DAY 1 => Arrival in Hanoi – Half-Day City Tour
Welcome to Hanoi! After arrival, transfer to the city and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside view), One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house. Continue to the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and explore the French Quarter and Old Quarter by electric car. End the day with a taste of Hanoi’s famous Egg Coffee.
DAY 2 => Hanoi to Halong Bay – Overnight Cruise
Travel to the breathtaking Halong Bay. Upon arrival, board a traditional junk boat and begin cruising through the bay's limestone karsts. Enjoy lunch onboard, explore the bay, watch the sunset, and have a relaxing dinner. Optional squid fishing in the evening. Overnight on the cruise.
DAY 3 => Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over Halong Bay. After breakfast, continue cruising to see famous islets like the Human Head and Tortoise Islands, then move into Bai Tu Long Bay. Have brunch onboard before disembarking and returning to Hanoi. Evening at leisure.
DAY 4 => Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu & Tam Coc or Trang An Boat Ride
Take a scenic drive to Ninh Binh. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and its historic temples. Later, enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride through Tam Coc or Trang An, surrounded by limestone cliffs, caves, and rice paddies. Return to Hanoi for overnight stay.
DAY 5 => Departure from Hanoi
Enjoy a relaxed morning before checking out. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight with wonderful memories of Vietnam.