Best Vietnam Itinerary From Hanoi

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6
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Overview

Best Vietnam Itinerary From Hanoi is 6 day tour itinerary in Northern Vietnam. This is one of the best Vietnam Tours in 6 days. The tour starts and ends in Hanoi which helps you to experience the most of North Vietnam. You will visit Hanoi, Ninh Binh and enjoy the overnight cruise trip in Halong Bay. You will explore the most beautiful place in the world with kayaking and do swimming in the nice beach. This Vietnam Tour in 1 week is a good option for honeymoon couple, solo travel and family group.

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Highlights

  • Walking tour around the historical sites in the capital of Vietnam
  • Enjoy the traditional Puppet Water show and tasty street food 
  • Discover the charming beauty of Halong Bay – the World Heritage in Vietnam
  • Do kayaking in the most beautiful place in the world

Itinerary

Water Puppet Show

Water Puppet Show

 Activities: Arriving at Hanoi International Airport and meeting your tour guide. Enjoying a walking tour around Hanoi Old Quarter and having dinner in local restaurant.

Your Best Vietnam Itinerary 6 Days starts from Hanoi Airport with our airport pick-up.

Your tour guide will be waiting for you when you arrive at Hanoi International Airport. Then, you will head straight to the city center for hotel check-in. The check-in time is 14.00. If not, a surcharge should be applied to ensure the room is available when you arrive. Take your time for leisure.

About 4 pm, your guide will come and pick you up for walking around the impressive near-by sites such Restored Sword Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter with 36 ancient streets. Moreover, you can have a chance to visit the Water Puppet Theatre, where you can enjoy one of the traditional art forms – Water Puppet Show. At the end of the day, you will have dinner in a local restaurant. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

 Meals:  Dinner

Temple of Literature

Temple of Literature

 Activities: Explore the capital of Vietnam and its historical sites including Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature and the Old Quarter. Enjoy delicious street food in Hanoi.

Today you will take part in Hanoi City Tour. That will be a good day in your 6 day itinerary for you to understand more about Hanoi culture and history. 

Breakfast is always recommended before you start our exciting tour today to take a closer look of the beauty of Hanoi. One of the sites cannot be ignored is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon and from early September until the end December. It is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh – a famous Vietnamese Leader. Many people throughout the country come and show their respect towards Ho Chi Minh President every single day. After that, you will be guided to visit the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts where Ho Chi Minh once lived and worked, and the stunning One Pillar Pagoda. These sites belong to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, so it is easy to explore. Then, you will move to the next destination – Temple of Literature, which was built in the 11th century and was the first university in Vietnam. Visiting this site can definitely make you excited due to its beautiful ancient architectural features and its traditional and cultural value. 

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will spend visiting one of Hanoi’s well-known museum like Hoa Lo or Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday) with the aim of approaching Vietnamese history through their exhibitions. The visited location will be decided totally on your own. Then let move to Hanoi Old Quarter by car and walk around the streets where you find various shops with the regional specialties. Moreover, you can get a lot of unforgettable experiences with Vietnamese street food enjoyed in a small restaurant and the way you learn how to make and enjoy the traditional dishes like the true natives.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trang An Grottoes

Trang An Grottoes

 Activities: Paying a visit to Hang Mua peak and Trang An grottoes

Enjoy breakfast in your hotel, today you will take a two-hour drive from Hanoi to get to Ninh Binh for visiting Hang Mua Peak. Hang Mua, the highest location in Ninh Binh sets impress on visitor with the magnificent view of its picturesque countryside and charming Ngo Dong River. To reach the peak where two huge dragons located, you have to climb up 500 steps. That will be an incredible place you should not miss when you visit Vietnam and Ninh Binh.

After enjoying lunch in a local restaurant, you will move to Trang An Grottoes by sampan boat. Some scenes of King Kong “Skull Island”- a must-see monster movie was shot on this site, making it be a tourist hub in Ninh Binh. With many impressive caves such as Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave and limestone hills, this trip in Trang An Grottoes will always make you feel excited. Ending the trip and we will come back to Hanoi for a night sleep.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

 Notes: Please prepare the umbrella or hat as the No shelter boat today.

Halong Bay

Halong Bay

 Activities: Moving to Halong Bay, make a new adventure in one of the World Heritages by the traditional junk.

Day 3 of your Vietnam Itinerary in 1 week will be Halong Bay – a must see when you visit North Vietnam.

Today you will move to Halong Bay by train after your arrival in Hanoi Railway Station in the early morning. Have breakfast in the near-by hotel before you’ll be picked up by our guide for the transfer to Halong Bay. It may take about 4 hours to get there so you can take rest or bring a book with you to read during the journey. The beauty of Halong Bay will surely surprise you when you get there. You will enable to explore one of New Seven Wonders of Nature deeper by making a cruise with the wooden junk around the magnificent and magical limestone mountain islands. Kayaks are always available to use for unfolding the beauty of hidden caves and grottos. Moreover, swimming is also recommended to get the memorable experience with the emerald water here. If you don’t want to swim, you can spend your leisure time on the boat’s sundeck. Fresh and tasty seafood are served as dinner in the dining rooms for all travelers.  

Stay overnight in the cabin on the boat.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Notes: Itinerary may vary slightly based on your selected junk boat’s program.

Swimming on Halong Bay

Swimming on Halong Bay

 Activities: Visit limestone caves of Halong Bay, enjoy the last day in Halong Bay and come back to Hanoi

Let enjoy your last day on Halong Bay  2 day 1 night with all your energy. Getting up early in the morning and doing Tai Chi – a local exercise before your breakfast will make you start the day with better mood. Then continuing to discover the gorgeous caves until you have to come back to the boat for moving to the harbor. You will return to Hanoi by bus and be at your leisure time.  Stay overnight in Hanoi.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

 Notes: The itinerary for Halong Bay trip may change slightly depending on the cruise we stay.

Shopping in Hanoi

Shopping in Hanoi

 Activities: Take the transfer to the airport for your departure flight

Enjoy your free time with doing shopping in Hanoi, then say goodbye to the capital of Vietnam. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Your Best Vietnam Itinerary 6 Days is finished.  

 Meals:  Breakfast

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Hanoi
Gondola Hotel & Spa
Gondola Hotel & Spa

A mere 2-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and a 3-minute drive from Dong Xuan and the weekend night market lies the lavish Gondola Hotel. Along with the open-plan communal areas like the restaurant and the rooftop bar, The Gondola Hotel features rooms with windows affording either lake or city views. Every room features effective air conditioning and a safety deposit box for your comfort and security. For working or relaxing, the accompanying lounging area comes complete with a desk and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathrooms come with either a bathtub or shower option.The Gondola Hotel is your home base for travelling around Vietnam. We are located just 10 minutes from Hanoi’s central Train Station and about 35 minutes from Noi Bai International Airport via car. The tour desk at the Gondola Hotel provides you with reliable information as well as the convenience of ticket buying and tour booking services. Motorbikes and cars are also available to rent from the hotel. Return back to the Gondola Hotel after a day of activities to a soothing massage, or head upstairs to our rooftop bar to enjoy a drink and the panoramic views of the city at sunset. The Gondola Restaurant provides a great mix of Vietnamese and European food throughout the day. 

MK Premier Boutique
MK Premier Boutique

A mix of traditional and modern motifs run throughout the MK Premier Boutique Hotel, with 65 rooms accommodating visitors to the wonderful city of Hanoi. With the historic Old Quarter on our doorstep, the MK Premier Boutique Hotel provides a safe and comfortable home base from which you can explore the city. For those times at the end of the day, The MK Premier Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful space where you can unwind, with a refined atmosphere accompanying your recuperation time.Discover the meaning of Vietnamese hospitality through the inviting staff, who will always be at your service during your stay with us. From the lobby to the restaurant and rooftop bar you will find well-trained staff with great English skills and a welcoming smile. We want you to enjoy your stay in Hanoi and will do everything in our power to make that happen.

Apricot Hotel
Apricot Hotel

The Apricot Hotel welcomes you to Hanoi!We are a proud group of Hanoian locals, passionate about Vietnamese culture, heritage and art, and are eager to share the wonders of our great country with you.Our 123 rooms are decorated with the finest examples of original art, sourced from local Vietnamese artists as a true expression of Hanoi. The delicate touches along the walls fit perfectly with the intricacy of our fine living aesthetic, which is evident throughout all rooms, lobby, restaurant, fitness centre, rooftop bar and swimming pool. Our unique Avanti Music Stage features classical piano music from 7pm to 10pm every night, providing you with the most relaxing means to end the day’s excursions. You will receive nothing buy 5-star service during your stay at the Apricot Hotel, as we want you to leave Hanoi with many positive memories forged both by the city and by us.To this end, the Apricot Hotel has the perfect location, just a few steps from the city’s centre of Hoan Kiem Lake and beautiful Ngoc Son Temple. From our gorgeous swimming pool, you can watch the interesting activity around the lake, and head out to find great local food right on our doorstep.Experience Hanoi in complete opulence at the Apricot Hotel, your luxurious home during your stay in Hanoi.

Halong Bay
V'Spirit Classic Cruise
V'Spirit Classic Cruise

 “V’Spirit” is short for “Vietnamese Spirit” – a national philosophy advocating warm hospitality to guests, which is what we can guarantee you on one of our Halong Bay Deluxe Cruises. The crew members that you will meet are professionally trained and experienced, committing themselves to show you the true meaning of V’Spirit.We have three wooden junk boats in our fleet designed in traditional Vietnamese style, yet loaded with contemporary amenities. Each of our deluxe cabins includes sea-view windows and a modern bathroom, with large, comfortable beds and plenty of extra space. Upstairs, you will find a classy restaurant where you will taste some of the best food available in Vietnam. The sundeck and the bar are fantastic places for meeting people and catching amazing views of the magnificent Halong Bay.As possibly the biggest highlight of any Vietnam Tour, Halong Bay is awaiting your discovery and V’Spirit is thrilled to be there with you. Our excellent customer service means that you can focus on the beauty all around you while we take care of everything else. As one of the top recommendations on Tripadvisor, we are proud to call ourselves one of the best Halong Bay Cruises and hope to have the fantastic time with your family, friends or have a great honeymoon time in otherworldly Halong Bay.

Stellar Cruise
Stellar Cruise

The iconic red sails of the Stellar Cruise stretch high into the sky, bestowing a man-made grace on Halong Bay, an area of utter natural brilliance. The sophistication and elegance of a Halong Bay junk boat is unrivalled in Halong Bay; Aclass Cruises have carved a favourable reputation in this UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the perfect match of wonderful amenities, wonderfully friendly staff and an itinerary that focuses on your enjoyment, not your money.There are plenty of places on board a Stellar Cruise to relax in the rugged grandeur of the bay, be it with a drink at the bar, food in the restaurant, a book on the sundeck or a movie in your room. The burnished wood that runs throughout our junk boat bestows a feeling of antiquity and chic aided in no small part by the splendour of Halong Bay’s beautiful islands, caves, floating villages, pearl farms and the excited buzz that transpires at every waking moment of a Halong Bay cruise. Join Stellar Cruise to experience the buzz for yourself, safe in the knowledge of complete security and comfort on board.

Perla Dawn Sails
Perla Dawn Sails

The true beauty of the isolated Lan Ha Bay opens up from the deck of the Perla Dawn Sails. Our Luxury Lan Ha Bay Cruise offers you the utmost comfort and sublime service as it glides quietly past the limestone giants of Lan Ha, revealing a quiet, peaceful bay far removed from the bustle of Halong. Based on the traditional junk boat design, the sleek wooden aesthetic of the Perla Dawn sails gives you the most authentic experience possible, with its 18 cabins providing a first-class voyage and a chance for you to see some of Vietnam’s most magical scenery in complete opulence. Perla Dawn Sails is one of the newest cruises in Lan Ha Bay which is suitable for a group with kids, and also for couples with honeymoon time.

Inclusions

  •   Vietnam Visa Arrival Letter 
  •   Accommodations (Double/Twin sharing) with daily breakfast 
  •   Meals as mentioned in the itinerary 
  •   Airport pick-up/drop-off  by AC vehicles
  •   Transport by vehicles with AC (Bus for Halong Bay)
  •   01 night on Halong Bay cruise
  •   English speaking guides on tour
  •   Water (02 bottles/pax/tour day)
  •   Entrance fees to sites as mentioned in itinerary

Exclusions

  •   Visa stamp fees for Vietnam
  •   Your flights to/from Hanoi 
  •   Meals or drinks not mentioned in our itinerary 
  •   Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
  •   Travel insurance 
  •   Compulsory dinner in the peak season at the hotel (if any)
  •   Personal expenses 
  •   Tips for guide and driver
Price from
$ 340 $ 305 /person
Days
6
  • Best price guaranteed
  • Money back guarantee
  • Customizable by local experts
  • 24/7 customer support
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