General Information
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Departure date: Any time you wish
Start/End: Hanoi/ Hanoi (Pickup & Drop off at the hotel)
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival – Cyclo Tour – Puppet Show (D)
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay 4-hour Cruise (B, L, D)
Day 3: Hanoi departure (B)
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Cyclo Tour – Puppet Show (D)
Arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, we will be welcomed by friendly local guides and moved to our hotel. After a short break, we will visit the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Then we take a 1-hour cyclo around the old town, admire the view of Hanoi and enjoy the water puppet show. Dinner at a local restaurant with specialties and have a good night in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay 4-hour Cruise (B, L, D)
This morning, we will take 180 KM to Halong Bay, which was recognized by UNESCO as the World Natural Heritage in 1994. On arrival, we will board our private boat and start a 4-hour cruising while having lunch. Our cruise will pass through the Islet of Rocky Dog, Incense Burner, and Fighting Cock. Dock at Heavenly Palace Cave, one of the most beautiful caves for a 45-minute visit before going back to our cruise and set back to the pier. After that, we drive back to Hanoi for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 3: Hanoi Departure (B)
Checking out after breakfast then we visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, The Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, last-minute shopping in the Old Quarter then transfer back to the airport for our departure flight. Trip ends.
Recommended Hotel list
| Location | Hotels & Ratings 3* | Hotels & Ratings 4* | Hotels & Ratings 5* |
| Hanoi | Mon Regency Hotel | May De Ville Old Quarter Hotel | Army Hotel |
Andrej Rosenberg –
My day tour in Halong Bay was really a must-do activity in Vietnam,..,. Riding the boats with locals was a really great experience, which all people should do as well… Greatly recommend it!
Emi Marquezin –
Strongly recommend Halong Bay tour made by Hanoi local tour to whom looking for the real experience from Hanoi. Everything was much better than our expectation. We loved everything about their services such as the staffs, guides, food, and the room. The tour was quite fun and we gazed at the majestic center of Halong Wonder Bay. In comparison with hundreds of travel agencies passing by we all agreed that Hanoi Local tour must be the best 5-star one!