HANOI – HALONG – NINH BINH TOUR 4 DAYS

Overview of 4 day Hanoi- Halong – Ninh Binh Tour Package

Discover the essence of Northern Vietnam with our Hanoi – Halong – Ninh Binh Tour 4 Days, a perfectly balanced journey combining culture, nature, history, and authentic local experiences. This short yet enriching itinerary takes you through Hanoi’s vibrant capital, the breathtaking seascapes of Halong Bay, and the peaceful countryside of Ninh Binh, three of Vietnam’s most iconic destinations. Ideal for families, couples, and first-time visitors, this tour promises unforgettable moments, scenic beauty, and delicious Vietnamese cuisine.

The Trip’s Highlights

• Explore Hanoi Old Quarter, colonial architecture, and vibrant lakes

• Experience a Hanoi Street Food Tour with famous local dishes

• Cruise through the spectacular Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Visit Sung Sot Cave and enjoy kayaking or bamboo boat rides at Luon Cave

• Discover Ninh Binh’s scenic countryside with Tam Coc boat trip

• Hike to Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic landscape views

• Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, rich in Vietnamese history

• Taste authentic Vietnamese cuisine throughout the trip

Detailed Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival & Hanoi Street Food Tour. Overnight in 3* Minasi Premium Hotel (D)

Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in (room available from 2:00 PM).

In the late evening, meet your guide and enjoy a Hanoi Street Food Tour through the Old Quarter. Taste iconic dishes such as Pho, Bun Cha (famous from President Obama’s visit), Banh Mi, Vietnamese egg coffee, fresh fruit mix (Hoa quả dầm), sweet dessert soup (Chè), lemon tea, and Hanoi draught beer. Visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi

Includes: hotel room, private car airport pickup, street food tour with local guide for dinner

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Trip – Hanoi. Overnight in 3* Minasi Premium Hotel (B,L)

07:45 – 8:00: Our hospitable guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel by a shuttle bus/van for a pleasant journey along the Red River Delta to Halong City (3,5 hours) with a short break en-route.

11:30: Arriving Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard & safety briefing.

12:15: A Vietnamese-cuisine lunch with seafood is served in the single-seating restaurant while the cruise is taking you on a pleasant journey deep into Halong bay to contemplate stunning seascapes of thousand isolated limestone islands on emerald seawater, passing uninhabited islets and outcrops including Stone Dog, Thumb, Duck, Incense Burner, and Cock Fighting.

14:30: Exploring Sung Sot cave, the biggest & most beautiful one in Halong bay

15h30 : Arrive in Luon cave, there are options to choose either kayaking or taking a bamboo boat rowed by local people, gently paddle through water tunnels into secluded sea lagoons.

16h30: Returning aboard for the afternoon tea, then cruise back to Tuan Chau Harbour.

17h00: Disembark the cruise then bus ride back Hanoi. Short break on the way.

19:00: Drop at your hotel doorstep. Dinner on your own & Overnight at the hotel

The service includes : Hotel room in Hanoi, Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong bay- Hanoi, Halong bay cruise, entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, tour guide on cruise, meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch)

Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh (Mua Cave – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc) – Hanoi. Overnight in 3* Minasi Premium Hotel (B, L)

7:30-8:00 A.M, our guide & driver pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh. After 2 hour drive, we arrive in Mua cave for a healthy exercise of hiking up steps by steps to the peak of mountain in Mua cave area. The trek is quite steep & hard on stone steps so keep your pace, conquer the mount slowly and you will be rewarded with a impressive panorama of beautiful landscapes in Tam Coc & Trang An. Chances for picturesque photoes.

Proceed to Tam Coc harbor for a scenic rowing boat trip on Ngo Dong river. You will have a pleasant journey viewing of limestone pillars & rice fields on both sides of the river, and sneaking through three natural caves of beautifully sparkling stalagtite hanging down from the ceiling.

The lunch of local Vietnamese dishes will be served in a local restaurant.

Continue our trip to Hoa Lu – the heart of Vietnam in the 10th & 11th century, paying a visit to two remain temples : King & Le Temples. The visit offers you deep understanding of Vietnam’s history under Dinh, Le & Ly dynasties and good insight of the 17th century’s architectural values reflected in those temples.

Then, our driver picks you up & transfers back to Hanoi.

Dinner on your own account & overnight in Hanoi

The service includes : Hotel room in Hanoi, Shuttle bus Hanoi – Ninh Binh- Hanoi, boat ride Tam Coc, entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, tour guide, meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch)

Day 4: Hanoi Departure (B)

After breakfast, you are free to relax or exploring Hanoi city on your own until being transferred to the airport (without tour guide) for your departure flight. The room is at your disposal until noontime.

The service includes :Breakfast at the hotel, Private car to Hanoi Airport