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4-Day Northern Vietnam Adventure

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Overview

Create memories that will last forever with this beautiful four-day Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Tour in northern Vietnam!

Spend some time sailing on the shores of the beautiful Halong Bay, which is recognised by UNESCO Natural Heritage Site of the World. You will also explore Trang An, a scenic spot known as the Halong Bay of the land and of course the lively capital city of Hanoi.

On this trip, you will marvel at Vietnam's beauty, get to know the local way of life and experience some truly unforgettable memories.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Cruising
Adventure
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi to Halong Bay

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Hanoi to Halong Bay

Arrive at Hanoi airport, where you will be transferred directly to Halong Bay. Lunch will be served on your cruise among the many islets found here and explore some unspoiled pockets of Halong Bay. You will take a bamboo boat or a kayak to visit Luon Cave then go swimming at Ti Tov beach or take a short trek to the top of Ti Tov mountain for some magnificent views. Enjoy dinner and spend the night on the boat.

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    Accommodation

    Bai Tho Junk

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Surprise Cave

    Titov Island

    Squid Fishing

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Haiphong

    Hạ Long

Day 2

Travel to Ninh Binh

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Travel to Ninh Binh

After breakfast, you will visit Surprise Cave, one the biggest caves in Halong, then continue sailing past rock formations: Man’s Head Islet, Tortoise Islet, Butterfly Cave, Lion Islet and Bai Tho Mountain. You'll enjoy lunch as the boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations on your return to shore. On land, you will then take a private transfer to Ninh Binh for your overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Hoang Son Peace Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Luon Cave Kayaking

    Bai Dinh Temple

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Bái Đính Pagoda

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 3

Trang An, Hoa Lu, Bich Dong and Back to Hanoi

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Trang An, Hoa Lu, Bich Dong and Back to Hanoi

After breakfast, you will take a boat cruise through the stunning Trang An complex. You'll glide along and gaze up at these lush green limestone karsts which burst out of the water. Then, you'll visit the Dinh and Le Temples. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll continue to visit Bich Dong Pagoda before being transferred back to Hanoi for an overnight stay. Once you arrive in Hanoi, the rest of the day is free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Spring Flower Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex

    Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang

    Bich Dong Pagoda

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bich Dong Pagoda to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ninh Bình Province

    Hanoi

Day 4

End of Your Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Tour!

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End of Your Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Tour!

Today, you'll enjoy a full-day Hanoi city tour where you will visit some of the most important sights of the capital city. Your tour will start at the Ho Chi Minh complex and continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda and finally ending at the Ethnology Museum. After lunch, you will be transferred to Hanoi airport for your departing flight home.

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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Presidential Palace

    One Pillar Pagoda

    West Lake

    Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Vietnam Museum Of Ethnology to Noi Bai International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 14 activities
  • 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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