Best of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha-Long Bay, Ninh Binh (4D/3N)

Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Group Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 20
Tour type: Sightseeing, Party, Culture, Shopping
Starting and Ending location: Hanoi Airport
Best for Solo Travelers, Friends, Couples

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Overview of Amazing Vietnam Trip

Get ready to experience the magic of Northern Vietnam in a short yet unforgettable 4-day journey! This trip blends the best of culture, heritage, and breathtaking natural beauty, making every day an adventure filled with memories you’ll cherish forever.

Your journey begins in Hanoi, the lively capital city that never sleeps. From the bustling Old Quarter with its maze-like streets and charming colonial buildings to the sizzling aroma of street food and vibrant local markets, Hanoi welcomes you with an energy that instantly captivates your senses. It’s the perfect place to dive into Vietnam’s daily rhythm, taste its authentic flavors, and feel its vibrant spirit.

From the city lights, you’ll escape into the world-famous Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that looks straight out of a dream. Picture emerald waters dotted with thousands of limestone cliffs, hidden caves waiting to be explored, and a serene cruise that glides you past floating villages. Watching the sun dip behind the karsts, painting the sky golden, is a moment that will stay with you forever.

Your adventure continues in Ninh Binh, often called “Halong Bay on Land.” Here, nature’s beauty takes a new form — towering limestone mountains rising from lush rice paddies and winding rivers that carry you through peaceful countryside landscapes. A traditional boat ride here feels like stepping into a postcard, while visits to ancient temples reveal the deep cultural and spiritual roots of Vietnam.

In just four days, you’ll experience the soul of Vietnam — from buzzing city life to tranquil waterscapes and cultural treasures. It’s the perfect blend of exploration, relaxation, and group fun, designed to make the most of every moment.

Highlights of Amazing Vietnam Trip

Hanoi Old Quarter Experience – Stroll lively streets, sip Egg Coffee, visit Train Street & Ta Hien Beer Street, Hanoi Night Life.
Halong Bay Cruise – Luxury day cruise with cave exploration, kayaking, bamboo boating, Titop Island trek & sunset party.
Ninh Binh Exploration – Cycle through Hoa Lu ancient capital, visit temples, and enjoy a Trang An cave boat tour.
Comfort & Convenience – Private airport transfers, guided group tours, and stays in quality 3★ hotels with daily breakfast.

Pricing:

Price per person (₹)	Type
INR 24,900/-	Without Flights

5% GST & 5% TCS applicable.
We give 100% flight booking assistance. Our team will help you book best suitable flights at best prices available. Please connect with our booking team for with flight package.
Above Price per person (₹) is for non-peak season (Jan to Oct). The price will be more for Vietnam peak season (November – December).
For any other starting city, please contact our Bookings Team on 9380350116.

Please plan/book early (atleast 2 months before) to get best Offers & best Flight fares for Vietnam trip.

Inclusions

All Internal Transfer in Private Vehicle for Activities included in the Highlights. Day Trips will be group tours.
Stay for 3 nights – Comfortable Standard 3 star quality hotels on twin/triple sharing basis. Sharing with person of same gender for solo travellers.
Meals - 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
Activities and Tours: Halong Bay Cruise, Ninh Binh Exploration
Trip Captain for bigger groups
Pre to Post trip assistance from our experts on travel related matters like forex & visa. Plus, our curated travel dossier with all the info you need for this trip.
100% Flight booking assistance. Our team can book flights for you at additional cost. Contact our team for the same.
Once in a lifetime experience visiting all places mentioned in Highlights section

Exclusions

International Flight Tickets, Travel Insurance, Visa Fee (Approximately INR 2,900)
Meals that’s not mentioned in inclusions
Optional Activities and Tickets not mentioned in Inclusions
Any kind of insurance, Tips to drivers/guides, shopping, party, medical expenses
Any misc. expenses that are not in inclusions above
Any reimbursements for cancelled activities, or extra cost arising due to any change in the itinerary/stay/route on account of bad weather, traffic-congestion, landslides/roadblocks, natural calamities, political disturbances and/or any other factors beyond organizers control.
GST (5%) and TCS (5%) as per Indian taxation laws.
Hotel Early Check-in and Late Check-out, Security Deposit at Hotel (Refundable), Hotel Room Upgradation

Itinerary of Amazing Vietnam Trip

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Arrival at Hanoi Airport by 08:45AM. We will arrange 1 time pickup from Hanoi Airport.
(PLEASE NOTE: We will strictly follow above timings for Airport pickup/drop. If you book flights at different timings, then you have to take a Taxi on your own. Same process will be followed for delayed flights also.)
We will get transferred to the hotel in the city center’s old quarter for check-in and rest.
Can keep our luggage at Hotel Lobby and explore nearby areas (on your own). Check-in time of all Hotels is 2 PM.
You will have free time this day to travel around and enjoy the scene in Hanoi (at your own expense). Join Our Trip Lead and explore following places:
– The Old Quarter with Dong Xuan Market, The Egg Coffee, and the walking street in the central lake.
– Famous train street to experience when the train passes by in the near distance.
– Enjoy the nightlife in Hanoi with Ta Hien Beer Street, night market.
Overnight in Hanoi

Inclusions:
– Private Airport Transfer
– Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY 6 HOURS ON LUXURY - DAY CRUISE TRIP

Start the day with Breakfast in the hotel.
8:15: Our driver will pick us up.
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion, discover the beauty of the world heritage site.
12:30: Enjoy lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch,
you can all see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone formations such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong
Bay.
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and we will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites.
14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boating through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. We can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing of Halong Bay.
16.00: Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits), meanwhile, the boat is cruising back to the harbor.
17.45: Arrive back at the harbor. Get back on the bus and return to Hanoi.
20:30: Get dropped off at the hotel.

Inclusions:
– Shuttle bus transfer from Ha Noi to Halong
– Local English-speaking guide on the Halong cruise
– Entry fee everywhere
– Kayaking
– Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
– Hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 3 : HANOI - NINH BINH – HOA LU - TRANG AN - DAY TRIP

07.00-08.00: Our tour guide and driver will pick us up at our hotel in Old Quarter. Sometimes, if our hotel is outside the Old Quarter area, the meet-up point will be at the Hanoi Opera House. From there, we will travel by air-conditioned bus to Ninh Binh, where we will spend the day exploring the highlights of the region.
10.30: Cycling to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties. Here, we will have the opportunity to visit the temples of the Dinh and
Le kings and learn about the history and culture of the region.
12.00: We will enjoy lunch at our restaurant with great local cuisine.
13.30: Departing to visit Trang An attraction with majestic limestone cliffs, mysterious yet inviting caves, and deserted green fields. Take a boat trip to visit the cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou in around 2.5 hours.
16.30: Get back on the bus and going back to Ha Noi.
19.00: Arrive at our hotel in Hanoi.

Inclusions:
– Shuttle bus Transfer
– Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fee
– Meals: B/L
– Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 4: HANOI DEPARTURE

Have breakfast at our hotel and check out.
Check your luggage at reception lobby. Do the last minute shopping and Airport drop will be arranged at afternoon 3PM from the hotel.

Inclusions:
– Breakfast
– Private airport transfer

What to Expect:

About Trip:

This is a backpacking style, shared-model group trip.
It involves 3 star hotel stays as per places in Itinerary.
It best suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.

Travel:

Trip starting and ending point: Hanoi International Airport – Fixed pick up and drop timings
Internal travel will be by an AC bus, van, cab or ferry.

Timings:

Trip start time: Day-1, 08:45 AM. We will arrange 1 time pickup from Hanoi Airport.
You can book onward flight to Hanoi with arrival time before 08:45AM only.
Trip end time: Day-4, 3 PM.
We will arrange 1 time drop at Hanoi Airport around 4PM AM on Day 4.
You can book return flights departing after 12:00 PM only.
Please note that we will strictly follow above timings for Airport pickup/drop. If you book flights at different timings, then you have to take a Taxi on your own. Same process will be followed for delayed flights also.

Booking Flight tickets:

100% Flight Booking Support: Complete guidance from a travel expert via an online video call to support to you book the cheapest flights.

Stay:

Hanoi: 3 Nights (comfortable 3 Star hotel) – Twin/Triple sharing basis – Sharing with person of same gender for solo travellers.

Contact Booking Team on 9380350116 if you wish to see stay pictures.

Food:

3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches

Dinners?

Vietnam boasts great food choices. There are multiple food options available at all the places that put travelers in confusion. Vietnam has lot of Indian Restaurants. Our Operations Manager will suggest you to some of them during the trip.

Booking Procedure:

There are 2 ways of booking this trip

Directly book through Book Now option.
> Full payment.
Book with Partial Payment
> Booking amount of INR 15000 + taxes.
> Send screenshot to Booking Team on 9380350116. An e-mail confirmation will be sent after acknowledgement.
> Remaining trip amount shall be paid 1 month before trip start date.
> Booking amount is non-refundable if cancelled later or failed to pay balance amount on time.
Note: Within 1 month, ONLY full payment option is applicable.

Special Notes:

Travelers are expected to come with open heart by appreciating and respecting the local culture, following local laws/rules in Vietnam.
No drugs, No marijuanas (Cannibis/Weed) or misbehaving with locals – Vietnam Police are very strict on these matters.

FAQ

What documents are required to travel?

Documents Required:

Passport with at least 6 months validity
Passport size photograph – 2 nos
Visa – E-Visa (Approx INR 2,900)
Return Flight Ticket
Hotel booking confirmation – We will provide you before the trip

What's next after booking your trip?

Organizers will get in touch with you, or vice versa.
Once minimum number of people book this trip (at least 4 members), Organizing team will give a green signal to book your flights.
A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks 5 days before the event.

Terms & Conditions

The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Travelers are not allowed to advice/instruct the Organizers (Driver or Trip Leader or Operations Manager) to change the itinerary.
Cooperate with the Organizers in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure we won’t miss out places in itinerary.
Every traveler is responsible for his/her own safety. Do not indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to self or fellow travelers.
Do not go away from the group without taking permission from the Organizers.
Travelers are expected to respect each other and help one another. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow Travelers/Organizers/Locals, and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
Every traveler is expected to digitally fill & submit a liability/waiver form given by the Organizers before the trip. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by Traveler

80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date.
No refund on the flights booked with us.
An email has to be sent to muddietrails@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request.
No refund within 30 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
No refund on the partial payment (advance/booking amount) done to block your seat for the trip.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 5 travelers signed up for the trip.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other long trip of the same dates or future dates. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Note: We do not recommend to book flight tickets until the trip is confirmed with atleast 5 travelers signed up.

Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Flight cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

No Refund is allowed.
100% trip amount can be used for future dates. The difference amount, if any, will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.