Hanoi and Ha Long Bay 5N is a five-night land package that starts in Vietnam's capital and includes an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay. It suits first-time visitors and couples who want historic streets, lakeside temples and limestone scenery without long journeys. You stay two nights in Hanoi, two nights on the bay, and one final night back in the capital.
Hanoi days cover the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the Temple of Literature. On day three a private transfer takes you to Ha Long Bay for the overnight cruise, with a full day on the water on day four. You return to Hanoi on day five for a last evening in the Old Quarter, and you depart from Noi Bai on day six.
Daily breakfast, private transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary, the overnight bay cruise and visa assistance are included. Flights, other meals, entry fees and activities not listed, the e-visa fee and travel insurance are extra. For planning, read how to reach Da Nang and Hanoi and the places to visit guide.
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Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to your hotel by private vehicle. Check in and rest after the journey. In the early evening, take a gentle walk into the Old Quarter for its narrow streets and local food. Keep the evening light, because the next days include a cruise and plenty of walking.
Start with a morning walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, then visit Ngoc Son Temple on its small island. Check temple opening hours before you go. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, a historic Confucian complex. Dress modestly, because it is a religious and heritage site. Return to the Old Quarter for dinner.
Leave Hanoi by private vehicle for Ha Long Bay, with the transfer timed around your cruise boarding. Board the boat and settle into your cabin. Watch the limestone islands from the deck as the afternoon light changes. Your cruise operator handles the documentation needed for the bay. Spend the night on board.
Spend the day on Ha Long Bay, with views of limestone islands, caves and the coastline from the water. Cruise schedules can change with the weather, so follow the crew's timings and keep the day flexible. Rest on board in the afternoon and enjoy the evening on the water. Spend the second night on the bay.
After breakfast on the bay, return to Hanoi by private vehicle and check in to your hotel. Rest after the journey. In the evening, return to the Old Quarter for a relaxed walk and local food, or visit Hoan Kiem Lake again at a slower pace.
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Your driver takes you to Noi Bai International Airport for departure. Leave enough time for check-in and immigration. If your flight is later in the day, use the morning for a last walk before the transfer.
Flights are not included.
Five nights in total: two in Hanoi, two on Ha Long Bay and one back in Hanoi.
Cruise schedules can change with the weather, so the plan leaves room for timing changes.
The transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay is by private vehicle, so allow time for the road journey.
Dress modestly when you visit the Temple of Literature, a religious and heritage site.
The Old Quarter is busy, so plan longer walks for early morning or evening.
Breakfast is included daily; other meals are extra.
Flights are not included and are booked separately.
Entry fees, activities not listed in the itinerary, the e-visa fee and travel insurance are extra.
To add Da Nang, take a domestic flight from Hanoi. Our planners can combine the two cities in one quote.
FAQs
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Yes, for the main sights. Two nights in Hanoi cover the Old Quarter and the Temple of Literature, two nights on the bay give a full cruise day, and one final night lets you return at a relaxed pace. Add nights if you want more time in Hanoi.
Yes. The overnight cruise is part of the itinerary, and the transfer from Hanoi is by private vehicle. Cruise schedules can change with the weather, so your planner will confirm timings before you travel. Activities not listed in the itinerary remain extra.
No. The package is land-only, so international flights are booked separately. Our planners can suggest arrival and departure timings from Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru, and advise on the Hanoi arrival.
Yes. Hanoi suits first-time visitors who enjoy walking through historic streets. The Old Quarter is busy, so plan walks early in the day or in the evening, and keep a map or offline route with you.
With planning, yes. Boat boarding and cruise steps need extra mobility planning, and road transfers should be kept as short as possible. Tell your planner about any mobility needs before you book.
Yes. Indian ordinary-passport holders need a preapproved Vietnamese e-Visa. Our packages include visa assistance, and the official e-visa fee is extra. Read the [Da Nang and Hanoi visa guide for Indians](/visa/da-nang-hanoi-visa-for-indians/) before you apply.
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