Day 1: Arrival & Hanoi City Highlights (B/–/–)
Arrive at Hanoi Airport in the early morning (2:00–3:00 AM) and transfer to the hotel for check-in and breakfast.
In the afternoon (13:30), begin a guided half-day city tour, visiting the historic Temple of Literature, the serene Tran Quoc Pagoda by West Lake, and the evocative Hoa Lo Prison. The tour concludes around 17:00–18:00.

Days 2–3: Ha Long Bay Cruise Adventure (B/L/D) + (B/L/–)
Depart for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a scenic overnight cruise through stunning limestone karsts, with onboard meals and activities included.

Day 4: Ninh Binh (B/L/–)
Embark on a full-day excursion to Ninh Binh. Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, then take a peaceful boat ride through the picturesque limestone landscapes of Trang An.

Day 5: Leisure & Departure (B/–/–)
Spend your final day at leisure before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast, including early check-in (with breakfast) and late check-out (until 22:00)

• Ha Long Bay cruise package with local meals as mentioned in the itinerary

• Meals as specified (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner) – drinks not included

• All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary

• English-speaking local guide as per program

• Entrance and sightseeing fees

• Complimentary mineral water during transfers

EXCLUDED:

• Single supplement (applies if a separate room is requested; rooms are based on double or triple sharing)

• Travel insurance

• International and domestic flight tickets

• Online transaction fee

• Vietnam visa service: USD 35 per person

• Personal expenses

• Tips for guide and driver