North Vietnam Package with Halong Bay Cruise

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5
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Overview

This Vietnam Itinerary 5 Day  in North Vietnam is the best option for you to visit most of the highlights of Northern Vietnam. Imagine This Vietnam Tour 5 days 4 nights will help you to discover all of the interesting sights of Northern Vietnam, you will absolutely have a wonderful and memorable trip! Let this Vietnam 5 Day Tour show you from the glamorous side of Hanoi to the tranquil moments floating on an overnight cruise in Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most famous place to see in Vietnam. You also join in  Hoa Lu Tam Coc Tour and Hanoi City Tour with the most attractive places in Hanoi

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Highlights

  • Enjoying the warmest welcome from our knowledgeable and helpful guide upon arrival. 
  • Being impressed by the exquisite and the elegance of Hanoi city center with its unique charm while taking a walk around The Old Quarter.
  • Having a chance to visit the must-see destinations in Hanoi city and explore the best street food of Vietnam.
  • Take an opportunity to see the ancient capital of Hoa Lu in The Dinh and The Le Dynasties then rowing sampan boat trip in Tam Coc.
  • Discovering the spectacular and gorgeous scenes on the overnight cruise in Halong Bay

Itinerary

Flower shop in Hanoi

Flower shop in Hanoi

 Activities: Arrival and free time in Hanoi, entertaining water puppet show, and enjoy the hearty welcome dinner.

You will start your Vietnam 5 Day Itinerary in North by the arrival at the Noi Bai Airport.

Your first day in Hanoi, you will receive the warm-hearted welcome from our local guide in the airport and head straight to the center of the city (approximately an hour). After that, our guide will be happy to assist you to check-in at your hotel (normal check-in time is 14:00 but in some case, you still able to have a room earlier).

The city of Hanoi is an amazingly energetic place that forms harmony within contradicting elements: old world and new world, traditional and modern. One cannot say they have been to Hanoi if they have never visited Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter. The Old Quarter – the heart of the capital– is the oldest as well as the busiest district of Hanoi for centuries. Spending your leisure time wandering around and enjoying the fresh air of Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) will be highly recommended for you after having a long flight and get ready to discover the many popular attractions in Hanoi.

You may have lunch by yourself or rest in your hotel until late afternoon. Then it’s time for you to enjoy the first memorable thing in Hanoi: Water Puppet Show – one of the unique traditional arts of Vietnam and of the world. Our friendly guide will walk with you to the water puppet theater right in the center of Hoan Kiem Lake. It takes about 01 hour for the show and then you will be happily off to enjoy our warm welcome dinner at a lovely restaurant.

Ending the first day, you can feel free to walk around the Old Quarter by yourself and come back to our hotel for a good night's sleep.


 Meals:  Dinner

 Notes: If you arrive late the Water Puppet show will be seen in the next day.

History Museum in Hanoi

History Museum in Hanoi

 Activities: Visiting Hanoi City Tour with the most must-see destinations in Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh complex, one of the famous museums in Hanoi, Temple of Literature and hanging around the Old Quarter.

Your Day 2 of this Vietnam 5 Day Itinerary you will visit Hanoi City Tour.

Starting the second day with Hanoi City Tour, your knowledgeable tour guide will pick you at your hotel lobby at 08:30. To discover all of the must-see places in Hanoi we will spend at least a full day. Beginning the tour with the Ho Chi Minh Complex including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday and every afternoon), the Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda – a unique architecture and tranquil garden. You will have a very special experience here with lines of visitors, including visiting foreign dignitaries, pay their respects at the mausoleum to see the body of Uncle Ho (Ho Chi Minh)-The Great Vietnamese President. 

After spending time at the first place, we will have a chance to visit one of the most popular museums in the city such as: Vietnam Military History Museum, Fine Arts Museum, Hoa Lo Prison Museum (as known as Hanoi Hilton – nicknamed by U.S pilots during the American war) or the Ethnology Museum which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam.

Have a rest at noontime by having lunch in one of the local restaurants and well - prepared to continue our tour. 

In the afternoon, we will discover the first University of Vietnam- the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam ). It was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty in order to honor the Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high-rank scholars of Vietnam. Turning back to the Old Quarter and it is the time for you to explore the interesting 36 streets (local people call Hanoi 36 Pho Phuong) where each street is named after, and often still linked to, the artisanal trade specific to it over centuries ago. The Hanoi City Tour ends. Dinner is your leisure activity and you can have free time for shopping or hang around before coming back to your hotel. 


 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

 Notes: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is usually closed from September to November for annual maintenance. In that case, we will visit outside.

Sampan boat trip in Tam Coc

Sampan boat trip in Tam Coc

 Activities: Visit Tam Coc (as known as Halong Bay on-land by taking a sampan boat trip. Learning about Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam.

Get ready our third day for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Trip, we will transfer to Ninh Binh for about 02 hours. Tam Coc means “ three caves“ and many tourists visit Tam Coc because of its special and flawless natural scenery. Starting the tour by sampan boat rowed by the locals to go along Ngo Dong Rivers leading to the Tam Coc Caves. You’ll enjoy an outstanding range of green hills with rice fields at the base. It will change by the season before the harvest season, it may have green color then turn yellow when the harvest comes. That will be a great chance for you to chat with the local boat rower and understand more about the local life of people in Northern Vietnam. We will have our lunch at the local restaurant after we get back from the harbor.

In the early afternoon, our tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam between the 10 and 11 centuries founded and protected by The Dinh and The Le Dynasties. You will have an opportunity to learn more about the unique architecture in wood carvings of Vietnamese in the 17th century as well as the valuable and historical relics while visiting The Dinh and The Le Temple. 

Your Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Trip ends with the transfer to Hanoi. Coming back to Hanoi City Center, after showering and resting in the hotel, you will be shown all of the best street food Hanoi has to offer. Take a seat on a low-slung plastic stool, you will get to enjoy a front-row seat in the Old Quarter – one of the unique experience in Hanoi. There is a huge selection of street foods that the city offers: from Pho (Noodle Soup) – an internationally recognized Vietnamese dish to Bun Cha (Barbecued pork with vermicelli and Vietnamese veggies and several other options waiting for you. 


 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Halong Bay Boat Trip

Halong Bay Boat Trip

 Activities: Explore one of the New 7 Wonders Foundation of the World – Halong Bay. Enjoy cruising among its island and visit one of the most stunning caves in Halong.

Today will be the best highlight of your Vietnam 5 Day Itinerary in North. We will visit Halong Bay - One of the most beautiful bay in the world and enjoy the cruise in Halong Bay trip.

After breakfast in the hotel, you will start the Halong Bay 1 Night Cruise from the busy city of Hanoi to the best heaven on earth of Halong Bay in reality. Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at 08:00 then start our journey through 3.5 hours (estimated around 165 km one-way drive ). On the way, you will have a chance to see and take photos of several rural areas from the beautiful rice-paddy fields scenery of Red River Delta countryside to the peace of Northern Vietnamese villages. By the middle way, we will have a short break for about 30 minutes. 

Around noon time, you will arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and have a quick check-in process in the cabin on the cruise. The guide of the cruise will give you a general itinerary and information before serving lunch. Enjoy the splendid dishes from Vietnam (any diet is at your request) as you see the stunning scenery with thousands of limestone mountains and islands from your window. Take a nap then get ready to join the interesting onboard activities (subject to each boat’s itinerary) like kayaking, sampan boat rowing, swimming or cooking demonstration by the cruise chef or enjoy an icy-cold cocktail in happy hour on the sundeck. Dinner will be served on board. In the evening, you will be free to relax on your own. Otherwise, you could join others in squid fishing or watch movies about the amazing Halong Bay. Stay on the Halong Bay Overnight Cruise. 


 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Taichi in Halong Bay

Taichi in Halong Bay

 Activities: Continue your relaxing moments on the cruise while visiting Halong Bay. Enjoy other activities, heading straight to Noi Bai Airport for the next destinations or a home flight.

One unique experience that you could have if you are staying overnight on the cruise, you will have an opportunity to do Tai-chi in the early morning. People believe that it will bring you long lasting life and health, and positivity if you practice Tai-Chi every day. After starting your day with morning exercise, you will enjoy a tasty breakfast to fill you with energy for kayaking to Hang Luon (Luon Cave)- a majestic cave which is inaccessible by the larger boats. It will be a remarkable experience to have in Halong Bay. Lunch will be provided and our Halong Bay 1 Night Cruise ends, disembark to Tuan Chau Harbor. Our guide and driver will be waiting there to take you directly to Noi Bai Airport to catch your flight back home or your next destinations. Say goodbye to Hanoi! North Vietnam 5 Day Itinerary ends!

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

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

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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. 

Boss Legend Hotel
Boss Legend Hotel

The amenities at the Boss Legend Hotel make it one of the more unique hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Boss Legend Hotel is one of the hotels to feature an outdoor swimming pool and our many services include event banquets, a fully equipped gym and a relaxing sauna and spa, perfect for leisure and business travellers alike. Its central location puts you in close touch with some of Hanoi’s best attractions – Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, while just slightly further afar lies Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. The Boss Legend Hotel features 80 stately rooms, from comfortable City View suites to the palatial Presidential Suite. 

Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi
Hotel De L'Opera Hanoi

The finest of Hanoi’s hotel accommodation awaits. The Hotel De L’Opera MGallery Collection, is the embodiment of the class, prestige and international recognition of Hanoi, our phoenix from the ashes of Vietnam’s past. Situated on Trang Tien Street, a mere minute’s walk to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Water Puppet Theatre and the opulent Trang Tien Plaza, you will enjoy the finest that Hanoi has to offer, both inside and outside the hotel. At Hotel De L’Opera, you will bear witness to the top level of Hanoi’s wonderful hospitality, available to you at any time of the day throughout 107 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Between the marble lobby and exquisite indoor courtyard, you will receive the warmest of welcomes, before finding the deep shades of elegance draped across your room. The gorgeous indoor pool, well-equipped gym and professional spa are some of the added benefits of a stay with Hotel De L’Opera. Our priority is your satisfaction, to which end our staff will work tirelessly. You will receive nothing but a 5-star service through La Fee Verte, our beautiful bar, Café Lautrec and our resplendent Satine Restaurant.

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.

LaFairy Cruise
LaFairy Cruise

LaFairy Sails takes its name from one of the most magical areas of Halong Bay; Fairy Lake Cave, where colourful spotlights illuminate the walls and light reflected from the water dances on the ceiling.  This is the kind of magic that we want to share with you.The limestone karsts, caves and beaches of Halong Bay are well-discovered now, but we take you to areas less accessible to other cruises. We endeavour to explore parts of the bay still largely untouched, like the Ngoc Trai Area, with its sunny beaches and tranquil waters.The flavours of Halong Bay come alive on a LaFairy Sails cruise. Our restaurant features the freshest, local ingredients for all of our dishes and you can see first-hand the processes necessary to prepare such sumptuous food with demonstrations from our chefs.A LaFairy Sails cruise is fully furnished with a comfortable and air-conditioned cabin, featuring all the amenities expected from a modern cruise ship. Halong Bay is an essential destination for any Vietnam tour and LaFairy Sails lets you see it in an unforgettably unique way.

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.

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Inclusions

  •   Accommodations (Double/Twin sharing) with daily breakfast 
  •   Meals as mentioned in the itinerary 
  •   Transport by vehicles with AC 
  •   01 Night on Halong Bay cruise
  •   English speaking guides on tour
  •   Water ( 02 bottles/pax/tour day)
  •   Entrance fees  as itinerary 

Exclusions

  •   Visa stamp fees for Vietnam
  •   Your International flights to/from Vietnam 
  •   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
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$ 341 /person
Days
5
  • Best price guaranteed
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