Hanoi & Halong Bay Leisure Northern Vietnam Tour 5 Days

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL [GUIDE]

Welcome to Hanoi - the capital city of Vietnam. Arrive in Noi Bai International Airport, your driver will be waiting there to take you to your hotel in the city center. The rest of day is free at your leisure. *Additional Water Puppet Show/ Cyclo Tour/ Street food tour is available on your request

Meals: N/A

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI – BAI DINH – TRANG AN – HOA LU – HANOI [GUIDE/B]

Enjoy a full day to discover the Halong Bay on Land! This morning, drive to Ninh Binh and enjoy the boat trip on the emerald water of Trang An Complex to discover the caves. Trang An Landscape Complex is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, many of them partly submerged and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs. Trang An is recognized as the World Cultural and Natural Heritage site. Lunch is at your own choice and expense.

In the afternoon, visit Hoa Lu – the old capital of Vietnam and Bai Dinh Pagoda – the largest pagoda complex in Vietnam! Get on a electric buggy to get deeper into the complex. Take few steps to reach the main building and the tower overlooking the Red River Delta.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE [GUIDE/B/L/D]

Getting on a 3-4 hour journey to Halong Bay – a natural world wonder. You spend a night onboard an elegant junk, cruising on the emerald water to the far and less touched areas of Halong; it is a lifetime experience that you will never forget! Arrive at the dock around noon and then you will embark on the cruise, followed by a delicious lunch while the cruise sails further to the secluded, island-dotted bay. You will join the cruise's activities such as visiting cave and sandstones mountain, kayaking...At night, relax on the sun deck or go squid fishing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight Cruise in Halong Bay

DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI – [GUIDE/B]

Wake up early and take advantage of the early riser to capture the most beautiful moments of the bay during sun rise then attend a Tai Chi lesson with other passengers. Light breakfast is served with pastries and coffee while your cruise continues sailing through the islands. Depending on each cruise, you may visit nearby islands in a row boat then navigate back to the Halong jetty. Transfer back to Hanoi later this day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch/Brunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 5: HANOI – CITY TOUR - DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]

With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French-colonial buildings, peaceful lakes, oriental pagodas, and warm-hearted local people, Hanoi offers a timeless charm that people will definitely fall in love with. The tour includes visits to main sites as the Ho Chi Minh Complex (outside), Temple of Literature – the first university fo Vietnam, Old Quarter, Sword Lake. Free time to shopping until transferring to the airport for your flight back home. End of services!

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: N/A

Services Included

• Accommodation in 4-star luxury hotel or 5-star prestige hotel according to the selected option, based on double or twin sharing.
• One overnight cruise in Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay in a private cabin, with cruise category depending on the selected package.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver for all airport transfers, city transfers and road transfers between Hanoi and Halong Bay.
• English-speaking licensed local guide during sightseeing days as mentioned in the program.
• Airport transfers in Hanoi according to the itinerary.
• Meals mentioned in the itinerary: breakfasts, lunches, dinners and brunch as specified.
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing places mentioned in the program.
• Hanoi city experience including historic landmarks, tree-lined boulevards, Old Quarter discovery, Hoan Kiem Lake, local markets, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area or other confirmed sightseeing places according to the final itinerary.
• Halong Bay luxury cruise program including limestone karst scenery, private cabin, onboard meals, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, sunrise experience, cave visit, bamboo boat or onboard activities according to the cruise operation.
• Private road transfers between Hanoi and Halong Bay according to the itinerary.
• Bottled water and tissues during private road transfers.
• Local taxes and service charges for included ground arrangements.
• 24/7 local support during the trip.

Services Not Included

• International flights to and from Vietnam.
• Domestic flights, if requested in a customized version of the itinerary.
• Vietnam visa stamping fee or e-visa fee, if applicable.
• Personal travel insurance, including medical, cancellation and baggage coverage.
• Drinks, minibar, laundry, spa treatments and personal expenses.
• Meals not clearly mentioned in the itinerary.
• Single room supplement.
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels unless specifically included.
• Hotel room upgrades, suites, premium cruise suites or private cruise upgrades if requested.
• Optional seaplane over Halong Bay, private food tour, private cooking class, spa package, private photography tour or special celebration setup unless clearly included in the confirmed program.
• Tips for guides, drivers, cruise crew, porters and local service staff.
• High-season, Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year or public holiday supplements, if applicable.
• Additional costs caused by weather, road conditions, cruise operation changes, kayaking restrictions or force majeure events.
• Any service not clearly listed under “Services Included”.