Aiko Suzuki
June 2026Great overview trip for a first visit to the north. Hotel on the last night in Hà Nội was a downgrade from the first two nights though.
Multi-day Packages
Northern Highlights: Hanoi–Hạ Long–Ninh Bình 5D4N
One route through three of the north's signature landscapes — Hà Nội on foot, a night afloat in Hạ Long Bay, and Tràng An's caves.
$549was $5998% OFF
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Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Five days that string the north together, changing base three times.
See the itineraryGroup size
Max 16 guests
Sixteen guests, with hotel rooms and the cruise cabin blocked ahead.
Difficulty
Good for
Family trips · Couples · Friends
The sampler itinerary for a first visit to the north.
One route through three of the north's signature landscapes — Hà Nội on foot, a night afloat in Hạ Long Bay, and Tràng An's caves.
- Hà Nội's Old Quarter and French Quarter on foot
- An overnight cruise among Hạ Long Bay's karsts
- Bamboo boats through Tràng An's flooded caves
- Temple of Literature and Ba Đình sites
- One trip, three of northern Vietnam's signature landscapes
Hotel pickup, Hoàn Kiếm district, Hà Nội (day 1)
Departing Wed 9 Sep · 5 days, 4 nights
01
Hà Nội on foot
Wed 9 SepHotel pickup, Ba Đình Square and Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum exterior
Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university
Old Quarter walking tour, Hàng Gai to Đồng Xuân market
Lunch: bún chả near Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Free afternoon or optional Water Puppet show
Welcome dinner, own arrangement in the Old Quarter
02
Out to Hạ Long Bay
Thu 10 Sep03
Titop Island to Ninh Bình
Fri 11 Sep04
Bích Động and back to Hà Nội
Sat 12 Sep05
Last morning in the capital
Sun 13 SepWhat's included
- 4 nights accommodation (2 Hà Nội hotel, 1 Hạ Long cruise cabin, 1 Ninh Bình hotel)
- All ground transfers
- Daily breakfast and meals as per itinerary
- Hạ Long Bay overnight cruise
- Tràng An boat ride
- English-speaking guide throughout
Not included
- International/domestic flights
- Lunches and dinners in Hà Nội (free choice)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Next departure
9 Sep
12 of 16 seats left
Dates open
5 / 5
across 5 months
Price range
$489–$549
per person, by season
Seats left
69
across every open date
Availability by month
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| Month / date | Seats | Status | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20261 departure · 9 Sep | 12 of 16 seats left | $549 | |||
| Wed, 09 Sep → Sun, 13 Sep5 days, 4 nights | 12 of 16 seats left | Open | $549 | ||
| October 20261 departure · 14 Oct | 16 of 16 seats left | $489low season | |||
| Wed, 14 Oct → Sun, 18 Oct5 days, 4 nights | 16 of 16 seats left | Open | $489 | ||
| November 20261 departure · 11 Nov | 9 of 16 seats left | $549 | |||
| Wed, 11 Nov → Sun, 15 Nov5 days, 4 nights | 9 of 16 seats left | Open | $549 | ||
| December 20261 departure · 9 Dec | 16 of 16 seats left | $499low season | |||
| Wed, 09 Dec → Sun, 13 Dec5 days, 4 nights | 16 of 16 seats left | Open | $499 | ||
| January 20271 departure · 13 Jan | 16 of 16 seats left | $549 | |||
| Wed, 13 Jan → Sun, 17 Jan5 days, 4 nights | 16 of 16 seats left | Open | $549 |
Securing a seat
30% deposit secures your place
A 30% deposit secures your place; the balance is due 14 days before departure.
Changing your mind
Free until 14 days out
Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure; 50% refund within 7-14 days; no refund inside 7 days or no-show, as hotels and the cruise cabin are pre-booked.
Read the full policyTravelling as a group
Up to 16 guests
Sixteen guests, with hotel rooms and the cruise cabin blocked ahead.
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Jonas Weber
April 2026Efficient and well guided
Five days covered a lot of ground without ever feeling rushed — Bích Động on the way back to Hà Nội was a lovely stop we hadn't even heard of before booking.
Cancellation
Free until 14 days out
Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure; 50% refund within 7-14 days; no refund inside 7 days or no-show, as hotels and the cruise cabin are pre-booked.
Booking & payment
30% deposit secures your place
A 30% deposit secures your place; the balance is due 14 days before departure.
General
Passport for hotel check-ins
Bring ID/passport for hotel check-ins, modest dress for temple and pagoda stops, and motion sickness tablets if prone to seasickness on the boat legs.
Questions travellers ask
Yes — it's designed as exactly that, covering the capital, the bay, and the karst delta without the backtracking a self-planned trip usually involves.
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