Itinerary:

DAY 01: ARRIVAL

Arrive Hanoi international airport, transfer to hotel, and rest of the day free at your own leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: HANOI CITY HALF-DAY TOUR

Breakfast at your hotel and after having your breakfast go out to explore Central Hanoi is full of landmarks and attractions that tell the stories of Vietnam and its people, but they can be difficult to find and get to if you’re traveling on foot or on public transport. Take the maps and guidebooks out of the equation on this convenient half-day tour, which includes transport to and from each location. Visit cultural and historical highlights like the ancient Temple of Literature, the unique One Pillar Pagoda and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the wartime leader is interred.

Our tour guide & driver will pick you up from your hotel/stay (in the Old Quarter Area) and departure to the first stop. Stop at the historic Opera House and see the Frech Quarter around and explore the Frech structure in Hanoi, and then take a short way on the campus of Vietnam’s first university – the Temple of Literature which was dating from the 10th century, it was built during the Ly Dynasty. Continue to discover Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and learn about President Ho Chi Minh’s life and his career at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and discover the role of Buddhism in Hanoi at the historical One Pillar Pagoda, considered one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples with its typical architecture, originally built in 1049. Then, take a short walk to One Pillar Pagoda, the pagoda was built in 11 century with unique structure. After 4 hours of discovering, our tour guide will drop you off at your hotel/stay and trip ends.

DAY 03: FULL-DAY HALONG BAY ISLANDS, CAVE, KAYAK WITH LUNCH

Breakfast at your hotel and after having your breakfast go out to Experience majestic Halong Bay in one day, with round-trip transport from Hanoi via the Red River Delta. Aboard a traditional Chinese junk, cruise past an epic landscape of limestone pillars and tiny islets. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, take a kayak or bamboo boat ride, and visit the stunning Thien Cung Cave. Upgrade for a private tour with your own personal guide and transport vehicle.

Pass By: Halong Bay Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Tour guide picks up you in Hanoi in the morning for a drive to Halong with 175 kilometers.

Duration: 4 hours  Admission Ticket Included

Stop At: Dong Thien Cung Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) is located in the southwest of Halong Bay, which is considered the most beautiful primitive cave of the Bay. The cave is 10,000 square meters with complicated interior structure, many floors, and high ceiling. The cave becomes famous thanks to a unique system of stalactites and stalagmites with different forms and shapes.

Duration: 45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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DAY 04: HOA LU – MUA CAVE – TAM COC – BICH DONG – BIKING AND BOAT DAY TRIP FROM HANOI

Breakfast at your hotel and after having your breakfast enjoy the stunning natural landscapes of one of Vietnam’s most-storied provinces on this day trip by boat and bike from Hanoi. Journey into Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and the Tam Coc caves, just 110 kilometers outside of the city. This leisurely journey includes lunch and is ideal for all fitness levels. Choose from four tour options to suit your budget.

Pass By: Hanoi Opera House Driver and Tour guide pick you up at hotels (in Old Quarter of Hanoi) then pass by Hanoi Opera House (last pick up point) before heading to the south of Hanoi to Ninh Binh Province. Stop at middle way for short break (15 minutes) Stop At:   Ninh Binh There are 4 attraction: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc and Bich Dong pagoda. Depending to the tour option you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions mentioned as below 1- CLASSIC ITINERARY: HOA LU + TAM COC AND BIKING After pick up in Old Quarter area, Bus will head to south of Hanoi (short break in middle way for 15 minutes) First stop you will visit Hoa Lu where is famous for King Dinh & King Le Temple Then transfer to local restaurant for buffet lunch. Take 1.5hour on sampan boat, along Ngo Dong River to visit 3 water caves in Tam Coc (named: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba). After boat tour, you will join biking activities, through village.

DAY 05: DEPARTURE: (B)

Breakfast at your hotel and after having your breakfast free at your own leisure, transfer to airport for departure.