Hanoi Trip Overview
The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, is filled with rich culture and historical sights not to be missed! Visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, a major scenic spot in the city with a temple located in the middle. Experience the best Vietnamese food at the Old Quarter and discover French-colonial architecture that has been around since the 19th century! Leaving from Hanoi city for cruise along the emerald seas on the world famous fishing bay – Halong Bay! Visit the Thien Cung Cave, the largest in the area, and head to the Ba Hang Fishing Village for an intimate look into local life.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, is filled with rich culture and historical sights not to be missed! Visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, a major scenic spot in the city with a temple located in the middle. Experience the best Vietnamese food at the Old Quarter and discover French-colonial architecture that has been around since the 19th century! Leaving from Hanoi city for cruise along the emerald seas on the world famous fishing bay – Halong Bay! Visit the Thien Cung Cave, the largest in the area, and head to the Ba Hang Fishing Village for an intimate look into local life.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival & Street food tour
Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Meet your tour guide on arrival at Hanoi international airport and transfer to the city center for hotel check-in. Hotel rooms may not be ready until 14:00 hrs but an early check-in would be guaranteed with a surcharge.
Dinner with street food
Hanoi is a foodie’s paradise offering plenty of cheap yet delicious eats. The nuanced flavor create unique cuisine in Hanoi. Nowhere is this more indicative than in the Old Quarter. The maze like streets are crammed with makeshift stalls and storefronts that offer one or two dishes handed down from generation to generation. Looks very simple but meticulously processed without following any specific recipes. Most visitors see it a little shy, let’s tour guide cuisine to enjoy and learn about the culinary culture of Hanoi people.
– Meals: Dinner
– Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hoa Lu Ancient capital & Tam Coc boat trip
Stop At: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh Vietnam
Just a couple hours’ drive outside of Hanoi and the tour heads deep into Vietnam’s picturesque countryside. Discover Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties, before taking a sampan trip down the Tam Coc River. Also called the ‘Halong Bay on Land,’ this region is famous for its charming grottoes and limestone karst Mountains.
Depart from the hotel around 08:00 for the 2-hour drive through rural northern Vietnam. Stop off at Hoa Lu, where there are temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). If time permits after visiting Hoa Lu, take a half-hour walk up one of the surrounding limestone karst hills; a difficult but highly rewarding climb with spectacular views. (A moderate level of physical fitness is required.)
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
After visit an ancient capital you will continue to Tam Coc Town where a Vietnamese-style lunch will be waiting; there will be ample opportunity to stop for photographs of the villages and landscapes along the way. Do boat ride in Tam Coc with visit the cave, bich dong Pagoda… after that cycling around the village and county side. Relax until time departure get back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
– Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay Natural Heritage & overnight on cruise
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Halong Bay is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and voted as a Wonder of Nature by the New7Wonders Foundation. You will have a night staying in this world famous bay.
After breakfast in Hanoi, depart the capital for the 3hr 30mins drive to Halong Bay. Arrive to Halong City’s jetty (around noon) and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some sightseeing, on-board activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on the vessel. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Accommodation: Overnight on Cruise in Halong Bay
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise
Day 4: Ha Long activites and Back to Hanoi
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Early risers can enjoy a memorable sunrise over the karst formations of Halong Bay. Breakfast will be served shortly thereafter.
Enjoy breakfast (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations back towards port. Arriving at the harbor, you will be picked up for transferring back to Hanoi.
Drop off at your hotel (hotel in Hanoi is not included)
– Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
– Accommodation: Hotel in Hano
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi Departure
Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
Have leisure time before your departure. Please note that hotel check-out time is at 12:00. A late check-out can be arranged subject to room availability and a surcharge will be applied. End of services with transfer to airport. Hope to see you again in the future!
– Meals: Breakfast
– Accommodation: NA
Activities: Have breakfast at hotel. Free time to make some shopping or relax at hotel before your departure to new destination. (Check-out time is at 12:00)
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Leaving Hanoi and no accommodation.
