Northern Vietnam 3-Day Tour with Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
- 3 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Northern Vietnam is full of natural beauty and scenic attractions, but traveling by public transportation cuts into your sightseeing time. Streamline your travels by joining this handy 3-day highlights tour, starting and ending in Hanoi. Visit beautiful Ninh Binh and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tranh An, spend one night on a Ha Long Bay cruise, and more. Includes two nights’ accommodation, most meals, and activities.
- See and do more in three days than you could going alone
- Enjoy many activities, from kayaking and swimming to squid fishing
- Learn more about local life with one night in homestay accommodation
- Admission to attractions on the itinerary is included
What's Included
- Dinner
- Professional English guide
- Welcome Drink Halong cruise & Two mineral water bottle/cabin.
- Kayaking, Swimming, Cooking Demonstration Halong Cruise
- Squid fishing, Music entertainment, Tai Chi Exercise Halong Bay
- Overnight 5-Star Cruise & Private Balcony
- All meals on trip included
- Limousine Bus from Ninh Binh tour to Halong Port, return Hanoi
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Electric car in the Bai Dinh pagoda/Cycle Hoa Lu
- English-speaking tour guide for Halong bay–Bai Dinh Trang An
- All entrance fees
- Boat trip at the Trang An Grotto
- Accommodation Homestay Ninh Binh
- Free birthday cake (on cruise - right your birthday on passport)
- Free set-up & decoration Honeymoon anniversary (on cruise)
- Breakfast (2)Breakfast
- Lunch (3)Lunch
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- Surcharge New Year, National Days
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.7:30 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Trang An/Hoa Lu - Bai Dinh - Mua Cave (Lunch)
5 Stops
1
Ninh Binh
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Trang An Landscape Complex
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Bai Dinh Pagoda
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Mua Caves
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: Overnight at Bungalow/Hotel in Ninh Binh.
Meals: Lunch
Day 2
Ninh Binh - Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5 Stops
1
Halong Bay
12 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Lan Ha Bay
12 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Ti Top Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Hang Luon Cave
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Dark & Light Cave
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: Overnight on the 5-Star Cruise - Private Balcony
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Lan Ha - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (Breafkast, Lunch)
4 Stops
1
Halong Bay
12 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Lan Ha Bay
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Sung Sot Cave
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Dộng Trung Trang
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
based on 5 reviews
all was good.
For Ninh Binh, it became a bit hectic for getting to the hotel as the group we did the activities went back to Hanoi while we were sent to an hotel in Ninh binh. But in the end we managed. The hotel we stayed in Ninh Binh was not that good, but ok for 1 night on a day we were exhausted.
Cruise staff was perfect. Rooms were clean.
the itinerary didnt include the caves i wanted to see, however still wonderful scenes and activities. staff also accommodated the activities/food for our toddler. we loved it!
Picked up at the time we were told. Lots of communication. Bus drivers drove well. There were a few stops and sight seeing on the way.Ninh Binh was really pretty . You can climb up the 500 steps to the top but I didn't do that instead walked around the pretty area. Our Bungalow for the night was out of town . It was near a river, food for dinner was ok but I gave breakfast a miss. The room was clean and tidy.
The following day was the Halong Bay cruise. The cruise itself was lovely. We were on the Aquamarine ship which was quite old. Def not a 5 star ship. It could do with a full refurnished. Food was good and the staff were amazing. So friendly and happy. On our cruise there was only 1 other couple that spoke English , the rest was a large French group who didn't speak any English and were quite rude and pushy. The cruise ship should have really transferred me and the other couple to an English speaking ship.That would have made the trip completely different and more enjoyable.
Halong Bay was beautiful . I would recommend this tour but would choose a different ship.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Warmest Greeting Our Value Customer,
I sincerely appreciate your warm and beautiful remarks. We are so happy to know that the service did meet your expectation.
My sincere appreciation goes out to you on behalf of my entire staff. I hope we will soon get the opportunity to serve you once more and welcome you back into our family
I want to thank you one more for your unwavering support and wish you an incredible future
With love, from Indochina Today Travel
Ms. IVY (whatsapp +84 888 002 409)
Customer Service
First, the coordinator IVY help with all my special needs before, during and after the tour.
The cruise was once in a life time must do. The excursion was just enough and allow time to rest. Food are great too.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Warmest Greeting Our Value Customer,
I sincerely appreciate your warm and beautiful remarks. We are so happy to know that the service did meet your expectation.
My sincere appreciation goes out to you on behalf of my entire staff. I hope we will soon get the opportunity to serve you once more and welcome you back into our family
I want to thank you one more for your unwavering support and wish you an incredible future
With love, from Indochina Today Travel
Ms. IVY (whatsapp +84 888 002 409)
Customer Service
The program was very well thought through, with very interesting and beautiful visits, diverse activities, but it was not too intense. It gave enough time to enjoy each site without rushing. Our guide for Ninh Binh and the homesray hosts, the cruise guides and staff were great. Boarding for the cruise was a little unclear and complicated, but Ivy at the travel agency was available and very helpful. Our guide at the cruise also made sure that we found our driver easily after we unboarded. All in all, it was a great trip
It was a great north vietnam trip. Both the pagoda trip, Ninh Binh trip and Halong bay cruise was all very good and spot on included with great experiences and memories. Ivy coordinated it best and Hue guided it great and the little river stay and Mr morning’s coordination and the Halong bay cruise all were the best any one can expect for the amount paid. You just book the trip , the rest all will be taken care by Viator. The food was outstanding especially the cruise gone dinings and the dinner at Little river resort. Great value for money and super transport coordination and great places to visit at the most comfortable way. 10/10
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We would like to get as many benefits for you as possible, thank you for always supporting us. We really appreciate seeing your great feedback, it also makes our team work even better.
If you have any friends or family who would love to come to Vietnam, please let us know and I will be helpful during time travel in Vietnam.
We are always waiting for you to come back to Vietnam again.
Take care!
Julia
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