Over three days, you'll gain a glimpse into the wonderful destinations of Northern Vietnam: Hanoi and Halong Bay!
On this three-day Halong Bay tour from Hanoi, you'll indulge in tasty foods, revel in breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself into local cultures.
Starting in Hanoi, the magnificent colonial architecture and deep-rooted traditions of Vietnamese, you'll travel through Vietnam’s quiet northern countryside to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay.Over three days, you'll gain a glimpse into the wonderful destinations of Northern Vietnam: Hanoi and Halong Bay!
On this three-day Halong Bay tour from Hanoi, you'll indulge in tasty foods, revel in breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself into local cultures.
Starting in Hanoi, the magnificent colonial architecture and deep-rooted traditions of Vietnamese, you'll travel through Vietnam’s quiet northern countryside to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival & City Tour
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You'll be met by your guide at Hanoi airport arrival hall and transferred to your hotel where you'll leave your luggage before taking a city tour. You will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda. You'll then have lunch at Le Hanoi Gourmet. After lunch, you'll visit the Temple of Literature, St Joseph Cathedral, the Hanoi Opera house, Ngoc Son Temple and then hop on a traditional cyclo around the Old Quarter.
Accommodation
Golden Lotus Hotel★3 star
Activities
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Temple of Literature
St Joseph Cathedral
Hanoi Opera House
Ngoc Son Temple
Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo
Restaurants
Le Hanoi Gourmet
Dinh Lang Thuy Ta RestaurantOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Hanoi
Day 2
Halong Bay Cruise
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After breakfast at your hotel, you'll begin your Halong Bay tour from Hanoi for your Bai Tho overnight cruise. This is a small traditional junk, perfect to sit near the window and admire the scenery and slow pace of the area. After lunch on board, you'll stop at the Surprise Cave and enjoy some beach activities at Soi Sim Beach. In the evening, you'll have dinner on board then try your hand at squid fishing, which is a lot harder than it looks!
Accommodation
Bai Tho Junk
Activities
Halong Bay Cruise
Surprise Cave
Soi Sim Beach
Squid Fishing
Restaurants
Bai Tho Junk
Bai Tho Junk
Transportations
Minivan from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hanoi
Quảng Ninh Province
Haiphong
Hạ Long
Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
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After a leisurely breakfast, you'll glide in small boats to the Luon Caves. Passing through the entrance, you come across a tranquil round lake, with monkeys, orchids and high stone walls all around you. You'll then cruise back to the mainland and take a shuttle bus back to Hanoi where you'll head to the airport for your departing flight.
Activities
Luon Cave Kayaking
Restaurants
Bai Tho Junk
Bai Tho Junk
Transportations
Minivan from Halong Bay to Hanoi
Private Driver from Hoàn Kiếm to Noi Bai International Airport
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Hanoi
Quảng Ninh Province
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What’s included?
2 nights accommodation
13 activities
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 1,164/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Vietnam in 3 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
