Arrive in Hanoi
Hanoi
Old quarter hotel, street-food walk.
Meals included
- Dinner
vietnam: hanoi & hạ long
Vietnam: Hanoi & Hạ Long
Vietnam
Old-quarter Hanoi, a night on a junk in Hạ Long Bay and rowing boats through Ninh Bình.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size
10–18 travellers
Best Season
October, November, March, April
Upcoming Departures
DatesStatusAvailability
24 Dec – 30 Dec 2026In 2 monthsFilling fast
20 Jan – 26 Jan 2027In 3 monthsOpen
25 Feb – 3 Mar 2027In 4 monthsOpen
Overview
<p>A first trip to Vietnam that fits into a week. We spend a night on a small junk in the quieter part of Hạ Long Bay and take rowing boats through the caves of Ninh Bình.</p><p>Food is a big part of this trip, with a street-food walk in Hanoi and a cooking class on the boat.</p>
Highlights
- Overnight junk cruise in Hạ Long Bay
- Rowing boats through Tràng An
- Street food walk in Hanoi's old quarter
- Water puppet show
Itinerary
Hanoi
Hanoi
Hoan Kiem lake, the temple of literature and a water puppet show.
Meals included
- Breakfast
To Hạ Long Bay
Hạ Long Bay
Board the junk, kayak among the karsts.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Bay to Ninh Bình
Ninh Bình
Tai chi on deck, then the drive south.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Tràng An by boat
Ninh Bình
Rowing through caves and rice fields.
Meals included
- Breakfast
Back to Hanoi
Hanoi
Free afternoon, farewell dinner.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Fly home
Hanoi
Transfer to the airport.
Meals included
- Breakfast
What's Included
- 6 nights including one on a junk
- Daily breakfast and four dinners
- All transfers and entry fees
- English-speaking guide
- Vietnam e-visa support
What's Not Included
- International flights
- E-visa fee
- Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the boat comfortable?
Each cabin has its own bathroom and air conditioning. The bay is sheltered, so the water is calm.
Do I need a visa?
Yes, an e-visa. We send you the form and check it before you submit.
Fitness Level
Easy.
Weather Notes
Warm and humid, cooler in the bay at night.
Wanderline Holidays Moments
Captured along the way.
Real moments from our travellers, click any photo to view full size.