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Vietnam Halong Bay & Hanoi Explorer

Limestone islands rising out of jade-green water

Starting From
โ‚น74,000
Duration
6D/5N
Best Time
October to April
Category
culture
Region
International
Price Per Day
โ‰ˆ โ‚น12,333 per day
From โ‚น74,000 per person
6D/5N
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Overview

About this package

Six days from Hanoi's Old Quarter, thick with motorbikes and egg coffee, to an overnight junk-boat cruise through Halong Bay's karst islands. Kayak into hidden lagoons, sleep to water lapping the hull, and finish with a bicycle ride through Ninh Binh's rice paddies at Tam Coc.

Halong Bay Junk CruiseSung Sot Cave KayakingHanoi Old QuarterTam Coc Rice PaddiesWater Puppet Show
Who it suits

Who this trip is built for

Culture & heritageGuided touringSlow travel
Good to know

Know before you go

Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.

Vietnam

Ha Long Bay emerald waters, bustling Hanoi streets, ancient Hoi An lanterns, and the Mekong Delta floating markets.

Climate โ€” Tropical monsoon
Languages โ€” Vietnamese, English in cities
Currency โ€” Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Visa (Indian passport) โ€” e-Visa required for Indian nationals
Best time โ€” February to April, August to October
Itinerary

Day by day

Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.

1
Day 1

Arrival in Hanoi

Fly into Hanoi, evening walking tour of the Old Quarter and a Hoan Kiem Lake stroll.

2
Day 2

Hanoi City Tour

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Temple of Literature and a water puppet show.

3
Day 3

Halong Bay Cruise Embarkation

Drive to Halong Bay, board an overnight junk boat cruise. Evening cooking demonstration on board.

4
Day 4

Kayaking & Caves

Kayak through hidden lagoons, visit Sung Sot Cave, sunset on the sundeck.

5
Day 5

Ninh Binh & Tam Coc

Return to Hanoi, drive to Ninh Binh for a bicycle ride and sampan boat through Tam Coc's rice paddies.

6
Day 6

Departure

Return to Hanoi for your onward flight.

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What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • All ground transfers
  • 5 nights accommodation incl. 1 night on Halong Bay cruise
  • Daily breakfast
  • Water puppet show tickets
  • Halong Bay kayaking
  • Tam Coc sampan & bicycle ride

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Vietnam e-visa fee
  • Lunch & dinner (except on cruise)
  • Travel insurance
Best Time to Travel
October to April
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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Vietnam Halong Bay & Hanoi Explorer trip?

6 days, 5 nights.

When is the best time to go on the Vietnam Halong Bay & Hanoi Explorer trip?

October to April

What's included in the Vietnam Halong Bay & Hanoi Explorer package?

All ground transfers; 5 nights accommodation incl. 1 night on Halong Bay cruise; Daily breakfast; Water puppet show tickets; Halong Bay kayaking; Tam Coc sampan & bicycle ride

What's not included in the Vietnam Halong Bay & Hanoi Explorer package?

International flights; Vietnam e-visa fee; Lunch & dinner (except on cruise); Travel insurance

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