Private Tour
Northern Vietnam: Halong Bay, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh 3-Day Adventure
Overview
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72 hours
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The first day, you will visit the sites that make up the cultural and historical characteristics of the capital region.
On the second day, you will have a chance to visit the unesco-recognized beauty of the world's heritage and see the majestic beauty of Halong Bay.
On the last day, you will go to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, and visit the temples of 2 kings of Vietnamese history. After that, experience the feeling of sitting on a boat along the river with majestic rocky sides on either side
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
During 2020 Jan 23-27, the tour is not operating
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hanoi city tour with lunch
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Chua Tran Quoc
-Start the tour with the Tran Quoc pagoda – one of the most prominent Buddhist pagodas in Vietnam, located beside the dazzling West Lake. -Head toward Ho Chi Minh Complex – the final resting place of the greatest man, who led Vietnam’s campaign for independence from French colonial rule. There are also the Ho Chi Minh’s house here and on the other side of the Complex is the One Pillar pagoda. -Visit the temple of Confucius – Literature temple, one of invaluable remnants of Vietnam. The inside of the temple is divided into different areas with varied architectures, you could admire the first university in Vietnam built in 1070. Visitors will surely be satisfied with its striking gardens and appealing architectures. -The last stop of the day is the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake and the prominent beauty of Ngoc Son temple. Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun: additional destination – Ethnology Museum. Mon, Wed, Fri: additional destination - Bat Trang pottery village.
Hanoi - Halong Bay with lunch
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Hạ Long Bay
Take a 3.5-hour bus drive through fertile rice fields to Ha Long Bay. Have a break en-route in Hai Duong City to free your legs. Then board to our Cruise and start cruising among limestone islands and photograph of stunning landscapes of Ha long. Around 13:00 Savor your lunch on board while passing by beautiful Stone Dog, Incense Burner Islet and then stop at a fishing village to see local fish-men community and know more about their life. Cruising further to take photos of Ha Long Bay symbol, a “Fighting cock” rock. Lastly, Visit Thien Cung “Heavenly Palace” cave, the most beautiful in Halong Bay.
Hanoi - Ninh Binh with lunch
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
-Hoa Lu, which was once depicted the ancient capital of Vietnam, settling up in the 10th century -Visit temples of two Dynasties of Dinh and Le with a very unique architectures in the old time -Learn more about ancient culture through an excavation of vestiges of Royal Places ground dated 10th century -Board the sampan boats in Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves "Hang Ca - First cave, Hang Hai -Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a strange feeling
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Admission tickets to attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Electric Car , Kayak/Bamboo boat
3-night accommodation
Tips and gratuities
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Northern Vietnam: Halong Bay, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh 3-Day Adventure
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Adventure!
Griff S,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Very well organized with non-stop activities. I especially enjoyed Eric, I believe his name was, who was our guide for the Nimh Binh portion of our trip. Nice and patient guy who explained everything, I will highly recommend this trip!
A Wonderful Experience
Griff S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience — both Halong Bay, two-day trip and the Nimh Binh trip on the following day. The tour guide on the Nimh Binh trip (I believe his name was Gary but not too sure) was fantastic, very nice, and very knowledgable! I enjoyed my trip every much!
Amazing Trip to North Vietnam
andikahm,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked SST travel for North Vietnam Trip. Include trip to Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay and Sapa. My family is extremely satisfied with the service and the communication is very clear and schedule is so punctual. We strongly recommend SST to our friends and families. We hope to comeback again to Vietnam soon! Thank you so much SST! Your team did a wonderful job. :)
Ha Long Bay Cruise
simonpL7254JT,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day out in Ha Long Bay. Victor organised the cruise for us and kept us informed before the trip as to where we were to meet the boat. The day was amazing, food and drink were supplied and had various stop off points during the day, stopping at three islands, all very different. The sea was calm so there was no worry of feeling unwell. We met some lovely people and was very interesting listening to them and their experiences especially as most were from countries we've not been to yet. I would highly recommend this trip.
Amazing tour!! 10/10 Elibee Operator
estherbQ462ID,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The booking was very easy and straight forward with confirmation information and texts. The tour guide picked us up on time as was so friendly and really informative with brilliant English. The lunch was 10/10 and we got back to the hotel on time as they said. Would definitely recommend and book here again.
"Heartfelt Thanks to ELBIEE for an Amazing Journey!"
sourabhh588,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently went on our honeymoon trip and it was truly a memorable experience! Right from the beginning till the end, everything was exceptionally well-organized. We never felt like we were away from home – the warmth, care, and constant support we received from the team made us feel like we were in our own country. Every moment was enjoyable and stress-free, allowing us to just relax and create beautiful memories. A very special thanks to ELBIEE OPERATOR for making our honeymoon so smooth and special. The team was always available, responsive, and ensured all our needs were met. From accommodations to local experiences, everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-planned and heartfelt travel experience! Thank you once again to the whole team for making our honeymoon unforgettable! 💕✈️🌍
The day began with a comfortable pickup, and we were whisked away from the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh
314mavell,,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Full Day Mekong Delta Tour: An Unforgettable Journey with an Excellent Guide!My recent full-day Mekong Delta tour was an absolute highlight of my trip, largely thanks to our exceptional English-speaking tour guide. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, informative, and incredibly enjoyable.
Efficient and affordable open trip. informative tour guide especially Duc To. suitable restaurant choices. And helpful t
santir967,,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00an amazing experience. visit Trang Ahn by boat for more than 1 hour. with spectacular natural scenery. one day tour to Ninh Binh, Halong Bay & 2 days in Sapa.
Great visit
ciaran sm,,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really good. Very good guide who knew what he was talking about which is very handy. The sites in Ninh Binh and outer Hanoi were nice
Happy traveler
ronaldsC7559VX,,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing and well organised. The food, hotel, transportation they provided are excellent. Tight schedule indeed, however they manage it properly. As first timer to the trip, I would like to recommend this to whoever would like to explore Northern Vietnam. As aditional, I advise you to add 1 more night in Sapa for better experience in Fansipan, I think you can ask the tour for assistance on this.
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