5 Day
Private
English
Overnight: Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your private driver and transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi.
After check-in and some time to relax, begin exploring the historic heart of the capital.
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi's most iconic landmark, and walk across the red Huc Bridge to Ngoc Son Temple.
Continue into the atmospheric Hanoi Old Quarter, with its narrow streets, traditional architecture, local shops and lively street-food stalls. If time permits, visit Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi's largest traditional market.
Enjoy dinner at a local Vietnamese restaurant or discover Hanoi's street-food scene.
Optional: Attend a traditional water puppet show, one of Vietnam's most distinctive performing arts.
Meals: —
Accommodation: 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel in Hanoi depending on request
Overnight: Ninh Binh
08:00 AM: Meet your guide and driver at the hotel and depart Hanoi for Ninh Binh. The journey takes approximately 2–2.5 hours.
Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and early 11th centuries.
Visit the historic temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, while learning about the early dynasties of independent Vietnam.
Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, with an opportunity to sample regional specialties such as Ninh Binh goat meat and crispy rice.
Continue to Trang An and board a traditional sampan boat.
Cruise through a spectacular landscape of towering limestone karsts, green valleys, caves and peaceful waterways. The boat journey takes approximately 2–2.5 hours.
In the afternoon, visit Mua Cave and climb the stone steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain.
From the viewpoint, enjoy panoramic views over the rice fields, winding Ngo Dong River and dramatic limestone mountains.
Optional: Guests who prefer a more relaxed experience can skip the climb and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in Ninh Binh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel in Ninh Binh depending on request
Overnight: Ha Long Bay cruise
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out.
08:00 AM: Depart Ninh Binh for Ha Long Bay. The journey takes approximately 3.5–4 hours.
Arrive at the cruise harbor around midday and board your Luxury Ha Long Bay cruise.
After completing check-in and receiving a safety briefing, settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch while cruising among the spectacular limestone islands.
Depending on the cruise itinerary, participate in activities such as:
Return to the cruise and relax on the sundeck while watching the sunset over Ha Long Bay.
Optional: Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration or enjoy a sunset drink.
Enjoy a multi-course dinner featuring Vietnamese and international cuisine.
After dinner, relax on board, try squid fishing, enjoy the bar and lounge, or simply admire the stars from the deck.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Ha Long Bay cruise/ Private Cabin (Twin/Double basic)
Overnight: Hanoi
Wake early and enjoy the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay.
06:00–06:30 AM: Join an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck while watching the sunrise.
Enjoy breakfast while cruising through the bay.
Depending on the cruise program, take part in a final morning excursion, such as a cave, beach, lagoon or kayaking activity.
Return to the cruise for brunch while sailing toward the harbor.
Around 11:00 AM: Disembark and meet your private driver for the transfer to Hanoi, approximately 2.5–3 hours.
Continue your Hanoi sightseeing with visits to:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (this can be changed to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology)
Explore the area dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, including the Presidential Palace area and One Pillar Pagoda.
The mausoleum has specific opening days and periods, so the sightseeing sequence may be adjusted accordingly.
Temple of Literature
Discover Vietnam's first national university and one of Hanoi's finest examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Learn about the history of this former prison through its exhibitions and preserved structures.
Return to the Old Quarter and enjoy free time for shopping, cafés and local cuisine.
Optional: Water puppet show if not experienced on Day 1.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: 3-star or 4-star or 5-star hotel in Hanoi depending on request
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Hanoi before departure.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have free time for:
Check out according to the hotel's standard check-out time.
At the agreed time, your private driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: —
Ha Long Bay cruise itineraries and activities may be changed by the cruise operator due to weather, tides, safety regulations or local authority requirements. The sightseeing sequence may therefore be adjusted while maintaining the main experiences of the tour.
