature. After the boat trip, guests will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Mua Cave. Here, they will climb up a stone staircase to reach the summit, where a spectacular panoramic view of Tam Coc and the surrounding countryside awaits. This is one of the best viewpoints in the region and a highlight for photography lovers. In the late afternoon, guests will return to Hanoi. End of the tour. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Tour Type: Group Tour Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3
HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
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Type: Joined Boat Overnight on Cruise
HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D) Guests depart from Hanoi for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its emerald waters and limestone karsts. Upon arrival, guests board a cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and receive a short briefing about the itinerary and safety guidelines. The cruise then sets sail into the bay, offering stunning views of the seascape. Throughout the day, guests will participate in various onboard activities or simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Meals, including fresh local specialties, are served on board. In the evening, guests can join optional onboard activities or unwind on the sundeck. Overnight on board the cruise. Please note: The detailed itinerary and activities may vary depending on the cruise program and weather conditions. Transfer from Hanoi by Shuttle Bus Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Tour Type: Joined Boat Overnight on Cruise
Day 4
HALONG – HANOI (B/ Br)
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HALONG – HANOI (B/ Br) Guests may start the day early in Ha Long Bay by joining an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck, offering a peaceful way to welcome the morning amidst the stunning seascape. Afterward, breakfast is served on board, and guests can relax or take part in light onboard activities as the cruise continues its journey. Before check-out, a brunch prepared by the cruise will be served while the boat returns to the harbor. After disembarkation, transfer back to Hanoi via the expressway and return to the hotel. Meal: Breakfast, Brunch Accomodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5
HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
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HANOI DEPARTURE (B) In the morning, you will transfer to Hanoi airport (only driver, no guide) for departure flight back home. We hope you have had a memorable trip and wish you pleasant onward travels! | Price in USD per pax base on group of (Validity Date: 05 Jan – 20 Dec 2026) Except period 16 – 24 Feb 2026; 30 Apr – 2 May 2026 | | --- | | Description | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3-5 pax | 6-9 pax | 10-14 pax | Sgl Sup | | 3 Star | 665 | 372 | 343 | 309 | 312 | 197 | | 4 Star | 741 | 407 | 380 | 349 | 351 | 244 | | 5 Star | 928 | 507 | 480 | 448 | 451 | 331 |
Please Note
- Limited mobility accessible
- Itinerary
- This is a typical itinerary. Daily schedules may be adjusted due to weather, flight timings, or local events. Domestic flights (if applicable) are quoted separately.
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable booking


