Overview
The journey combines Hanoi’s historical landmarks and local districts with an overnight Halong Bay cruise featuring cave visits, kayaking, and onboard activities before continuing to Ninh Binh’s UNESCO-listed scenery at Trang An and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
With a mix of city sightseeing, coastal landscapes, and countryside scenery, the route offers a well planned introduction to northern Vietnam within a manageable 5 day journey.
Highlights
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Visit Vietnam’s former royal capital linked to the Dinh and Le dynasties of early Vietnam.
Trang An Boat Experience. Cruise through Trang An’s limestone caves and river valleys in Ninh Binh’s UNESCO landscape.
Perks Included
- Hotels
- Meals
- Transfers
Destinations
This package (10D | 9N) takes you through Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Ninh Binh in Vietnam. Each stop includes a short place guide and live weather; the map shows straight-line distances between cities.
- Ha Long Bay
Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a bay located in Northeastern Vietnam, administered by Quảng Ninh province. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". It features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, for which it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination. The bay is also part of a larger area that includes Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast and Cát Bà Island to the southwest, with these zones sharing similar geological, geographical, geomorphological…
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- Ninh Binh (End)
Ninh Bình is a province of Vietnam in the Red River Delta region. The province is known for natural and cultural attractions, including reserved parks in Cúc Phương National Park and Vân Long, grotto caves and rivers in Tràng An, Tam Cốc-Bích Động and Múa Caves, historic monuments in the Hoa Lư ancient capital, Vietnam's largest Buddhist worshipping complex, and the Phát Diệm Cathedral with "eclectic architectural style".
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Itinerary
Highlights: Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Cathedral Big Church, Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi Old Quarter shopping area, Hanoi Train Street
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city known for its mix of French colonial architecture, historic landmarks, and busy local districts. Upon arrival, meet our representative at the airport before beginning your Hanoi city tour.
- Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can see the exterior or interior of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum depending on operating schedules, before walking through the surrounding gardens and visiting the traditional houses where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked between 1954 and 1969. Please note that Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, with outside viewing only during closure periods. The Mausoleum is also typically closed annually from 15 June to 15 August for maintenance. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s best known religious landmarks recognised for its unique architectural design.
- In the afternoon, continue to Cathedral Big Church for an outside visit before heading to Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, a popular gathering area in the centre of Hanoi. The day continues into the Hanoi Old Quarter, where travellers can enjoy time exploring the local streets and shopping areas known for handicrafts, souvenirs, fashion items, and local products. Later, visit Hanoi Train Street, where the railway tracks run closely alongside residential buildings and cafés, creating one of the city’s most photographed urban scenes.
- Dinner is included before overnight stay in Hanoi.
- We recommend to have an early flight.
Highlights: Overnight Halong Bay cruise experience, Luon Cave bamboo boat or kayaking activity, Titop Island visit, Sunset party on the sundeck, Vietnamese cooking demonstration, Evening squid fishing activities
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- After breakfast, depart from Hanoi and travel toward Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most recognised coastal landscapes known for its limestone islands across the Gulf of Tonkin. The journey includes a 25 minute stopover en route before continuing to Tuan Chau International Cruise Port.
- Between 11:30 AM and 12:00PM, arrive at the Cruise Port where the cruise staff will welcome guests at the waiting lounge before completing the check-in procedures.
- At approximately 12:15 PM, board the Cruise and attend a short cruise briefing covering safety information and onboard arrangements. Continue with a buffet lunch served in the dining room while the cruise begins sailing through Halong Bay’s limestone scenery.
- At around 03:00 PM, gather at the reception area for transfer by tender boat to Luon Cave, a water cave area surrounded by limestone formations. Continue to Titop Island, where there will be time for hiking, swimming, relaxing, or enjoying the surrounding bay scenery.
- From 05:45 PM to 07:30 PM, enjoy happy hour and sunset party activities on the sundeck with complimentary tea, Vietnamese snacks, and canapés, drinks are on pax account. The cruise also offers a traditional Vietnamese stick dancing music performance followed by a cooking demonstration featuring Vietnamese fresh spring rolls.
- Dinner with a set menu will be served in the dining room or on the top deck depending on weather conditions.
- In the evening, you may enjoy karaoke sessions until approximately 10:15 PM, visit the sky bar on the top deck, or join squid fishing activities near the reception area. The cruise remains anchored overnight in a quieter section of the bay.
Highlights: Morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck, Visit Sung Sot Cave, Herbal foot bath onboard, Morning cruise through Ha Long Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Begin the morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck at approximately 06:15 AM.
- Between 06:30 AM and 07:00 AM, enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake, and fruit before departing to explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most well known caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave is recognised for its large chambers and distinctive limestone rock formations. Access to the cave includes walking through forested pathways and climbing stone steps leading into the cave entrance.
- After the visit, return onboard between 08:30 AM and 09:30 AM. You may relax in your cabin, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by the crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take photographs of Ha Long Bay, or shop for souvenirs onboard.
- Check out procedures begin at approximately 09:30 AM. You are requested to place luggage outside the cabin and return room keys to the reception desk while the crew transfers luggage to the waiting area.
- At around 10:00 AM, enjoy an early buffet lunch at the restaurant on the second floor before the cruise returns to Tuan Chau Marina at approximately 11:00 AM.
- Disembarkation follows before returning to Hanoi for overnight stay.
Highlights: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An UNESCO Landscape Complex, Scenic boat ride through cave systems, Village cycling activity in Ninh Binh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- After breakfast, depart from Hanoi and travel toward Ninh Binh, an area recognised for its limestone mountains, rivers, and rural landscapes often referred to as one of northern Vietnam’s most scenic regions.
- Upon arrival, visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. The site offers insight into Vietnam’s early feudal dynasties including the Dinh, Le, and Ly periods.
- Lunch is served at a local restaurant before continuing to Trang An (or Tam Coc), a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its limestone valleys, cave systems, and river scenery. The area also gained international recognition as one of the filming locations for Kong: Skull Island.
- Enjoy approximately 2.5 hours on a boat journey through Trang An’s cave and river system before continuing with a 45 minute cycling activity through the nearby villages, offering a closer look at local rural life in the region.
- Return to Hanoi in the evening with overnight stay in the city.
Highlights: Free time in Hanoi before departure, Airport transfer service
Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your departure arrangements. You may wish to do some final shopping, enjoy a short walk around the city, or simply relax before making your way to the airport for your onward journey.
- At the scheduled time, transfer to the international airport for departure.
- We hope your time in Vietnam has given you the opportunity to experience the contrast between Hanoi’s city atmosphere, the coastal scenery of Halong Bay, and the landscapes of Ninh Binh. Thank you for travelling with Fayyaz Travels, and we wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Transfers during the tour
- English-speaking guide during tours
- Entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
- One bottle of mineral water per person per tour day
- Halong Bay overnight sharing cruise and tour
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
Exclusions
- International airfare - Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Vietnam visa fees, if applicable - Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Travel insurance - Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during meals unless stated
- Early check-in or late check-out charges
- Compulsory Tipping (2-4 Pax: SGD 8 per pax / day) (5-7 Pax: SGD 7 per pax/ day) (8 pax up: SGD 4 per pax/ day)
- Surcharge during holidays (Vietnam National Day: Aug 29 - 02 Sept 2026) (Christmas: 25 Dec 2026) (New Year: 31 Dec 2026)
- Value added tax
- Others not mentioned in the inclusion
- Sightseeing visits and timings during land tour and cruise may change without prior notice due to weather conditions.
- Standard service is 9 hours (08:00–17:00). If the itinerary includes dinner, coverage extends for 2 hours post tour. Any further extension of transport or guide services will incur additional charges and must be coordinated.
Tour Prices
| Hotel | Room | Per person | Single add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-star | Twin sharing (2 pax) | SGD 763 | SGD 763 |
Twin sharing is per person for two in one room. Single add-on is the extra per-person rate for a third guest sharing the same twin room. For other options, email us.
FAQ
- Hotel accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Transfers during the tour
- English-speaking guide during tours
- Entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
- One bottle of mineral water per person per tour day
- Halong Bay overnight sharing cruise and tour
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- International airfare - Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Vietnam visa fees, if applicable - Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Travel insurance - Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during meals unless stated
- Early check-in or late check-out charges
- Compulsory Tipping (2-4 Pax: SGD 8 per pax / day) (5-7 Pax: SGD 7 per pax/ day) (8 pax up: SGD 4 per pax/ day)
- Surcharge during holidays (Vietnam National Day: Aug 29 - 02 Sept 2026) (Christmas: 25 Dec 2026) (New Year: 31 Dec 2026)
- Value added tax
- Others not mentioned in the inclusion
- Sightseeing visits and timings during land tour and cruise may change without prior notice due to weather conditions.
- Standard service is 9 hours (08:00–17:00). If the itinerary includes dinner, coverage extends for 2 hours post tour. Any further extension of transport or guide services will incur additional charges and must be coordinated.
5D | 4N
Hanoi
5 days
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.



