Experience Northern Vietnam’s top attractions on this 5D/4N Hanoi tour package: explore Hanoi city landmarks (Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter), enjoy an overnight Halong Bay cruise through UNESCO karst seascapes, and glide a sampan through Tam Coc (“Halong Bay on land”) in Ninh Binh. Perfect for travelers seeking Halong Bay cruises, Hanoi cultural tours, dramatic caves, authentic Vietnamese cuisine and signature water puppet shows.

Day 1 — Arrival in Hanoi: Welcome & Old Quarter Stroll (D) Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and meet your representative. Immerse yourself in Hanoi’s atmospheric streets with visits to Tran Quoc Pagoda and Hoan Kiem Lake, admire the Hanoi Opera House and wander the 36 Ancient Streets. Enjoy lively markets (Dong Xuan, Hang Gai) and taste Hanoi’s famed egg coffee for an authentic local welcome. Evening at leisure; overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 — Hanoi Heritage Morning & Transfer to Halong Bay (B/L/D) Begin with a meaningful Hanoi city tour: Ho Chi Minh Complex (external sites: Stilt House, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda), then the serene Temple of Literature — Vietnam’s first university. After lunch, scenic drive to Halong Bay. Check in to your hotel and relax with a coastal dinner. This day blends Vietnamese history, temple serenity and anticipation for the Halong Bay cruise.

Day 3 — Halong Bay Cruise, Thien Cung Cave & Return to Hanoi (B/L/D) Board at Bai Chay Wharf for a 3.5–4 hour Halong Bay cruise through UNESCO karst islands. Savor a fresh seafood lunch onboard, disembark to explore Thien Cung (Paradise) Cave with its dramatic stalactites, then cruise past iconic islets (Incense Burner, Fighting Cocks, Sail Islet, Turtle Island). Transfer back to Hanoi with artisan stopovers (ceramics & hand embroidery). Evening highlight: traditional Water Puppet performance — a moving cultural spectacle. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4 — Hoa Lu Historic Temples & Tam Coc Sampan Ride (B/L/D) Drive through scenic rice paddies to Hoa Lu, the 11th-century former capital; visit the Dinh and Le dynasty temples and soak in panoramic countryside views. After lunch, board a private sampan for a tranquil Tam Coc cruise, drifting through river caves framed by limestone karsts and emerald fields — a poetic “Ha Long Bay on land” experience. Return to Hanoi for a seafood buffet dinner and overnight.

Day 5 — Farewell Hanoi & Departure (B/-/-) Morning at leisure in Hanoi for last-minute shopping or café time. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight. End of services.

4-star Hotel
• Ha Noi: Chalcedony; Thien Thai; Muong Thanh; Lenid (4★, ROH)
• Ha Long: Sapa Charm; De Sapa (4★, ROH)

• Flight times and tickets not included — please book and confirm international flights separately.
• Suggested transfer times: Noi Bai Airport ↔ Hanoi ~45–50 minutes; Hanoi ↔ Halong ~4 hours; Hanoi ↔ Ninh Binh ~2.5 hours.
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum interior closed Monday & Friday; external sites remain visitable.
• Cruise check in/out: cruise before 12:00, hotels after 14:00; check-out before 12:00.
• Advise dietary restrictions or allergies at least 1 week before arrival.
• Compulsory tipping applies; additional gratuities optional.
• Our local tour guide partner will contact you within 48 hours (or earlier) after booking to confirm pickup details, final itinerary and any last minute notes.
• Changes to itinerary may occur due to weather, traffic or local authority decisions.

• 4 nights’ accommodation (selected hotel category) with twin/double rooms
• Meals as listed (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), including seafood buffet and Hanoi egg coffee
• Private transfers and transportation throughout the tour
• 1-night non-private Halong Bay junk cruise and local boat rentals (sampan)
• All entrance fees per itinerary
• English-speaking local guide and sightseeing services
• Traditional Water Puppet show tickets
• Mineral water: 2 x 500 ml per person per tour day
• One box of instant coffee per person

• International and domestic airfare, airport taxes and visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Early check-in or late check-out fees
• Optional activities not stated in the program
• Drinks and beverages during meals (unless specified)
• Compulsory tipping for local guide and driver (scale provided in original)
• Personal expenses and any services not explicitly listed in inclusions