4 days
Ha Noi, Ninh Binh
Begin with the colour and movement of a water puppet performance in Hanoi, then discover the capital’s historic sites and Old Quarter by cyclo. A day in Ninh Binh changes the scene: Hoa Lu’s temple courtyards, a sampan through Tam Coc’s limestone landscape and a cycling visit to Bich Dong Pagoda.
Stay in Hanoi for all three nights, returning from Ninh Binh in the late afternoon. This four-day programme combines guided sightseeing with free time before departure, so you can enjoy two different sides of northern Vietnam from one hotel base.
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Your arrival day introduces a traditional water puppet show, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Before you book flights, let us check your arrival time against the performance and dinner arrangements. Your quotation and final travel details explain how the first evening fits your journey.
Spend Day 2 exploring the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Museum of Ethnology with an English-speaking guide. The programme also includes a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, where shopfronts, narrow streets and daily life offer a different view of the city.
Visits follow the official opening schedules, including any closure or maintenance arrangements at the mausoleum and museum. We confirm the order of the day for your dates, then leave you free to shop or relax after the sightseeing.
Travel south to Hoa Lu to visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le. After lunch, board a sampan at Tam Coc and watch the landscape unfold between limestone cliffs, waterways and fields. The colours of the countryside vary through the seasons; the river journey remains at the heart of the experience.
Continue with the programme’s cycling visit to Bich Dong Pagoda and its stepped temple setting before returning to Hanoi. Tell us about mobility needs and your comfort on a bicycle in advance so we can discuss the arrangements.
The programme includes three hotel nights in Hanoi and three breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner. Private airport transfers are included, while your quotation confirms the sightseeing transport, hotel choices, room sharing and any supplements. Airfares are separate.
Explore our Hanoi tours or Ninh Binh tours if you would like to discuss more time in either destination. Vietpower Travel can explain the options and quote any change to the programme.
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The programme starts and finishes in Hanoi, with airport transfers arranged around your confirmed flights. It includes a Hanoi city day and a day excursion to Ninh Binh.
All three hotel nights are in Hanoi. You return to Hanoi after the Ninh Binh excursion on Day 3. The quotation confirms the hotel, room category, sharing basis and any supplements.
The base programme visits Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Bich Dong Pagoda. It does not include Trang An or Bai Dinh. If you prefer a different Ninh Binh route, ask us to discuss the change and its quotation before booking.
Day 1 includes a water puppet performance and a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Your arrival time needs to fit the evening arrangements, so check flight plans with us before buying tickets.
Day 2 features the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology and a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Lunch is included, and the programme plans a return around 16:00.
Entry follows the official visiting schedule and any closures or maintenance arrangements. Museum opening schedules also affect the order of the city day. We check the programme for your dates and confirm the arrangements before travel.
They are different experiences. The Hanoi city day includes a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter; the Ninh Binh day includes cycling to Bich Dong Pagoda. Tell us about your group’s ages, mobility needs and confidence on a bicycle so we can discuss suitability.
Tam Coc is a sampan outing through limestone scenery and cave passages. Bich Dong has steps and uneven surfaces in its temple setting. Wear comfortable shoes and discuss access needs before booking.
The programme includes three breakfasts, lunch on Days 2 and 3, and dinner on Day 1. Other meals and drinks are at your own expense.
Private airport transfers are included for the itinerary. International and domestic airfares are separate. Your final travel details confirm pickup times and the departure-day transfer.
Tell us your exact dietary needs or allergies before booking. We check them with the hotels and restaurants and confirm the available arrangements and any supplements for your dates.
We can discuss extra nights, a different hotel or changes to the sightseeing programme. Any adjustment to the four-day itinerary, included services or price is confirmed in your tailored quotation.
Tell us your arrival time, travel dates and the experiences that matter most to your group. We will help you understand the route, practical arrangements and quotation before you book.
Chat with us on WhatsApp or email our travel team with your dates, group size and preferred travel style.
Open the Hanoi and Ninh Binh route map. Points show sightseeing areas and Noi Bai Airport; they do not mark an exact driving, boat or cycling route.
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ha Noi | Arrive in Hanoi; Watch Water Puppet Show; Enjoy Welcome Dinner at local restaurant | D | |
| Day 2 | Ha Noi | Join city tour: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, Take a traditional cyclo around Old Quarter | B, L | |
| Day 3 | Ha Noi, Ninh Binh | 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 4 | Ha Noi | Transfer to the airport for your onward flight | B |
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet your guide for the transfer to your Hanoi hotel. Check in according to the hotel’s arrangements and take time to settle in.
The programme includes a late-afternoon water puppet performance, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Your flight arrival needs to allow time for these arrangements; confirm the timing with us before booking.
Spend your first night in Hanoi.
Meals: Dinner. Overnight: Hanoi.
After breakfast, pickup is planned around 08:00 for the city sightseeing. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, with the mausoleum, Presidential Palace grounds and stilt-house area following the official visiting arrangements. Continue to One Pillar Pagoda.
After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature and Museum of Ethnology. The order of visits follows the sites’ opening schedules and any closures or maintenance arrangements confirmed for your dates.
Enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter’s streets before the programme finishes around 16:00. The remaining time is free for shopping or relaxation, with dinner at your own expense.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Overnight: Hanoi.
Pickup is planned around 08:00 for the drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Begin at Hoa Lu, the former capital, and visit the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le.
Continue to the Tam Coc area for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, board a sampan for the journey along the river and through the cave passages, with changing views of limestone cliffs, fields and village surroundings.
The programme continues with cycling to Bich Dong Pagoda and a visit through its stepped temple setting. Discuss any cycling or access needs before booking. Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon and spend your final hotel night in the capital.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Overnight: Hanoi.
After breakfast, enjoy free time in Hanoi until your arranged airport transfer. Choose your own places for any additional sightseeing, shopping or meals.
The source programme plans departure for the airport about three hours before the flight; your final travel details confirm the pickup time for your actual flight and local conditions.
Thank you for travelling with Vietpower Travel. We hope to welcome you back for another journey.
Meals: Breakfast. No overnight accommodation is included tonight.
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Pack comfortable shoes, sun protection and a light waterproof layer. The programme includes sightseeing on foot, a sampan ride and cycling to Bich Dong, where steps and uneven surfaces require care. Tell us about mobility needs, children’s ages and cycling experience before booking so we can discuss suitable arrangements.
Check your flight arrival against the Day 1 water puppet performance and dinner before purchasing tickets. Hanoi’s heritage sites and museums follow official opening schedules, including closures or maintenance periods; the order and access arrangements are confirmed for your travel dates.
The itinerary returns to Hanoi after Ninh Binh, so you use one hotel base for all three nights. Your quotation confirms the hotel, room sharing, sightseeing transport, private airport transfers and any supplements. Airfares are separate, and meals outside the daily inclusions are at your own expense.
Chat with us on WhatsApp or email our travel team with your dates, group size and preferred travel style.
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