Day 1
Hoan Kiem and the Old Quarter
- 8:00Hoan KiemWalk
- 9:00Hoan KiemSight
- 11:00Hoan KiemWalk
- 18:30Thang Long Water Puppet TheatreHoan KiemSight
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Day 2
Ho Chi Minh's Hanoi
- 8:00Ba DinhSight
- 10:00Ba DinhSight
- 13:30Dong DaSight
- 16:00Hoan KiemSight
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Day 3
West Lake and Train Street
- 9:00Cau GiaySight
- 13:30Tay HoSight
- 15:00Tay HoWalk
- 18:00Hoan KiemSight
Day 4
Ha Long Bay
- 7:30Quang NinhDay trip
Day 5
Ninh Binh
- 9:30Ninh BinhDay trip
- 13:30Ninh BinhSight
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Hanoi questions
Is 5 days enough for Hanoi?
Five days covers central Hanoi plus day trips to Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh. Book the Ha Long cruise a few days ahead, a week in peak season.
Do I need to book Ha Long Bay tours ahead?
Book at least a few days ahead, and a week ahead in peak season (October to April).
How do I get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
Most visitors take a tour bus or limousine van (about 2 hours). Trains run only a few times a day and take a bit longer.
Do I need tickets for the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum?
Entry is free but you must queue and follow dress rules. Arrive before 8 a.m. to shorten the wait and allow time for nearby sites the same morning.
