Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh

Hanoi · Ha Long Bay · Ninh Binh

Duration

5 nights / 6 days

Trip style

Leisure

Stay category

3 to 4 star, or similar

Trip highlights

A 6-day plan as a PDF: the day-by-day itinerary, what is included, good-to-know notes and how to change it. Free, and a copy is emailed to you.

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival and transfer

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. Check in, settle in and enjoy a relaxed first evening.

Day 2Hanoi old quarter and mausoleum

Walk the Old Quarter, visit the Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake, and watch a water puppet show in the evening.

Day 3Ha Long Bay cruise

Drive to Ha Long Bay for a day cruise past limestone islands, with kayaking and a seafood lunch.

Day 4Back to Hanoi

Return to Hanoi with a stop at a pearl farm or craft village, then an evening street-food walk.

Day 5Ninh Binh day trip

Visit Hoa Lu's ancient capital and take a boat through the caves and rice fields at Tam Coc.

Day 6Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Accommodation for the nights shown, in the stay category above, on twin sharing
Airport transfers and transfers between places as per the itinerary
Sightseeing and entrance fees for the places named in the itinerary, unless marked optional
Daily breakfast where the stay offers it, and any other meals confirmed in your quote
A local guide or representative where the itinerary calls for one