Meals
5 Breakfasts · 1 Lunch · 1 Brunch · 1 Dinner · Egg coffee
Vietnam · Best-selling tours 2026–2027
Hanoi, Halong & Ninh Binh 6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour information
Destinations:Hanoi · Halong Bay · Trang An · Hoa Lu · Mua Cave
Starts in/Finishes in:Hanoi / Hanoi
Highlights:Temple of Literature · Hoa Lo Prison · Old Quarter cyclo · Egg coffee · Hermes overnight cruise · Trang An boat ride · Mua Cave viewpoint
Discover Hanoi’s heritage, enjoy an overnight Halong Bay cruise and explore Ninh Binh’s limestone landscapes in six days. Private touring and shared cruise transfers are provided as stated.
Day-by-day journey
Tour itinerary
DAY 1Hanoi arrival
Welcome to Hanoi! An ECR Travel representative will welcome you at Noi Bai International Airport. Transfer to your hotel, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions: Airport transfer and hotel accommodation.
DAY 2Hanoi City Tour (B/C)
After breakfast, meet your guide and visit the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and associated with Vietnam’s first university. Continue to Hoa Lo Prison Museum to learn about its colonial history. Enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, then relax with a traditional Vietnamese egg coffee at a local café. Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions: Transfers, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, breakfast, egg coffee, one-hour cyclo ride and hotel. Lunch and dinner are not included.
DAY 3Hanoi – Halong Bay: Hermes Cruise (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart at approximately 08:00 by shared shuttle bus for Halong Bay. Arrive at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port around 11:30–12:00 and board Hermes Cruise. Enjoy a buffet lunch as the ship sails into the bay. At approximately 14:00, explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, then visit Titov Island for swimming, beach relaxation or a climb to the viewpoint. Return aboard around 16:30. Join the sunset party and Vietnamese spring-roll cooking class from 17:15. Enjoy a set-menu dinner at 19:20, followed by optional squid fishing. Overnight aboard.
Inclusions: Shared shuttle bus, onboard English-speaking guide, entrance fees, breakfast, lunch, dinner, kayaking/bamboo boat and overnight cruise.
DAY 4Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/Br)
Join Tai Chi at 06:15, followed by a light breakfast from 06:30–07:20. At approximately 07:30, visit Sung Sot (Amazing) Cave. Return aboard at 08:45 and check out at 09:30. Enjoy buffet brunch from 09:40 while cruising back to Tuan Chau. Disembark around 10:30–10:45 and meet the shared shuttle bus around 11:20 for the return journey to Hanoi. Check in at your hotel and enjoy free time. Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions: Shared shuttle bus, onboard English-speaking guide, entrance fees, boat trip, breakfast, brunch and hotel.
DAY 5Hanoi – Trang An – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave (B)
After breakfast, depart for Ninh Binh at approximately 09:00. Enjoy an approximately two-hour boat ride through Trang An’s limestone landscapes and waterways. Continue to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital to visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Finally, climb the steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic views of the Tam Coc countryside. Return to Hanoi for your overnight stay.
Inclusions: Transfers, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, Trang An boat ride, breakfast and hotel. Lunch and dinner are not included.
DAY 6Hanoi departure (B)
Enjoy breakfast and free time until your scheduled airport transfer. Your driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
Inclusions: Breakfast and driver-only airport transfer.
Tour price
From USD 590
USD 590per person
Starting price per person sharing a Twin/Double room. Final pricing is subject to travel dates, room availability and the selected services.
A 3% surcharge applies to credit-card payments. Peak-season and public-holiday supplements may apply. Cruise timings and activities are subject to weather and operational conditions. Contact ECR Travel for a confirmed quotation.
Transportation
Airport transfers · Private touring vehicle · Shared Halong shuttle bus · Cruise and local boats
Accommodation
Hanoi: REY Hotel or similar — Superior Room, 4 nights. Halong: Hermes Cruise or similar — Junior Suite with Private Balcony, 1 night.
Essential information
Tour inclusions
Included
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Transfers and transportation as stated
- English-speaking guides on touring days and aboard the cruise; departure transfer is driver-only
- One-hour cyclo ride and egg coffee in Hanoi
- Trang An boat ride and cruise activities as stated
- Entrance fees in the programme
- Meals specifically mentioned
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Optional activities
Make this Vietnam journey your own
Use this itinerary as a starting point, then tell ECR Travel about your dates, group size and preferred pace. Ask about hotel and cruise options, private transfers and guide arrangements. Any changes and their prices must be confirmed in your individual quotation.
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