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Hanoi, Tam Coc + Ha Long: the Short North

Vietnam 5 days ₹37,040 / person
A compact north-Vietnam loop for travellers short on leave. Two full days around Hanoi, a day among Ninh Binh's limestone rivers, and an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay before you fly home.

Day by Day

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Day 1

Land in Hanoi, ease in

Private pick-up from Noi Bai airport to your hotel near Hoan Kiem lake. Evening free: the Old Quarter's beer street and the night market are a short walk away.

Transfers: Private airport pick-up | Stay: Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi (5 star)
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Day 2

Hanoi, the essentials

Morning with a guide: Ho Chi Minh complex from outside, One Pillar pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Afternoon free for coffee shops and the Train Street.

Meals: Breakfast | Sightseeing: Half-day city tour included
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Day 3

Ninh Binh day: Tam Coc and Bich Dong

Drive two hours to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital. Sampan rowboat through Tam Coc's three caves, then an easy cycle through rice fields to Bich Dong pagoda. Back in Hanoi by evening.

Meals: Breakfast | Activities: Boat ride and cycling included
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Day 4

To Ha Long Bay, night on the water

Morning drive to Tuan Chau harbour and board the Paradise Elegance. Lunch as the karsts slide past, afternoon kayaking and a pearl-farm stop, sunset from the top deck. Sleep on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board | Stay: Paradise Elegance cruise
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Day 5

Surprise Cave and fly home

Early tai chi on deck if you're up, then the Sung Sot (Surprise) cave before brunch. Disembark late morning and transfer straight to Noi Bai airport for your flight out.

Meals: Brunch on board | Transfers: Harbour to airport

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