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Hanoi & Ninh Binh

5 days Classic Tour Extension

Hanoi & Ninh Binh

Known as 'Halong Bay on land', the karst scenery and vivid green rice paddies of Ninh Binh stretches scenically along the Ngo Dong River, best explored by local boat. Combined with time to explore vibrant capital Hanoi, this extension perfectly showcases both urban and rural Vietnam.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 4 , Lunches: 3 , Dinners: 1
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Tour Extension
5 DAYS
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Day by Day Itinerary

Hanoi (3N) - Ninh Binh (1N)
  • Day 1
    ARRIVE HANOI
    Dinner
    DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI

    Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a tasty street food tour.

    Dinner
  • Day 2
    EXPLORE NINH BINH
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Transfer to the Ninh Binh region and board a local sampan to drift along the spectacular Ngo Dong river. After lunch, continue to Van Lam hamlet to learn about local traditions and discover stunning temples.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 3
    VISIT TRANG AN
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Journey to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Later, head to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often billed as 'Halong Bay on land' for magnificent karst formations. Travel back to Hanoi.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 4
    DISCOVER HANOI
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 4: DISCOVER HANOI

    Pass Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, and visit the One Pillar Pagoda, Presidential Palace and Temple of Literature. Then, explore the Museum of Ethnology before boarding a cyclo to discover the atmospheric Old Quarter. Later, attend the Quintessence of Tonkin show.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 5
    DEPART HANOI
    Breakfast
    DAY 5: DEPART HANOI

    Today is free to spend as you wish before transferring to the airport.

    Breakfast

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When to go

The best times to visit Vietnam as a whole are the spring (March and April) and autumn (September to December).

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 14
    19
    16
  • 19
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 15
    20
    17
  • 26
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 18
    23
    20
  • 44
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 21
    27
    24
  • 90
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 188
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 26
    33
    29
  • 240
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 26
    33
    30
  • 288
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 318
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 25
    31
    28
  • 265
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 22
    29
    25
  • 131
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 18
    25
    22
  • 43
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Hanoi
  • 15
    22
    19
  • 23

Pricing & Availability

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected

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    Tour Extension includes

    • Accommodation (3 nights Hanoi, 1 night Ninh Binh)
    • Meals as stated
    • Transportation as stated
    • Private touring with guides and entrance fees

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