Vietnam Delights: Ha Long Bay Cruise & Hanoi Explorer (4N/5D)

Itinerary

Destination: Vietnam (Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh)

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Accommodation: Premium Hotels & Cruise

Departure From: Pune / Mumbai

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi and City Exploration

• Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi
• Transfer to hotel and check-in
• Afternoon guided city tour covering:
• Hoan Kiem Lake
• Ngoc Son Temple
• Old Quarter
  

Evening: Enjoy a Vietnamese street food experience and visit local markets

Overnight: Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2: Hanoi to Halong Bay and Overnight Cruise

• Early morning departure to Halong Bay (approx. 4-hour drive)
• Board a shared Halong Bay cruise for a scenic journey among limestone karsts and emerald waters
  

Onboard activities include:

• Kayaking
• Swimming
• Cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes
• Enjoy sunset photography and relaxation on deck
• Overnight: Halong Bay Cruise
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
  

Day 3: Halong Bay to Hanoi and Ninh Binh Excursion

• Breakfast on the cruise, then disembark and drive back to Hanoi
• En route, visit Ninh Binh:
• Tam Coc boat ride through rice paddies and limestone cliffs
• Visit Surprise Cave (optional Hang Mua viewpoint for panoramic views)
• Return to Hanoi by evening
• Free time for shopping or café hopping in the Old Quarter
• Overnight: Hanoi
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Hanoi Cultural Immersion and Leisure

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Full-day guided exploration including:
• Temple of Literature
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• One Pillar Pagoda
• Optional cyclo ride through the Old Quarter
• Evening free for personal exploration or relaxation
• Overnight: Hanoi
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Departure – Until We Meet Again

• Breakfast at the hotel, check-out
• Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your return flight to Pune or Mumbai
• Depart with unforgettable memories of Vietnam
• Meals: Breakfast