Hanoi Street Food & Halong Bay Cruise
The Journey Vibe
“A 6-Day Journey Through Historic Northern Streets and Emerald Waters with Old Quarter street food walks, an overnight Halong Bay cruise, and Ninh Binh Hang Mua climbs.”
Timeline Diary
Arrival in Historic Hanoi
Morning: Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to the Old Quarter. Afternoon: Check-in to a French-colonial style boutique hotel. Evening: Guided walking tour through the bustling maze of the Old Quarter tasting authentic local street delicacies.
Cultural Landmarks of Hanoi
Morning: Visit the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the historic Temple of Literature. Afternoon: Stroll around the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake and cross the red Huc Bridge to Ngoc Son Temple. Evening: Experience a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
Cruise Departure to Halong Bay
Morning: Scenic morning drive from Hanoi through the Red River Delta to Halong Bay port. Afternoon: Board an overnight cruise ship; check-in and enjoy lunch as you sail among thousands of limestone karsts. Evening: Sunset viewing on the sun deck followed by evening leisure on board.
Cave Exploration & Return to Hanoi
Morning: Early morning Tai Chi session on deck followed by exploring a magnificent stalactite cave. Afternoon: Brunch on board as the ship cruises back to port; transfer back to Hanoi. Evening: Free evening to enjoy Hanoi’s vibrant café culture.
Ninh Binh Day Trip (Halong on Land)
Morning: Day excursion to Ninh Binh; enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride through the river caves of Tam Coc. Afternoon: Climb up Hang Mua peak for breathtaking panoramic views of limestone karsts and winding rivers. Evening: Return to Hanoi for a farewell dinner.
Morning Market & Departure
Morning: Final souvenir shopping at Dong Xuan Market. Afternoon: Hotel check-out and private transfer to the airport.
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Old Quarter Secret Street Food
Explore the narrow alleys of Hanoi with a food guide, tasting egg coffee and hot bun cha.
Mekong Canal Row Boat ride
Float down palm-lined brown river delta canals in traditional hand-rowed wooden boats.
Included in this Journey
- •French-colonial style boutique stays in Hanoi
- •Overnight luxury Halong Bay cruise with private cabin
- •Guided Old Quarter food tour & Vietnamese water puppet show
- •Day trip to Ninh Binh with Tam Coc sampan ride & Hang Mua hike