5-Day Northern Vietnam Tour: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay

Day 1: Hanoi arrival

The car/van will pick you up from Noi Bai airport (in Hanoi) and will take you in the heart of the city. Arrive at the hotel after a 40-minute drive, check in and have a free day to walk around Old Quarter, night market in Hanoi down town.

Overnight in Hanoi hotel located in the old quarter.

Meal: N/A

Accommodation: 3-star hotel

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay

8h15 – 8h45: Shuttle bus and Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.

9h00: Departure to Halong Bay.

Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.

12h00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor.

12h30: Welcome to Cruise and Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.

Check- in your cabin with Air-Conditioning.

13h00: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

AFTERNOON ITINERARY:

15h00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).

16h00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop Island, it is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Halong Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy beach.

17h15: Come back to Cruise then take a shower, relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.

EVENING RELAXING:

19h00: Enjoy your dinner when sitting by overlooking sea view window in the night romantic Bay.

20h30: Playing some sports games like: Squid Fishing, singing karaoke, or relax on sundeck.

Overnight on boat: clean air-conditioning room.

Meal: B, L, D

Accommodation: Overight on 3-star cruise

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi

6h00: Wake up in the early morning to see sunrise on sundeck.

7h00: Morning view of bay with a cup of tea of coffee. Have breakfast!

7h40: Start visiting Halong Bay Pearl farm. The pearls in Halong are the most renowned in Vietnam. The process of farming and retrieving pearls takes years.

8h30: Do kayaking in Halong Bay, exploring Halong Bay in your own.

10h00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10h45: Enjoy the lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbor.

12h00: Cruise is landing Halong Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

12h30: Return to Hanoi by Shuttle Bus.

Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.

15h30 – 16h00: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop off at the Hotel.

Meal: B, L

Accommodation: 3-star hotel

Day 4: Ninh Binh Full Day Tour

You can choose an option below:

• Option 1: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave
• Option 2: Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave

Meal: B, L

Accommodation: 3-star hotel

Day 5: Hanoi departure

After having breakfast at your hotel, you have free time until we pick you up to transfer to the airport.

Meal: B

Accommodation: N/A

5-Day Northern Vietnam Tour: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay