Rowing boats through Ninh Binh's limestone valleys, a night on Ha Long Bay and Hanoi's Old Quarter. No internal flights.
Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay Tour – 5 Days / 4 Nights
Overview
What is Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay Tour – 5 Days / 4 Nights?
Rowing boats through Ninh Binh's limestone valleys, a night on Ha Long Bay and Hanoi's Old Quarter. No internal flights.
The best of northern Vietnam in five days, all within a few hours of Hanoi. You row through the river caves of Ninh Binh, known as 'Ha Long Bay on land', and spend a night on a cruise among the islands of Ha Long Bay.
There are no internal flights, so the trip is easy and good value.
Trip Highlights
- Rowing boat ride through Ninh Binh's caves and rice fields
- Hoa Lu, Vietnam's old royal capital
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay with kayaking
- Sunrise on the cruise deck
- Hanoi's Old Quarter and the Temple of Literature
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Hanoi
- Pickup at Noi Bai airport and transfer to your hotel
- Evening walk in the Old Quarter
Ninh Binh day trip
- Drive to Ninh Binh (about 2 hours)
- Visit the temples of Hoa Lu, the old capital, then ride a small rowing boat along the river, through caves and between rice fields and limestone cliffs
- Back to Hanoi in the evening
Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- Drive to Ha Long Bay (about 2.5 hours on the expressway) and board your cruise
- Lunch is served as the boat sails between hundreds of limestone islands
- In the afternoon, visit a cave and paddle a kayak in a quiet lagoon
- Seafood dinner and the night on board
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
- Sunrise on deck and brunch on board
- Drive back to Hanoi and visit Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature
Departure
- Breakfast and check-out
- Transfer to Noi Bai airport
What's Included
- 3 nights in a 3 or 4-star Hanoi hotel and 1 night on a Ha Long Bay cruise, with daily breakfast
- Lunch in Ninh Binh, and lunch, dinner and brunch on the cruise
- Ninh Binh boat ride and Hoa Lu entry
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transfers and sightseeing as in the itinerary, with an English-speaking guide
- Entry tickets for the places named in the itinerary
- Vietnam e-visa (our visa team applies for you)
Not Included
- Return flights from Kathmandu (we can quote and book them for you)
- Lunches and dinners not named in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities, tips, drinks and personal costs
- Tips for the Ninh Binh boat rowers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay?
<p>Ha Long Bay has limestone islands in the sea, seen from a boat. Ninh Binh has the same kind of cliffs on land, with rivers, caves and rice fields, seen from a small rowing boat.</p>
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
<p>Yes. Nepali passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa approved before the flight. It is included in this package, and our visa team applies for you. Allow 7 to 10 days.</p>
Are flights from Kathmandu included?
<p>No. There is no direct flight from Kathmandu to Vietnam; most routes stop once in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur. We quote the best fare for your dates and add it to the booking.</p>
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Vietnam?
<p>Yes, in the cities. Look for 'chay' (vegetarian) restaurants, and there are Indian restaurants in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. Tell us in advance and we will ask the hotels and cruise for vegetarian meals.</p>
Starting from
NPR 64,700 / person
5 Days / 4 Nights · 2–20 pax
✓ Free cancellation up to 14 days
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