Overview
Best time:
October to April
Discover the charm of Northern Vietnam with the Hanoi & Halong Bay 3 Nights / 4 Days Explorer Package, a perfect combination of cultural heritage, scenic countryside, and world-famous natural wonders.
This carefully curated journey takes you through the historic capital city of Hanoi, the picturesque landscapes of Ninh Binh, and the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Explore ancient temples, bustling old quarters, peaceful lakes, limestone mountains, and hidden caves before experiencing an unforgettable overnight luxury cruise amidst Halong Bay’s emerald waters and towering limestone islands.
Ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, and leisure travelers, this Vietnam getaway offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, adventure, and relaxation.
Highlights
- Explore the historic city of Hanoi
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Temple of Literature
- Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake & Hanoi Old Quarter
- Full-Day Ninh Binh Excursion
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Traditional Sampan Boat Ride through Tam Coc
- Overnight Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay
- Explore Surprising Cave & Luon Cave
- Visit Titov Island & Panoramic Viewpoint
- Kayaking & Cruise Activities
- Sunset Party on Cruise Deck
- Vietnamese Cultural & Culinary Experiences
Itinerary
Day-wise plan (tap to expand)
Day 1 Flight From India at Own - Arrival Morning Hanoi Pick up ( SIC ) + Half Day Hanoi City Tour ( SIC With Guide ) } ( Lunch – Veg Indian Thali Set Menu
- Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport – Fresh up at the airport
- 07:00 Am Vietnam representative will receive you at the pick-up point to escort you to the hotel in inner city (about 40 minutes) (SIC)
- 08:00 A.m. Half Day visit Hanoi city tour old quarter ( SIC ): visit Hochiminh Mausoleum, The Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda – Back to down town for refreshment by Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple and walk around to discover Old Quarter
- 2:00 p.m: check-in hotel and relaxation time
- (From Friday evening to Sunday evening: Walking Street and Night Market are available)
Day 2 Hanoi – Full Day Ninh Binh Tour ( SIC With Guide ) } ( Breakfast – Continental / Lunch – Local Vietnamese Meals
- 7:00 Am : Have breakfast
- 7:30 Am: Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay for Ninh Binh Tour and start a 110km modern bus journey through the verdant landscape of the countryside. Short brake en route.
- 10:30 Am: Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
- 12:00 Pm : Leaving for the Tam Coc Grottoes, an outstanding natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometers rises dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountains are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and jungle. Embarking on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
- 04:00 Pm : Depart from Ninh Binh
- 06:00 PM : Returning to Hanoi Drop to Hotel
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise Transfer by cruise shuttle bus ( SIC With Guide ) } ( Breakfast – Continental / Lunch – Local Asian / Dinner – Local Vietnamese Meals
- 7:00 a.m: having breakfast at the hotel – Check Out
- 7:30 a.m: Our bus and guide pick you up from the hotel / stay For Halong bay tour and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way
- 12:00 pm: Arriving at Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing. Our Cruises will take you on a 5 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which is renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops that have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoying Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat.
- 1:45 pm: Arriving at Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the
- beautiful lagoon. Visit Titov Island with a sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with an excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up TitovPeak for a panoramic view of the bay-like paradise.
- 4:30 pm: Returning to Cruises and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There is a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying the great fun of group touring fellows among the world’s iconic natural scenery.
- back to the cruise enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck (free tea & fresh fruits)
- 7:00p.m – 8:00 p.m: Enjoy having dinner on board (Meals on board with local food & seafood or vegetarian food is available upon request)
- After 8:00 p.m : Have your leisure time and you can join some free activities like board games, night fishing, skidding, dancing, etc…Or just walk around, take some pictures, and enjoy one night on board.
( Lunch & Dinner As Per Time Convenient )
Day 4 Halong Bay Cruise to Hanoi Transfer by cruise shuttle bus SIC – Airport Drop SIC - Departure Hanoi } (B – Continental / BR – Continental & Asian
- 7:00 a.m – 8:00 a.m: Having breakfast on board (You can wake up early to see the sunrise)
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m : the cruise starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Area, you can join some activities like Kayaking to explore the area, visit the floating house, etc…
- 9:45 a.m: Prepare and pack your luggage for check-out time (Bags can be left in the luggage store after check-out)
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m : Relax on board, take photos, and join the cooking class that teaches you how to make our specialty (Spring rolls). After that having an early lunch on board when the cruise rowing back to the shore.
- 11:30 a.m: Disembark at the harbor and transfer to our bus
- 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m : Drive back to Hanoi, transfer to the airport as per the flight timing before 4 hours. Flight at own – suggestion to book evening flight .
( Brunch & Dinner As Per Time Convenient )
Inclusions & Exclusions
What’s included in the package and what’s not
Meal Plan: Meal Plan MAP (Bed + Breakfast + Dinner)
Stay: Hotel Accommodation
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation double or twin sharing as per Itinerary with continental breakfast
- All sightseeing with entrance ticket as per the Itinerary with transportation PVT or SIC as mentioned in the Itinerary with English speaking guide
- Airport – Hotel – Airport transfer as per Itinerary PVT or SIC with driver cum representative
- Indian Food meal B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner at Indian Restaurant arrangement as per Itinerary & Special inclusions , Local Vietnamese Food or continental food during sightseeing as mentioned as per Itinerary if any
- All Local Taxes & Compulsory Tip
- One water bottle every time as per sightseeing
- Additional Lunch or Dinner - 10 USD Extra Cost Per Person Per Meals ( Without Transfer )
- ( Non Veg / Veg / Jain / Swaminarayan , Indian Food at Indian Restaurant )
Exclusions
- Any Flight & Visa
- Anything other than which is not mentioned in the inclusions and itinerary
- Mini bar & any damages or room service bills
- Early check-in & late check-out at extra cost
- Additional Lunch or Dinner - 10 USD Extra Cost Per Person Per Meals ( Without Transfer )
- Water sports & Boat Ride
- Security deposit at hotel or cruise if any
Cancellation Policy
Please read carefully before booking
- 50% cancellation Charge on Package Cost within 60 to 30 days Before Check-In Date
- 75% cancellation Charge on Package Cost within 30 to 15 days Before the Check-In Date.
- 100% cancellation Charge on Package Cost within 15 days Before Check-In date.
- Peak Season Dates can Attract Higher Cancellation Charges.
- If the Room Deposit has been paid after reconfirmation outside the Cancellation Period, Cancellation will be charged.
Booking Policy
Payment, confirmation & important notes
- The token amount required a minimum of 30% or a cancelation amount (whichever is higher) ( Non Refundable )
- The 70% remaining will be collected as per the cancelation terms On Arrival In USD
General Terms / Conditions
Standard terms applicable to this tour
- Package is non - refundable for peak season period (10th Dec to 20th Jan).
- Above rates are NET and non-commissionable.
- Confirmation will be subject to availability @ the time of reservation.
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- GST of 05.00% applicable on the total bill Amount.
- Rates might be changed if traveling dates are changed.
- We shall proceed with the holding/ confirmation after receiving 50% amount and balance 50% required before 07 days of check in date.
- This is only quotation, we did not hold any rooms confirmed for the above details.
- Cancellation after guarantee would attract cancellation charges, No Refund for Last minute cancellations/ unutilized services/ natural calamities/ flight cancellation or postpone/ No show.