5 days
Hanoi, Halong Bay
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Wake to limestone islands beyond the sundeck, follow small waterways by kayak when conditions allow, and spend an unhurried middle day exploring more of Ha Long Bay. This five-day Hanoi and Ha Long Bay holiday pairs a three-day, two-night cruise with two hotel nights in the capital.
Hanoi bookends the journey: settle in after your flight, then return to the city for a final evening after the cruise. The Hanoi time is yours to enjoy independently, while arranged transfers connect the airport, hotel and bay.
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Lunch on board marks the change of pace as the ship leaves the harbour and the limestone scenery opens around you. Spend time on the sundeck, join the planned cooking session and enjoy dinner before your first night on the water.
A second night makes room for a full day on the bay. A day boat takes guests from the three-day programme out for further scenery and activities before returning to the overnight vessel. Swimming and kayaking follow the crew’s guidance, the weather and the selected cruise programme.
The first day allows time to recover from the flight or take your own walk through the city. After the cruise, another Hanoi hotel night gives you space for a final evening before your departure transfer on Day 5. Guided city sightseeing, food walks and performances can be discussed as additions; they are not included in this base itinerary.
The programme includes two Hanoi hotel nights and two cruise nights, the scheduled land and airport transfers, and the stated cruise activities. Meals are four breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and brunch on the final cruise morning. International flights, travel insurance, other meals and drinks, and personal spending are separate.
Hotel and cabin arrangements are based on double or twin sharing and are confirmed for your dates. The overnight vessel and day-boat excursion are shared with other travellers; private airport transfers do not make the cruise a private charter.
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Before you book, your quotation clearly explains what is included, any shared arrangements and items priced separately, so you know what to expect.
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The Hanoi time in this base itinerary is at leisure. Airport transfers and the road journeys to and from Ha Long Bay are included, but a guided Hanoi city tour, cyclo ride, food tour or performance is not part of the stated programme. Ask us if you would like to add one.
Airport transfers are by private vehicle, and land transport follows the stated itinerary. The cruise vessel, day boat and onboard activities are shared with other guests. Any private cruise charter or different transfer arrangement requires a separate quotation.
We confirm the ship, cabin category and hotel arrangements in your quotation for your dates. A particular ship, balcony, cabin view or star rating is not assumed from the general tour description.
The daily programme includes four breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and brunch on Day 4. The Day 4 cruise meal is brunch, rather than an additional lunch on top of brunch. Other meals and drinks are separate unless your confirmed quotation states otherwise.
These activities are planned where offered by the cruise, subject to weather, water conditions, site rules and the operating programme. The crew explains the arrangements and any restrictions. You may discuss an alternative if you prefer not to take part.
A cave visit is planned on the final cruise morning. The exact cave follows the selected cruise route and access arrangements; this package does not promise a particular named cave before your cruise is confirmed.
Flights are separate. The base itinerary returns from the bay to Hanoi on Day 4, stays in Hanoi that night and provides an airport transfer on Day 5. Share your flight details so the pickup can be arranged around check-in requirements.
Tell us about allergies, vegetarian preferences or other requirements before booking. We discuss these with the hotel and cruise and confirm the available arrangements; a specific dietary certification is not assumed.
Please share children’s ages and any mobility needs. Boarding boats, cave steps and water activities may require particular arrangements or an alternative. Suitability and any changes are discussed for your chosen services, rather than promised for every traveller.
The arrival day has free time after the airport transfer. Hotel access follows check-in arrangements. Cruise activities and visiting order may change with weather or operating conditions; your quotation and booking confirmation explain the service arrangements for your dates.
Open the Hanoi and Ha Long orientation map in Google My Maps. Markers show the city, cruise region and airport; the selected ship, harbour and cave are confirmed separately.
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
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| Day 1 | Hanoi | Arrive in Hanoi; Check in hotel | ||
| Day 2 | Hanoi, Halong Bay | Transfer to Ha Long Bay; Experience kayak or swim in the Bay; Join in cooking class on board, Stay overnight on cruise | B, L, D | |
| Day 3 | Halong Bay | Experience Tai Chi exercise on sundeck; Discovering Halong Bay in the off-the-beaten-track areas; Enjoy time kayaking or swimming in the Bay | B, L, D | |
| Day 4 | Halong Bay, Hanoi | Do Tai Chi exercise on sundeck; Enjoy last moments on the bay; Transfer to Hanoi | B, Br | |
| Day 5 | Hanoi | Check out hotel; Transfer to airport for next flight | B |
Meet your guide on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer by private car to your Hanoi hotel. Room access follows the hotel’s check-in arrangements; early check-in requires confirmation.
The remainder of the day is at leisure. Rest after your flight or explore independently, with extra activities arranged separately if you wish. Overnight in Hanoi.
Your driver collects you from the hotel at around 08:00 for the road journey to Ha Long Bay. On arrival, board your selected cruise, enjoy a welcome drink and briefing, and settle in over an included lunch as the vessel sails into the bay.
Spend the afternoon taking in the scenery from the cabin or sundeck and joining the available swimming or kayaking activities when conditions and the cruise programme permit. The crew provides the activity briefing and explains any restrictions. A cooking session is planned before the included dinner. Overnight on the cruise.
Early risers can join the planned Tai Chi session on the sundeck before breakfast. Board the day boat with fellow guests from the three-day programme for further exploration of the bay.
Enjoy limestone scenery and the day’s planned water activities, with swimming and kayaking following local conditions and the selected ship’s arrangements. Lunch is included. Return to the overnight vessel in the late afternoon, relax before dinner and spend a second night on board.
Begin with views from the sundeck and the planned Tai Chi session, followed by breakfast. Join the scheduled cave visit and enjoy the final part of the cruise. The exact cave and visiting order follow the selected ship’s operating programme.
Enjoy brunch as arranged by the cruise before disembarkation. Transfer back to Hanoi and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Enjoy breakfast and free time until your arranged airport transfer. Room use follows the hotel’s check-out time; late check-out is subject to separate confirmation.
Your driver transfers you to the airport for your onward flight. Pickup is arranged around your flight and check-in requirements. Flights are separate from this package.
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Customize Your Trip
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Share your dates, group size, flight details, preferred hotel and cruise style, and any dietary or mobility needs. We confirm the hotel, ship, cabin, transfer arrangements and final inclusions in your quotation.
Airport transfers are private. The cruise vessel, day boat and scheduled onboard activities are shared with other guests. Any charter or different transport arrangement requires a separate quotation.
The cave, excursion areas, day boat and water activities follow the selected cruise’s programme, access arrangements and conditions. The Day 4 return to Hanoi is followed by a hotel night; departure is on Day 5. Flight and transfer timings are confirmed around your travel plans.
Boats, cave steps and water activities may not suit every traveller in the same way. Tell us about children’s ages, mobility needs and water confidence before booking so suitable arrangements or alternatives can be discussed.
Chat with us on WhatsApp or email our travel team with your dates, group size and preferred cruise style.
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