Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh 4-Day Tour with 4-Star Hotel

ITINERARY

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – FREE TIME

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet our driver and transfer to your 4-star hotel in Hanoi city center.

Hotel check-in (standard time).

The rest of the day is free at leisure to relax or explore Hanoi on your own:

• Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
• Discover the bustling Old Quarter
• Enjoy Hanoi street food and local cafés

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI – HA LONG BAY DAY CRUISE (LUNCH INCLUDED)

08:00 – 08:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ha Long Bay (approximately 2.5–3 hours via expressway).

11:30 – Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, check in, and enjoy a welcome drink.

12:30 – Board the cruise and enjoy a delicious lunch while sailing through the emerald waters and limestone karsts of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay.

Afternoon activities include:

• Visit Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay

• Kayaking or bamboo boat ride through scenic lagoons

• Swimming or relaxing on the sundeck

16:30 – Enjoy sunset time on board while cruising back to the harbor.

17:30 – Transfer back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI – NINH BINH DAY TRIP (HOA LU – TRANG AN / TAM COC)

07:30 – Pick-up from your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh Province (approximately 2 hours).

Morning highlights:

• Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – the first capital of Vietnam

• Explore Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

or Tam Coc, depending on itinerary• Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat trip through rivers, caves, and limestone formations

12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Vietnamese specialties.

In the afternoon:

• Visit Mua Cave and climb to the viewpoint for panoramic views over rice paddies and karst mountains

16:30 – Return to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI – DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel.

Free time at leisure until transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.

End of Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh 4-Day Tour with 4-Star Hotel.

TOUR INCLUDED

• Airport pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi (as per itinerary)
• Accommodation in 4-star hotel in Hanoi (twin/double sharing)
• Daily breakfast at hotel
• Ha Long Bay day cruise with lunch included
• Round-trip transfers Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Ninh Binh by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local tour guides
• All sightseeing and transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
• Kayaking or bamboo boat experience in Ha Long Bay
• Ninh Binh full-day tour (Hoa Lu – Trang An or Tam Coc – Mua Cave)
• Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the program
• Bottled water: 1 bottle per person per day during tours
• All applicable taxes and service charges

TOUR EXCLUDED

• International & domestic flight tickets
• Drinks during meals
• Vietnam visa & visa stamping fees
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Tips for tour guides, drivers, boat rowers, and service staff
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, shopping, etc.
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Optional activities not mentioned in the program