4D3N Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong

General

Depart on Private Basic – Depart everyday

Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong 

Vietnam capital city, Hanoi, has a fascinating mix of old and new. At its heart is the historic and renowned Old Quarter, often referred to as “36 Streets”. The best way to explore is to wander through the alleyways discovering boutique stores, cafes and local shop houses along the way.

• Street Food & Craft Beer tours
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• Excellent range of museums
• Fascinating Old Quarter & French influenced architecture
• Discover train street

With Hanoi as a base, head to the coast and admire the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin. Enjoy on an overnight cruise is the best experience.

• World heritage site
• Dramatic limestone karsts
• Overnight on a cruise
• Kayaking, bamboo boa

Discover Ninh Binh offering great nature allure. The best way to get a sense of this site is by taking a paddleboat tour along its shimmering rivers.

• Only 1.5 hours south of Hanoi
• Resembles Halong Bay on land
• Site of Vietnam’s first capital
• Scenic rivers and easy cycling

1. Quotation included:

• Accommodation base on twin/triple sharing with daily breakfast
• Private transfer and transportation as per itinerary
• Transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi by cruise shuttle bus for group from 2 – 4 pax, transfer by private bus (without guide) for group from 6 – 15 pax
• Sightseeing tickets, entrance tickets
• Meals as indicated in the program
• English speaking guide as itinerary
• Complimentary mineral water on vehicle

2. Quotation excluded:

• International Air Tickets & Airport tax;
• Compulsory Tipping to guide & driver (5$/pax/day for group under 6 pax; 3$/pax/day for group from 6 pax and above)
• Vietnam Evisa: if required
• Optional tours, surcharges for other language guides (see supplement in the itinerary)
• Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and hotel surcharge in Peak Season or holidays (if any) such as

+ Festive period: From Dec. 24, 2024 to Jan. 03, 2025

+ Tet (Lunar New Year) period: From Jan. 27, 2025 to Feb. 05, 2025

+ Victory / Labor holiday: From Apr. 29, 2025 to May 03, 2025

+ Independence holiday: From Sep. 01, 2025 to Sep. 04, 2025

+ Christmas holiday: From Dec. 23 2025 to Dec. 26 2025

+ New Year holiday: From Dec. 29 2025 to Jan. 03 2026

• Travel Insurance, Personal expenses, Government taxes
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program
• Others not mentioned nor specified above

 PLEASE NOTE: 

1.   Overall service:

• No room/ service is held until receiving your official confirmation, availability is subject to change without prior notice. If any service is not available, we will offer an alternative for your consideration.
• No refunds or exchanges can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services which are included in the tour prices but not utilized by the tour member.

2. Tour guide(s) & driver(s) working time:

Guide and vehicle, if included, will follow the exact confirmed program.

Their maximum working time for sightseeing is from 08:00 am – 17:00 pm or 08:30 am to 17:30 pm.

Dinner time is in 2 hours from 07:00 – 09:00 pm including pick up/drop off from/to your hotel.

Overtime charge:

• USD 25 per hour for guide and vehicle for 4-7s car;
• USD 35 per hours for guide and vehicle for 15s minivan;
• USD 50 per hour for guide and vehicle for 24 minivan bus up

Your understanding and punctuality are highly appreciated because our tour guide(s) and driver(s) also need to refresh and recharge their health to work well on the next few days.

3.   For lunch & dinner that are not included:

For lunch and dinner are not included in the program, clients will have to manage themselves and no guide and vehicle/driver escort for meals (except full day trip, lunch will be escorted by tour guide and driver).

4.   Compulsory tips policy for tour guide(s) and driver(s):

Tipping for tour guide(s) and driver(s) is compulsory and you will pay directly to the tour guide in cash. If you would like to transfer this amount to our company account, extra 10% will be applied.

• Group under 6 pax: Minimum USD 5/guest/day
• Group from 6 pax up: Minimum USD 3/guest/day

5. Travel Insurance:

While you’re never required to buy travel insurance, it’s usually a good idea and we recommend all travelers to consider investing in a little extra coverage to protect your hard-earned vacation money. We do not provide travel insurance. However, we do recommend using a third-party insurance carrier in your country to provide your coverage.

6. Image/video usage rights:

We often capture amazing moments during the tours and would love to share some of these including photos or videos that may feature you in our marketing materials to inspire other travelers. If you’d rather keep your tour experience private, please just let us know before the tour starts. Otherwise, we will assume you consent to their use.

Schedule​

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)

On arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by tour guide and driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Free time for leisure until dinner. Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hanoi (B/L/D)

This morning, depart from Hanoi for Ninh Binh province (100 km), enjoying the rural scenery along the road. We spend one hour visiting the Dinh and Le sanctuaries. These are the two remaining temples of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. The first is dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang (also known as Dinh Bo Linh), an Emperor from the Dinh Dynasty. The second commemorates the rulers of the Le Dynasty. Dinh Bo Linh successfully conquered Vietnam’s first independent rulers, the Ngo Dynasty. On his death in 980, General Le Hoan wisely married Dinh’s widow and established the Le Dynasty and enlarged the citadel.

Next stop is Trang An complex. Get on a boat trip that leads you through some of Vietnam’s most stunning scenery, including towering limestone karst peaks, impressive caves, and magnificent temples. Located in Ninh Binh province, the Trang An Landscape Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its spectacular landscape. Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Trip – Hanoi (B/L/D) – Shared Cruise

08:15 – 08:45 –  Cruise shuttle bus/private bus (without guide) pick you up from hotel / stay and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop for a rest on the way.

12:00 – Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing

Cruise will take you on an 5.5 to 6 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering. Lunch on cruise.

13:45 – Arrive 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 Titop Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

16:30 – Return to the Cruises and cruise back toward Tuan Chau harbor.

17:40-18:00 – Disembark for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.

20:30 – Drop off at your hotel / stay, trip ends. Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi Departure (B)

After breakfast at hotel, free and easy for shopping, then transfer to airport for departure flight (driver pick up/without guide). Say goodbye with sweet memories!

Calendar & prices​