DURATION
4 Days / 3 Nights
DESTINATIONS
Hanoi & Halong Bay
TRAVEL STYLE
Culture, Heritage & Scenic Discovery
HIGHLIGHTS
Hanoi Old Quarter, Cultural Sites & Halong Bay

TOUR OVERVIEW

Discover the Classic Highlights of Hanoi & Halong Bay

Experience two of Northern Vietnam’s best-known destinations on this 4 Day Hanoi & Halong Bay Classic Tour, combining the history and culture of Hanoi with the remarkable limestone scenery of Halong Bay.
Begin your journey in Hanoi with a cyclo ride through the atmospheric Old Quarter and a traditional Water Puppet Show. Continue with visits to important cultural and historical landmarks, including the Ba Dinh area, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.
Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay, where you will explore the bay by boat and discover its limestone islands, caves and distinctive rock formations. Return to Hanoi for Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and time to experience the Old Quarter before your departure.
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YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

Tour Information

Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Start
Hanoi
Finish
Hanoi
Destinations
Hanoi • Halong Bay
Tour Style
Culture • Heritage • Scenic Discovery
Suitable For
Couples, Families & Groups
Customization
Available

DAY BY DAY

Detailed Itinerary

Explore your 4 Day Hanoi & Halong Bay Classic Tour day by day, from the historic streets and cultural landmarks of Hanoi to the limestone islands and caves of Halong Bay.

Welcome to Hanoi, the historic capital of Vietnam.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Later, discover Hanoi’s atmospheric Old Quarter by cyclo. Travel through the narrow streets and traditional neighbourhoods for an introduction to the everyday life and character of the capital.
Continue with a traditional Water Puppet Show, one of Northern Vietnam’s distinctive performing arts, before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
•
Overnight: Hanoi.
After breakfast, begin your Hanoi sightseeing with a visit to the historic Ba Dinh area, including Ba Dinh Square and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area.
Continue to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda before visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s historic Buddhist sites.
Explore the Temple of Literature, founded in the 11th century and closely associated with Vietnam’s long tradition of education and scholarship.
After lunch at a local restaurant, leave Hanoi and travel by road to Halong Bay.
Upon arrival, check in and enjoy some free time before dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Overnight: Halong Bay.
After breakfast, board a boat and begin exploring the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay.
Cruise among limestone islands and karst formations rising dramatically from the water. During the excursion, discover natural attractions including Thien Cung Cave and Dau Go Cave, together with distinctive formations such as Dinh Huong and Ga Choi Islet.
Enjoy lunch on board while taking in the scenery of the bay before returning to shore.
In the afternoon, travel back to Hanoi and continue to the Hoan Kiem Lake area. Visit Ngoc Son Temple, reached by the red-painted The Huc Bridge.
Afterwards, enjoy free time for shopping or exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Overnight: Hanoi.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Depending on your departure flight time, enjoy some free time before your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport.
Your 4 Day Hanoi & Halong Bay Classic Tour comes to an end. We hope you leave Northern Vietnam with memorable experiences of Hanoi’s cultural heritage and the spectacular landscapes of Halong Bay.
Meals: Breakfast

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF THE NORTH

Tour Highlights

Highlights of Your Hanoi & Halong Bay Journey

01

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Discover the historic streets and traditional neighbourhoods of the capital on a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

02

Discover Hanoi’s Heritage

Visit important cultural landmarks including the Ba Dinh area, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.

03

Enjoy a Water Puppet Show

Experience a traditional Vietnamese performing art with strong cultural roots in Northern Vietnam.

04

Cruise Through Halong Bay

Travel by boat through a remarkable landscape of limestone islands and towering karst formations.

05

Explore Halong Bay’s Caves

Discover natural attractions including Thien Cung Cave and Dau Go Cave during your journey through the bay.

06

Visit Hoan Kiem Lake

Experience the historic heart of Hanoi with Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the distinctive The Huc Bridge.

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What’s Included & Excluded

What’s Included

  • Transportation as described in the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicle

  • 3 nights accommodation

  • English-speaking local guide

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

  • Entrance fees for mentioned sightseeing

  • Halong Bay boat excursion

  • Cyclo ride in Hanoi

  • Water Puppet Show

  • Mineral water during the tour

What’s Not Included

  • Vietnam visa and related visa fees

  • International and domestic airfare

  • Meals and beverages not stated in the itinerary

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Optional activities and tours

  • Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry

  • Other services not indicated in the above inclusions

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04

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The tour is 4 days and 3 nights, starting and finishing in Hanoi with a journey to Halong Bay in between.

The itinerary includes Hanoi and Halong Bay. Highlights include Hanoi’s Old Quarter, important cultural landmarks, a traditional Water Puppet Show, Hoan Kiem Lake and a boat excursion through Halong Bay.

No overnight cruise is specified in this itinerary. The tour includes an overnight stay in Halong Bay followed by a boat excursion through the bay on Day 3 before returning to Hanoi.

The itinerary includes dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Day 2; breakfast and lunch on Day 3; and breakfast on Day 4.

Yes. The tour includes 3 nights of accommodation: two nights in Hanoi and one night in Halong Bay.

Yes. You can send us your preferred travel dates, number of travelers and travel preferences. Our team can discuss adjustments to the itinerary and accommodation according to your requirements.

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