6 days. Essence of Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay
Discover the essence of North Vietnam with this 6-day journey: explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi, the hidden gems of Ninh Binh, and relax on a luxury Halong Bay cruise. The perfect blend of culture, nature, and relaxation awaits!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi (Arrive)
✨ Highlights:
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🚗 Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
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🏙️ Discover Hanoi Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem Lake
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🏛️ Visit Temple of Literature and Train Street Café
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🍲 Experience authentic Hanoi cuisine
🕒 Itinerary:
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✈️ Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport. Private transfer to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
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🏨 12:00 – Hotel check-in and freshen up
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🗺️ 14:00 – City tour: Temple of Literature, Hanoi Opera House, French Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake
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☕ 17:00 – Relax at Train Street Café
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🍜 18:30 – Guided street food tour (pho, bun cha, egg coffee, etc.)
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🏨 21:00 – Return to hotel. Free time
🛏️ Accommodation:
⭐ 4*: (To be confirmed)
⭐ 5*: (To be confirmed)
🍴 Meals: L, D
🕔 End of Day: ~21:00 → Free time
Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh
Highlights:
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🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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🏯 Temple of Literature
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🏤 French Quarter & Hanoi Opera House
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🍲 Chả Cá Thăng Long (Michelin-listed) for lunch
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☕ Egg coffee, Train Street
Itinerary:
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🍳 07:00: Breakfast at hotel
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🏛️ 09:00: Begin city tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature
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🏤 11:00: French Quarter, Hanoi Opera House
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🍽️ 12:00: Lunch at Chả Cá Thăng Long
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☕ 13:30: Enjoy egg coffee at Train Street
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🕓 16:00: Return to hotel, free time (dinner on your own)
Accommodation:
🏨 ⭐ 4*: To be confirmed
🏨 ⭐ 5*: To be confirmed
Meals: 🍳 B, 🍽️ L
End of Day: Free time
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay
Highlights:
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⛩️ Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
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🛶 Bamboo boat ride through Trang An caves
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🍲 Lunch with goat meat and local specialties
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🧗♂️ Optional: Hike up Mua Cave
Itinerary:
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🍳 07:00: Breakfast at hotel
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🚐 08:00: Transfer to Ninh Binh (approx. 2 hrs)
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🏯 10:00: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
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🛶 11:30: Bamboo boat ride through Trang An caves
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🍽️ 13:00: Lunch at local restaurant
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🧗♂️ 14:00: Optional: Hike up Mua Cave
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🚐 16:00: Return to Hanoi
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🏨 18:00: Arrive at hotel, free time
Accommodation:
🏨 ⭐ 4*: To be confirmed
🏨 ⭐ 5*: To be confirmed
Meals: 🍳 B, 🍽️ L
End of Day: Free time
Day 4: Halong bay – Hanoi
Highlights:
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🚐 Transfer to Halong Bay
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🚢 Check-in 5-star cruise
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🕳️ Explore Surprise Cave
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🛶 Kayak or bamboo boat at Blue Cave
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🍳 Cooking demonstration, sunset deck
Itinerary:
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🍳 07:00: Breakfast & hotel check-out
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🚐 08:30: Transfer to Halong Bay (approx. 3 hrs)
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🚢 12:00: Check-in cruise, lunch onboard
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🌊 Afternoon: Island hopping – Surprise Cave, Blue Cave
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🌅 Sunset on deck, 🍳 Vietnamese cooking class, dinner
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🌃 Evening: Free time, enjoy cruise facilities
Accommodation:
🚢 ⭐ Cruise: To be confirmed
Meals: 🍳 B, 🍽️ L, 🍽️ D
End of Day: Free time on cruise
Day 5: Hanoi (city tour)
Highlights:
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🌅 Sunrise Tai Chi (optional)
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🏝️ Halong Bay island hopping (Hero Island)
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🥐 Brunch on cruise
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🚐 Transfer back to Hanoi
Itinerary:
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🍳 07:00: Breakfast on cruise
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🌅 08:00: Tai Chi or island hopping (Hero Island)
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🥐 09:30: Brunch, check-out
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🚐 10:30: Transfer to Hanoi
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🏨 15:00: Arrive at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, free time
Accommodation:
🏨 ⭐ 4*: To be confirmed
🏨 ⭐ 5*: To be confirmed
Meals: 🍳 B, 🥐 Brunch
End of Day: Free time
Day 6: Hanoi (Departure)
Highlights:
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🛍️ Free exploration or shopping in Hanoi
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🚗 Private transfer to airport
Itinerary:
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🍳 Breakfast at hotel
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🧳 Check-out
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🛍️ Free time for shopping or exploration
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🚗 Private transfer to airport 3 hours before flight
Accommodation: X
Meals: 🍳 B
End of Day: End of tour
Inclusion
Entrance and sightseeing tickets.
English/Chinese-speaking online support (LINE/WhatsApp)
Transfer as per itinerary
Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Hotel & accommodation
Visa & SIM Card
Exclusion
Drinks
Other service not mentioned
Tips
Personal expenses










