5 days / 4 nights
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Ninh Binh
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay Cruise & Ninh Binh
The classic first-timer's loop: Hanoi highlights, an overnight cruise among the karsts and a day in the countryside of Ninh Binh.
USD 329 / person
Hanoi · Ha Long · Ninh Binh · Sapa
Private and small-group journeys planned by a local Hanoi team, with halal-friendly options and English-speaking guides.
Signature journeys
Start from one of these and we will tailor it to your dates, pace and budget.
5 days / 4 nights
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Ninh Binh
The classic first-timer's loop: Hanoi highlights, an overnight cruise among the karsts and a day in the countryside of Ninh Binh.
6 days / 5 nights
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Sapa
Sea and mountains in one trip: a Ha Long overnight cruise followed by two days in Sapa's villages, with the Fansipan cable car.
5 days / 4 nights
Hanoi → Sapa → Ha Long Bay
A private-car journey for travellers who want mountains and bay in just five days, with a full-day Ha Long boat trip and no overnight transfers.
Where we take you
Short on time?
Hanoi highlights, Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh in a single day, with a private guide.
1 day
Hanoi
The essential Hanoi in one day: Ho Chi Minh's complex, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and an evening water puppet show.
1 day
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay
A full day on the water: caves, kayaking, a beach and a sunset party on deck, with round-trip transport from Hanoi.
1 day
Hanoi → Ninh Binh
The ancient capital and the 'Ha Long Bay on land': temples at Hoa Lu, a rowing-boat ride through Tam Coc's caves and a bicycle ride through the paddies.
Why travel with us
Based in Hanoi, so you deal directly with the people who run your trip, from first message to airport drop-off.
Trusted halal restaurants, prayer-time awareness and flexible meals for Muslim travellers.
Your own car and guide, so you travel at your pace with no big-bus tours.
Message us before, during and after your trip. We answer quickly and in clear English.
Clear inclusions and exclusions in every quotation. No surprise add-ons.
Every itinerary can be adjusted: pace, hotels, activities, trip length.
How it works
Travel blog
October 2026
A relaxed three-day plan for Hanoi: Old Quarter, lakes, temples, water puppets and a day trip.
October 2026
When are Sapa's rice terraces green or golden, and when is it too cold? A month-by-month guide.
October 2026
How to choose between a one-day boat trip, an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay or a quieter Bai Tu Long Bay cruise.
Rules change, so always confirm on the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) before you book. Travellers from several ASEAN countries have enjoyed visa-free short stays, while Australian passport holders typically apply for an e-visa online. We can help you check what applies to you.
October to April suits Hanoi and Ha Long Bay (cool, dry, clear). Sapa is at its best in March–May (green terraces) and September–October (golden rice). Winter in the mountains is cold, so bring layers.
Yes. On our programmes we use a trusted halal restaurant in Hanoi and can arrange halal or vegetarian meals elsewhere. Please tell us your dietary needs when you enquire.
Send us an enquiry (WhatsApp is fastest) and we will reply with a written quotation. Payment details are confirmed in that quotation. Online booking and payment are coming soon.
Absolutely. Most guests start from one of our itineraries and adjust the pace, hotels, activities or length. Families, couples, groups and Muslim travellers are all welcome.
Tell us your dates and we will send a tailored quotation.