Day 1: Half Day Hanoi City Tour By Jeep or Vespa : Food, Culture, Sight & Fun Journeys
Experience the best Hanoi Jeep/Vespa Tours that start right from your hotel in and around Hanoi Old Quarter with the Hanoi Backstreet Tours. Our guide and driver will greet you at your hotel lobby or our meeting point and provide a safety briefing before we embark on our adventure.
During the first part of our tours, we’ll show you the REAL HANOI with day-to-day life experiences on the streets of Vietnam’s capital. Explore the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, markets, and black markets that are off the beaten path. We show you not only the good, but also the bad and the weird of your destinations, providing you with an authentic picture of Hanoi.
For the second part of the tour, we stop by and visit the MUST-SEE places of Hanoi, such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum-the Mecca of Vietnamese, The 1000 year-old Buddhist temples of Tran Quoc, the amazing Hanoi TRAIN-STREET, the enchanting French Quarter, The hustling & bustling Old Quarter, the romantic lakes of Hoan Kiem and West lake & famous Long Bien bridge.
The last part of your Hanoi Motorbike Tours is all about food! We’ve got AUTHENTIC, HEALTHY & ORGANIC FOOD at the Hidden Gem Cafe where we savor the tastiest dishes of Hanoi. And if you’re vegan or vegetarian, don’t worry – our menu has ample options for everybody.
Day 2: Full Day Tour From Hanoi To Ninh Binh : Boat, Jeep/ Vespa & Daily Life Journeys
Our Hanoi to Ninh Binh Tours offers a comprehensive package that includes a 2-hour ride in a car or minivan from Hanoi, a Jeep or Vespa ride covering about 20 km, and about 1,5 to 2-hour boat trip through caves. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to ride through rice paddies, villages, and limestone karsts, and experience the beautiful countryside. Additionally, you can enjoy an easy climb of about 500 steps to reach Mua cave, where you can capture breathtaking panoramic views and take memorable photos. We have authentic Vietnamese home-hosted meal to experience the real food of Vietnamese in the countryside.
What sets Ninh Binh Backroad Tours apart is our focus on the journey, rather than just the destination. We want you to truly experience life like a local, engaging in cultural exchanges and hands-on experiences to get a feel for the Vietnamese way of life in the countryside. We encourage you to build cultural connections and exchanges through our journeys.
Our tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh starts at 6:45 AM. You deserve to have a best day ever by waking up early for 3 following reasons.
- Beating the traffic jam in the city of Hanoi as we have to go through the busy city center to get to Ninh Binh, no better choice! If we leave later around 7:30 AM, it is rush hours, then it waste us 1 hour or even more to get out of the city, and if we start at 6:45, then it takes us maximum 20 minutes.
- Beating the crowd at the tourist sites as we are “early birds catch the worms”, we don’t see many people around us, we can skip the line and don’t have to waste our time for a long queue.
- Beating the heat of the day for our morning hike up to Mua cave for a fantastic fresh panorama view of the area.
Please help us to help you to have a great day just simply by waking up early “early to bed, early to rise make the men wealthy, healthy and wise”
Day 3 & 4: Hanoi – ha Long Bay: Off The Beaten-Path By Signature Royal Cruise
About Signature Royal Cruise
Given its high standards for service, the Signature Royal Cruise may be regarded as a must-choose wooden junk boat in Halong and Bai Tu Long Bay. This 5-star cruise provides lovely furnishings and elegant lines reminiscent of the Renaissance. Customers may rely on Signature Cruises for unique services.
Your family vacation in Bai Tu Long Bay will be as enjoyable and unforgettable as possible. Join Signature to explore this place’s breathtaking landscape.
This vessel has 16 cabins in total with five different kinds of rooms. Each cabin features a modern design, a Jacuzzi bathtub, TV, air-con, and other high-quality facilities.
Junior Suite
- Cabin size: 28m2
- Capacity: 2 adults
- Highlight facilities: Large sea-view window
There are 7 Junior Suites located on the first deck. This suite is designed with a big sea view window and comfy facilities for overnight stays.
This boat is one of Bai Tu Long Bay’s greatest wooden cruises. Therefore, the amenities and services are pretty nice.
Restaurant
Located on the 3rd deck, the five-star Signature Restaurant contains 40 guests. This beautiful restaurant can accommodate all your demands, whether you want a business lunch, a romantic candlelit supper, or a drink after a long day.
Bar
A wide variety of foreign and Vietnamese alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available at the well-equipped bar. You will like the variety of drinks and mocktails.
Rooftop Sun Terrace
The visitors’ favorite spot is this amazing sun patio. The 130m2 area has a sun lounge and places covered by umbrellas, perfect for sightseeing at Bai Tu Long.
Day 3: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Morning
8:00 – 8:30: A limousine picks up guests who book the transfer service in Hanoi Old Quarter (charged separately from the cruise’s price), then transfers to the Halong International Harbour.
12:00: If you don’t use our transfer car, get to the waiting lounge by yourself, where you process the check-in procedure and transfer to Signature Royal Cruise by tender.
Enjoy a welcome drink while the captain briefs you about safety instructions and the itinerary. You can rest in your cabin afterward.
A fresh seafood lunch will be served as the boat sails through the extraordinary limestone karst landscapes of Halong Bay.
Afternoon
Set sail for Bai Tu Long Bay, an excellent alternative for travelers who like a peaceful trip.
It’s time to explore Vung Vieng fishing village, a peaceful and rustic floating village. Here, we have time to discover the life and culture of the fisherman by local rowing boats or kayaking.
Return to Signature Cruise after the trip and relax in your free time.
In the late afternoon, join the sunset party with Happy Hour (Buy one, get another one for free) and admire the alluring bay at sunset.
A cooking demonstration is organized to learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese foods like spring rolls.
Evening
Having set menu dinner at the restaurant on board.
Enjoy leisure time in evening activities, such as squid fishing, playing board games, or drinking in the bar.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Signature Royal cruise
Day 4: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Hanoi
Morning
Start the day with a refreshing Tai Chi session. Then, you can relax with a cup of tea, coffee, or juice and watch the miraculous scenery of the bay at sunrise.
Our restaurant will serve a light breakfast; enjoy your meal and prepare for the day.
Later, you’ll visit Thien Canh Son Cave and islets at the center of Bai Tu Long Bay. Witness the dazzling stalactites and stalagmites in many shapes and sizes. All of them combine with the colorful lighting creating a stunning picture inside the cave.
After the excursion to the cave, it’s time to return to the cruise and process the check-out procedure. While the boat is sailing back to the pier, you will have an early brunch.
10:45: Transfer to Halong International Harbour by tender, say goodbye to the staff, then disembark.
For customers who booked the transfer service, a driver will pick you up and drive back to Hanoi.
Afternoon
Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater at approximately 15:00 – 16:00. This is the end of your trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
