This tour is designed for the discerning travelers who have limited time and wish to explore the true beauty and hidden charms of the North of Vietnam. Joining this tour, you will discover the diverse beauty of Vietnam including ancient Hanoi Capital, charming Mai Chau, Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (called as Halong on land) and poetic Halong Bay with friendly locals, stunning limestone mountains and picturesque villages.

Highlights

• Discovering Hanoi Old Quarter to deeply understand about Vietnamese culture and lifestyle
• Floating on Halong Bay, tasting fresh seafood and joining outdoor activities
• The ancient capital of Hoa Lu, visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le Arrive at Tam Coc wharf Sampan boat trip through the caves (90 minutes including rowman) Then we return to Tam Coc wharf for a short break in Ninh Binh
•  Enjoy the landscape along Da river like the Halong bay on mountain. 
• Take a boat trip on Da River as the biggest lake of Vietnam goes to Ngoi Hoa Bay.

All prices quoted in USD per person is valid to 31 Dec 2025

(Except Holidays Period)

Package Class	Price per person in half-twin by private car/coach with guide in the party of				Single  Supplement
	2	3-4	5-7	8-11
Superior – 3 stars	845	698	548	502	+213
First Class - 4 stars	935	788	637	592	+252
Superior packages - 5 stars	1071	920	764	719	+389

 

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI

Arrival airport in Hanoi. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. You'll start at Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside from Ba Dinh square), visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. We’ll also see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - its gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters. Visit Hanoi's old quarter.

Night at a hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI – HOA LU TAM COC – NINH BINH (B, L)

Breakfast at a hotel. Depart from Hanoi, about 2 hours on the bus through National Road No 1. It is time to stretch my legs at Ninh Binh. Arrive at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le Arrive at Tam Coc wharf Sampan boat trip through the caves (90 minutes including rowman) Then we return to Tam Coc wharf for a short break.

Night at hotel in Ninh binh.

DAY 3: NINH BINH – MAI CHAU HIDEAWAY (B, L, D)

8h AM: Depart from Ninh Binh, over 3 hours on the car through National Road 21 & No 6. It is the time to stretch the legs, you will have a short visit and hiking 1 hours at to discover the authentic bamboo forest of northern part of Vietnam, then back to the car continue to Suối Lốn village. Enjoy the landscape along Da river like the Halong bay on mountain. Arrive at Mai Chau Hideaway resort, check in your room and admire the exceptional panorama view to Black river (Da river).

Afternoon: Take a boat trip on Da River as the biggest lake of Vietnam to visit Ngoi Hoa Bay. Upon arrival, you are greeted by fresh mountain air and the tranquility of this secluded bay. You can also visit local ethnic villages, where the Muong and Dao communities live.

Back to Mai Chau hideaway for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: MAI CHAU – HANOI (B, L)

Morning, enjoy breakfast at a restaurant. Transfer to Go Lao Waterfall that is 4km from the resort 4km.Then back to the resort, free time at leisure. After lunch, we reach to visit Van village (lunch en-route). You will have a short walking to explore the Van Village, located at the foot of Pu Van Mountain, is home to the Thai ethnic people. The Thai people here primarily make a living through rice cultivation, animal husbandry, and traditional crafts such as weaving and basketry. Van Village still retains many of its pristine, rustic features, from its landscape to the simple lifestyle of the Thai people. Then reach to Hanoi.  

Night in Hanoi

DAY 5: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D) NIGHT ON CRUISE IN HALONG BAY

09.00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.

12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the Tuan Chau International Harbour.

12:45 Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in the cabin.

13:00 Leave Tuan Chau International Harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch while cruising through famous sights including Ba Hang fishing village, Dinh Huong island, Cho Da islet, Ga Choi islet…

14:30 Cruise stops at Bo Nau Cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave – one of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the rock to the top of the island for photo taking. On the top of the mountain, you can see a corner of magical Halong Bay.

16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Cruising to the overnight anchorage.

18:00 - 19:00 Enjoy HAPPY HOUR from 18:00 – 19:00 - Buy one drink get one free (wine excluded).

18:30 Join the cooking class and learn how to cook Vietnamese traditional dishes.

19:00 Dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese fusion cuisine.

20:30 Evening activities include: - Film entertainment in the dining room. - Squid fishing with our crew

DAY 6: HALONG BAY – HANOI - DEPARTURE (B, BRUNCH)

06:00 Morning wake up call upon request.

06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luon Cave.

07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant. Coffee, tea, freshmilk, water, pastries, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room.

08:00 Transfer to Luon Cave by tender. Visit Luon cave by a traditionally woven bamboo boat rowed by a local boatman.

08:30 Return to the cruise, take time to freshen up and check out of the cabins. Please leave your luggage outside your cabins (staff will then transfer to the pier upon arrival for you). Depart for Tuan Chau International Harbour.

09:15 Enjoy brunch served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if any).

10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau Harbour and disembarkation. Meet the tour guide and driver then transfer back to Hanoi. Transfer to the airport for our departure flight at evening time. End of services

Accommodation offering in this trip

 

Cities	3 stars	4 stars	5 Stars
Hanoi	LA DOLCE VITA HOTEL Superior	THE Q HOTEL Superior	APRICOT HANOI HOTEL Canvas
Ninh Binh	LALITA BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA NINH BINH Deluxe	NINH BINH LEGEND HOTEL Superior	EMERALDA RESORT NINH BINH Deluxe
Halong bay	SYRENA CRUISE Deluxe	V'SPIRIT CRUISE Junior Suite Balcony	ALISA PREMIER CRUISE Junior Balcony Suite
Mai Chau	MAI CHAU HIDEAWAY LAKE RESORT Superior

 

Inclusions

- Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check-in and check-out around noontime)

- 2Days/1Night cruise on board a cruise in Ha Long Bay (double/twin cabin on shared boat).

- Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfer

- Experienced English-speaking guide during day tour.

- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary

- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program

- Boat trip in Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh

- 01 bottles of mineral water per person per day on days of sightseeing .

Exclusions

- Early check-in or late check-out

- International & Domestic  flight tickets

- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)

- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation

- Visa - as per country requirements

- Offering tips and expressing gratitude for guides and drivers is recommended at a rate of 5 USD /client /day for guides and 2 USD per client /day for drivers. Feel free to adjust the amount based on your satisfaction with their services.

- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)

- Optional excursions and activities