Hanoi and Halong Bay short break
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Hanoi and Halong Bay short break

Old Quarter streets, a water puppet show, and a night aboard a Halong Bay cruise.

5 days / 4 nights
Private tour for couples, families, and small groups
3 Cities
Overview

About Hanoi and Halong Bay short break

The shortest way to see northern Vietnam properly: three nights in Hanoi wrapped around an overnight cruise through the Halong Bay karsts. It suits travellers with under a week, or anyone adding Vietnam onto a longer regional trip.

The cruise night is spent on a five-star vessel at anchor among the limestone islands, with meals on board. A water puppet show, professional guide, and airport transfers are included. A full free day in Hanoi can stay open or convert into a guided city tour.

₹1,60,600per person
The Journey

Hanoi and Halong Bay short break itinerary

1
Day 1

Hanoi arrival

Arrive at Hanoi International Airport, meet your representative, and transfer to the hotel. The day closes with a one-hour water puppet show, one of the oldest performing arts in Vietnam, followed by dinner.

2
Day 2

Hanoi to Halong Bay

Transfer to Tuan Chau Island and board your cruise. Lunch is served as you sail, with a visit to the Tung Sau pearl farm and Titov Island, where you can climb the viewpoint or swim from the beach. Dinner and overnight at anchor among the karsts.

3
Day 3

Halong Bay to Hanoi

Sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck, then brunch as the vessel cruises slowly back through the rock formations. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi for the night.

4
Day 4

Hanoi free day

A full open day at your own pace, or add the optional guided city tour covering Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Sword Lake, The Huc Bridge, and a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter.

5
Day 5

Hanoi departure

Breakfast and checkout, then a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

What Hanoi and Halong Bay short break includes

Included in the Price

  • Accommodation
  • Meals (as per itinerary)
  • Transfers & Transportation
  • Expert Guides
  • Domestic/International Flights
  • Activities & Entrance Fees
  • 24/7 On-ground Support

Not Included

  • Vietnam visa or e-visa fees where applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional Hanoi city tour and other excursions
  • Entrance fees not named in the inclusions
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary, and any meals on board flights
  • Tips for guides and drivers, and early check-in or late checkout charges
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