Relaxing Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Package 5 days 4 nights

Tour Information

Tour Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights
Tour Route: Hanoi – Ninh Binh ( Trang An , Bai Dinh Pagoda) – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Starts/Ends: Hanoi / Hanoi
Group size: Private & Group tour
Standard of service: 3 star
Special package: USD 360/ person. Applied for 02 person upwards
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Noi Bai Arrival – Airport pick up – Private walking street food tour – Water puppet show (D)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, pick you up and transfer to Hanoi center. Check in hotel if your arrive hotel by 2 pm and then free time at your leisure.

Evening spends around 2 hours for a special walking tour to enjoy the street foods of Hanoi by our private local guide, following by a water puppet show. In case your arrival flight is on late evening, we can arrange street food tour and water puppet show on final day for you.

Walking street food around 2 hours will start by meeting up tour guide at your hotel then he gives you an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture, including details on ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. Many delicious dishes are waiting for your tasting in the Old quarters. Here are some examples:

Bun cha (noodles with grilled pork)
Pho (flat rice noodles)
Banh cuon (steam rice rolls)
Banh my Hanoi (local bread)
Nem ran/pho cuon (fried/fresh spring rolls)
Drink: Bia hoi (local bear), egg coffee, Che (sweet soup)

After that tour guide will see off you at Water Puppet show center, you enter the show and spend around 1 hour and then back the hotel for overnight. 

Accommodation: Hotel 3 star in the Hanoi Old Quarter. 

Day 2: Hanoi – Luxury 1 day trip to Bai Dinh Trang An – Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi (B,L)

7h30-8h00: Tour guide picks you up at hotel’s lobby.

9h30- 9h45: Arriving TrangAn- eco tourism site. In 2 hours you will be surprised by the beauty of this landscape that seems as Halong Bay on land. The bamboo boat will take you through many amazing caves. Besides that, tourists have chance to visit King Kong Island. Kong: Skull Island is a US blockbuster filmed in 2016 with many scenes in Vietnam landscapes such as: Trang An, Van Long natural reserve, Tam Coc, Bich Dong (NinhBinh), Halong bay (QuangNinh) and PhongNha (QuangBinh). Kong: Skull Island has become the record king of the Vietnam box office as it has beaten all previous records to become the highest grossing movie of all time.

12h15: Enjoy lunch at local restaurant with many traditional local foods

13h30: Relax and drink Vietnamese tea, try some local cakes

14h00: Visiting BaiDinh pagoda- the biggest pagoda in South-East Asia.

15h30: Says good bye NinhBinh and go back Hanoi

17h30-18h30: Finish your unforgettable trip at your hotel in Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel 3 star in the Hanoi Old Quarter. 

Day 3: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (B,L,D)

07.50-08.00: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long.

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.

14.00: You return to your cabin for a short rest and prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.

Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousandyear-old rock formations.

16.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE

19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

Overnight on Amanda Halong Cruise.

Day 4. SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.

07.30 Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.

08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.

09.30 Check-out time.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina.
The get transfer back Hanoi, arrive Hanoi about 3h30 Pm.

Relax & overnight in Hanoi Hotel

Accommodation: Hotel 3 star in the Hanoi Old Quarter. 

Day 5: Hanoi free time and easy – Airport pick up by private car. (B)

After breakfast, join a free walking to explore Hanoi on your own with local citizens, learn more about local lifestyle, trying coffee on the street.

After that, get picked up and transferred to the airport for the departure flight.

End of services.

What is included?

All transfers and transportation vehicle with air conditioni
Private street food tour on day 1.
01 night on the cruise: Amanda Cruise or similar. And 03 nights at Hotel in Hanoi.
English speaking tour guide
Meals as listed in the itinerary: B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner
Boat trip in Halong Bay and Ninh Binh
Entrance fees and water

What is excluded?

Visa to Vietnam
International and domestic airfare
Single room
Other meals and drinks
Other optional and activities not on the package
Travel insurance, personal expense