Hanoi & Ha Long Bay — 4N/5D
Overview
Northern Vietnam's two essentials in five days: the Old Quarter, lakes and street food of Hanoi, and an overnight cruise among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Highlights
- Overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay
- Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and the Temple of Literature
- Kayaking or cave visit on the cruise
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Airport transfer and check in. Evening walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and a water puppet show (optional). Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay — cruise
Transfer to Ha Long, about two and a half hours, and board your cruise. Cruise the bay with kayaking or a cave visit, and meals on board. Overnight on the cruise.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Morning on the bay, brunch on board, then return to Hanoi. Evening free. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Hanoi airport.
Terms & policies
Booking & payment policy
- A booking is confirmed only once the advance payment is received and TrueFareTrip sends a written confirmation by email or WhatsApp. Verbal commitments do not confirm a booking.
- The advance amount varies by package and travel dates, and is stated in your booking confirmation.
- The balance is due on the schedule given in your booking confirmation, before departure.
- Pay by bank transfer, UPI or another method our team confirms. Online payment links are only ever sent through secured payment gateways.
- Prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) and may change until full payment is received — for example because of fuel surcharges, currency movements, government levies or supplier rate changes. You will be told of any change before it is applied.
- Bookings are subject to the availability of flights, hotels and ground services at the time of confirmation.
Cancellation & refund policy
| When you cancel | Cancellation charge |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days before departure | 20% of the total package cost |
| 15 to 30 days before departure | 40% of the total package cost |
| 7 to 14 days before departure | 60% of the total package cost |
| Less than 7 days before departure | 90% of the total package cost |
| No-show, or cancellation on the day of departure | 100% of the total package cost |
- Charges are calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation, by email or WhatsApp to your assigned Trip Saarthi.
- Peak-season bookings, honeymoon packages with non-refundable hotel blocks, pilgrimage yatras and group departures may carry stricter terms; these are stated in your booking confirmation.
- Eligible refunds are processed within 10–15 working days to the original payment method.
- Air tickets, visa fees and other non-refundable third-party costs are not refunded.
Terms & conditions
- Itineraries may change for operational reasons, weather or events beyond our control. We will tell you promptly about any material change.
- Hotels are as listed or of a similar standard, subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Changes to a confirmed booking — dates, destinations or traveller details — depend on availability and may attract supplier amendment fees.
- Travellers are responsible for valid travel documents: a passport valid for at least six months beyond the return date for international trips, the required visas, and any health documentation.
- Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for every trip.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times follow each property's policy; early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
These are our general terms. Package-specific conditions, if any, are stated in your booking confirmation. Read the full Terms of Service and Cancellation & Refund Policy.
What's Included
- 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Hanoi and 1 night on a Ha Long Bay cruise
- Daily breakfast; meals on the cruise as per its programme
- Airport and Hanoi–Ha Long transfers
- Hanoi city tour with an English-speaking guide
What's Excluded
- International flights to and from Vietnam
- Vietnam e-visa fee
- Domestic flights within Vietnam, where the route needs one
- Lunches and dinners, except where stated
- Optional activities and personal expenses
- GST and travel insurance
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