Essence of Northern Vietnam 5 Days
Travel Style:
Essential Highlights
Duration:
5 DAYS
Suitables:
Adventure Seekers, First Timers, Nature Lovers, Photographers
TRIP OVERVIEW
Destinations: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Starts in/Finishes in: Hanoi/Hanoi
TRIP IN DETAILS
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your downtown hotel. Enjoy some free time in the morning before starting your afternoon city tour. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established in 1070, and explore Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Take a one-hour cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, and end the day with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance in the city center.
- Meals: Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
After breakfast, embark on a two-hour drive through scenic countryside to Hoa Lu. Explore the ancient capital of Vietnam, including the Dinh and Le Temples. In the afternoon, enjoy a three-hour sampan ride along Tam Coc’s waterways, often called the ‘Halong Bay of the Land,’ with stunning limestone karsts. Visit Bich Dong Pagoda, nestled on a green mountain, and return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
At 08:00, depart from your hotel for a scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its marine limestone formations. After boarding a traditional wooden junk, enjoy lunch as the boat cruises toward secluded islands. Visit a floating fishing village by rowing boat, explore pearl farms, and relax on the sundeck with a sunset drink. Dinner will be served under the stars.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Start your day with an early swim or Tai Chi session (weather permitting) followed by breakfast. Explore a renowned limestone cave with breathtaking stalagmites and stalactites on a guided tour. Enjoy brunch as you cruise back to the main harbor. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon for some free time to relax or explore the Old Quarter.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Spend your final hours at leisure until your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: None
- Transportation: Private vehicle
PRICE GUIDE & NOTES
Pricing depends on your group size and requested services, such as hotel type. Please fill out the form below, and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Meals:
4 Lunches, 4 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner 
Transportation:
Private vehicle, Boat 
Accommodation:
Based On Your Request
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Accommodation in Twin/Double rooms with daily breakfasts
- All pick-ups and transfers by private vehicle with experienced drivers
- Round-trip transfers between Hanoi and Halong Bay by shared shuttle bus
- Experienced local English-speaking guide and onboard guide in Halong Bay
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- All entrance fees as detailed in the program
- Tickets to a first-class water puppet show
- 1-hour cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- VAT and all applicable taxes
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
- Entry visa to Vietnam
- International flights and airport taxes
- Travel insurance
- Dinners, drinks, tips, and other personal expenses or services not mentioned in the program
- Bank transfer fees
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FAQ
Are there any restrictions on photography in Vietnam?
Yes. Photography in or near military installations, airports or similar locations is prohibited. Anyone caught doing so will have the film, and possibly the camera or camcorder, confiscated and may be arrested.
Can I change my tour details after confirmation?
Once the official payment has been made, changes in tour details should be requested via email (divitravelvietnam@gmail.com or email of the staff processing your booking), and is subject to a surcharge of hotels and restaurants (depending on each case). Possibility of reservation amendments is also subject to service availability of our suppliers (hotels, restaurants and other)
Can I enter Vietnam later than my granted arrival date in visa approval letter?
Yes, you can enter later than the granted arrival date in visa approval letter providing that you exit by granted exit date.
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