Hanoi & Halong Bay
Fixed group departure, 24–27 Sep 2026 — Old Quarter Hanoi, a full-day Halong Bay cruise & Ninh Binh, with return Emirates flights
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Sold out24–27 Sep 2026 departure · new dates on request
4 Days / 3 Nights Hanoi, Vietnam
Ref ID: HLD-0052
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Duration
4D / 3N
Flights
Emirates included
Dates
24–27 Sep 2026
Group
Limited seats
Trip highlights
- Full-day Halong Bay cruise with Sung Sot Cave & lunch aboard
- Ninh Binh — a Tam Coc sampan ride through the "Halong Bay on land"
- Evening cyclo tour & the Thang Long Water Puppet Show
- Hoa Lu ancient capital — the Dinh & Le temples
Overview
A four-day group escape to northern Vietnam — the temples, street life and coffee culture of Hanoi's Old Quarter, a full-day cruise through the karst islands of Halong Bay, and the river valleys of Ninh Binh — with return Emirates flights and private transfers throughout. Fixed departure 24–27 September 2026, limited seats.
Sold-out departure
Flights on this departure
- Outbound EK 394 · Thu 24 Sep 2026
03:40
DXB
6h 45mDirect12:40
HAN
Dubai → Hanoi
- Return EK 395 · Sun 27 Sep 2026
01:30
HAN
6h 35mDirect05:05
DXB
Hanoi → Dubai
Indicative Emirates schedule — direct both ways; the return is an overnight flight. Exact times are confirmed at the time of booking.
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi & Old Quarter evening
Land in Hanoi on your Emirates flight and transfer privately to your central Old Quarter hotel. In the evening, ride a traditional cyclo through the Old Quarter and enjoy the famous Thang Long Water Puppet Show — a cultural highlight of northern Vietnam — followed by a Vietnamese dinner.
- 2
Day 2: Full-day Halong Bay cruise
After breakfast, drive to Halong Bay — the legendary "Descending Dragon Bay" — for a roughly six-hour cruise among thousands of limestone karsts and islets. Explore the spectacular Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave and enjoy lunch on board before returning to Hanoi for the night.
- 3
Day 3: Ninh Binh — Tam Coc & Hoa Lu
A full-day private tour south to Ninh Binh: glide by sampan through Tam Coc, where karst peaks rise straight from the emerald paddy fields — the "Halong Bay on land" — then visit Bich Dong pagoda and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu with its 10th-century temples to Kings Dinh and Le. Local lunch included; back in Hanoi by evening.
- 4
Day 4: Return flight to Dubai
A private transfer takes you to Hanoi airport for your return Emirates flight home. Where your confirmed flight time allows, enjoy a final morning in the Old Quarter for coffee and last-minute shopping before you fly.
What's included & what's not
What's included
- Return Emirates flights (Dubai–Hanoi)
- 3 nights at a central Old Quarter hotel (twin room)
- Daily breakfast plus lunch on both tour days
- All private airport & tour transfers
- Evening cyclo tour & Thang Long Water Puppet Show
- Full-day Halong Bay cruise with Sung Sot Cave
- Full-day Ninh Binh private tour (Tam Coc & Hoa Lu)
Not included
- Vietnam e-visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Dinners & drinks (except where stated)
- Tips, personal expenses & optional activities
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Why book with Holidayys
Traveller reviews
"Halong Bay was unreal and everything ran door to door. The Emirates flights made it effortless."
"A brilliant four days — the Ninh Binh boat ride was the highlight and the hotel was right in the Old Quarter."
Frequently asked
Are flights included?
Yes — return Emirates flights from Dubai to Hanoi are included in the AED 4,699 price. Exact flight times are confirmed when you book.
Is this a private or a group trip?
It is a fixed small-group departure on 24–27 September 2026 with limited seats. Your sightseeing — Halong Bay, Ninh Binh and the evening tour — runs on private transfers.
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Most nationalities need a Vietnam e-visa, applied for on the official portal (evisa.gov.vn); the fee is not included in the package price.
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