5D4N HANOI – HALONG BAY (OVERNIGHT CRUISE) – HOALU & TRANG AN GROTTOES (SEAT IN COACH)

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Starting from USD482 /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.

Experience the highlights of Northern Vietnam on this 5-day journey through Hanoi, Halong Bay and Ninh Binh. The programme combines Hanoi’s historic landmarks and food culture with an overnight cruise among the limestone islands of Lan Ha Bay, followed by the dramatic landscapes of Hoa Lu and Trang An.

Begin in Hanoi with a city tour covering key cultural and historical sights, from Tran Quoc Pagoda and Ba Dinh Square to Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. Along the way, enjoy local favourites including Pho or Banh Mi, Hanoi-style egg coffee and Cha Ca grilled fish.

Continue to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise through Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy time for kayaking, swimming, a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, sunset views and onboard activities. The journey then takes you to Ninh Binh, where ancient temples, the viewpoint at Mua Cave and a scenic boat ride through Trang An’s cave system complete the experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1Day 1: Arrive Hanoi – City Tour (L/D)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your tour guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Standard hotel check-in is from 2:00 PM onwards.

Begin your Hanoi city tour, visiting:

Tran Quoc Pagoda
Ba Dinh Square
Presidential Palace
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
Hanoi Old City Gate
Phung Hung Street (Train Street)
Hoan Kiem Lake and The Huc Bridge
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi Old Quarter and the 36 Ancient Streets

During the tour, sample local Hanoi specialities such as Pho or Banh Mi, followed by Hanoi-style egg coffee.

Enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs, handicrafts, coffee and local products. In the evening, have dinner at a local restaurant featuring the well-known Hanoi-style Cha Ca grilled fish. Return to the hotel after dinner.

Day 2Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

After breakfast, meet the driver at the hotel lobby at approximately 8:30–8:45 AM and travel by limousine van to Tuan Chau Harbour via the Hai Phong expressway.

On arrival at the cruise lounge, enjoy refreshments while luggage is transferred onboard. A speed tender will take you to the main cruise vessel, where you will receive a welcome drink, cruise briefing and safety instructions before checking into your cabin.

After lunch, cruise through the beautiful scenery of Lan Ha Bay.

In the afternoon, visit the Ba Trai Dao area and its natural lagoon. Enjoy kayaking, swimming and sightseeing among the limestone islands. In unfavourable weather conditions, this visit may be replaced with Light Cave for safety reasons.

Return to the cruise for a sunset party and Happy Hour at the bar. Join a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare a simple Vietnamese dish, then enjoy dinner onboard featuring seafood and Vietnamese cuisine.

Evening activities include squid fishing, karaoke and leisure time onboard.

Day 3Day 3: Tra Bau – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)

Start the morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while enjoying the fresh air and sunrise over Lan Ha Bay.

After breakfast, continue cruising through the bay’s limestone scenery. Visit Tra Bau for free time to kayak, swim or simply admire the peaceful surroundings.

Return to the cabin to prepare for check-out. Enjoy the final cruise through the bay and brunch onboard before disembarking at Tuan Chau Harbour.

Board the limousine van for the return transfer to Hanoi.

Day 4Day 4: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Trang An Grottoes – Hanoi (B/L/D)

Travel to Ninh Binh Province, approximately 100 km from Hanoi.

On arrival, visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Explore the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, two important rulers of the 10th century.

Continue to Mua Cave and climb approximately 500 steps to the top of Mua Mountain. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views over Hoa Lu’s dramatic limestone landscape.

After lunch featuring local cuisine, travel to Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex. Board a small boat and journey through peaceful waterways, limestone cliffs and mysterious cave systems, including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave and Nau Ruou Cave.

In the late afternoon, return to Hanoi. Dinner is arranged at a local restaurant at guests’ own expense, followed by transfer back to the hotel.

Day 5Day 5: Depart Hanoi (B)

Enjoy free time at leisure until the arranged transfer from the hotel to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.

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.

Price list until 30 Sep 2026

	Price USD/ person
Group size	2	4	6	8	10	Single supplement
3 star	482	365	317	293	278	165
4 star	517	401	353	328	314	201
5 Star	571	454	406	382	367	255

Price 01 Oct- 30 Dec 2026

	Price USD/ person
Group size	2	4	6	8	10	Single supplement
3 star	485	369	320	296	282	169
4 star	531	415	366	342	328	215
5 Star	585	469	421	397	382	269

INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS

Round trip transfer services from Noi Bai international airport to the hotel in Hanoi.
Seat in coach sharing with Limousine vehicle for routine Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
Seat in coach sharing with Limousine vehicle for routine Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Maximum 8 passengers per vehicle)
Three night’ accommodation in Hanoi as above proposed hotels + daily buffet breakfast
One night on board Hera Cruise/ Amanda Cruise or similar class ~ inclusive of cabin fees, entrance fees to local attractions, swimming and kayaking activities, and cruising on the northeast coast of the Gulf of Tonkin covers Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay and meals arrangement include (01B + 01 Brunch + 01D)
Meals Highlight (01): Lunch ~ Pho (Vietnam soup noodle/ Banh Mi (Vietnam Baguette+ Hanoi style Egg Coffee
Meals Highlight (02): Dinner ~ Vietnamese Authentic cuisines serve at Cha Ca Grilled fish restaurant
One bottle of drinking water will provide daily inside the tour coach
Tour commentaries by local tour guides will conduct in ENGLISH or MANDARIN language
Admission fees to all attractions, meals arrangement, and transport charges as mentioned in the tour itinerary.

Round trip airfares from Malaysia to Vietnam
Travel insurance
Tips for local tour guide and driver RM75.00/GUEST/DAY will pre-collect
All kinds of personal and incidental bills such as telephone bills, laundry services, room services, tour activities, and meals not mentioned in the tour programs, etc

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 October 5, 2026
 
 
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 October 4, 2026
 
 
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 September 27, 2026
 
 
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We toured around hanoi and our guide was very professional and explained everything very clearly
  
 
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   yaniv k 
 September 26, 2026
 
 
 Verified Amazing experience
I took a 1 day trip to ninh binh, it was amazing day and mostly because my great tour guide (Hai Nguyen), very well english speaker, kind and think about all the small details to my trip just perfect.
  
 
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 September 24, 2026
 
 
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An Unforgettable 16-Day Vietnam Tour – Excellent Service by Mrs. Ivy We recently completed a wonderful 16-day tour of Vietnam in April 2026, arranged through Indochina Travel Group, Hanoi, and the entire experience was truly amazing from beginning to end. A special word of appreciation goes to Mrs. Ivy, our tour operator, whose professionalism, dedication, and warm personality made our journey comfortable and memorable. From our arrival at Hanoi Airport to our departure from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, everything was exceptionally well organized. The arrangements for our AC transportation, sightseeing, scenic journeys, and excellent hotels at different destinations across Vietnam were superb. We were able to explore the beautiful landscapes and attractions of Vietnam comfortably, without having to worry about the arrangements. Whenever we faced even a minor issue during the tour, Mrs. Ivy was always available and took immediate action to resolve it. Her prompt response, personal attention, and commitment to ensuring our comfort were truly impressive. I would especially like to appreciate her dynamic personality, professionalism, and excellent customer service. We feel fortunate to have had such a dedicated and caring tour operator looking after us throughout our Vietnam journey. Mrs. Ivy is certainly an asset to Indochina Travel Group. I sincerely wish her continued success and a bright future with the organization. A heartfelt THANK YOU, Mrs. Ivy, for making our Vietnam holiday such a wonderful and unforgettable experience. 🇻🇳❤️ Highly appreciated and warmly recommended.
  
 
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 September 22, 2026
 
 
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We had the great pleasure of having Hai Nguyen as our guide on today’s Bai Dinh Pagoda–Trang An tour, organised by Indochina Travel Group, and he truly made the day special. Hai was a wonderful representative of the friendly and welcoming Vietnamese culture. From the very beginning, he was warm, friendly and professional, and he always took the time to accommodate our wishes and make sure we were comfortable. He is very knowledgeable, not only about the places we visited, but also about Vietnamese history, culture and many other subjects. We really enjoyed our conversations with him and appreciated the way he shared his knowledge in such an engaging and personal way. It was a pleasure spending the day with Hai, and he certainly contributed to making our visit to Bai Dinh and Trang An a memorable experience. We would happily recommend him to anyone visiting Vietnam, and we would be delighted to have him as our guide again.
  
 
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 September 14, 2026
 
 
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 September 14, 2026
 
 
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We have done a private tour going to: HOA LU TEMPLE - MUA CAVE - TRANG AN Miami was our lovely tour guide. Her English was excellent and clear. She hosting us in the perfect possible way. We had a late arrival the day before and left us to rest during the 2,5 hour drive. Arrived, she gave us much energy to during the tour and she easily joined us with the 500 steps stairs towards a beautiful view. A big shoutout to Miami and the driver!
  
 
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 September 12, 2026
 
 
 Verified Wonderful service!
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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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Yes, It will depend on the time you amend with us. If you have any change, please advise us as soon as you can.

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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 USD482 /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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