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Vietnam Package 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi (5 Days)

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi 5 Days / 4 NightsBespoke · Live quote on request

The Journey

Five days through Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Halong — at a slower, more luxurious pace.

The same iconic northern triangle as Package 1, but stretched. Two nights in Hanoi for a full city-day and a culinary evening, a day in Ninh Binh, and an overnight on a junk in Halong Bay.

Day by Day

A sample itinerary.

We use this as a canvas; the days will rearrange themselves around your interests, the season, and where the wildlife is.

Day 1

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - CITY TOUR (private tour)

Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam! Upon arrival, you will be collected by our local guide at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the hotel, then check-in as per hotel's standard check-in time. Afternoon, start with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only since it's closed on Mondays,

Day 2

DAY 2: HANOI - NINH BINH (HOA LU - CYCLING - TRANG AN)

HANOI (shared-group tour) (breakfast & lunch included) Breakfast at hotel. Pick-up time: ~ 7:00 / Drop-off time: ~ 18:30 Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and take you to Ninh Binh province, located about 120 km from the city. After a short break along the way, the first stop is at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam.

Day 3

DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY - TRANSFERRED BY SHUTTLE BUS - OVERNIGHT

ON CRUISE (SHARED BOAT) (breakfast, lunch & dinner included) After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, transfer to Ha Long Bay by the cruise's shuttle bus. Upon arrival, board the cruise and begin your journey through the stunning Ha Long Bay while enjoying a lunch of local cuisine on board.

Day 4

DAY 4: HALONG - HANOI - TRANSFERRED BY SHUTTLE BUS (B/BR)

In the morning, start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck at dawn, taking in the serene beauty of Ha Long Bay. Enjoy tea and coffee on board as you continue exploring the bay’s stunning 2,000 islets and some of its major highlights.

Day 5

DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE (breakfast included)

Breakfast at hotel and check out Free at leisure until transfer with driver (no guide) to the airport for your departure flight.

Journey Gallery

Through the lens.

A small selection of the lodges, landscapes, and wildlife you'll meet on this journey.

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What's Included

Your journey includes.

  • Accommodations based on twin/double occupancy (Standard check-in time: ~14:00 - 15:00, standard check-out time: ~11:00
  • 12:00 noon)
  • Cruise based on a twin/ double occupancy on a shared boat (Check-in/check-out time: as per cruise’s standard)
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary: B=Breakfast, Br=Brunch, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
  • Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Transfers by vehicles with A/C
  • Private airport transfers
  • Private vehicle(s) for private tour(s)
  • Shared bus for shared tours
  • Boat trip(s) as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tour guide(s) escort as per the itinerary (English-speaking guides - different guides in different shared tours)
  • Bottles of water on vehicles for tour days and transfers
  • 2 bottles per person per full day

What's Not Included

Your journey excludes.

  • E-Visa to Vietnam (Single entry)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out charges. Room upgrades
  • Flights tickets (International and Domestic) and airport taxes
  • Bank transfer fees for payment and taxes
  • Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, and tips for shared Tours’ staff , hotels’ staff, restaurants’ staff, boatmen…)
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary

Live Quote

Priced for your dates,
not a brochure.

Rates change with the season, camp availability and the way you like to travel. Share your dates and party size, and a senior travel designer will send a live quote for Vietnam Package 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi (5 Days).

  • Live rates and availability from our partner camps and hotels
  • Your choice of hotel category, pace and private guides
  • An itemised proposal within 24 hours — no obligation

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