Tailor-made Vietnam trip: Hanoi to Ha Long
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Travel ExpertStarting from:
1200 USD
per Adult
Turn your Hanoi to Ha Long journey into a tailor-made entertainment adventure shaped by raw, authentic moments. As part of our curated Vietnam trips, this experience connects you with local insiders who open the door to rooftop jazz nights, lively street performances, and thoughtfully curated culinary evenings.
Choose private experiences that showcase living culture and follow personalized routes designed to favor discovery over crowds. By planning with intention and reserving intimate venues, local storytellers help transform travel from simple sightseeing into memorable, shared stories.
Start designing your custom entertainment journey and return home with experiences worth retelling.
Hanoi to Halong trip highlights
- Authentic Hanoi street-food tour: Savor tailor-made street-food tastings with a local guide, discovering hidden stalls and family recipes.
- Private cyclo and walking tours: Explore Hanoi’s centuries-old alleys on a private cyclo, blending history and personal anecdotes.
- Local village homestay: Stay with welcoming hosts to share daily life and home-cooked meals that deepen authentic connections.
- Cruise through UNESCO Ha Long Bay: Glide past limestone karsts on a private cruise, with customizable activities like kayaking, squid fishing, and sunset dining.
- Hands-on cooking and craft workshops: Learn regional recipes and crafts in small, private sessions and leave with lasting travel memories.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Hanoi | • Airport meet and private transfer to hotel • Free time to relax after arrival • Optional neighborhood walk or local dining | Hanoi |
| 2 | Hanoi | • Visit Temple of Literature • One Pillar Pagoda and exterior of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum • Tran Quoc Temple at West Lake • Choice of Ethnology Museum or Vietnam Women’s Museum • Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake stroll • Water puppet show • Evening family dinner in a private home | Hanoi |
| 3 | Hanoi | • Hands-on cooking class at Hanoi Cooking Centre • Market visit at Chau Long Market • Prepare and enjoy Vietnamese dishes • Afternoon spa experience near West Lake | Hanoi |
| 4 | Hanoi → Ha Long Bay | • Morning departure from Hanoi • Scenic countryside drive • Board traditional wooden junk • Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay • Sunset viewing and dinner on board | Ha Long Bay |
| 5 | Ha Long Bay → Hanoi | • Morning pickup from Ha Long Bay • Private transfer to Hanoi with scenic views • Optional stops en route • Hotel drop-off and evening recommendations | Hanoi |
Arrvial in Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi, where your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed start to your Vietnam travel experience.
The remainder of the day is free to unwind, explore the neighborhood, or sample local cuisine at your own pace, with optional light activities arranged if desired.
Discover Hanoi
Explore Hanoi, one of the best places to visit in Vietnam. Visit the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside, then continue to Tran Quoc Temple at West Lake.
Choose the Ethnology Museum or the Vietnam Women’s Museum, stroll the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, and enjoy a water puppet show. In the evening, share a traditional family dinner in a home rebuilt after the B-52 bombings before returning to your hotel.
Hanoi cooking class and spa experience
Begin the day with a hands-on cookery class at the Hanoi Cooking Centre. Start with a cup of La Han tea, followed by a guided visit to Chau Long Market to see durian, live seafood, and fresh herbs.
Return to the kitchen to prepare classic Vietnamese dishes at your own workstation under the guidance of expert chefs. Enjoy tasting your creations with local beer or wine and take home recipe cards.
In the afternoon, unwind with a spa experience near West Lake, including a welcome tea, personalized treatments in a private room, and a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.
Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
Depart Hanoi in the morning and watch rural life unfold along the way, with villagers working rice fields behind buffalo-drawn ploughs and cyclists carrying goods to market. Arrive at the pier and board a traditional wooden junk for an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Sail among towering limestone karsts, pause to enjoy the sunset as the boat anchors, and unwind with a relaxed dinner on board before spending the night beneath the stars.
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
You will be picked up from your Ha Long Bay accommodation for a comfortable car transfer to Hanoi, enjoying scenic coastal and countryside views along the way.
As part of your Vietnam itinerary, the service includes flexible pickup times, luggage assistance, and a professional driver to ensure a smooth journey.
Customize the transfer with optional stops at a local market, a coffee break in a riverside village, or a short guided walk upon arrival. You will be dropped at your Hanoi hotel, with tailored recommendations provided for evening entertainment and cultural experiences.
