Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights
Destination: Hanoi - Halong
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival ( D )
Upon arrival in the capital city of Hanoi, wecomed and transferred to hotel, then enjoy 1 hour cyclo to explore daily life in the Old Quarter with a stop at Hoankiem Lake in the middle of the bustle city for visiting the 17th century Ngoc son Temple. Afterward, enjoy the water puppet-show at Thanglong theatre then be our guest at Vietnamese restaurant for welcome dinner with famous "Nem Cuon" or Fresh Springroll. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City tour ( B, L )
Today after having breakfast at your hotel then enjoy fullday tour to discover Hanoi. We start at Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s House on Stilt and One Pillar Pagoda then, visit Temple Of Literature, the first university in Vietnam built in 1070. Next is Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology where ethnic collection of 54 minorities in Vietnam shown. Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong restaurant which is listed in the travelbook “1000 places to see before you die” this special fish restaurant has been serving the same dish for the past 3 decades. After having lunch, drive to Hang Be Market for Hanoian' daily activities. Going back to your hotel and free at leisure in the evening . Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 3; Hanoi - Halong bay ( B, L, D )
Our guide will meet you at the hotel then leave Hanoi for Ha Long Bay, The World Natural Heritage. On the way, take photostop at local villages and the Sao Do arts and crafts Centre run by handicapped children, continue to Halong , embark on Vietnamese traditional Junk and enjoy a seafood lunch served on board. After having lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most impressive grottoes in the Bay. Next is Titop Island where you can swim or climb up to the top for panoramic view and continue the cruise while capturing the spectacular sunset pictures on the Bay, then You will be delighted by candle light dinner on board. Overnight in Halog Bay.
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L )
Morning wake up by the sounds of the sea (Waves & seabirds). Take a morning swim then move to sampan for Luon Cave exploration. On the occassion, you may lucky enough to see monkey and sea hawks on Island cliffs and continue to Halong City, from the junk you can easily to see municipal church, Fish Market and City Hall then enjoy the last seafood lunch on board check out and drive back to Hanoi. On the way, visit Dong trieu Ceramic Village and drive straight back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi Departure ( B )
Today, you will have free day for your own activities in Hanoi. Your private car and guide will take you to Noibai Airport for international flights or a domestic extension.