This short yet well-balanced tour is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience the highlights of Northern Vietnam. Combining the cultural charm of Hanoi with an unforgettable overnight cruise in Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay, the journey offers a perfect mix of city discovery, natural beauty, and relaxation. Smooth pacing and efficient transfers make it an excellent choice for first-time visitors.
Fly to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our shuttles bus & guide will be holding a sign with your name and welcome you at Noi Bai International airport, transfer hotel for check in. Have a lunch at local restaurant, then start a half day city tour to explore Hanoi – capital of Vietnam. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, start a Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and stilt house), the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, St. Joseph's Cathedral. End of the day, free for shopping at The Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals :Lunch
Our guide will pick you up at hotel and start journey east to Halong Bay at 7.40-08.10AM, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Spend 24 hours on a traditional Junk Cruise in the amazing bay: a natural wonderland composed of jutting limestone islands and sparkling turquoise waters. Arrive at the dock around noon and board your junk. Savor a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as we sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, cruise around some of Halong’s many islands, including Dinh Huong and Ga Choi. Along the way visit one of the bay’s 3 largest caves (Thien Cung, Dau Go or Sung Sot). Stop at an island cove with a sheltered white-sand beach and take a dip in the warm waters of the Tonkin Gulf (weather permitting). Pass the night on your junk, lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of calm waters. Overnight on Cruise.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong. Have brunch on board the boat before returning to Halong pier to get back Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch
Free at leisure for shopping until our driver come to pick you up at hotel for transferring to airport for flight back home. Tour ENDs!!
Meals :Breakfast
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.
Absolutely! Vietnam is an excellent destination for family holidays thanks to its safety, affordability, and wide range of kid-friendly activities.