The Classic North
Hanoi · Ninh Binh · Ha Long Bay — the essential introduction to northern Vietnam’s history, culture, and legendary bay.
The North, at its most essential.
This six-day introduction to northern Vietnam moves from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and its centuries of history, through the limestone rivers and rice fields of Ninh Binh, to a night aboard a cruise on the legendary waters of Ha Long Bay.
A private car and driver, Arabic and English-speaking guides, and every entrance fee arranged in advance — nothing left for you to plan.
Your 6-day route
Arrival in Vietnam
Private transfer from Noi Bai International Airport, with a driver holding a signboard printed with your name at the arrivals gate. Check in to your hotel and rest after the flight.
Hanoi city tour
A 9:00am start exploring Hanoi’s highlights — a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, the city’s famous egg coffee, a traditional water puppet show, and an afternoon at Grand World, wrapping up by 5:00pm.
Trang An & Am Tien Cave
A 9:00am day trip to Ninh Binh, one of Vietnam’s most scenic destinations: a boat ride along the Trang An river through the UNESCO-listed landscape’s three limestone caves, and a visit to the peaceful Am Tien Cave, often called the region’s ‘Absolute Love Valley.’ Return to Hanoi by 4:00pm.
Hanoi → overnight cruise
An 8:30am private transfer by luxury limousine to Ha Long Bay (around 2.5 hours) to board your overnight cruise — Sung Sot (‘Surprise’) Cave, the climb to Titop Island for the bay’s classic panorama, then kayaking and swimming before an evening aboard, ideal whether you’re after adventure or simply a peaceful escape.
Morning on the bay
An early kayak around the limestone karsts before breakfast, then disembark and return to Hanoi by limousine, with the evening free.
Fly home
Private transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
What’s arranged for you
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off by private car
- Private transport for every day of the itinerary, including the Hanoi – Ha Long Bay limousine transfer
- 4 nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfast, plus a 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise cabin with meals aboard
- Arabic or English-speaking guide throughout
- Entrance fees for every site on the itinerary
- Travel insurance
Not included
- International flights to and from Vietnam
- Vietnam e-Visa
- Lunch and dinner, except meals aboard the cruise
- Personal expenses — laundry, drinks, phone
- Early check-in or late check-out fees
Pricing shown is a starting guide for one traveller sharing a twin/double room and adjusts with group size, season, and hotel category — your concierge will confirm an exact quote once your pace and preferences are set.
Ready to arrange this journey?
One message on WhatsApp starts the conversation — replies within the hour, in Arabic or English.