Hanoi – Ha Long Bay 5D4N Group Tour (Overnight Cruise)

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Starting from USD288 /person without airfare

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Please note: Prices are based on double occupancy at 3-4 star hotels. Please contact us to change your preferences and receive additional offers.

5 days / 4 nights | Hanoi and a Ha Long Bay overnight cruise in a group programme. This Northern Vietnam itinerary combines Hanoi’s historical sights with a cabin night among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay. The listed cruise highlights include Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave kayaking and onboard activities such as sunset and cooking sessions, subject to the actual boat and sailing route.

Why choose five days rather than four? The extra calendar day allows a more flexible Hanoi arrival/departure or sightseeing allocation, but ITG must confirm the actual split of four nights across Hanoi hotel rooms and cruise cabin. Check departure pier, shared road transfer meeting point and baggage limits, cabin category, meal/drink policy, cave and kayak admission and which activities are provided rather than optional. Port-authority decisions and sea conditions may alter the cruise timetable. The public USD figure is a reference and not an all-inclusive dated booking price.

ITG’s Hanoi guide helps with city arrival planning, and its Ha Long cruise guide explains boat choices. Compare the 4D3N overnight-cruise option for a shorter stay, or the 4D3N day-cruise option if you do not want to sleep aboard. Review the group-tour checklist for shared transport scope.

Get a cabin-checked ITG proposal. Share dates, Hanoi arrival and return flights, room/cabin standard, number and ages of travellers, food and mobility considerations via Plan Your Holiday. ITG’s local operations team can coordinate hotel nights, sailing, transfers and written inclusions and issue a personalised quote. Flights, visas, insurance and optional services are not presumed included.

Tour Highlights

5 days / 4 nights: Hanoi city time and one overnight Ha Long Bay cruise. The published route uses three hotel nights in Hanoi and one cruise-cabin night, with a road transfer to Tuan Chau port. This is not the same as a day-cruise tour, where passengers return to a land hotel after sailing.

Hanoi: Arrive and spend a separate day visiting the city’s heritage sites and Old Quarter; actual first-day activities depend on flights.
Ha Long Bay: Board a cruise vessel on Day 3 and visit selected caves and viewpoints. Sung Sot, Ti Top and Luon Cave features are subject to the actual sailing and local safety conditions.
Disembarkation: Day 4 returns to Hanoi after the morning cruise programme; Day 5 is for airport departure.

Confirm the actual vessel and cabin category, pier, transfer meeting point, cruise meals, kayaking/entrance charges, hotel nights and any optional onboard drinks. The port authority can alter itineraries if conditions require. Compare the shorter 4D3N day-cruise option if sleeping aboard is not important, or read the Ha Long cruise guide. Send ITG your dates, flights and desired cabin/hotel standard for a written quote.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1Day 1: Arrive Hanoi

Overnight in Hanoi

Upon arrival at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport, proceed to Arrival Hall A1 to meet the Star Travel representative.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Standard check-in time is from 2:00 PM; early check-in is subject to hotel availability and confirmation on arrival. The driver will wait for a maximum of one hour after the flight arrives.

The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2Day 2: Hanoi Full-Day City Tour (B/L)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight in Hanoi

After breakfast, depart at approximately 8:30 AM for a full-day Hanoi city tour.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, followed by Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house. Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, founded in 1049.

Visit Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, one of Vietnam’s oldest pagodas.

After lunch, visit the Ethnology Museum. Continue to the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam’s first university, built in 1070.

Take a leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple. End the day with a coach tour through Hanoi Old Quarter and free time for shopping.

Day 3Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight on Cruise

After breakfast, check out and depart for Halong Bay. Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and board the cruise, where you will meet the captain and crew and receive a welcome drink.

Check into the cabin and enjoy lunch while cruising through Halong Bay.

Visit Surprising Cave, one of the bay’s largest grottos, known for its stalactites and stalagmites. Continue to Titop Island, where you may swim or climb to the summit for panoramic views of Halong Bay.

Return to the cruise and sail to a quieter area of the bay. Enjoy a Sunset Party on the sundeck, followed by a cooking class and dinner onboard.

The evening is free for relaxing, socialising, playing board games or squid fishing. Overnight in an air-conditioned cabin with private bathroom facilities.

Day 4Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight in Hanoi

Enjoy breakfast onboard as the cruise heads towards the Natural Preservation Zone.

Take part in kayaking around Luon Cave, then return to the cruise to relax and prepare for check-out. Luggage can be stored onboard.

Continue cruising through the bay, passing Ba Hang Fishing Village, Dog Islet and other scenic formations. Enjoy lunch onboard before disembarking at Tuan Chau Marina between approximately 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Return to Hanoi and enjoy free time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5Day 5: Hanoi – Departure (B)

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy free time before checking out from the hotel.

At the arranged time, transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight home.

Accmomodation

We carefully select a diverse range of hotels to suit each journey. From modern city hotels to charming family-run guesthouses, all accommodations meet quality standards in service and facilities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Below are some examples of the hotel types featured on this tour.

Hotel list

City	3 star	4 star	5 star
Hanoi	Bonne Nuite – Superior or Similar	Thang LOng Opera – Superiorl or Similar	Heritage Ham Long -Deluxe Room or Similar
Halong	*Le Journey Cruise (3) or Similar**	*Amanda Cruise – Deluxe (4) or Similar**	*Dragon Bay Premium (5)- Junior Suite**

Price list until 30 Sep 2026

	Price USD/ person
Group size	2	4	6	8	10	Single supplement
3 star	288	249	234	226	221	161
4 star	322	283	268	260	255	195
5 star	363	325	309	301	297	236

Price 01 Oct – 30 Dec 2026

	Price USD/ person
Group size	2	4	6	8	10	Single supplement
3 star	296	257	242	234	229	169
4 star	342	303	288	280	275	215
5 star	378	340	324	316	311	251

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 October 28, 2026
 
 
 Verified One of our best experiences ever!
What a trip to Vietnam?! One of our most beautiful holidays. Special thanks to Ivy for the way she organised our tour. So flawless & amazing! Can’t wait to do this again!
  
 
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   SLMunnings 
 October 28, 2026
 
 
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this is our 5th TAD adventure. When booking you know where you are going but from experience we know it’s the Tour Leader that will make or break the trip. Tom greeted us and started with setting up a What’s App, a great idea, it is more than just helpful, it brings the team together, sharing & caring. it didn’t take long for everyone to jump onboard adding info, asking questions and adding /sharing photos. Tom sorted our rooms, handed out our keys, had Water everyday, paid ahead for entry to excursion destinations, organised for laundry etc which certainly ment less headaches for everyone ( upgrade) Organising the bus to save walking or taxi/uber ride (upgrade) With Tom’s wide smile, warm personality & good English we knew we were in good hands, always happy to help out and deal with our issues (they happen) As a tour leader we rate him AAA. If every tour guide followed his lead they would be a winner for their company & everyone taking their tour Thank you Tom for making our trip so enjoyable and stress free Sharon & Matt 🙏🫶
  
 
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   T V 
 October 26, 2026
 
 
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5 Stars – Excellent Tours and Wonderful Guides! We had an absolutely fantastic experience during our recent visit to Hanoi, Vietnam! We booked two private tours, and both exceeded our expectations. A very special thank you to our wonderful tour guides, Hung and Cathy, who made our time in Vietnam truly memorable. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and beauty of their country. Everything was exceptionally well organized, and the attention to detail throughout both tours was outstanding. Our guides went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable, enjoying themselves, and getting the most out of each experience. We especially appreciated their warm hospitality, flexibility, and willingness to answer all our questions. Their enthusiasm and personal touches made the tours even more enjoyable. Vietnam is a beautiful country with amazing people, and Hung and Cathy were wonderful ambassadors for it. We cannot thank the entire team enough for making our visit so special. We highly recommend their services to anyone visiting Vietnam and would absolutely book with them again! Thank you, Hung and Cathy, for the wonderful memories and exceptional hospitality!
  
 
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   Prasanna T 
 October 23, 2026
 
 
 Verified Excellent support
Excellent customer service and co ordination. Prompt and proactive support by Ms Ivy who made the experience more enjoyable.
  
 
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   FarAway10075616666 
 October 23, 2026
 
 
 Verified Nina is the best customised tour planner
Absolute fun and wonderful planning as per our liking. Not too tight schedule, relaxed, yet covered important places. Had good stay. Good time at beach, had fun parties, the cruise was wonderful. Nina helped us plan everything perfectly. Thanks nina.
  
 
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 October 23, 2026
 
 
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On a Trip A Deal tour, our local tour guide in Hoi An Dung was from this company and she wad amazing. Always going the extra mile to make our trip perfect.
  
 
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   Karen A 
 October 23, 2026
 
 
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Fabulous day trip to Ninh Binh with guide Hai Nguyen. Incredible experience for my first trip to Vietnam….. wonderful climb and then traditional row boats trip. Very informative and brilliant way to get to know a bit more about the country.
  
 
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   Nazar N 
 October 22, 2026
 
 
 Verified A Wonderful and Memorable Vietnam Trip! 🇻🇳 Thanks to Nina
We had a wonderful time exploring Vietnam, and the entire trip was smooth and well organised. Staying in Hanoi’s Old Quarter was a great experience, and we really enjoyed exploring the beautiful landscapes of Ninh Binh and taking the boat ride through Trang An. The highlight of our trip was the overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay. The stunning scenery, peaceful overnight stay, and morning kayaking made it a truly memorable experience. The limousine transfers were also comfortable and hassle-free throughout the trip. A special thanks to Nina for helping customise our itinerary and patiently answering all my questions from day one. Her support and guidance made the planning process much easier and gave us confidence before the trip. Overall, everything went smoothly, and we returned home with lots of beautiful memories. Thanks to Nina and the entire team for making our Vietnam trip such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended. 😊❤️
  
 
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 October 22, 2026
 
 
 Verified An Excellent Guide – Thank You, Hai Nguyen!
An Excellent Guide – Thank You, Hai Nguyen! Hai Nguyen made our Vietnam trip truly memorable! He was punctual, friendly, patient, and incredibly helpful throughout our time with him. He explained everything so well that we could appreciate not just the places we visited, but also the culture and stories behind them. What touched me most was his willingness to go the extra mile. At Mua Cave, he patiently helped me climb the steps and encouraged me along the way. He also helped us take lovely photographs, assisted us with shopping, and took us to a place selling beautiful bamboo products. His suggestions to visit the night market and take an evening walk around the lake added some wonderful experiences to our trip that we might otherwise have missed. Hai was always considerate, and attentive to our needs. His warmth and genuine helpfulness made us feel comfortable and well looked after. It is these little gestures and personal touches that make a trip memorable, and Hai certainly made a difference to ours. Thank you, Hai, for your kindness, patience, and for helping us create such lovely memories in Vietnam. We are so glad we had you as our guide and would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone visiting Vietnam. You made our trip extra special!
  
 
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   nishant v 
 October 21, 2026
 
 
 Verified Title: A lovely Vietnam trip with great support from Nina and Ivy
We had a wonderful time in Vietnam and came home with so many lovely memories. A big thank you to Nina for arranging our trip and to Ivy for helping us throughout the tour. Having the hotels and transfers organised made travelling between destinations much easier. When our flight timing changed, we appreciated having someone to contact and help us work through the arrangements. We really enjoyed exploring Vietnam together, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make the trip a success. Thank you, Nina and Ivy, for looking after us. We would happily recommend your team to friends and family planning a visit to Vietnam!
  
 
  
  
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FAQs

Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

We have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old to join the tour. Group members aged 16-17 years old are welcome to join the tour but only with a family member that will act as their guardian whilst on tour. Aside from that, no age requirements at all!

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Indochina Travel Group is a private tour company whose mission is to make visitors' time in Vietnam really remarkable.

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How can I request for a customized tour?

Our tour run everyday, but our main focus are private tours for small group like couple or family. To request a customized tour, please note it down in your special request, send us your detail requirement and we will work closely with you to tailor your unforgettable trips.

Can I amend after I have booked?

Yes, It will depend on the time you amend with us. If you have any change, please advise us as soon as you can.

What should I do if I get lost during the tour?

Incase you cannot find your tour guide/airport representative, please stay calm, stay where you are and contact the tour guide that we provided or contact us to tell your address, we will contact our tour guide/ representative to looking for you as soon as possible.

Group tour and Private tour.

Pease note that most of Halong bay trips are group tours, that means you will share the limousine transport with other guests to save your money but still feel comfortable. If you would like to get the private transfer, please contact us at anytime to get the deal.

Starting from USD288 /person without airfare

Min 2 Pax.

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Please note: Prices are based on double occupancy at 3-4 star hotels. Please contact us to change your preferences and receive additional offers.

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