Country
Vietnam
Type of trip
Essentials
Average budget
Price from 360 USD
With this itinerary, you’ll discover the must- see and must- do in Northern Vietnam for 4 days. You can see the ancient beautiful Hanoi before taking in the spectacular scenery created by limestones in Halong Bay and Ninh Binh province
8:00: Pick you up at the hotel or early international flight at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the center of Hanoi for a day city tour.(If you and your group's flight to Hanoi is late. Our bus and tour guide will pick you up at the Airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in in and you will have free time on your own and start the Hanoi city tour the next day.)
8h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Hanoi, near West Lake.
10h00: Move to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, one of the famous attractions that tourists do not want to miss when visiting Hanoi. Let’s take a look at the following attractions included in this complex:
– Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
– Ho Chi Minh’s Residence
– Ho Chi Minh Museum
– Ba Dinh Square
– Ho Chi Minh Garden
11:15: Visit the neighboring One-Pillar Pagoda, one of the most iconic pagodas in Vietnam
12:00: Stop at a local eatery nearby for lunch.
13:30: Continue your itinerary with a visit to the first university in Vietnam – the Temple of Literature, which was built in 1070.
15:00: Head towards Hoan Kiem Lake, join in on the locals’ activities, and stroll around the lake to unwind. Visit Ngoc Son Temple and take a photo with the iconic red bridge
16:40: Return to the hotel and get ready for dinner. Select one of the following two to continue the itinerary:
Option 1: You can enjoy the famous cuisine of the Old Quarter with our local guide. After concluding the city tour and taking a short break, the guide will pick you up at your hotel around 6 p.m. To begin the 3-hour walking tour in Hanoi Old Quarter, where you may sample some of the city’s most famous foods. At the end of the tour, the guide will drop you off at the closest place so that you can conveniently walk back to your lodging.
Option 2: Following the city tour, the guide will assist you in purchasing tickets for the water puppet show, which starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm. You will need to go back to your lodging on your own after the show is over.
Night at the hotel
8h-8h30: Pick up at your hotel to depart for Halong Bay, a World Natural Heritage site recognized by UNESCO.
12:15 – 13:00: Arrive at Halong Bay cruise terminal. Get on board and check-in.
13:00: Enjoy a set-menu lunch on the cruise.
14:00: Visit the first stop – Titop Island. Here you can swim, sunbathe, or explore the island.
15:30: Go to Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
16:30: Back to the cruise. While awaiting dinner, take a shower and unwind on the deck.
17:30: Enjoy a set-menu dinner.
19:00: After the sun goes down, take part in squid fishing, karaoke, and games.
07:00: Wake up early to enjoy breakfast on board.
07:40: Visit the pearl farm to learn all about pearl culture in Halong Bay.
08:30: Go kayaking and explore the area around your cruise by yourself.
10:30: Enjoy brunch. Take in the scenery of Halong Bay while the cruise returns to Tuan Chau Harbor.
Noon: The bus takes you back to Hanoi Old Quarter.
16:30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi. You have free time and Overnight in Hanoi.
Night at hotel
Ninh Binh is currently one of the most well-known tourist sites in the north of Vietnam due to its distinctive natural landscape and gorgeous mountains. It is located about 100 kilometers from the capital Hanoi, it takes about two hours to get there. Possessing magnificent natural landscapes and architectural works with the historical imprints of many centuries, Ninh Binh attracts hundreds of thousands of foreign tourists every year.
7.40 – 7.50: Depart Hanoi for Ninh Binh
10:40: Visit the first destination – Bai Dinh Pagoda, an impressive Buddhist temple complex with large Buddha statues.
12.50: Have a buffet lunch at the restaurant with many famous local dishes
14:30: Take a boat to visit Trang An scenic landscape and admire the stunning scenery likened to “Halong Bay on land” Explore Trang An with its majestic mountains and unique natural cave systems on a small boat rowed by locals
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15:30: Cycle through the beautiful rice fields of Ninh Binh.16:30: Get on your shuttle bus and return to Hanoi.
- Land transportation as per itinerary with modern air condition bus- Hotel Accommodation as per itinerary (3 star)- Well experienced English/French/Mandarin Speaking guide- All entrance fees, boat trip, sightseeing in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong- Halong Bay Cruise 3 star base on twin/double cabin- 03 breakfasts + 02 lunches + 03 Dinners - 01 bottles of mineral water/pax/day tour
- Personal expenses not mentioned above- Tip for guide/ driver (USD 3/pax/day)- International / domestic air ticket- Visa, airport tax (if any )- Beverage during meals- Travel insurance
