Hanoi Ha Long Bay Tour — 3N/4D
Ancient streets, limestone giants, and egg coffee — Vietnam in four perfect days
Private & Curated
Travel only with your people, your way. No crowded buses.
Expert Curation
Handpicked boutique stays and highly immersive local activities.
24/7 Concierge Support
We are with you every step of the journey for a seamless trip.
Overview
This is the classic first-timer's Vietnam trip. Two nights in Hanoi to soak up the Old Quarter's chaos — 36 streets of motorcycle symphonies, ₹50 pho bowls, and French colonial architecture — followed by one night on a cruise through Ha Long Bay, where 1,600 limestone karsts rise straight out of emerald water like a Chinese scroll painting come to life.
Hanoi gives you Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature (Vietnam's first university, built in 1070), Hoan Kiem Lake at golden hour, and the kind of street food that makes restaurant food feel like a downgrade. Ha Long Bay gives you kayaking through hidden lagoons, Sung Sot Cave's cathedral-sized chambers, sunrise over the karsts from your cruise deck, and the kind of silence you didn't know the ocean could offer.
Four days, one road transfer, one overnight cruise, and a private car whenever you're on land. Short enough for a long weekend, deep enough to make you plan a return trip.
Trip Highlights
- Overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay — wake up to 1,600 limestone karsts
- Hanoi Old Quarter — 36 ancient streets of street food, silk, and cafe culture
- Kayaking through hidden lagoons inside Ha Long Bay's karst islands
- Sung Sot Cave — cathedral-sized limestone cavern lit by natural light
- Egg coffee at Cafe Giang — Hanoi's signature drink since 1946
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum + Temple of Literature (Vietnam's 1070 AD first university)
- Private AC car for all road transfers — no shared minibus
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation with daily breakfast (Hanoi 2N + Ha Long Bay 1N overnight cruise)
- Private AC car for airport transfers and Hanoi city sightseeing
- Hanoi to Ha Long Bay road transfer by private car (2.5 hrs via expressway)
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise — meals, kayaking, cave visit, sunrise tai chi included
- Ha Long Bay to Hanoi return transfer (cruise includes)
- Hanoi half-day city tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake
- Old Quarter guided walking tour with street food stops
- English-speaking guide throughout
- All highway tolls, parking fees, and driver allowance
- 24/7 on-trip support from DesiNomads team
Exclusions
- International flights to and from Hanoi
- Vietnam e-visa fee ($25 USD, applied online)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Lunch and dinner in Hanoi (except cruise meals)
- Optional activities — water puppet show, cyclo ride, cooking class
- Drinks on cruise (beer/wine available for purchase)
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry, and shopping
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in inclusions
Terms & Policies
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Booking Confirmation: Confirmed upon advance payment and written confirmation from DesiNomads.
- Travel Documents: Guests must carry valid passport (6 months validity) and Vietnam e-visa.
- Itinerary Changes: DesiNomads may modify itinerary due to weather, sea conditions, or cruise operator changes.
- Cruise Cancellation: If Ha Long Bay cruise is cancelled due to weather, we arrange an alternative or full refund for the cruise portion.
- Force Majeure: Not liable for delays from natural disasters, pandemics, or government restrictions.
- Hotel Check-in/Check-out: Standard check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM.
- Liability: DesiNomads acts as intermediary between travellers and service providers.
- Disputes: Subject to courts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- 30+ days: Full refund minus 5% processing fee
- 15–30 days: 25% cancellation charge
- 7–15 days: 50% cancellation charge
- Less than 7 days: No refund
- No-show: No refund
Tour Pricing & Options
Standard Package
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Best Time to Travel
October to April (dry season, cool weather). Best months: November to January (18–25°C, clear skies). Ha Long Bay is clearest in October–December. Avoid June to September — typhoon season brings rough seas and cruise cancellations.
Departs From
Delhi (DEL)
Mumbai (BOM)
Kolkata (CCU)
Duration
4D / 3N
*Prices subject to seasonal variation & availability