8 days
Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Nha Trang
Watch a sampan slip between the limestone cliffs of Tam Coc, wake to island views on Ha Long Bay, then trade the northern landscapes for the warm coastal atmosphere of Nha Trang. This eight-day journey combines a Ninh Binh excursion and an overnight cruise with a VinWonders day and time to enjoy the beach at your own pace.
Start in Hanoi, with a free day to settle in. Explore Hoa Lu and Bich Dong on the Ninh Binh day trip, spend one night aboard a shared Ha Long Bay cruise, then fly to Cam Ranh for three nights in Nha Trang. Six hotel nights and one cruise night give the holiday a varied rhythm without moving accommodation every day.
At Hoa Lu, visit the temples of Kings Dinh and Le before lunch. The afternoon brings the quiet pleasure of a Tam Coc sampan ride: water, limestone walls and views of the surrounding countryside. A bicycle visit to Bich Dong Pagoda adds another perspective before you return to Hanoi.
An overnight cruise gives you more time with the seascape than a quick day visit. Enjoy meals aboard, find a place on deck and watch the islands take on different colours toward sunset. The programme includes Sung Sot Cave and time for the cruise’s planned activities, with kayaking or swimming when conditions and the sailing programme allow.
After flying south, spend a day at VinWonders Nha Trang on Hon Tre Island. Choose from the park’s attractions and entertainment, then keep the next day free for the beach, a leisurely meal or simply a slower start. Discover more coastal ideas in our Nha Trang tours.
This package combines private airport transfers, shared tour transfers and a shared overnight cruise. Your quotation confirms the hotels, room and cabin categories for your travel dates. International and domestic flights are priced separately, including the Hanoi–Cam Ranh connection on Day 5.
The daily programme includes seven breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner and one brunch. Tell us your dates, group size and preferred hotel and cruise style so we can prepare a clear quotation. Chat with us on WhatsApp or email our travel team.
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The itinerary begins in Hanoi and finishes in Nha Trang, with an airport departure transfer on Day 8. It includes a flight connection from Hanoi to Cam Ranh for Nha Trang on Day 5; the airfare is priced separately.
There are seven nights: three hotel nights in Hanoi, one night aboard the Ha Long Bay cruise and three hotel nights in Nha Trang.
International and domestic airfares are excluded. We can help you arrange the Hanoi–Cam Ranh flight and coordinate the airport transfers, with the airfare and any baggage charges shown separately in your quotation.
Airport transfers are by private car. The sightseeing programme includes shared tour transfers, and the Ha Long Bay cruise is shared with other guests. Tell us if you prefer private sightseeing so we can quote a suitable arrangement.
Share your preferred comfort level and budget so we can match the accommodation to you. Your quotation names the selected hotels, cruise and room or cabin category for your dates.
This programme visits Hoa Lu, takes a sampan trip at Tam Coc and includes a bicycle visit to Bich Dong Pagoda before returning to Hanoi. Trang An is not part of this itinerary.
The programme includes an overnight cabin, meals shown for Days 3 and 4 and the cruise activities. The planned cave visit is Sung Sot; kayaking, swimming, cooking and Tai Chi follow the confirmed cruise programme and suitable conditions.
Seven breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner and one brunch are listed in the daily programme. Day 1 meals and the other lunches and dinners are at your own expense. On Day 4, the late-morning meal aboard the cruise is brunch.
Day 6 is set aside for VinWonders Nha Trang on Hon Tre Island, with the scheduled hotel transfer and park visit. Your quotation confirms the admission and island-access arrangements. Meals and any separately charged attractions are extra.
Day 6 is the VinWonders visit and Day 7 is free for your own beach time. A separate island-hopping or snorkelling excursion is not included; ask us if you would like to add one.
The Ninh Binh day includes cycling and temple visits. Ha Long Bay activities involve boarding boats, and Sung Sot Cave has steps and uneven surfaces. Tell us about mobility needs or if you prefer not to cycle so we can discuss the arrangements before booking.
Yes. We can discuss extra Nha Trang nights and different hotel or cabin categories around the same route. Any changes and additional costs will be set out in your quotation.
For a longer route, browse our Vietnam tours or ask about extra nights in Nha Trang. Chat with us on WhatsApp or email our travel team with the experiences and accommodation that matter most to you.
Highlights
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| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi | Free Day in Ha Noi | ||
| Day 2 | Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hanoi | Activities: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital; Follow by King Dinh and King Le temples; Hop on a sampan boat to Tam Coc; cycling to Bich Dong | B, L | |
| Day 3 | Hanoi, Halong Bay | Transfer to Halong Bay, Explore the World Natural Heritage, Stay overnight on cruise | B, L, D | |
| Day 4 | Halong Bay, Hanoi | Enjoy last moments on the bay, Transfer back to Hanoi | B, Br | |
| Day 5 | Hanoi, flight to Nha Trang | Breakfast at the hotel; transfer to Hanoi airport; fly to Cam Ranh and continue to Nha Trang. Airfare separate. | B | |
| Day 6 | Nha Trang | Visit VinWonders Nha Trang on Hon Tre Island. | B | |
| Day 7 | Nha Trang | Free Day in Nha Trang | B | |
| Day 8 | Nha Trang, Departure | Breakfast; free time until the airport transfer for departure. | B |
Enjoy an unhurried day in Hanoi before the sightseeing begins. Settle into your accommodation and use the free time to rest or explore nearby streets independently.
You might choose a local café or find your first Vietnamese meal at a restaurant that catches your eye. Today’s sightseeing and meals are at your own expense.
Overnight: Hanoi. Meals: At your own expense.
Leave your Hanoi hotel at around 08:00 for the journey to Ninh Binh. At Hoa Lu, visit the temples dedicated to Kings Dinh and Le and hear about this former royal capital.
After an included lunch at a local restaurant, take a traditional sampan trip through Tam Coc. The river carries you between limestone formations and through the three caves, with changing views of the surrounding countryside.
Continue by bicycle to Bich Dong Pagoda. Explore the temple setting before the return drive to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Hanoi. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
After breakfast, travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay. Board your cruise, meet the crew and hear an introduction to the sailing programme.
Lunch is served as the boat heads into the bay. Take in the limestone islands from the dining room or deck before the afternoon activities.
The planned programme offers time for kayaking or swimming where conditions and the cruise itinerary permit, followed by an onboard cooking activity. There is also time to return to your cabin or sit outside with the changing light.
Enjoy dinner aboard and stay overnight on the bay.
Overnight: Ha Long Bay cruise. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Start the morning with bay views and the optional Tai Chi session, then enjoy breakfast aboard. Visit Sung Sot Cave as part of the planned sailing programme, exploring its limestone chambers along the visitor route.
Continue cruising before the included brunch. Disembark around midday and return by road to Hanoi, arriving in the late afternoon.
The evening is free to choose your own dinner and enjoy another night in the city.
Overnight: Hanoi. Meals: Breakfast and brunch.
Enjoy breakfast and free time until your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for the flight to Cam Ranh, the airport serving Nha Trang. The airfare is priced separately.
Continue from the airport to your Nha Trang accommodation and settle in for the coastal part of your holiday. The remaining time is free; lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
Overnight: Nha Trang. Meals: Breakfast.
After breakfast, your driver collects you for the scheduled VinWonders Nha Trang visit on Hon Tre Island. Spend the day exploring the park at your own pace, choosing attractions and entertainment that appeal to you.
There is room to mix active rides with gentler breaks and time to enjoy the island setting. Your quotation confirms the admission, island-access and transfer arrangements; separately ticketed attractions and meals are extra.
Overnight: Nha Trang. Meals: Breakfast.
Keep today free for the part of a beach holiday that is best left unplanned. After breakfast, choose a beach walk, a swim when conditions are suitable, or a relaxed café stop.
No guided excursion is scheduled. Use the day independently, with lunch, dinner and any extra activities at your own expense.
Overnight: Nha Trang. Meals: Breakfast.
Enjoy breakfast and any remaining free time before your arranged transfer to Cam Ranh International Airport for your onward flight.
Your flight is priced separately. If you would like a longer beach stay, ask us to include extra hotel nights in your quotation.
Meals: Breakfast.
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The route moves from Hanoi and the northern limestone landscapes to Nha Trang’s coast. Pack for both: comfortable walking shoes for temple and cave visits, light layers for the north, and beachwear and sun protection for Nha Trang.
The Ninh Binh excursion includes cycling, and the temple and cave visits involve steps and uneven surfaces. The cruise also requires getting on and off boats. Tell us about mobility needs, confidence on a bicycle or travelling with young children so we can discuss suitable arrangements before booking.
Swimming, kayaking and cruise activities follow the confirmed sailing programme and suitable conditions. At VinWonders, individual attractions have their own height, age and participation requirements; choose activities that suit your group.
Airport transfers are private; the included tour transfers and cruise are shared. The written quotation confirms your hotel and cabin categories, what is included and any supplements. All flights are priced separately. Share your arrival and onward plans so the airport transfers can be coordinated with them.
Please tell us about allergies and dietary requirements before booking so we can check the included meals. Hanoi on Day 1 and Nha Trang on Day 7 are free days; extra sightseeing and meals beyond those listed are paid separately.
Send your travel dates, number of guests and preferred hotel and cruise style. We will help you put the route together and explain the arrangements before you book. Chat with us on WhatsApp or email our travel team.
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