Itinerary in brief
Day 01: Hanoi arrival
Day 02: Hanoi City tour
Day 03: Hanoi - Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Hanoi
Day 04: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Day 05: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Day 06: Hanoi - Departure
Overview
Detail program
Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up by our driver and then transferred to the hotel in the city center. Free time to explore the city or relax.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi City tour
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capital in the world, where travelers can find well - preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city centre
08:00 - 08:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake
It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.
Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up by our driver and then transferred to the hotel in the city center. Free time to explore the city or relax.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi City tour
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capital in the world, where travelers can find well - preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city centre
08:00 - 08:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake
It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.
Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world. Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11:15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12:45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine
with 8 delicious dishes.
14:00 - 14:15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11:15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12:45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine
with 8 delicious dishes.
14:00 - 14:15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
15:15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton”
16:15 - 16:30: Return to your hotel.
Day 03: Hanoi - Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Hanoi
07:25 - 08:00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province.
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.
09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.
10:15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people.
16:15 - 16:30: Return to your hotel.
Day 03: Hanoi - Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Hanoi
07:25 - 08:00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province.
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.
09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.
10:15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people.
12:00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
13:30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15:30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time.
17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
19:00: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.
13:30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15:30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time.
17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
19:00: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.
Day 04: Hanoi – Halong Bay
08:00: Pick up at the hotel. Transfer to Halong Bay
11:30: Arrival at Halong habour.
Embark on cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing
Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way
Luon cave - kayaking or bamboo boat
Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.
Titop island - Climbing, Beach & Swimming
Your next stop is Titop island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop island is another not-to-be missed activity.
Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration.
Savour a delicious dinner.
Night time squid fishing.
Overnight on board.
Day 05: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06:15: Enjoy sunrise on the bay. Morning Tai Chi session on topdeck.
06:30: Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
Sung Sot cave excursion: Explore Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay.
09:15: Check out of your cabin & bill settlement. Start cruising back to the port.
09:30: Buffet brunch served at the restaurant.
10:45 - 11:00: Back to the port. Farewell and disembark.
11:15 - 11:30: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Savour a delicious dinner.
Night time squid fishing.
Overnight on board.
Day 05: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06:15: Enjoy sunrise on the bay. Morning Tai Chi session on topdeck.
06:30: Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
Sung Sot cave excursion: Explore Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay.
09:15: Check out of your cabin & bill settlement. Start cruising back to the port.
09:30: Buffet brunch served at the restaurant.
10:45 - 11:00: Back to the port. Farewell and disembark.
11:15 - 11:30: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Day 06: Hanoi – Departure
Free time until your departure. Your room is available until 12h00.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Services inclus
SERVICES INCLUDED
- Vehicles with English speaking Guide during the tour ( Tour guide is not avaiable on the bus to Halong bay)
- Entrance fees (without camera fees) indicated in the itinerary
- One bottle of water
- Meals are as indicated in the itinerary
- Accomodation with Double room/Twin/triple sharing room
- Drinks during the meals
- Meals are not indicated in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Insurance (of all kinds)
- Tips for the guide(s), driver(s) and porter(s) & some other places
- Supplement staying in SGL room: 157 USD/pax
Price
Price
The prices below are just for your reference, official quote will be given once you contact us with your detailed travel needs
| Group | 1 Persons | 2 Persons |
|---|---|---|
| Price / person | 788 USD | 394 USD |
Note
Confirmed from 02 pax up
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