Hanoi highlights & water puppets & ha Long Bay overnight
“7 nights in Vietnam — Land in Hanoi, settle into the Old Quarter, and dive straight into the city's legendary street-food scene.”
7 nights in Vietnam, mapped out day by day through Hanoi (Old Quarter), Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 7 nights
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse, Hanoi (Old Quarter)
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 7 days
- Budget
- €1,305
Loved on Google
- Hanoi Old Quarter Hotel & Spa4.7(107)
- Hanoi Loopers Hostel & Rooftop Bar4.8(383)
- Hanoi Walking Food Tour5.0(928)
- Đền Bà Kiệu4.5(217)
- Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum4.5(21K)
- Temple Of Literature4.6(25K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Old Quarter street food
Airport transfer to Old Quarter boutique guesthouseCheck in and freshen upEvening street-food walking tour (bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee)Stroll Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple at dusk - 2
Hanoi highlights & water puppets
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and One Pillar PagodaTemple of LiteratureLunch and coffee in the French QuarterExplore the 36 streets and Dong Xuan MarketEvening water-puppet show at Thang Long Theatre - 3
Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
Morning shuttle to Ha Long / Lan Ha BayBoard overnight cruise and welcome lunchKayaking and swimming among the limestone karstsVisit a sea cave or floating villageSunset cocktails and onboard seafood dinner - 4
Cruise morning & return to Hanoi
Sunrise tai chi on deckCave visit and brunch aboardDisembark and shuttle back to HanoiCheck back into Old Quarter guesthouseRelaxed evening beer-corner (Bia Hoi) tasting - 5
Ninh Binh day trip
Morning drive to Ninh BinhTrang An sampan boat ride through caves and river valleysClimb Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic paddiesVisit Hoa Lu ancient capitalReturn to Hanoi in the evening - 6
Vietnamese cooking class
Morning market tour with a local chefHands-on cooking class (pho, spring rolls, fresh dishes)Enjoy your cooked lunchAfternoon at the Vietnamese Women's Museum or a coffee crawlLast-minute souvenir shopping in the Old Quarter - 7
Departure
Leisurely breakfast and last egg coffeeCheck outAirport transferDepart Hanoi (KLM to AMS)
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Arrival & Old Quarter street food
Land in Hanoi, settle into the Old Quarter, and dive straight into the city's legendary street-food scene. Airport transfer to Old Quarter boutique guesthouse and Check in and freshen up.
- Flights
- €311
- Stay
- €994
- Per night
- €186
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Hanoi highlights & water puppets
A full day of Hanoi's cultural landmarks capped by the classic water-puppet show. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature.
Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
Transfer to the coast and board an overnight cruise through the karst seascape. Morning shuttle to Ha Long / Lan Ha Bay and Board overnight cruise and welcome lunch.
Cruise morning & return to Hanoi
Tai chi at sunrise, a final cruise, then back to Hanoi for a relaxed evening. Sunrise tai chi on deck and Cave visit and brunch aboard.
Ninh Binh day trip
A scenic day among the inland karsts, rice paddies and ancient temples of Ninh Binh. Morning drive to Ninh Binh and Trang An sampan boat ride through caves and river valleys.
Vietnamese cooking class
Hands-on cooking class and a leisurely final full day exploring Hanoi. Morning market tour with a local chef and Hands-on cooking class (pho, spring rolls, fresh dishes).
Departure
A final breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight home. Leisurely breakfast and last egg coffee and Check out.
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