PRIVATE 6 DAY TOUR FROM HANOI OPTION 1
Description
The cost below is in USD and per person
| Hotel category | 2pax | 4pax | 6pax | 8pax | 10pax |
| 3 star low season | 594 | 419 | 357 | 328 | 303 |
| 3 star high season | 613 | 436 | 374 | 345 | 320 |
| 4 star low season | 635 | 457 | 395 | 366 | 340 |
| 4 star high season | 677 | 496 | 433 | 404 | 377 |
| 5 star low season | 753 | 568 | 504 | 475 | 446 |
| 5 star high season | 805 | 616 | 551 | 522 | 492 |
Highlights of the trip:
- Get an insight into the Vietnamese history and culture and people
- Enjoy the real Vietnamese food
- Get to visit a UNESCO natural site Halong bay
Briefing
| DAY | DO | SLEEP |
| Day 1 | HN arrival – pick up | HANOI |
| Day 2 | Hanoi city tour – city tour and Mega world | HANOI |
| Day 3 | HN – Ninh Binh (UNESCO natural heritage) | Ninh Binh |
| Day 4 | HN – Halong bay (overnight cruise) | Halong bay |
| Day 5 | Halong bay – Hanoi | HA NOI |
| Day 6 | HN departure |
🇻🇳 Northern Vietnam Highlights: Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay (6 Days)
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Inclusions: Private transport, guide, hotel.
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Activity: Arrive in Hanoi. Our guide and car will pick you up and transfer you to the Hanoi Old Quarter for hotel check-in.
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Evening: Evening and dinner are on your own, with support available from our team.
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Overnight: Hanoi.
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Inclusions: Private car, guide, entrance fees (for included sites), water, hotel.
🎡 Morning: Mega Grandworld Hanoi
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Morning: Enjoy the whole morning at Mega Grandworld Hanoi. Entrance is free; you only pay for any games or experiences you choose (e.g., Gondola boat ride, thrilling games).
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Activity: Stroll around, take photos, and explore this open park.
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Lunch: Enjoy lunch inside Grand World.
🏛️ Afternoon: Old Quarter & Culture
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2:00 PM: Get back to Hanoi downtown. Visit the Temple of Literature, considered Vietnam’s first university (built in 1070).
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3:30 PM: Walk around the Hanoi Old Quarters to enjoy the lively daily life of the locals and observe the vibrant street shops and traffic.
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5:00 PM: Get back to your hotel and rest on your own.
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Evening: Dinner and evening are on your own.
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Overnight: Hanoi.
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Inclusions: Private car, guide, boat trip, lunch, entrance fees, hotel.
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Introduction: This HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE trip takes you to Ninh Binh (2.5 hours drive from Hanoi), the site of Vietnam’s first independent kingdom (Hoa Lu, 968). The region is known for its majestic nature, caves, mountains, and rice paddies.
🗺️ Ninh Binh Itinerary
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8:00 AM: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter to drive to Ninh Binh.
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10:30 AM: Arrive in the Tam Coc area. Take a hand-rowing Tam Coc Boat Tour from Tam Coc wharf. The tour passes through three magical grottoes: Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.
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Activity: Biking around Tam Coc village and the rice paddy fields for 45 minutes is a great opportunity to explore the peaceful life of the old capital. (If traveling during the harvest season, you will see golden rice fields).
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Lunch: Enjoy Vietnamese food for lunch at a local restaurant in Tam Coc.
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2:00 PM: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, built in 968, which remained the capital until the 11th century.
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3:30 PM: The last destination is Hang Mua cave, which can be compared to the mini “Great Wall of China.” You will walk 500 steps to reach the top of the cave for a splendid panoramic overview of Ninh Binh.
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5:00 PM: Our guide and car will drop you off at your hotel in Ninh Binh.
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Evening: Dinner and evening time are on your own.
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Overnight: Ninh Binh.
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Inclusions: Private car, guide, 5-star cruise cabin, lunch, dinner.
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Route: Based on AMANDA CRUISE using the HA LONG Bay route (known for being more engaging with more caves and beaches than Lan Ha Bay).
🛥️ Cruise Check-in & Afternoon Activities
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8:30 AM: Check out the hotel in Ninh Binh then drive towards Halong Bay (3 hours) with a rest stop.
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11:30 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, complete check-in procedures.
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12:00 PM: Board Amanda Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink and check into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, cruising past thousands of limestone islands toward Luon Cave & Titop Island.
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Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the luxurious restaurant on board.
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2:00 PM: Short rest, then prepare for kayaking or rafting activities in Luon Cave.
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4:00 PM: Transfer to Titop Island. Hike to the top for stunning views or enjoy a swim.
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6:00 PM: Return on board for a Sunset Party & Cooking Class (learning to make Fresh Spring rolls).
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Happy Hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE.
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7:30 PM: Gala Dinner (possibly on the Sundeck).
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8:30 PM: Evening activities: herbal foot bath (free), Bamboo dancing, fashion show, Sky Bar, or squid fishing.
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Overnight: On board (anchored in a quiet area).
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6:15 AM: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
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6:30 AM – 7:00 AM: Enjoy a light breakfast.
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7:30 AM: Exploring Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) – one of the largest and most beautiful caves.
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9:30 AM: Check-out time. Please leave luggage outside your cabin.
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10:00 AM: Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant.
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11:00 AM: Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. Our private car and guide will meet you at the waiting room and transfer you directly to Hanoi (3 hours).
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3:00 PM: Arrive Hanoi, check in your hotel.
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Evening: Dinner and evening time are on your own.
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Overnight: Hanoi.
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Inclusions: Buffet breakfast and lunch, sightseeing fees, private car transfer.
🗺️ Cruise Morning Activities & Transfer
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Inclusions: Private car.
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Activity: Enjoy your free time until your private car picks you up and transfers you to the airport for your flight home.
📌 Optional Full-Day City Tour
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If your flight is late in the evening, a full-day city tour with lunch is available.
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Cost: Starting from 100 USD per person (for 2 pax). The specific cost will be discussed and finalized before booking.
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COST AND QUOTATIONS (estimated only, please request for customization)
TOURIST SEASONS IN VIETNAM
- LOW SEASON : May 1st - September 30th
- HIGH SEASON: October 1st - April 30th
- The cost is not applied on special holidays in Vietnam - please contact us if the overnight stay falls on the following dates: (hotel cost might increase 50-100%)
- Christmas Day: Dec 24th - 25th
- Western New Year : Dec 30th -31st
- Vietnamese Lunar New Year (it varies from year to year, usually falls on mid Feb of Western calendar and lasts for a week)
- Vietnam Liberation Day : April 28th - 30th
- Vietnam Independence Day: Sep 1st - 2nd
- Some beach cities are opposite : June - August are high season; the rest is low season
SUGGESTED HOTEL LIST
All rooms are with random city/sea/river view and with buffet breakfast for 2-3 persons
HA NOI
- 3 star: Mango Hotel, Sunrise Hotel
- 4 star : San Premium, Grand Citiview, Super Candle
- 5 star: Meritel, Lucien, La mejor indochine, hotel du parc
HA LONG BAY CRUISE
- 4 star : Amanda group cruise
- 5 star: Velar of The seas, Elisa, Lux Cruise, Indochine Cruise
TERMS OF SERVICE AND TRIP DETAILS
- All costs INCLUDE GOVERNMENT TAX following Vietnamese national tax laws.
- Standard SET MENU LUNCH/DINNER usually includes sharing foods of 1 starter, 3-4 main dishes, 1 dessert, steam rice, and all are Vietnamese food only in standard Vietnamese restaurants (hygienic, air conditioned, and professional service) Vegetarian foods and food restrictions will be pleasantly accommodated.
- Set menu meals are shared among 4-6 people per one dish depending on group size
- SIMPLE LUNCH/DINNER means each person has a bowl/plate of a local command food and a drink (beer/soft drink/juice/water)
- Food requests to Fancy restaurants or Western food/Indian/food will be additionally changed subject to real costs.
- The timing and order of visiting in the daily plan for private tours is just our suggestion, please feel free to change/adjust as long as it doesn’t cause extra costs.
- For group tours, the timing and inclusions are fixed, guests are strictly required to follow.
- Business hours of Vietnam are from 7,30 - 8,00 AM to 5,00 PM
- Guides and drivers’ working time are until 6.00 PM. Any additional hour will be charged 20 USD (both for guide and car).
- No additional charge for the days clearly stated with timing or late because of subjective issues.
- Opening and closing times for most tourist attractions are 7,00 -7,30 AM and 5,00 PM
- Tipping is customary in Vietnam and it’s suggested 20 USD for guide per day and 10 USD for driver per day (for the whole private group less than 10 pax) and this can be done directly from guests to guides.
- Tipping for big groups (more than 10 pax) will be quoted 3USD/pax/day for both guides and drivers. This will be included in the trip total cost.
- Tipping is a MUST in Cambodia (at least 5 USD/person/day)
- Trip inclusions will surely be done as exactly as in each day’s INCLUSIONS LINE
- Hotel rooms are defaulted for 2 persons ( 1 or 2 beds) or 3 persons (with extra bed), all rooms with random view windows (city / garden/sea/pool view)
- Hotel check in/out time is 2,00 PM - 12.00 PM. Any early check in or late check out request will be subjective to availability and is charged by hotel regulations.
- Halong bay cruise cabin is for 2 persons, check in at 12.00 PM and check out at 9,30 AM. No early check in or late checkout is allowed.
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned above
- 2 bottles of water per guest per day
- Travel insurance valued at 2.000 USD (only for accidents and food poison caused by the food/drinks offered by our included meals)
- Private English speaking tour guide for daily tours – not for airport pickup/dropoff/transfer
- International air tickets
- Visa to Vietnam and Cambodia
- Domestic air tickets
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Ordering drinks during included meals
- 2 - 4pax : 7 seater car
- 5-13pax: 16 seater minivan
- 14-20 pax: 29 seater bus
- 21-40 pax: 45 seater bus
INFORMATION
Departure date
Daily
Duration
6 day
Itinerary
CUSTOMIZED 6 DAY HANOI OPTION 1
Transportation
Luxury travel coach/bus
$303


