Hanoi and Halong Bay are the top travel destinations in Vietnam. This 5-day tour Halong Bay from Hanoi offers travelers the best trip to explore these 2 beautiful and charming destinations.
Upon arrival, you are welcomed and transferred from airport to hotel. Free time for fresh up and relax after long journey.
Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast, the day starts with visit to the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh - the nation’s founder, containing Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (viewed from outside on Mondays, Fridays and afternoons due to closure), and the house on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda. Next, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda - Hanoi’s oldest pagoda on the bank of West Lake.
In the afternoon, discover the famed Old Quarter on foot. We walk through the hidden alleys, amaze at the old style tube houses, visit the lively local wet market and lovely peaceful temple Bach Ma. Next, hop on a traditional bicycle rickshaws move at leisure pace that’s perfect for photos and slow-moving sightseeing. Seat back and relax while your driver weaves through the busy streets, dodging speeding motorbikes and rolling past French colonial houses.
As the local do, sit down at a local café by the main church, enjoy a cup of ‘Tra Chanh’ – green tea with lime and chat with the youth. Attend a water-puppet theatre performance. The art of water puppetry began a thousand years ago, possibly in the flooded rice fields of Vietnam. Puppeteers today stand in waist-high water and manipulate their puppets in such a skilled way that you can’t help but be captivated by the performance.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Shorts and tank tops are not allowed in Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & pagodas.
Make an early morning departure to start your Halong Bay tour from Hanoi by driving 3 hours through the Red River Delta.
Upon arrival, the crew will greet us abroad the traditional style junk with a refreshing welcome drink and then our cruise begins!
While navigating the way through the emerald waters and limestone islands, you are served a delicious lunch of fresh seafood (vegetarians are also catered for). As cruising through the bay, marvel at the amazing karst scenery with different formations. Halong Bay is littered with hidden caves and grottoes and we’ll take some time to explore one of these.
For those felling active you then can explore the bay by sea kayak. After your first evening’s dinner, night fishing is available from the boat.
Overnight on boat.
Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change according to weather condition
Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Halong Bay’s landscape. Continue cruising to explore more of the bay and enjoy the brunch breakfast before returning to the Jetty at noon time.
Transfer back to Hanoi city. Rest of day is your leisure time.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Free time for last minute shopping or optional visit before transferring to Noi Bai airport for departure flight.
End of Hanoi and Halong Bay tour!
Hotel rooms with daily breakfasts as mentioned or similar
Transfer services in private air-conditioned vehicle, unless when other vehicles are mentioned
Entrance fees and other boat fees where applicable
Meals as listed in the program (B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner); pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food with set menus
Local English-speaking guides on day with tours
Government taxes & service charges
Internal airfares in the tour as mentioned
Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Surcharge for special requests on food and meals
Entrance fees, car, and guide service during free time
Travel insurance
All kind of gratuities for guides, drivers, and others
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Internal airfares not mentioned in the tour
International airfare from/to your point of arrival/departure
Personal expenses such as bar, telephone. laundry bills,...
All other services not stated in the program
Surcharge for peak season
1. Tourist Visa
Please make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity from the entry date. Also please check whether you need an entry visa to Asian countries before starting your trip. Please consult with our travel consultant if you are not sure.
2. Notes on Airfares
All airfares are subject to change until final purchase.
Eco-flex class: allow to re-book (change date, change flight) without fee, but subject to availability. Passenger(s) pay surcharge between classes (if any)
Refund fee: 15% of airfare plus service charge.
Airport tax included
Child under 2 yrs: 10% of adult airfare; Child from 2 to 11 yrs: 75% of adult airfare
3. Land Transportation
Our price based on the group arrives at one time (on one flight). In case clients arrive at different flight times, and need different airport transfers, the extra transfer will be charged. We apply the same for the departure date.
4. Travel Insurance
Our price of the tour does not include travel insurance. We highly recommend you purchase health/travel insurance for your trip to Asia.
5. Responsibility
Except in situations beyond human control, VietnamStay will be held responsible for any additional expense resulting from the change caused by us in itinerary, transportation, and accommodation.
However, VietnamStay cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for additional costs incurred due to the situations beyond human control.
The detailed program and schedule of flights are subject to changes by the airline without prior notice and in accordance with the weather conditions and daily operation of flights. Consequently, itinerary concerns might be adjusted. If this occurs, VietnamStay will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements.
6. Vaccine
It is not compulsory to get any vaccine to visit our countries. But we encourage you to have popular vaccines such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Typhoid, Polio…. You may consult your doctor before traveling.
1. How to Book and Confirm Your Tour:
No service secured at our proposal, services in destination (hotel, boat, flight, guide etc) are subject to availability.
Please send a booking order to VietnamStay as soon as you agree on our proposal to secure your trip arrangement. Similar alternative service to be suggested when your choice is unavailable at the time of booking.
2. Passport and Flight Details
Full passport information is required in your booking order for flight reservation & hotel check-in
International flight details of arrival & departure are required for airport transfer arrangements
3. Deposit and Payment
At least 30% deposit of the total tour cost to be deposited upon commitment of the tour.
The outstanding amount to be paid prior to arrival date or at our offices in Viet Nam on your arrival day.
4. Cancellation, Amendment Policy, and Charges
In practice, VietnamStay always does the best to minimize the cancellation penalty for our guests but we must abide by the cancellation policy of each service provider.
Low season 01 May – 30 Sep | High season 01 Oct – 30 Apr | |
More than 20 days prior to the guest’s arrival day | No charge | No charge |
From 16 to 20 days | 10% | 20% |
From 8 to 15 days | 30% | 50% |
From 03 to 07 days | 50% | 75% |
Within 02 days or no show | 100% | 100% |
Please be advised that during Peak Season (Christmas and New Year) and during Public Holidays different cancellation policies may apply. The cancellation policy for such a period will be informed to the client(s) case by case.
5. Children Policy (Land Services Only)
Accompanied child from 1- 4 yrs: Free of charge if sharing existing bed with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 30% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 50% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 7 – 11 yrs: charge 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 12 yrs up: pay as adult rate
In case a child under 12 yrs using a twin share room with an adult, please pay full fare.
With VietnamStay, each tour is different according to the customers wishes. Please share with us your travel need and we will customize it for you.
Fill out our personalized travel form to receive a FREE quote!
Once you receive the personalized quote, you can alter it with us to better meet your requirements.
Send booking order to us as soon as you agree on our proposal to secure your trip arrangement.
After confirmation, VietnamStay will begin arranging the finest services for you.
It’s time to pack your suitcases and embark on an adventure to explore new horizons. Wishing you a safe journey!
