Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh – Hanoi

The 5-day 4-night Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh – Hanoi tour showcases Northern Vietnam’s top attractions. Travelers will start in Hanoi, visiting cultural landmarks, before exploring the stunning Halong Bay and the “Halong Bay on land” in Ninh Binh. The tour culminates with a return to Hanoi, providing an unforgettable experience of Vietnam’s breathtaking nature and rich heritage.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

On arrival at Hanoi International Airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel in town (rooms are at your disposal from 14:00)..
Then starts visiting the Temple of Literature (or you might choose one of the museums in Hanoi – Hilton Hanoi, Military museum, Museum of History..), then move to the West Lake and the oldest pagoda Tran Quoc. Continue drive to Hoan Kiem Lake and the French Quarter (Old Quarter Hanoi), visit Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge and Ma May ancient house. Lunch at the restaurant
A Green Car (or cyclo ride) tour around the Old Quarter to experience the exciting local daily life of Hanoians. Have coffee or tea at an authentic Hanoi corner cafe where you can have talks with local people, exchange cultural way of life.
Welcome dinner is ready at a lovely restaurant in the Old French Quarter of Hanoi. In the evening you are offered enjoyable chance to watch traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi Overnight in Ha Noi

DAY 2: HA NOI – HALONG BAY – BAI TU LONG BAY

Have a breakfast at your hotel. 07.45am – 08.30am Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (for those who use our shuttle bus, car)
12.30 Arriving Hon Gai Harbor, Ha Long City. Transfer to Cristina Diamond Cruises by tender
12:45 Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin
13:30 Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay & having Buffet lunch
15:30 Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayaking around Vung Vieng area (one hour)
16:30 Swimming & Sunbathing at Ban Chan Beach
17:30 Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 5h30pm- 7h30pm) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong-Cong Do area to anchor for overnight
18:00 Taking part in the cooking class: Learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese Cuisines
19.30 Having dinner
21.00 Free evening to join some activities of board games or squid fishing, karaoke (on request) Taste the variety of drink at our luxury sundeck bar (chargeable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices…

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY – HANOI

06.30 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise
07.00 Having buffet breakfast
07.45 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave09.30 Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration.
10.30 Enjoy the last scenery of the Ha Long Bay over lunch (a la carte) when the boat cruises back to shore.
12.00 Transfer back to Hanoi.
16.00 – 17.00 Return Hanoi. Back to your hotel

DAY 4: HA NOI –BAI DINH – TRANG AN – NINH BINH

07:45-08:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick up at your hotel in Hanoi city to depart for Ninh Binh province (120 Kms).Start tour Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda.
10:30: Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. Have lunch in local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork storage vessel

13:00 Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.
16:00: Getting on the car for returning to Hanoi.
18:00-18:30: Back to Hanoi at your hotel

DAY 5: FREE DAY – DEPARTURE

Have a breakfast at hotel. Check-out hotel (before 12:00 PM – noon time)
Free at leisure until transferring to Noi Bai (Ha Noi) airport for leaving flight