5 Days Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Short Excursion

  • 3⭐️ Hotels (4 - 5⭐️ Hotel Options Available)
  • Meals as indicated in itinerary
  • Local English speaking guides
Overview

Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.

Enjoying the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.

Leaving for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometre rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and jungle…

Itinerary

Day 01: Hanoi - Arrival (No Meal)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Then you are free.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meal included: No Meal.

Day 02: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Trang An (Breakfast / Lunch)

08:00 – Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km modern Bus-journey through verdant landscape of countryside. Short break en-route.

10:45 – Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.

12:00 – Enjoying the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.

13:30 – Leaving for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometre rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and jungle.

Embarking on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave…and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…

15:30 – Arriving Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.

17:15 – Returning to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi for your leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel & Lunch.

Day 03: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Today we headed to Halong Bay!

Around 08:00 AM you will be picked from the hotel to Halong Bay.

Breakfast at hotel, pick-up at and start the scenic drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the landscape of the countryside and a short break on the way. Embark on the cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. Savor a delectable lunch as you cruise among the limestone islands. Take a small sampan among the hidden bays around the Luon Cave. Cruise to Ti Top Island, go swimming or relaxing at the beach or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. Enjoy the sunset with dinner. After dinner, fish for squid or just laze around.

Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay.

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel. Lunch & Dinner on cruise.

Day 04: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast / Brunch)

Start your day with Tai Chi class and breakfast at sunrise. Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay. Continue your cruise exploring Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and more. While heading back to the harbour, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a brunch.

Check out the cruise, then our tour guide will pick up & take a transfer to your hotel in Halong Bay.

Free at leisure in Halong Bay

Overnight in Halong Bay.

Note: detail itinerary of cruise will be mentioned detail when the tour is confirmed . The program is subject to change basing on weather condition or administrator management.

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel. Brunch on cruise.

Day 05: Hanoi - Departure (Breakfast)

Depending on your departure time there is some free time to relax or further explore Hanoi on your own before a transfer to Hanoi airport you’re your departure flight. The trip ends at the airport.

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel.

Iata acc agent
Per person twin share

$639

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Call: 1300 309 117

Tour Included

03 Nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime).

02 Days 01 night on shared Cruise (shared cabin on shared boat).

Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in itinerary (Vietnamese local cuisine).

Daily breakfast at hotel.

01 Light breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner & 1 brunch on cruise in Halong Bay.

01 Lunch at local restaurant.

02 bottles of mineral water/ person/ day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing.

Local English speaking guides.

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay: 1 guide.

All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax)

1 – 2 pax: 07 car seats.

3 – 7 pax: van of 16 seats.

8 – 12 pax: coach of 29 seats.

13 – 15 pax: coach of 35 seats.

All entrance fees as program.

Tour Excluded

International airfares to/ from Australia (quoted separatedly, if requested).

Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)

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Visa to Vietnam (Clients can click here to apply E-visa online or contact VN Holidays team to help with service fee.)

Optional tours.

Surcharges for other language guides.

Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday.

Personal travel insurance.

Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.

Meals and services other than mentioned in the program.

Drinks with meals.

Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking.

Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program.

Other Information

Tour Prices (Seat In Coach Tours)
Seat In Coach Tours in Halong Bay, Shuttle Bus.

Seat-In-Coach, we often call it “SIC” for short. It means that you will share the seats in a coach with other tourists.

Group Size (Min 2 Person) Standard Class (3*) Superior Class (4*) Deluxe Class (5*)
Price Per Person $ 639 $ 749 $ 1,029
Single Supplement $ 350 $ 420 $ 650
Tour Prices (Private Tours)
Private Tours For The Whole Itinerary:
Group Size (Min 2 Person) Standard Class (3*) Superior Class (4*) Deluxe Class (5*)
Price Per Person $ 849 $ 949 $ 1,199
Single Supplement $ 350 $ 420 $ 650
Departure Dates

Available Dates: Until 31 Dec 2025

List of Hotels (or Similar)
Standard Class (3*)
City Hotel
Hanoi Chalcedony
Halong Bay Garden Bay Cruise
Superior Class (4*)
City Hotel
Hanoi The Q hotel
Halong Bay Calypso Cruise
Deluxe Class (5*)
City Hotel
Hanoi Pan Pacific
Halong Bay La Regina Grand
Peak Season Surcharges
Time Holiday
30 Aug – 02 Sep 2025 (4 Days) Independence Day
20 – 25 Dec 2025 Christmas
26 Dec 2026 – 05 Jan 2026 New Year
14 Feb – 28 Feb 2026 (2 Weeks) Tet Holiday
30 Apr – 04 May 2026 (5 Days) Victory and Labor Day
Changes

The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.

Programmers, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of proposal submission and are subject to change thereafter without advance notice until all services have been paid in full.

Special Requests

Your special requests (diet, vegetarian,…) should be sent before your departure date.

VN Holidays' Responsibility

Certain parts of the tours on offer are provided by independent third parties, such as airlines, hotels, transport operators and local tourist offices.

VN Holidays is not responsible for any loss or theft, injury or damage caused thereby to the tourists, including those occurring outside of the normal touring programmers.

Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political actions and unrest shall be borne by the tourists.

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5 Days Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Short Excursion

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