Day 1: Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi City (L)

In the morning on this day, our private van and tour guide will pick you up from Noi Bai airport, then transfer you go to your hotel in Ha Noi. Free time to relax.

In the afternoon: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, start the tour by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho - and President Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969 ( see outside). Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho's final resting-palace lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.

After that, you’ll have a chance to explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of west lake. From there, it’s onto the Temple of Literature, which was Viet Nam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius. After that, you’ll stop to visit and shopping at Dong Xuan market. Finally, you’ll visit The huc bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart and soul of Hanoi.

16h30 – 17h00: Drop you off your hotel. Free time to visit Hanoi city at night. Sleep overnight at your hotel in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Ha Noi – Hoa Lu Or Bai Dinh Pagoda – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (B,L)

7h00 Breakfast is service at the hotel

7h30 - 8h00: The private van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter to departure for Ninh Binh. It’s take more or less 2,0 hours to go Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh with a short break about 20 minutes on the half way.

Option 1: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital

10h30 - 10h40: You will reach to Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam. You will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two kings in Chinese Wars.

Option 2: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda

10h30 - 10h40: Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. The tour guide will show you to visit this pagoda and learn more about buddism religion.

11h50 - 12h00: Get on your private van go to the local restaurant for having a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine ( vegetarian is also available).

13h00 - 13h05: Get on your private bus continue going to Tam Coc wharf, take the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three different caves).    

15h00 - 15h05: Biking to visit the local village in Ninh Binh ( Optional)

15h30 - 15h35: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with it’s many interesting stories. In here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.

16h45 - 17h00: Get on your private van go to your resort/ bungalow in Tam Coc in Ninh Binh.

17h20 - 17h30: Arrive Tam coc, drop off at your hotel/ resort/ bungalow in Tam Coc in Ninh Binh. Free time to relax or explore Tam Coc at night. Sleep overnight at your hotel/resort/ bungalow.

Option 1:

Day 3: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay (B, L, D) 

6h30 – 6h35: Breakfast is service at your resort/bungalow, then checking out your resort/bungalow.

7h00 – 7h05: The private van and tour guide will pick you up at your resort/bungalowl to departure for Halong Bay. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a short break on the half way.

12h00 – 12h30: You will arrive to Tuan Chau Marina, get on the luxury cruise and enjoys the welcome drink Then you will guide to check-in the cabin. After checking-in, you will enjoys the delicious and healthy lunch will be served with fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, herbs and selective use of spices when cruising toward Ha Long Bay In the afternoon, you will relax or have a sunbath on the sun- deck,photo hunting while the cruise go passing the Dog Islet, Fighting cock islet, Hoa Cuong Fishing Village to the Luon cave Then you will take kayaking/bamboo boat to explore every small corner of Halong Bay You will back to the cruise, we will take you to visit the Ti Top island – swimming or climbing up to the top of the island – take the best view of Halong Bay. After that, come back to the boat, enjoy the Sunset party on the sun-deck In the Evening, it is time for relaxing:

You will have dinner at the restaurant on the cruise. You also have a free time to join some funny activities in the cruise such as playing games, movie watching or squid fishing (optional). You will overnight in the deluxe cabin in the sea.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Ha Noi (B,L)

06h30: You get up early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

07h00: You enjoys morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee and have breakfast.

08h00 You will arrive Sung Sot Cave (Amazing Cave) and joining with guide to visiting and explore the cave.

10h00 Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay and prepare for a cooking class

11h00 Enjoy the lunch on cruise.

12h00 Cruise are landing Halong Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

12h30 Get on your private van leave Ha long back to Ha Noi.

16h00 – 16h10 Arrive your hotel in Ha Noi. Check in your hotel. Free time to relax and visit Ha Noi city. Sleep at the hotel in Ha Noi.

Option 2:

Day 3: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (B,L,D)

6h30 – 7h00: Breakfast is service at the hotel, check out your hotel.

7h05 – 7h15: The private van and tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Ninh Binh departure to Halong Bay – Tuan Chau Marina for 3.5 hours.

We arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minute short break.

11h50 – 12h00: Arriving Tuan Chau Marina, have check-in procedures at waiting lounge.

12h15: Transfer to Big cruise by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.

13h00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

15h00: We will head to to Dark Cave and Bright Cave, the ideal place for you to feel close up from inside Ha Long Bay by bamboo boat or kayak.

17h00: The Cruises enter an open, sparsely populated area at Tra Bau - Lan Ha Bay. Please enjoy a nice swim in the green emerald water here.

18h00: Being back onboard you may join a cooking demonstration, enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset

Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.

19h15: Savor a deluxe dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.

21h00: It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on sundeck and in the restaurant welcome you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.

23h00: Overnight on board.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Ha Noi (B,L)

06h30: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5h30 to 6h00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.

07h00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.

07h45: Kayaking activities in the Cong Ong rea are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.

08h30: The Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10h00: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

12h00 Cruise are landing Halong Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

12h30 Get on your private van leave Ha long back to Ha Noi.

16h00 – 16h10 Arrive your hotel in Ha Noi. Check in your hotel. Free time to relax and visit Ha Noi city. Sleep at the hotel in Ha Noi.

Day 5: Ha Noi Free Time (B)

On this day, after having breakfast, you will have free time to relax and shopping in Ha Noi. Sleep at your hotel in Ha Noi. Another sugguestion ( Quang Phu Cau insence making village and countryside of Hanoi)

Day 6: Ha Noi Free Time (B)

On this day, after having breakfast, you will have free time to relax and shopping in Ha Noi. Sleep at your hotel in Ha Noi. Another sugguestion (perfume pagoda and Hanoi’s countryside )

Day 7: Ha Noi City – Noi Bai Airport (B)

On this day, after having breakfast, you will have free time to visit Ha Noi city, shopping at the local market to buy the gifts for your family and your friend. Come back your hotel, get back your luggage, get on your private car go to Noi Bai Airport to catch your flight back home.

End The Tour!

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