Combine the charm and elegance of Hanoi with the scenic beauty of Halong Bay and Ninh Binh on this short stay in northern Vietnam.
Hanoi Explorer 6 Days
- Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Hanoi
Meet your guide at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. Stay two nights in Hanoi.
Day 2 – Hanoi
Morning tour of One Pillar Pagoda, Museum of Ethnology and Temple of Literature, with a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. In the afternoon join a Street Food tour. Your guide will take you to tiny shops and cafes to sample a range of dishes and drinks, savoury and sweet, unique to the city’s culture. (B)
Day 3 – Hanoi – Halong Bay
Travel by coach to Halong to begin a cruise among the rocky limestone islands in the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Stay one night on the cruise boat. (B,L,D)
Day 4 – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Continue to explore Halong Bay then return Hanoi. Stay two nights in Hanoi. (B)
Day 5 – Ninh Binh excursion
Drive to Ninh Binh Province to see the spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks at Trang An. Dense rain forests blend naturally with rice paddy fields and rivers. See remains of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Journey on to Tam Coc where a skilled rower will take you along the winding river. Enter caves and visit Thai Vi temple. Return to Hanoi late afternoon. (B,L)
Day 6 – Depart Hanoi
Transfer to the airport for exit flight. (B) - Make a booking
- Tour prices
Depart daily except Sunday.
[table "49" not found /]Prices are per person, in Australian dollars. Please confirm prices when booking.
- Price Includes:
- 4 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night Halong Bay cruise boat in en-suite cabin
- 5 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 1 dinner
- Return transfers, sightseeing tours, entrance fees
- Quality air-conditioned vehicles, experienced drivers and guides
Sole traveller prices apply for one person travelling on their own and staying in a single room. The Single room price applies when two or more people travel together and a single room is required.
Surcharges may apply for travel during local holiday and festival times.
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Highlights
- Cyclo ride for an up-close view of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Your choice of cruise boats for the unforgettable journey on Halong Bay