5-Day Hanoi & Halong Bay Highlights Tour

5-Day Hanoi & Halong Bay Highlights Tour – Private & Group Options

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Explore 36 Ancient Streets by Private Electric Car (D)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, your professional guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Hanoi, Vietnam’s charming capital, blends ancient architecture, scenic lakes, and lush parks with vibrant local life.

Afternoon Highlights:

• 1-hour private electric car tour through the 36 Ancient Streets of Hanoi Old Quarter

• Visit 87 Ma May Street (ancient house), O Quan Chuong City Gate, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple

• Photo stops at St. Joseph Cathedral, Hang Ngang & Hang Dao (Clothes Street), Hang Dau (Shoe Street), and Hang Gai (Painting Street)

Dinner: Authentic Indian cuisine in a boutique Hanoi restaurant.
Overnight: Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Thang Long Royal Citadel & Bat Trang Ceramic Village (B,L)

Morning Highlights:

• Ba Dinh Square – Where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945

• Ho Chi Minh Stilt House and nearby Presidential Palace

• Explore Thang Long Royal Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Doan Mon Gate, Kinh Thien King’s Yard, Princess Temple, and the D67 military vestige

• Optional excavation site visit if open

Afternoon Highlights:

• Bat Trang Ceramic Village – Observe traditional ceramic making, visit the village museum, and explore the ceramic market

• Tran Quoc Pagoda – Hanoi’s oldest pagoda by West Lake, featuring the Bodhi tree planted by the Indian President in 1959

Optional Activity (~2 hours, USD 11/person):

• Lotte Observation Center – SkyDeck on the 65th floor with panoramic views of Hanoi, SkyWalk on glass, binoculars for city sightseeing, and coffee/fast food options

Lunch: Indian cuisine in a local restaurant
Overnight: Hanoi

Day 3: Ninh Binh Day Trip – Mua Mountain & Trang An Boat Tour (B,L)

Depart Hanoi at 8:00 AM for Ninh Binh Province (110 km from Hanoi), the “Halong Bay on land” with breathtaking limestone karsts.

Morning Highlights:

• Mua Mountain – Climb 300 stone steps to the summit for panoramic views of the Truong Yen Valley, one of Vietnam’s most photogenic spots

Lunch: Local restaurant serving Indian cuisine

Afternoon Highlights:

• Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• Sampan boat trip along the Hoang Long River, exploring Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave

• Witness dramatic scenery of rivers, forests, and limestone mountains

Return to Hanoi by 6:00 PM
Overnight: Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight Cruise (B,L,D)

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and take a shared bus transfer to Halong Bay (3.5 hours).

Board your cruise at Tuan Chau Harbor:

• Welcome Cocktail & Safety Briefing

• Cruise through the stunning Bai Tu Long Bay

• Lunch: Set menu on board

Afternoon Highlights:

• Thien Canh Son Cave – Explore unique geological formations on the hilltop

• Optional swimming and sunbathing at the beach (weather permitting)

Evening Activities:

• Sunset on the bay and “Happy Hour” (30% off drinks)

• Cooking class on the sundeck: Deep-Fried Spring Rolls, a Vietnamese specialty

• Dinner served on the sundeck

• Optional activities: squid fishing or karaoke

Overnight: Halong Bay Cruise
Note: Cruise itinerary may change due to weather. Vegetarian meals available for Indian clients.

Day 5: Halong Bay – Vung Vieng Floating Village – Hanoi Airport Departure (B,L)

Morning Highlights:

• 6:30 AM – Taichi on the sundeck

• 7:00 AM – Light breakfast

• 7:45 AM – Visit Vung Vieng Floating Fishing Village, one of Halong Bay’s largest, with optional bamboo boat or kayaking activities

Late Morning:

• Return to the main boat, check out, and enjoy brunch while cruising back to the harbor

• 11:00 AM – Disembark and private transfer to Noi Bai International Airport

Arrive at Hanoi Airport by 4:00 PM for your onward flight. Say goodbye to Vietnam with unforgettable memories!

Lunch: Vietnamese cuisine on the cruise

Why Choose This Hanoi & Halong Bay Tour?

• Private and group options for flexible travel experiences

• Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Royal Citadel, and Bat Trang Village

• Ninh Binh & Trang An – Stunning landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage sites

• Halong Bay Overnight Cruise – Relaxation, kayaking, swimming, and local culture

• Authentic meals for Indian travelers – Vegetarian options included

• Professional guides & comfortable transportation – Ensures smooth, personalized travel