Vietnam Delights: Ha Long Bay Cruise - Hanoi Explorer

Itinerary

Destination: Vietnam (Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh)
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Accommodation: Premium Hotels & Cruise
Departure From: Pune / Mumbai

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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