Ha Noi - Ha Long bay - Ninh Binh 5-days 4-nights

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI – AIRPORT PICK-UP

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our private driver will meet you at the airport according to your flight schedule and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Check in at the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to relax and recover after your journey.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI CITY & TRADITIONAL CRAFT VILLAGES

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, meet your private guide and driver at the hotel and begin a full-day exploration of Hanoi and its surrounding traditional craft villages.

In the morning, venture beyond the city center to discover some of Northern Vietnam’s most renowned traditional craft villages.

Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where colorful bundles of incense sticks are traditionally produced and dried in the open air. Continue to Chuong Conical Hat Village, famous for its handcrafted Vietnamese non la. Learn about the traditional techniques passed down through generations and gain an authentic insight into local village life.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with an opportunity to sample some of the capital’s traditional specialties.

In the afternoon, return to the heart of Hanoi and visit two of the city’s most significant historical and cultural landmarks. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university and an important symbol of the country’s long-standing tradition of education. Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, a historic site offering a deeper perspective on Vietnam’s complex modern history.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI – NINH BINH – HOA LU – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE – HANOI

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, meet your guide and depart Hanoi for the picturesque province of Ninh Binh, often referred to as “Halong Bay on land” for its spectacular limestone karst landscapes.

Take a short 15–20-minute break along the way to relax and refresh.

Arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the political and economic center of Vietnam between 968 and 1010 under the Dinh, Early Le, and Ly dynasties. Discover the fascinating history of Vietnam’s early feudal period and visit the historic temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le kings.

Afterward, enjoy a leisurely cycling experience through the surrounding countryside, passing peaceful villages, rice fields, and local homes while observing the daily life of the local community.

Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring a variety of Vietnamese specialties, including goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian options are also available.

Continue to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its dramatic limestone mountains, tranquil waterways, and spectacular cave system.

Board a traditional sampan boat for approximately two hours, gliding through peaceful waterways and impressive limestone caves while enjoying the breathtaking natural scenery.

Continue to Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Challenge yourself with approximately 500 steps to reach the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain, where you will be rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view over the surrounding limestone peaks, rice fields, and Tam Coc landscape.

During the warmer months, the nearby lotus fields add an especially beautiful touch to the

Depart Ninh Binh and return to Hanoi.

Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. End of the day's excursion.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI – HA LONG BAY DAY CRUISE – HANOI

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, meet your guide and driver at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter or near the Opera House and depart for Ha Long Bay.

Travel via the Hanoi–Haiphong–Tuan Chau Expressway, with an approximate journey time of 2.5 hours.

Arrive at Tuan Chau International Harbor and board the cruise. Settle in and begin your journey through the spectacular landscapes of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy a set-menu lunch on board while cruising through the bay. Admire thousands of towering limestone karsts and unique islets, including the iconic Fighting Cock Islets and Incense Burner Islet.

Arrive at Bo Hon Island and visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the largest and most impressive caves in Ha Long Bay. Explore its fascinating chambers adorned with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.

Continue with a kayaking or bamboo boat experience through Luon Cave, a tranquil lagoon surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs.

Visit Ti Top Island, known for its beautiful sandy beach and panoramic viewpoint. You may relax on the beach, enjoy a refreshing swim, or climb to the island’s summit for an impressive view across Ha Long Bay.

Return to the cruise and enjoy a relaxing sunset party with seasonal fruits, biscuits, and selected beverages as the boat makes its way back toward the harbor.

Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Disembark and board the transfer vehicle for the journey back to Hanoi.

Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 5: DEPARTURE FROM HANOI – AIRPORT TRANSFER

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend your remaining time at leisure until your scheduled departure.

According to your flight schedule, our private driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight.

End of service and your memorable Hanoi journey.

Included:

• Airport transfers by private vehicle on arrival and departure in Hanoi
• 4 nights’ accommodation in Hanoi, based on the selected hotel category
• Daily breakfast at the hotel
• English-speaking tour guide during the scheduled sightseeing tours
• Local boat trip in Trang An, including approximately 2 hours of scenic cruising
• Ha Long Bay full-day cruise
• Lunch on board during the Ha Long Bay cruise and 2 lunch at restaurant in Hanoi and Ninh Binh
• Kayaking or bamboo boat ride in Luon Cave
• All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets mentioned in the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during sightseeing days
• Travel insurance during the tour

Excluded:

• Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, shopping, and minibar
• Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
• Any optional activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Surcharge for special occasions, peak seasons, or hotel upgrades, if applicable

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