About this tour
Discover the best of Northern Vietnam on this 4-Day Adventure. Wander through Hanoi’s historic streets, soak in the peaceful beauty of Ninh Binh’s countryside, and cruise among the stunning limestone islands of Halong Bay. From cultural highlights to natural wonders, this journey offers an unforgettable taste of Vietnam’s northern treasures.
Accommodation
All Hotels are located in City Center
Group Size
Departure from 2 Pax
Meals
3 Breakfasts – 2 Lunches
Local Transport
All local transport during your tour, including transport to Ninh Binh & Halong Bay
Unmissable experiences
Kayaking in Halong Bay – Boat ride through Trang An’s rivers
Adventure Leader
Local & Professinal Tour Guide
Full Itinerary
You arrive at Hanoi airport and transfer to the city centre. It’s the Old Quarter Area. It takes around 30-45 minutes driving-hour.
After checking in and freshening up, start exploring Hanoi with our suggestion:
Suggested schedule:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
- Tran Quoc PagodaÂ
- Temple of Literature
- Ethnology Museum
- Hoa Lo Prison
- Cyclo ride around the Hanoi Old QuarterÂ
- Water Puppet Show
One day in Hanoi is enough for the city landmarks, or you can choose a half-day city tour and a half-day food tour – on request.
07:30 – Hotel Pickup in Hanoi
Meet your friendly guide and driver at your hotel. Begin your journey southward through the picturesque countryside of the Red River Delta (approx. 2-hour drive).
09:30 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Step back in time at the former capital of Vietnam, where you’ll learn about the Dinh and Le dynasties and visit two historic temples.
11:30 – Local Vietnamese Lunch
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant with regional specialties like goat meat and burnt rice (cơm cháy).
13:30 – Trang An or Tam Coc Scenic Landscape Complex (Boat Trip)
Board a small sampan boat and glide through the serene waterways of Trang An. Pass through limestone caves, lush valleys, and ancient temples on this unforgettable UNESCO World Heritage experience.
16:30 – Depart for Hanoi
Relax on the drive back to Hanoi.
18:30 – Drop-off at Your Hotel
End of tour. Your guide will ensure you’re comfortably dropped off at your accommodation.
Stay Overnight in Hanoi
08h00 – 08h30: Get picked up by bus from your hotels in Hanoi for a 2h – 2h 20 minutes’ drive to Halong International Port.
11h30 – 12h00: Arrive at Port, proceed to embark Premium Cruise
12h00 – 12h30: Starts cruising the Halong Bay – a World Natural Heritage, recognized 3 times by UNESCO, and one of the 7 natural wonders voted by the New Seven Wonders.
12h30 – 13h45: Enjoy a buffet lunch on the cruise. While cruising, you can admire the magnificent scenery of Halong with its thousands of islands and islets.
Visit the Fighting Cock Islets – a symbol of Halong tourism.
14h00 – 14h45: Visit Sá»ng Sốt Cave – one of the largest and most beautiful caves of Halong with its multi-shape stalactites and stalagmites.
15h00– 15h30: Try your kayaking skills or take it easy on a bamboo boat to visit Luon Cave.
16h00 – 16h45: Arrive at Titop Island, you can either enjoy yourselves swimming at the beach or take a hike up to the top of the Island for a quite impressive panorama of the Bay (~300 steps up).
17h00: Quite a few options available for this time: Sunbathing on sundeck, soaking in Jacuzzi, playing board games, reading in restaurants, contemplating the sunset. Enjoy our Sunset Party: Tea, coffee, fruits, cakes, and some light food from Vietnam.
18h15 – 18h30: Arrive at Port, disembark and board our bus back to Hanoi.
20h30 – 21h00: Arrive Hanoi
Stay overnight in Hanoi hotel.
Your last day in Vietnam grants you free time in the morning, allowing you to savor the city’s atmosphere until your private car arrives to transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.
This marks the end of your Flavor of Vietnam adventure with Vietnam Wonder Travel. We extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us on this incredible journey to explore the wonders of Vietnam. Farewell, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Should you desire more exploration of our country, consider our Vietnam tours, which offer a wide range of choices to suit your preferences.
Where You’ll Visit

Hanoi Old Quarter

Trang An/Tam Coc Heritage

Halong Bay
Tour Details
- Hotel accommodation in shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.
- English speaking local guide
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Cruise in Halong Bay
- Cold water and towel during tours
- International or Domestic Air tickets
- Other meal, drink, Tip to guide and driver, personal expenses
- Supplement for French, Spanish, Italian and German speaking guide
- Visa on Arrival to Vietnam
- From 10% Deposit
- Low deposit, flexible payments
- Cancelling Free *
- All hotels are well located in city center. All rooms are clean with friendly staff
- Hotel changes or room upgrades are possible with cost difference if any
- Regular hotel check-in time at 14:00pm and check-out time at 12:00pm
Get ready to start your South Korea adventure tour by meeting your guide and group at the hostel in the afternoon! Listen to a pre-departure briefing to learn everything you need to know about your trip, including some basic Korean phrases to help you along the way.
Get ready to start your South Korea adventure tour by meeting your guide and group at the hostel in the afternoon! Listen to a pre-departure briefing to learn everything you need to know about your trip, including some basic Korean phrases to help you along the way.