Good value combo of Hà Nội, Hạ Long and Ninh Bình in one trip — the overnight cruise on Hạ Long Bay was the standout for us.
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4.34 reviews
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.
per person$549
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.
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5 days · 4 nights
Five days that string the north together, changing base three times.
See the itineraryMax 16 guests
Sixteen guests, with hotel rooms and the cruise cabin blocked ahead.
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
Departing Tue 20 Oct · 5 days, 4 nights
Hà Nội on foot
Tue 20 OctHotel 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
Out to Hạ Long Bay
Wed 21 OctTitop Island to Ninh Bình
Thu 22 OctBích Động and back to Hà Nội
Fri 23 OctLast morning in the capital
Sat 24 Oct- 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
- International/domestic flights
- Lunches and dinners in Hà Nội (free choice)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Next departure
20 Oct
11 of 16 seats left
Dates open
3 / 3
across 3 months
Price range
$549
per person, by season
Seats left
32
across every open date
Availability by month
Open a month to pick a date.
| Month / date | Seats | Status | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20261 departure · 20 Oct | 11 of 16 seats left | $549 | |||
| Tue, 20 Oct → Sat, 24 Oct5 days, 4 nightsFree cancellation until 13 Oct | 11 of 16 seats left | Open | $549 | ||
| November 20261 departure · 13 Nov | 13 of 16 seats left | $549 | |||
| Fri, 13 Nov → Tue, 17 Nov5 days, 4 nightsFree cancellation until 6 Nov | 13 of 16 seats left | Open | $549 | ||
| December 20261 departure · 10 Dec | 8 of 16 seats left | $549 | |||
| Thu, 10 Dec → Mon, 14 Dec5 days, 4 nightsFree cancellation until 3 Dec | 8 of 16 seats left | Filling up | $549 |
One payment covers the whole route
The full fare covers every night, transfer and entry on the route and is charged online at booking; your place is confirmed as soon as it clears.
Free cancellation until 7 days before departure
After that, bookings close and cancellations aren’t refunded.
Read the cancellation policyUp to 16 guests
Sixteen guests, with hotel rooms and the cruise cabin blocked ahead.
4.3
Based on 4 reviews
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Three landscapes, one week
Hà Nội on foot, a night on the water, then Tràng An by rowing boat — each is different enough that it never blurs. Five days is the minimum this route needs; I would not compress it.
Cancellation
Free cancellation until 7 days before departure
After that, bookings close and cancellations aren’t refunded.
Booking & payment
One payment covers the whole route
The full fare covers every night, transfer and entry on the route and is charged online at booking; your place is confirmed as soon as it clears.
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
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