Vietnam — Karsts, Lanterns & Old Quarters
An overnight cruise through a dragon's seascape.
5 Nights / 6 Days
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Hanoi · Ha Long · Ninh Binh
The Story
Overview
North Vietnam's essential journey: Hanoi's French-quarter charm, an overnight luxury cruise between Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts, and the river caves and pagodas of Ninh Binh — 'Ha Long on land'.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive Hanoi
Check in to the Old Quarter. Evening street-food walk and a glass of bia hoi with the locals.
Day 2 — Hanoi City
Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature, Train Street and a water-puppet show.
Day 3 — Ha Long Bay Cruise
Shuttle to Ha Long; board your overnight cruise — kayaking, cave visits and sunset on the sundeck.
Day 4 — Cruise & Return
Tai chi at dawn, brunch cruising past the karsts, then back to Hanoi by evening.
Day 5 — Ninh Binh Day Trip
Sampan through Trang An's grottoes, Hoa Lu ancient capital and Mua Cave viewpoint climb.
Day 6 — Departure
Breakfast and airport transfer with bags full of coffee and lanterns.
Where You'll Sleep
Hotel Options
Boutique Old Quarter stay; superior cruise cabin
4-star hotel with deluxe balcony cruise cabin
Colonial icon plus 5-star cruise suite
The Logistics
Meals, Transfers & Sightseeing
Meals
Daily breakfast; all meals included aboard the Ha Long cruise.
Transfers
Private airport transfers; shuttle limousine to Ha Long; private car for Ninh Binh. Vietnam e-visa assistance included.
Sightseeing
Hanoi city tour · Ha Long overnight cruise · Kayaking & Sung Sot cave · Trang An grottoes · Mua Cave viewpoint
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Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast plus select dinners as per the itinerary
- Return airport transfers and inter-city travel on private basis
- Guided sightseeing with entrance tickets as listed
- Visa assistance and complete documentation support
- Travel insurance for guests up to 60 years of age
- 24/7 on-trip assistance from the Legacy Global concierge desk
✕ Not Included
- Airfare / rail fare to and from the starting point (unless stated)
- Lunches, snacks, beverages and personal expenses
- Adventure activities, entry fees or rides not listed in inclusions
- Travel insurance for domestic packages
- GST at 5% on the total package cost
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions