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Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request$382.00
$267.00per personEssential Vietnam: Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay
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This 5-day trip links Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay with a balanced pace. It suits travellers who want a short overland and cruise route through some of northern Vietnam’s best-known places. Begin in Hanoi with time to settle in, then spend a full day in the capital exploring key landmarks and neighbourhood life. Continue to Ninh Binh for Bai Dinh Pagoda and a boat trip through the Trang An landscape. The final two days are set on Halong Bay, with an overnight cruise, caves, floating fishing villages and time on the water before returning to Hanoi. The tour includes guided sightseeing, specified meals, airport transfers, transport by road and boat, and accommodation with breakfast. It is organised as a small-group trip and keeps the focus on the places named in the programme.
Key details
5 days
4 nights
Route
Vietnam
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
5 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destination
Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay, Vietnam
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- City & Culture
- Family
- Custom
Itinerary
- 1
Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi and use the included airport transfer to reach your hotel. The rest of the day is free for settling in or a first walk on your own. - 2
Hanoi
Full-day Hanoi sightseeing
After breakfast, set out for a guided day in Hanoi. The programme visits the city’s main historical and cultural sites and leaves time to see everyday life in the streets and markets.B, L - 3
Ninh Binh
Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An
Travel to Ninh Binh for Bai Dinh Pagoda and a boat trip through the Trang An landscape. The day combines temple grounds, limestone scenery and cave passages before returning to the hotel area.B, L
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Accommodation in single, twin, double or triple sharing with daily buffet breakfast
- Professional English-speaking guides in each destination
- Meals as listed in the programme
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned road transport during the tour
- Boat trips in Trang An and Halong Bay
- Cruise activities listed in the programme
- Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
- All taxes and service charges
What's not included
- International airfare to and from Vietnam
- Vietnam visa, if required
- Travel insurance
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Beverages and meals not listed in the programme
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Massage services on board
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone and tips
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
10 dates · 10 optionsThu, Sep 10, 2026to Sep 14, 2026
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Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 15, 2026
1 hotel availableStandard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request$382.00
$313.00per personSat, Sep 12, 2026to Sep 16, 2026
1 hotel availableStandard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request$382.00
$313.00per personFrom
$267.00
Important information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.