Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
If what you are looking for is a few days to spend some quality time with friends and family and to unwind, then you have come to the right place. Within 5 days, we will take you to visit the most highlighted destinations of the North, from the seasoned yet modern Capital of A Thousand Years of Civilization to the majestic spiritual complex of Ninh Binh, then ending up on a luxurious cruise while passing through thousands of islets in Ha Long Bay.
Travel with us and let us take care of you because we value your precious time just as much as we believe Northern Vietnam will not disappoint you.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
If what you are looking for is a few days to spend some quality time with friends and family and to unwind, then you have come to the right place. Within 5 days, we will take you to visit the most highlighted destinations of the North, from the seasoned yet modern Capital of A Thousand Years of Civilization to the majestic spiritual complex of Ninh Binh, then ending up on a luxurious cruise while passing through thousands of islets in Ha Long Bay.
Travel with us and let us take care of you because we value your precious time just as much as we believe Northern Vietnam will not disappoint you.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
Arrival at Hanoi Airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel, free time to rest or take a walk around the Old Quarter.
Free time until 18:00, our driver will arrive to pick you up at the hotel for the motorcycle tour.
Our motorbike drivers will take you to places outside the usual tourist routes. Enjoy many kinds of street food in food stalls along the streets of Hanoi and visit Long Bien Bridge, West Lake….
At 22:00 we return to your hotel for overnight.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Long Bien Bridge, Tran Nhat Duat Street, Hanoi Vietnam
A symbol of the tenacity and resilience of the Hanoian people, the Long Bien Bridge (built between 1899 and 1902) was bombed on several occasions during the American War, and each time quickly repaired by the Vietnamese. Designed by Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame), the bridge, used by trains, mopeds and pedestrians, is undergoing reconstruction to restore its original appearance. It’s colourfully illuminated at night.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: West Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Tay Ho District is known for housing Hanoi’s largest freshwater lake, called West Lake. It’s a huge body of water – it has a circumference of 17km – and there are plenty of historic places of interest, five-star hotels, stylish restaurants, cafes, and nightlife venues that are worth exploring along the shoreline.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Quarter Cafe Hanoi, 64 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam
ietnam is world-famous for its diverse, flavorful and balanced cuisine, and Hanoi food is especially interesting. Dishes such as pho and banh mi have become trendy in western countries, while Vietnamese coffee is a common flavor at hip cafes everywhere.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 – star hotel
Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh
Stop At: Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Province
07:45 – 08:30 – Our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel and start a journey for about 100 Km through verdant landscape of country side.
Arrive at the glimmering Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, known as the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. Settled on the hill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below.
Lunch at a local restaurant, leave for the Trang An Grottoes afterwards, an outstanding natural beauty of majestic limestone massive at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically up from rice paddy fields. Embark on a traditional sampan and gently row down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Hang Toi ( Dark ) cave, 320 meter long, Sang (Light) cave, 90 meter long, and Hang Nau Ruou (Cooking Wine) cave, 250 meter long…
After the trip, our guide and driver will take you back Hanoi city and drop you off at your hotel at around 18:00 – 19:00. Overnight in Hanoi
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
After breakfast, our shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel from 7:30-8:00 and head to Halong on a 4 hours journey on bus.
Arrive at our office in the city of Halong, from where we will transfer to our cruise. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and start the cruise.
Have lunch while the cruise sails to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave. Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave. After the exploration of the cave, enjoy kayaking in the blue ocean. Have dinner and overnight on board.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 -star cruise
Day 4: Halong Bay
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Start your perfect morning with a Tai Chi session that takes place right on deck, meanwhile tea and coffee are being served.
Breakfast aboard in the restaurant.
Transfer to the day boat and start sailing to Cap La area located deep in Bai Tu Long Bay, which is full of the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with small beaches.
Here, you can spend your morning enjoying Kayaking activity – to discover the hidden lagoons and caves.
After having a BBQ lunch on boat, more time for kayaking around magnificent karst mountains (depending on weather conditions).
Around 16:00, The vessel cruises back to the main cruise for a second night. You can relax in your room or come to the top deck to enjoy the sunset party and observe the alluring and glorious sunset of Halong Bay.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: a 3-star cruise
Day 5: Halong – Hanoi – Departure
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Another Tai Chi class on the Sundeck for early risers, while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
After breakfast, visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village.
Pay short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created, you can take the opportunity to browse and buy jewelry made from pearl here as souvenirs.
Return to the cruise and you will have time to fresh up and pack your luggage before check-out cabin.
Take a part in the cooking class and enjoy an authentic Vietnamese set menu for lunch while the cruise is sailing back to Harbor.
Get on bus back to Hanoi. We can stop and drop off at Bac Ninh Intersection to take private car to go straight to Noi Bai International Airport, where you will take your
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
