Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Halong Bay Adventure - 5 Days

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Hanoi Arrival + Hanoi City Half Day, Private Tour: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Museum

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   HotelDOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE 5★ — Golden Deluxe or similar

   Upon arrival to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport you will be welcomed by our representative holding a sign with your name on it. After you collect your luggage , please go to 11 Pillar Our driver will wait you there will lead the way to your awaiting vehicle. The distance is about 35km far from Hanoi city centre and it’s approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour for transfer. Arrival hotel, check in and overnight in Hanoi City. (Check in hotel 14:00, early check in available upon availability with an additional charge). Meet your guide at hotel lobby and start to visit today. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which contains a rich collection of audio-visual documentation and more than 15,000 artifacts including life-size traditional houses depicting all aspects of life, culture, customs and belief of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Move on to one of the following museums of choice namely Hoa Lo museum, which is the leftover of the French Central Prison built in 1896 to detain Vietnamese political prisoners. End the trip, drop off at hotel. Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned bus
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (1 bottle per person)
   • ✓Entrance fee

   Not included

   • —OTHERS NOT CLEARLY STATED ABOVE

2. Day 2

   Hanoi-Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave

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   HotelDOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE 5★ — Golden Deluxe or similar

   07:15 – 08:00: Our bus and tour guide will pick you up from hotels in the Old Quarter area and at the Hanoi Opera House for departure to Ninh Binh. 09:15: Short break for about 20 minutes. 10:15 – 10:30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the largest and most famous pagoda complex in Southeast Asia, holding several remarkable records such as 500 stone Arhat statues, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue, among many others. 13:00 – 13:30: Visit Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized in 2014. Here you will spend about 1.5–2 hours on a boat ride to explore the breathtaking landscape, featuring a spectacular tunnel cave system. This location was also featured in the 2016 film Kong: Skull Island. 16:00: Continue by bus to Mua Cave. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to reach the top of Ngoa Long Mountain, where you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Tam Coc. 17:00 – 17:30: Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi. 19:00 – 19:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Our bus and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel. End of the trip.

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned bus
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (02 bottle/ pax/ full day tour)
   • ✓Entrance fee

   Not included

   • —Personal Expenses: Any purchases, tips, or additional costs outside the official itinerary.

3. Day 3

   Hanoi - Halong - Ambassador Luxury Day Cruise Private Transfer

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   HotelDOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE 5★ — Golden Deluxe or similar

   ✓ Lunch

   5:30 Pick up by car at hotel lobby 8:00 Check-in & Transfer to Ambassador Day Cruise Ambassador’s Lounge (1st Floor, Terminal – Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City). 9:00 Light Breakfast Enjoy a light breakfast onboard while the Ambassador Cruise passes by thousands of majestic limestone islets in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. 10:30 - Visit Sung Sot Cave The largest cave in the bay featuring marvelous stalactites in a variety of unique forms. 11:30 Visit Titov Island Immerse yourself in the turquoise water and climb to the top of the Island beholding breathtaking views of the bay. 12:00 Lunch Buffet at the Restaurant Savor a premium lunch while Ambassador Cruise passes by famous beautiful landscapes in Halong Bay. 13:30 Visit Luon Cave *Discover Luon Cave - one of the most unique caves in Halong Bay featuring the self-contained lake inside a closed arch-shaped mountain, where you can experience sitting on a bamboo boat* rowed by a local or Kayaking*. 14:30 Cooking Class & Live Band Indulge in the enchanting live music performed by international band on the sundeck (except on Mondays) or you can opt to participate in a cooking class at the 4th-floor restaurant. 16:00 Disembarkation Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port. Transfer by car back Hanoi city. 19:00 Hanoi arrivel. End the trip. Overnight in Hanoi city.

   What's included

   • ✓Morden transfer to highway, 2 bottles of water per person . New cruise with air-conditioner on summer
   • ✓English speaking guide
   • ✓Entrance fees
   • ✓Lunch with buffet
   • ✓Kayak/Bambo boat
   • ✓Travel insurance, tax

   Not included

   • —Beverages
   • —Tips for tour guide and personal expenses

   Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available at the restaurant/Piano Lounge areas, however, Internet connectivity may be intermittently interrupted due to the geographical condition of the bay. Thank you for your understanding. * Additional charges

4. Day 4

   Shopping at Aeonmall + Mega Grand World Full Day

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   HotelDOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE 5★ — Golden Deluxe or similar

   Morning, enjoy shopping at AEON mall, a large-scale shopping mall providing over 12,000 types of products. The first floor includes international fashion outlets: clothes, cosmetics, accessary, sporting goods store, cafes and restaurants. The second floor is comprised of the Real Closet Zone, Lifestyle Zone, Kids Zone and T-Club entertainment. On the third floor, we find “Tini World” – a great indoor playgrounds for kids, and the restaurant zone serving Asian and Vietnamese cuisine. The fourth floor is Entertainment Floor where there are “CGV” – the largest cinema complex in Vietnam, and “Dream Bowling” with 16 modern ball lanes. Afternoon, we transfer to visit Mega Grand World Hanoi. Located just a short drive of approximately 30-45 minutes from Hanoi city center, this is an immersive zone that blends Asian-European architecture with vibrant entertainment. Stroll through the charming streets of The Venice, enjoy gondola rides (optional with extra cost), and enjoy lively street performances. Capture memorable photos at iconic spots like the Amore Fountain and antique clock tower. The area also offers a shopping paradise, featuring renowned international brands. In the evening, experience the breathtaking Grand Voyage show, Asia’s largest outdoor boat show, featuring stunning 3D mapping, lighting effects, and over 62 performers. End the trip, drop off at hotel.

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by private transfer
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (2 bottle/pax/full day tour)
   • ✓Entrance fee

   Not included

   • —Personal Expenses: Any purchases, tips, or additional costs outside the official itinerary.

5. Day 5

   Hanoi Departure

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   Free time and relaxing until private transfer pick up at hotel and transfer to airport. Take flight to next destination.

The hotels and cruises named in this itinerary are the ones we book first. If a property is fully booked on your travel dates, we will replace it with another one of the same standard (or better) in the same area, and confirm the change with you before you pay — the tour price stays as quoted.

Price per person

The more you travel together, the less each person pays.

Per-person reference prices — a specialist confirms the final quote by email.