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Hanoi, Trang An and a Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise

4 nights exploring Hanoi, Trang An waterways and a Ha Long Bay cruise
Duration
4 nights
Journey
Hanoi (2 nights) → Ha Long (1 night) → Hanoi (1 night)
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The journey

Discover northern Vietnam across five memorable days, starting with Hanoi's historic landmarks, lively Train Street, and bustling Old Quarter. A day trip south takes you to the ancient temples of Hoa Lu and the dramatic limestone karsts of Ninh Binh, complete with village cycling and a boat ride through Trang An's river caves.

From Hanoi, travel to Ha Long Bay to board an overnight cruise among emerald waters and limestone islets. Enjoy cave explorations, island viewpoints, and quiet moments on deck before returning to the capital for your journey home.

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Your holiday, day by day

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5 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
HanoiHanoi

Day 1 · Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi and explore the Old Quarter

Land at Noi Bai International Airport and take your private transfer into the city to check into your hotel. In the afternoon, head out to explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, viewing the Mausoleum from outside along with the Presidential Palace grounds, the Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the famous Train Street area, where railway-track entry brings daily life right to residential doorsteps, and finish the day with a guided walking tour through the lively streets of the Old Quarter. Settle in for your first night in Hanoi.

Meal notes

Meals not included

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Day 2 · Hanoi

Hoa Lu ancient capital, village cycling and Trang An

After breakfast at your hotel, travel south to Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and tour the historic temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le. Enjoy a gentle 45-minute cycling ride through nearby local villages, followed by a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, board a traditional sampan boat in Trang An to float past soaring limestone cliffs and through natural river caves. Return to Hanoi by road for the evening and stay overnight at your hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast and lunch included

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Day 3 · Ha Long

Journey to Ha Long Bay for an overnight cruise

Have breakfast, check out of your Hanoi hotel, and transfer by road to the harbour at Ha Long Bay. Step aboard your cruise ship and sit down for lunch as you sail among dramatic limestone karsts. In the afternoon, explore a cavernous grotto filled with stalactites, followed by an island stop where you can relax on the beach or hike up for panoramic views. As evening approaches, watch the sunset from the deck or join a Vietnamese cooking class led by an English-speaking guide. Enjoy dinner on the water, with an optional squid fishing session later. Sleep overnight aboard the cruise.

Meal notes

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

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Day 4 · Hanoi

Morning on Ha Long Bay and return to Hanoi

Begin the morning with sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck alongside a cup of tea or coffee. Choose between paddling a kayak or riding in a traditional bamboo boat to explore secluded lagoons and sheer rock faces up close. Return to the ship to check out of your cabin and enjoy brunch while sailing back towards the harbour. Disembark and take your road transfer back to Hanoi, where you will check in for your final night. Spend the evening at leisure exploring city dining and night markets on your own.

Meal notes

Breakfast and lunch included

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Day 5 · Hanoi

Depart from Hanoi

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out, or request a packed breakfast if departing early. Spend any remaining free time picking up souvenirs or strolling through the city streets before your outbound flights. At the appointed hour, meet your private transfer for the drive to Noi Bai International Airport, where your journey comes to an end.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 5

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Places worth exploring

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Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh Complex, Presidential Palace and Stilt House

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum exterior, One Pillar Pagoda and Old Quarter

Vietnam

Hanoi railway-area neighbourhood setting

Vietnam

Hoa Lu and King Dinh / King Le temples

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What to budget for

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In this holiday plan

  • 3 nights in 3-star hotels (Hanoi 3) and 1 night on a shared cruise in Halong Bay, based on twin or double occupancy
  • Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Transfers and tours by air-conditioned vehicles (private airport transfers, private vehicles for private tours, and shared buses for SIC tours)
  • Boat trips mentioned in the itinerary, including the Trang An boat ride and cruise excursions
  • English-speaking tour guide escort as per itinerary, with an onboard English-speaking guide during the cruise
  • Bottles of water on vehicles (2 bottles per person for full-day tours, 1 bottle per person for half-day tours or airport transfers)

Plan for these extras

  • −Single-entry e-visa to Vietnam
  • −Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • −Single supplement, early check-in, and late check-out charges
  • −Room upgrades
  • −Personal expenses such as laundry, beverages, and tips for staff, guides, drivers, or boatmen
  • −Compulsory tipping for tour guides and drivers if taking private tours (USD 3 per person per full-day tour, USD 1.5 per person per half-day tour or airport transfer)
  • −Services not mentioned in the itinerary

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Good to know

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Local currencyVietnamese Dong (₫)
Your starting price₹47,300

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, boat transfers, guide and more.

When is the best time to visit Hanoi, Ha Long?

Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Hanoi, Ha Long when you request your tailored quote.

How many days is Hanoi, Trang An and a Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise?

5 days and 4 nights, across 2 destinations.

Which places does Hanoi, Trang An and a Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise cover?

Hanoi, Ha Long. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Hanoi, Ha Long?

Ho Chi Minh Complex, Presidential Palace and Stilt House; Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum exterior, One Pillar Pagoda and Old Quarter; Hanoi railway-area neighbourhood setting; Hoa Lu and King Dinh / King Le temples; Trang An landscape, traditional boat and cycling setting; Trang An World Heritage landscape.

Who is Hanoi, Trang An and a Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise best suited to?

couple, friends, family

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Hanoi, Trang An and a Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise cost?

From ₹47,300 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, boat transfers, guide and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 4-night itinerary?

3 nights in 3-star hotels (Hanoi 3) and 1 night on a shared cruise in Halong Bay, based on twin or double occupancy; Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary; Transfers and tours by air-conditioned vehicles (private airport transfers, private vehicles for private tours, and shared buses for SIC tours); Boat trips mentioned in the itinerary, including the Trang An boat ride and cruise excursions; English-speaking tour guide escort as per itinerary, with an onboard English-speaking guide during the cruise; Bottles of water on vehicles (2 bottles per person for full-day tours, 1 bottle per person for half-day tours or airport transfers). These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Hanoi, Trang An and a Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise?

Single-entry e-visa to Vietnam; Meals not mentioned in the itinerary; Single supplement, early check-in, and late check-out charges; Room upgrades; Personal expenses such as laundry, beverages, and tips for staff, guides, drivers, or boatmen; Compulsory tipping for tour guides and drivers if taking private tours (USD 3 per person per full-day tour, USD 1.5 per person per half-day tour or airport transfer); Services not mentioned in the itinerary.

How do I book Hanoi, Trang An and a Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise?

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Do I need a visa for Hanoi, Ha Long?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹47,300
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, boat transfers, guide and more.
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