Aquilla Hikes
Vietnam North – Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay
4 Nights / 5 Days · from Hanoi
Stay: 4 nights in hotels / apartments on twin sharing (dorm option available on request)
Meals: 4 meals including breakfasts and special meals
Transport: All airport transfers and city-tour transport
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi
- Pickup at Hanoi airport and transfer to the hotel
- Check in and rest after the flight
- Evening stroll in the Old Quarter, a maze of narrow streets full of street food, shops and cafés
Night: Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
- Hoan Kiem Lake, the calm heart of the city, with its red bridge and island temple
- Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, founded in the 11th century
- Train Street, where the railway line runs between rows of houses and cafés
- Evening free to enjoy the Old Quarter's nightlife
Meals: Breakfast · Night: Hanoi
Day 3: Ninh Binh
- Day trip to Ninh Binh, often called Ha Long Bay on land for its limestone hills and rice fields
- Tam Coc paddle-boat ride along the river and through its caves
- Climb the steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint for a wide view over the valley
- Lunch is included; return to Hanoi by evening
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch · Night: Hanoi
Day 4: Ha Long Bay
- Drive to Tuan Chau harbour and board a day cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sail among hundreds of limestone islands rising out of the green water
- Kayaking and a visit to one of the bay's caves
- Lunch on board; return to Hanoi by evening
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch · Night: Hanoi
Day 5: Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and time to pack
- Drop at Hanoi airport for your flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Accommodation: 4 nights in hotels / apartments on twin sharing (dorm option available on request)
- Meals: 4 meals including breakfasts and special meals
- Transport: All airport transfers and city-tour transport
- Sightseeing: Hanoi city tour, Ninh Binh day trip, Ha Long Bay cruise
- Visa assistance: Help with the Vietnam e-visa and documents
- Support: Aquilla destination expert on WhatsApp throughout
Exclusions
- Flights: International and domestic airfare (we quote the best fares on request)
- Visa: Visa fees unless mentioned
- Meals: Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
- Personal: Tips, laundry, shopping and personal expenses
- Insurance: Travel insurance
- Taxes: 5% GST and TCS as per government rules (TCS is adjustable against income tax)
Price per person
| Double sharing (2 per room) | ₹32,000 |
| Triple sharing (3 per room) | ₹30,500 |
5% GST extra. Booking advance ₹10,000 per person (non-refundable). Balance before boarding.
Things to carry
Passport valid for at least 6 months from your return date · Printed Vietnam e-visa · Forex card or some local currency + a credit card · Universal travel adapter and power bank · International roaming or a local SIM / eSIM · Travel insurance documents · Light cotton clothes, swimwear and flip-flops · Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap · Modest clothing for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered) · Personal medicines with prescriptions
Cancellation policy
- The booking amount / advance is non-refundable in any case.
- 30 or more days before departure: 80% refund (excluding the advance).
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% refund (excluding the advance).
- 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund (excluding the advance).
- Less than 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-shows and late arrivals: no refund.
- If Aquilla Hikes cancels or reschedules for unavoidable reasons, you get another date or a trip of equal value (no cash refund). Rescheduling credit is valid for 12 months.