Hoan Kiem heart of the city & french Quarter & colonial Hanoi
“8 nights in Hanoi, Vietnam — Land at Noi Bai, settle into the Old Quarter, and ease in with a gentle evening walk.”
8 nights in Hanoi, Vietnam, mapped out day by day through Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 9 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-20 March
- Pace
- Steady, a full day out
- Where you sleep
- Machiya townhouse, Hanoi (Old Town)
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 8 days
- Budget
- €1,694
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Old Quarter first steps
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the Old TownCheck in to the Machiya townhouseStroll through Hanoi Old QuarterCasual welcome dinner of bun cha and Hanoi beer - 2
Hoan Kiem heart of the city
Morning walk around Hoan Kiem LakeCross The Huc BridgeVisit Ngoc Son TempleExplore more of Hanoi Old Quarter's craft streetsEvening show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater - 3
French Quarter & colonial Hanoi
Wander the Hanoi French QuarterVisit St. Joseph's CathedralCoffee stop along Hanoi Train StreetExplore boutiques and cafes of the French Quarter - 4
Ninh Binh day trip: Hoa Lu & Trang An
Day trip to Ninh BinhExplore Hoa Lu ancient capitalSampan boat tour through Trang AnReturn to Hanoi in the evening - 5
Tam Coc & Ninh Binh countryside
Return to Ninh Binh for Tam CocRowboat trip through Tam Coc's caves and rice paddiesClimb Mua Cave viewpoint over Ninh BinhDrive back to Hanoi - 6
Halong Bay cruise
Early transfer to Halong BayDay cruise through Halong Bay's karst seascapeKayaking and a cave visitReturn to Hanoi for the night - 7
Ho Chi Minh area & Temple of Literature
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and groundsExplore the Temple of LiteratureLunch in the Ba Dinh areaBrowse the Hanoi Weekend Night Market in the evening - 8
Modern Hanoi from above
Ascend the Lotte Observation Deck for panoramic city viewsVisit the Lotte World AquariumFinal souvenir shopping in Hanoi Old QuarterFarewell dinner near Hoan Kiem Lake - 9
Departure
Relaxed breakfast in the Old TownTransfer to Noi Bai AirportDepart Hanoi
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Arrival & Old Quarter first steps
Land at Noi Bai, settle into the Old Quarter, and ease in with a gentle evening walk. Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the Old Town and Check in to the Machiya townhouse.
- Flights
- €582
- Stay
- €1,112
- Per night
- €212
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Hoan Kiem heart of the city
A full day around Hoan Kiem Lake and its temple, capped by water puppets. Morning walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and Cross The Huc Bridge.
French Quarter & colonial Hanoi
Elegant boulevards, cathedral, and a memorable rail-side moment. Wander the Hanoi French Quarter and Visit St. Joseph's Cathedral.
Ninh Binh day trip: Hoa Lu & Trang An
Ancient capital and a boat glide through karst waterways. Day trip to Ninh Binh and Explore Hoa Lu ancient capital.
Tam Coc & Ninh Binh countryside
Rice-field river scenery and viewpoints in Ninh Binh. Return to Ninh Binh for Tam Coc and Rowboat trip through Tam Coc's caves and rice paddies.
Halong Bay cruise
Full-day cruise among the emerald limestone islands. Early transfer to Halong Bay and Day cruise through Halong Bay's karst seascape.
Ho Chi Minh area & Temple of Literature
Vietnam's historic and scholarly landmarks, then a lively night market. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and grounds and Explore the Temple of Literature.
Modern Hanoi from above
Skyline views and aquarium at the Lotte complex before a last Old Quarter evening. Ascend the Lotte Observation Deck for panoramic city views and Visit the Lotte World Aquarium.
Departure
Last coffee and transfer to the airport. Relaxed breakfast in the Old Town and Transfer to Noi Bai Airport.
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