North Vietnam Discovery 5D4N

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Starting from ₹28,454 /person without airfare

Min 2 Pax.

Included GST & TCS.

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5 Days 4 Nights

Introduction

Discover the magic of North Vietnam on a captivating 5-day journey, perfect for those with a short holiday. Immerse yourself in the intriguing culture and natural beauty of Hanoi, experience the timeless charm of Ninh Binh with its historic relics and serene landscapes, and be captivated by the otherworldly beauty of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour will leave you breathless, offering a taste of Vietnam’s diverse landscapes and captivating culture.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Hanoi, experiencing the city’s unique blend of natural charm and vibrant culture.
Journey back in time to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Ninh Binh, where serene landscapes and historical relics create a timeless atmosphere.
Embark on a magical overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and be mesmerized by its breathtaking beauty.

Who should consider North Vietnam Discovery 5D4N?

The product’s current route summary lists Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Overnight On Cruise. This itinerary focuses on North Vietnam. Use the available days for meaningful experiences instead of adding long transfers just to visit another region. This route is a planning starting point, not a promise that every activity is available daily. Compare North Vietnam route planning and ask for a dated itinerary with realistic driving times and hotel nights.

Some stops require separately booked activities, tickets, domestic transport or cruise arrangements; those are included only if specified in the written quote. If a bay cruise is named, verify whether the booking provides a day trip or a cabin for an overnight sailing. See Ha Long Bay day cruise versus overnight for an important route decision.

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   Sunshine03762139442 
 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
 
 
 Verified Aussies in Vietnam
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
 
 
 Verified Great experience
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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   Paul H 
 October 23, 2026
 
 
 Verified Lical expeeience in Hoi An
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
 
 
 Verified Ninh Binh day trip
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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   Krishna Sowjany... G 
 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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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1Hanoi Arrival - Leisure Day

Timeline

Upon the arrival, you are met at the Noi Bai airport and transferred to the hotel by our driver (Early check in is not included) and then transfer you to hotel.

Inclusion

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: No
Tour guide: No
Transportation: Private airport transfer

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

Timeline

8h00 – 8h30: Our tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City.
8h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
9h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy. It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam. Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available 14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.
16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Inclusion

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide for tour only
Transportation: Group car

Day 3Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An (B/L)

Timeline

7h30 – 8h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
9h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
13h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
15h30: Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
16h30 – 17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
19h30: Arrive to Hanoi and get drop off at the Hotel.

Inclusion

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide for tour only
Transportation: Group car

Day 4Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Overnight on cruise (B/L/D)

Timeline

08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

Inclusion

Accommodation: On cruise
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide on cruise
Transportation: Limousine shuttle bus

Day 5Halong Bay - Dark and Bright cave - Hanoi Departure (B/L)

Timeline

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
11h35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle. Transfer to the airport to take flight back home. Trip ends.

Inclusion

Accommodation: No
Meals: Breakfast/ Brunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide on cruise
Transportation: Limousine shuttle bus/ Private airport transfer

Options	3 star	4 star
Hanoi	Hanoi Sky Hotel – Deluxe	La Casa Hotel – Deluxe
Halong	La Pandora Boutique cruise – Ocean Suite	Amanda Cruise- Deluxe

Policy for children

Child under 5 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: Free of charge.
Child from 5 – under 7 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of charge
Child from 7 – under 9 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 75% of charge
Child from 9 – under 11 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 85% of charge
Child from 11 years old and above: 100% of charge

Cancellation policy for tours

No Show: 100 % charge.
1 – 7 days: 50 % of the tour price.
8 – 14 days: 30 % of the tour price.
15 – 29 days: 10 % of the tour price.
30 days up: No charge.

All services: Evisa, internal flight tickets will be non refundable when your trip is cancelled.

The interactive route map enhances the ordered tour stops shown beside it. If the map is unavailable, the complete route remains readable in the list.

Days 1–5
Hanoi Arrival - Leisure Day; Hanoi Full Day City Tour (B/L); Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An (B/L); Hanoi -…
Explore the Hanoi travel guide
Day 3
Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An (B/L)
Arrival in itinerary: Transfer
Explore the Ninh Binh travel guide
Days 4–5
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Overnight on cruise (B/L/D); Halong Bay - Dark and Bright cave - Hanoi…
Arrival in itinerary: Transfer
Explore the Halong Bay travel guide

INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS

Hotel in twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast
Private airport transfer/ Group car for tour
Meals as indicated: 04 Breakfast /03 Lunches /01 Dinner/ 01 Brunch as program
Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (01 bottle/pax/day)
Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions
Excellent English speaking guide

E-Visa.
Travel Insurance.
International flight ticket.
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip…).
Single Supplement.
Holiday surcharges: Travelling over Tet, a Vietnam public holiday, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve or a major festival period can change hotel, cruise or transport rates. We’ll check your exact dates and confirm any supplier surcharge in the written quotation before you book.

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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!

Does Vietnamstory part of the Hotel ?

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How do I book tour ?

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What information do I need to provide ?

Your name, number of guest, tour name, tour date, special request and your Whatsapp or Email.

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 ₹28,454 /person without airfare

Min 2 Pax.

Included GST & TCS.