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Exceptional Hanoi Wandering Tour to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay

4 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ninh Binh

    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Your hotel, 08:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Prepare lunch with a local family)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic bicycle ride around paddy fields, pagodas, small villages and markets
    • Visit Vuon Thi Village and interact with local people
    • Prepare lunch with a local family
    • Work alongside farmers and learn water rice cultivation
    • Cruise on Van Long Reservoir
    Landmarks
    Vuon Thi Village
    Van Long Reservoir
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  2. Day 2

    Ninh Binh to Halong Bay

    Included Activities

    • Sampan ride through But cave complex (approximately 2.5 hours) - explore dry caves and water caves
    • Visit village birthplace of water puppetry in Red River Delta
    • Watch outdoor water puppet performance
    • Receive wooden puppet souvenir from local artisans
    Landmarks
    But Cave Complex
    Thung Nham
    Red River Delta
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  3. Day 3

    Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Great lunch served while cruising passing by islets), Dinner (Luxury set menu dinner with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods under the magnificent night sky)

    Included Activities

    • Kayaking around Pearl Farm Village
    • Visit Titop Island
    • Cooking class demonstration - Vietnamese cuisine preparation
    • Squid fishing on boat

    Optional Activities

    • Sunbathing
    • Swimming
    • Conquer the peak of the biggest island in Halong and take panoramic photos
    • Squid cooked with assistance from chef or drink at Happy Hour bar during squid fishing
    Landmarks
    Pearl Farm Village
    Titop Island
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  4. Day 4

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast with coffee, tea, and bakeries on board), Brunch (Brunch served)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck
    • Tour of Surprising Cave (approximately 60 minutes) - the biggest cave in Halong Bay with 10,000 square meters featuring three chambers with stalagmites and stalactites

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying bay scenery
    Landmarks
    Surprising Cave
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  • Exceptional Hanoi Wandering Tour to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay reviewer 1
    June 30th, 2025
    5
    Another Wonderful Trip with Viet Long We’ve used Viet Long Travel many times over the years, and they never...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • Exceptional Hanoi Wandering Tour to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay reviewer 2
    March 25th, 2025
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    Just got back from this amazing 4-day tour, and I can’t recommend it enough! Hanoi was a great start—walking...
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  • Exceptional Hanoi Wandering Tour to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay reviewer 3
    April 24th, 2020
    5
    I and my wife only had few days in Hanoi so our friends recommended us this tour. Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay are two...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • Exceptional Hanoi Wandering Tour to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay reviewer 4
    April 14th, 2020
    5
    4 days in Hanoi & Halong was one of the best vacations we ever had. Our travel guide Tom and our driver Jimmy were...
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    April 10th, 2020
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    I and my friends took a short vacation to Vietnam so we only spent 4 days in Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long bay. This...
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    April 7th, 2020
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    Highly recommend the Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Ha Long bay tour to anyone who visits Vietnam if your time is limited. Our guide...
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    April 4th, 2020
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    We returned from a 4 day luxury tour arranged by Vietlong Travel was quite simply the best holiday of our...
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Tour ID: 171020

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with VietLong Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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