It is never easier to travel to Ninh Binh & Halong Bay from Hanoi thanks to the new highway which shortens the time and distance. This trip guides you to both stunning landscapes with such a short amount of time.
Best of the Northern Delta Discovery 5 Days
Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay
Overview
Highlights
- Soak up the elegant & charming Hanoi Old Quarter
- Enjoy the sampan boat trip in the beautiful waterways of Trang An or Tam Coc
- Stay overnight in a traditional junk while cruising through the magnificent Halong Bay
Itinerary
Please check the full itinerary and photograph of this Halong Bay & Ninh Binh tour for your reference. If you have any query, please do not hesitate to contact us.
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
Welcome to Vietnam! You will be greeted by our tour guide upon arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, which celebrated its 1000 year anniversary in 2010. With its emphasis on the arts and learning, the local law stipulates that buildings in Hanoi remain small, simple and in harmony with nature.
Check in your hotel then you’ll have a restful overnight in Hanoi.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: NA
DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR
The full day tour takes you around Hanoi’s highlights sites including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his stilt house, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda. You also have a chance to visit historic University – The Temple of Literature, that dates back to the 11th century; learn about Buddhist practices in a serene lakeside pagoda. Visit the famous Ethnology Museum. Back to the Old Quarter to walk through the narrow streets that were famous for its specialized craft making guilds, the guild streets are named for their product or location and still bear such names nowadays; and then join in a unique water puppet show that features the Viet folklores and culture. Overnight in Hanoi.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 2: HANOI - NINH BINH
After breakfast, depart from your hotel at 8:00 to Ninh Binh Province. Today we will have chance to learn about the national heroes Dinh and Le who founded the ancient capital of Hoalu, dated the 10th century; we glide down a narrow stream in a small rowboat and enjoy a ride through Tam Coc area, which is shaded by steep limestone cliffs that jut out of the blazing green rice paddies. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: NINH BINH - HALONG BAY
After breakfast, at around 8.00 am, we are ready to be picked up to Halong Bay. On arrival, you are welcomed on boat and have set lunch while cruising in the bay. Depends on which cruise you choose, the detailed itinerary will basically include a visit to Sung Sot grotto, kayaking (extra option at most of the boat, some boat has kayaking included), swimming in crystal water and enjoy the landscape or relaxing at the sundeck. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: HALONG BAY - HANOI
Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves, fresh air, and a breeze to welcoming the new day. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. The boat arrives at the harbor by 11.30 am and your driver is waiting to bring you back to Hanoi. Drop off at your place in Hanoi.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Pricing
| Category | Price valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31th, 2020 (per person in US dollar) | ||||
| 2 people | 3 – 4 people | 5 – 6 people | 7 – 8 people |
Single supplement |
|
| Superior | $498 | $432 | $379 | $350 | $202 |
| Deluxe | $592 | $525 | $472 | $443 | $296 |
| Luxury | $741 | $675 | $622 | $592 | $445 |
ACCOMMODATION
| Cities | Hotel Category | ||
| Superior | Deluxe | Luxury | |
| Hanoi | Essence Palace Deluxe Window Room |
The Lapis Hotel Deluxe Room |
Oriental Jade Hotel Oriental Emerald Room |
| Halong | Garden Bay Cruise Deluxe |
Paloma Cruise Deluxe |
Indochine Cruise Junior Suite |
| Ninh Binh | The Vancouver Superior Room |
Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Deluxe Room |
Tam Coc Garden Resort Deluxe Garden Room |
Include & Exclude
Trip Inclusive:
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- All private transfer and transportation
- Bottle of water and cold towel daily on the private van
- Regional and experienced English speaking guides
- Meals as indicated (without beverage)
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- 2 Days 1 Night trip in Ha Long Bay
Trip Exclusive:
- Travel insurances
- Drink and meals not mentioned in Inclusive column
- Personal tipping and gratuities
- International flight ticket
- Vietnam Visa
- Others not mentioned above
Note:
- Check-in time: 02.00pm – Check-out time: 12.00pm
