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Hanoi Ha Long Bay Tour 5 days: Explore the Essence
Overview
Hanoi Ha Long Bay Tour 5 days: Explore the Essence is a short trip designed for travelers who want to explore the highlights of Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. On the first day, you will arrive in Hanoi and start the city tour to visit the famous landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. In the evening, enjoy a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter and watch the traditional Water Puppet Show.
The following day, you will embark on a scenic drive to Ha Long Bay, where you will be amazed by the stunning beauty of the limestone cliffs and emerald waters. Aboard the cruise, you can relax, take in the fresh air and enjoy the delicious seafood while watching the sunset.
On the third day, you will continue to explore the magnificent Ha Long Bay with its many islets and limestone caves. You can participate in activities such as kayaking, swimming or just relaxing on the deck of the boat.
On the fourth day, you will return to Hanoi and spend the day at your leisure. You can go shopping, try the delicious street food or visit some of the museums and temples in the city.
On the last day, you will depart from Hanoi. This North Vietnam Explorer tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in a short amount of time.
Highlights
- Take a beautiful picture of Hanoi city– the Paris of the Orient after taking one full day trip
- Round off the day tour around the city's Old Quarter by cyclo
- Experience private and hands-on water puppet show – a traditional art of Vietnam with our artisan
- Leaeve the noise of the city behind as you embark a cruise and take in the impressive views over Ha Long Bay
Itinerary
Our first stop is to visit the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh. Located in the center of Ba Dinh Square, this is the most important monument of Vietnam in which Ho Chi Minh’s body is preserved. This site only opens on Tuesday to Thursday and weekends from 08:00 – 11:00.
The next destination is the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. The Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house was completed on May 19th, 1958 as a birthday present for uncle Ho and becomes a symbol of his simple life.
Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda. The pagoda looks like a lotus blossoming from the square pond. It was constructed in 1049 by King Ly Thai Tong based on his dream of Goddess of Mercy seating on a lotus flower and giving him a boy. In 1954, it was destroyed by the French and then restored in 1955.
We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. This temple provides an opportunity to learn more about education in Vietnam since 1000 years ago until recent history.
In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum that is dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. This museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibition area with the most popular architectural styles of house’s ethnic people. The museum closes on every Monday.
To round off the day tour around the city's Old Quarter by a bicycle rickshaw, called a cyclo. In this part of town, each colorful street is devoted to a particular craft or ware. You will be pedaled amongst the quaint French buildings along Shoe Street, Silk Street and Banner Street (to name just a few), ending at the historic Hoan Kiem Lake - the social center of Hanoi.
To round off the day, enjoy the Water Puppet Show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women-stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water
You have free time until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. End of our Hanoi Ha Long Bay Tour 5 Days service.
Price
| High season ( From 1st Oct, 2024 to 30th Sep, 2025 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 12 | Single Sup |
| Superior |
USD
651
|
USD
487
|
USD
394
|
USD
345
|
USD
338
|
USD
160
|
| First class |
USD
717
|
USD
553
|
USD
459
|
USD
410
|
USD
403
|
USD
241
|
| Deluxe |
USD
866
|
USD
702
|
USD
609
|
USD
560
|
USD
552
|
USD
375
|
| Low season ( From 1st May, 2025 to 30th Sep, 2025 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 12 | Single Sup |
| Promotion valid from 1st May, 2025 to 30th Sep, 2025 | ||||||
| Superior |
USD
619
|
USD
463
|
USD
375
|
USD
328
|
USD
322
|
USD
152
|
| Promotion valid from 1st May, 2025 to 30th Sep, 2025 | ||||||
| First class |
USD
682
|
USD
526
|
USD
437
|
USD
390
|
USD
383
|
USD
229
|
| Promotion valid from 1st May, 2025 to 30th Sep, 2025 | ||||||
| Deluxe |
USD
823
|
USD
667
|
USD
579
|
USD
532
|
USD
525
|
USD
357
|
| High season ( From 1st Oct, 2025 to 30th Apr, 2026 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 - 3 | 4 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 12 | Single Sup |
| Superior |
USD
671
|
USD
502
|
USD
406
|
USD
356
|
USD
349
|
USD
165
|
| First class |
USD
739
|
USD
570
|
USD
473
|
USD
423
|
USD
416
|
USD
248
|
| Deluxe |
USD
892
|
USD
723
|
USD
628
|
USD
577
|
USD
569
|
USD
386
|
| Location | Name | Room Type | Website / Tripadvisor link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ha Long City |
Hermes Cruise
|
Junior Suite | https://mekongboat.com/ |
| Ha Long City |
Mila Cruises
|
Junior | https://mekongboat.com/ |
| Ha Long City |
RENEA CRUISE
|
Deluxe | https://mekongboat.com/ |
| Ha Noi |
Peridot Grand Hotel
|
Premier Deluxe | https://peridotgrandhotel.com |
| Ha Noi |
Hanoi Boutique
|
Deluxe city view | http://www.hanoiboutiquehotel.vn |
| Ha Noi |
Hanoi Pearl Hotel
|
Deluxe city view | http://www.hanoipearlhotel.com/ |
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Private English speaking guide
- Cyclo tour, water puppet show
- Sharing 2 days 1 night on Ha Long Bay cruise
- Accommodation based on double/twin/Triple/ Single room sharing with daily breakfast
- Transfers & transport by private vehicle
- All entrance fees as mentioned
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
Tour excludes:
- Vietnam visa stamp fee
- Approval letter (1 month single entry)
- International Airfares.
- Internal /domestic flight (quoted separately)
- Early check in/ late check out
- Meals not indicated
- Drinks & beverage…
- Surcharge for gala dinner on 24th Dec and 31st Dec
- Surcharge for peak season of hotels, transfer, guide….during Chinese New Year
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
- Tips and gratuities
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