Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay 5D/4N

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL 

Arrive in Noi Bai Airport. We welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel by private car. Enjoy for water puppet show.

Overnight hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI - NINH BINH (B/L)

8:00 pick up at your hotel and head out for Ninh Binh (2 hours driving). There is a beautiful roadside scenery on the way. Arriving in Ninh Binh province, pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam. Continue to Tam Coc and have lunch at a nice restaurant before boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “Three Caves”. With Halong type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. Return to Hanoi late afternoon.

Overnight hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

8:00 pick up at your hotel, depart for Halong bay (3.5 hours). On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. 11.45 Arrive in Halong, aboard a traditional junk, lunch is served while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner islets. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.

Overnight on board in Halong Bay.

DAY 4: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B/L)

Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks, keeping on another side toward Halong harbor. Enjoy the lunch (or brunch) on board and enjoy the rest of the boat trip. Disembark at Halong dock, have short break before en route to Hanoi.

Overnight hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

The day will be free for strolling in the charming ancient capital, go shopping in the Old Quarter, and enjoy the savor of Hanoi. Transfer to the airport for your flight onward.

Tour finish.