AMAZING VIETNAM
HANOI – NINH BINH – HA LONG
05 DAYS 04 NIGHTS

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1
HANOI ARRIVAL – HANOI CITY TOUR (-)
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our guide and driver. Transfer to the hotel for check in
We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House.

Afternoon: We will visit:
14:30 Bring you back to the shape and get ready for a city tour in Hanoi to discover a charming city of Hanoi with a colorful history and rich culture that integrates the distinct architectural influence of China and France. We will visit the following places of interest.

Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
– Hoan Kiem lake (Sword lake) – center of Hanoi with Turtle tower, furthermore, you could discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through buildings surrounding the lake.
– Dong Xuan Market
– The train street
17h00: End of City tour Hanoi, the car will take you back to the hotel
Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2
HA NOI – HOA LU – TAM COC – HANOI (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning, transfer to Ninh Binh province – located 110km from Hanoi to the South. Tam Coc – Bich Dong is a popular tourist destination near the city of Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam. Along Hoang Long River, vast limestone cliffs rising out of the rice paddies make Tam Coc somehow similar to Halong Bay, or on-land Halong Bay as described. A river trip to Tam Coc and through the three caves of Tam Coc is so wonderful for photo hunters, especially when ripping rice season is coming.
Next to Tam Coc is Hoa Lu, the relics of the ancient capital of Vietnam during 10th century. Remains of this capital town are temples dedicated to the two heroes: Dinh King and Le King who were the founders of Hoa Lu as the citadel.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 3
HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

7:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00: Driver of cruises will pick you up and move to Halong Bay, a tiny island where you can enjoy swimming, kayaking in the blue waters, and discover hidden caves. It takes 4 hours by private car to get to this beautiful island.
12:30: Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbor.
12:45: Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.
13:00: Leaving International Tuan Chau harbor, discover the Halong Bay – natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đinh Huong island, Cho Đa islet, Ga Choi islet…
14:30: Cruises stops at Bo Nau cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
15:45: Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to Titop island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titop – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see a corner of magical Halong Bay …
16:45: Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.
18:00 – 19:00: HAPPY HOUR – Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).
18:30: Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
19:00: Acquaint yourself with the set menu dinner.
20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price), etc.
Overnight on cruise.

DAY 4
HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, BR)
06:00 Morning call (if you request).
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luon cave.
07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luon cave – one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luon cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
08:30 Then come back to cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you. Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour.
09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).
10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation.
Come back to Hanoi
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 5
HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport for the flight to the next destination
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