★★★★★
Bigdog702
“I booked way in advance, and had a hotel change a week before the cruise, but all I did was whats app them the new hotel, and all was good.”
Tripadvisor, May 2026
Private tourNEW 2026Ninh BinhSmall group · Local experience
5-Day North Vietnam Discovery: Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh | Ava Travel
5-day Northern Vietnam: Hanoi city tour + 2-day Halong Bay cruise + Ninh Binh. Includes 4 nights, all transport, guide, most meals. Custom itineraries... Ava Travel price: from $543 per person October to April, $485 May to September.
Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp or send an email. Phone +84 904 251 545. Ava Travel Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Style
Private tour
Ninh Binh
Duration
5-day tour
Pickup support available
Full refund if you cancel more than 30 days before check-in
- More than 30 days before check-inFree
- 30 to 11 days before check-in15% of total
- 10 to 7 days before check-in30% of total
- Less than 7 days, or no-show100% of total
A change of travel date counts as a cancellation and a new booking, and the same scale applies.
If the operator cancels the cruise, or in case of severe weather or force majeure, we move your date free of charge, or refund you in full if we cannot reschedule.
Price includes all taxes and service charges.
Ninh Binh tour overview
5-Day Vietnam North Discovery — Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh
The perfect introduction to Northern Vietnam combining the three best destinations: ancient Hanoi, UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, and dramatic Ninh Binh. Designed for first-time visitors who want an authentic and memorable experience without the logistics stress.
What's Included
- 4 nights accommodation (2 in Hanoi, 1 on cruise, 1 in Ninh Binh)
- All transport between destinations
- Full Hanoi city tour (Day 2)
- 2-day 1-night Halong Bay cruise with all meals (Days 3–4)
- Ninh Binh day trip with Tam Coc boat ride (Day 5)
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Daily breakfast + all cruise meals
- Airport pickup Day 1
- All entrance fees and taxes
Itinerary Summary
Day 1 — Hanoi Arrival: Airport pickup, hotel check-in, evening walk around Hoan Kiem Lake.
Day 2 — Hanoi City Tour: Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, cyclo ride.
Days 3–4 — Halong Bay Cruise: Kayaking, 2 caves, meals, and stunning bay scenery.
Day 5 — Ninh Binh: Tam Coc boat ride, Hoa Lu, Bich Dong Pagoda, return to Hanoi.
Customization Available
Extend to 7 or 10 days, add Sapa or Ha Giang, upgrade to private transport. Contact us on WhatsApp for a custom itinerary.
Included support
Availability checkTransfer supportSchedule confirmationDietary notesFamily setupWhatsApp assistance
Typical itinerary
Pickup or check in
Ava confirms the exact pickup point, meeting time, and operator instructions for your date.
Main activities
Follow the route and activities confirmed by the operator for the season, weather, and local conditions.
Return and support
Ava remains available for transfer coordination, follow-up questions, and any schedule changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for planning this trip with Ava Travel.
Yes. Prices on this page are per person in US dollars and include all taxes and service charges. We do not add a booking fee or a card surcharge, so the total you see at checkout is the total you pay.
Send us your date and group size, or go straight through checkout. Either way we come back within one hour to confirm the departure, the meeting point and your guide, and to tell you what to bring.
It depends on the tour. Where pickup is included it is listed under What is included above. We confirm the exact meeting point and time with you within an hour of booking, so tell us your hotel when you book.
Most of our tours can run as a private departure with your own guide. Message us with your dates and group size and we will send the private total before you pay anything.
More than 30 days before departure costs nothing. From 30 to 11 days we keep 15 per cent, from 10 to 7 days 30 per cent, and inside 7 days or a no-show is charged in full. Changing your date counts as a cancellation and a new booking. If we cancel, or weather makes the tour unsafe, we move your date at no cost or refund you in full.
Yes. We book buses, trains and private transfers alongside the tour and show you the fare before you pay, rather than leaving you to arrange it at a station or bus office.
What guests say about Ava Travel
5.0Tripadvisor rating
These are real Tripadvisor reviews of Ava Travel as your booking agent, quoted word for word. They are not reviews of 5-Day North Vietnam Discovery: Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh | Ava Travel itself.
★★★★★
Kehren Eade
“She made the process SO easy, SO manageable, we felt we were in great hands at all times, even though everything was done by remote!”
Tripadvisor, August 2026
★★★★★
Arshia Z
“Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, the response was prompt, helpful, and reassuring.”
Tripadvisor, June 2026
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