Hanoi & Halong Bay Cruise Escape
Tour code AKSR0115. City Getaways. 4 days, 4 cities.
Hanoi (1 night), Halong Bay (1 night), Hanoi (1 night), Noi Bai International Airport
Starts in Hanoi. Ends at Hanoi. Tour in English.
From $699 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 9 January 2027.
Highlights
- Halong Bay Cruise, Halong Bay
- Sung Sot Cave, Halong Bay
- Ho Chi Minh Complex, Hanoi
- Water Puppet Show, Hanoi
Day by day
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi & City Highlights
Hanoi Airport, Hanoi
Sights: Ho Chi Minh Complex, House on Stilts, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, where you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Begin exploring Hanoi with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the founder’s mausoleum area, House on Stilts and Presidential Palace. Continue to the unique One Pillar Pagoda, followed by the historic Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. Later, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: The Light Hotel / May de Ville Old Quarter or similar
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise
Hanoi, Halong Bay
Sights: Halong Bay, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Sung Sot Cave, Titov Beach
After breakfast, travel approximately 160 km to Halong Bay, with a driving time of around 3 hours and 30 minutes. Arrive at Ha Long City and board your cruise after a welcome drink. Enjoy lunch while cruising through the spectacular limestone scenery of Halong Bay.
See Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island, visit impressive Sung Sot Cave and enjoy a swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax while watching the sunset over the bay, followed by dinner and an overnight stay onboard the cruise.
Hotel: Halong Cruise: Lavender Cruise / Swan Cruises / Oasis Bay Cruise or similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Halong Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter & Water Puppet Show
Halong Bay, Hanoi
Sights: Human Head Shaped Island, Tortoise Island, Water Puppet Show, Bai Tu Long Bay
Wake early to enjoy the peaceful morning scenery of Halong Bay. After breakfast, continue cruising past Human Head Shaped Island and Tortoise Island, then explore the beautiful landscapes of Bai Tu Long Bay.
Check out from the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard while returning to shore. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Spend some leisure time exploring and shopping in the atmospheric Hanoi Old Quarter.
In the evening, experience the traditional Vietnamese art of Water Puppetry at Thang Long Theatre, featuring Vietnamese folklore and cultural storytelling. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
Hotel: The Light Hotel / May de Ville Old Quarter or similar
Meals: Breakfast, dinner and lunch
Day 4: Farewell Hanoi
Hanoi, Noi Bai International Airport
Sights: Hanoi
Enjoy breakfast and some free time at leisure before transferring to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight. Your memorable Hanoi and Halong Bay journey concludes.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Hotels and stays
- Hotel stays as listed in the itinerary, twin sharing.
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi.
- 1 night accommodation onboard a Halong Bay cruise.
- Accommodation category based on selected package.
Meals
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- Meals as listed in the day plan.
- 3 breakfasts/2 lunches/3 dinners.
Coach and ground transport
- Travel by private air-conditioned coach as per the itinerary.
- Private car / coach transfers
Tour manager and guides
- Akshar tour manager throughout the tour.
- Local English-speaking guides at the main sights.
Sightseeing and entry fees
- Entry fees for the sights listed in the day plan.
- Sightseeing and visits specifically mentioned in the itinerary, including Hanoi city attractions, Halong Bay cruise sightseeing and the Water Puppet Show.
What is not included
Meals
- Meals not listed under Inclusions.
- Drinks with meals.
Flights and visa
- International flights to the start and from the end of the tour.
- Visa fees.
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance.
Tips and gratuities
- Tips for the tour manager, guide and driver.
Personal expenses
- Laundry, telephone and room service.
- Anything not listed under Inclusions.
Optional tours
- Optional tours and entry fees not in the day plan.
Departures
- 9 January 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $699 per person@endif
- 13 February 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $699 per person@endif
Frequently asked questions
How many days is the Hanoi and Halong Bay tour?
The itinerary is 4 days and 3 nights, beginning and ending in Hanoi.
Does the package include an overnight Halong Bay cruise?
Yes. Guests spend one night onboard a cruise in Halong Bay. Pasted markdown
Which attractions are visited in Hanoi?
The itinerary includes the Ho Chi Minh Complex, House on Stilts, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hanoi Old Quarter and a traditional Water Puppet Show. Pasted markdown
Need to know
- Meals on arrival and departure days depend on flight times. If your flight lands early in the morning or leaves late in the evening, Akshar Travels will arrange the meals for that day.
- If a sight is closed on its scheduled day, we will replace it with a comparable sight on the same tour.
- Hotel check-in is usually 3:00 pm and check-out is usually 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may carry a charge.
- Baggage on domestic and internal flights follows the airline's own policy and weight limits, which are often lower than on your international flight. Please pack to the lowest allowance on your tour. Excess baggage fees are charged by the airline and paid by the guest.
- The package starts and ends in Hanoi.
- The Hanoi to Halong Bay journey is about 160 km and takes about 3 hours 30 minutes by road.
- The itinerary includes one overnight stay onboard a Halong Bay cruise.
- Cruise activities and sightseeing may depend on the cruise operator you choose.
- Hotel and cruise properties are listed as “or similar.”
Cancellation policy
- 50 days or more before departure: 30%
- 21 to 49 days before departure: 50%
- 20 days or less before departure: 100%