Hanoi – Halong Bay Tour – 3 Days

Tour Highlights

• Discover Hanoi’s rich history at the Temple of Literature and explore iconic landmarks like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda.
• Embark on a cyclo tour through Hanoi’s charming old town and witness the traditional Water Puppet Show.
• Cruise through the awe-inspiring Halong Bay and visiting the Heavenly Palace Cave.
• Enjoy a 4-hour cruise around Halong Bay, passing by notable islets like Rocky Dog, Incense Burner, and Fighting Cock.
• Complete the journey with a visit to Ba Dinh Square and Old Quarter.

Located in Quang Ninh Province in the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay “the bay of Descending Dragon” with more than 1,500 km2 has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site with popular values of landscape, geology, and geomorphology, respectively in 1994 and 2000. You should travel to Ha Long once in your life on your Hanoi day tours as natural landscapes are created in a very splendid natural way along with points such as a cruise around Ha Long Bay.

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 –  Water 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 180km 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 Deluxe room	May De Ville Old Quarter Hotel Superior Room	Army Hotel Superior Room