HANOI – HALONG – NINH BINH (5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS)

On arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you and then transfer. you to the hotel to refresh. Check-in time us 02:00 PM. Early check-in is upon availability of the hotel or you can book an early check-in in order to have room to rest before the city tour.

Breakfast is served at your hotel (If you book early check-in)

Then we will drive out to visit the highlights of Hanoi.

First stop is the West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda – It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi
Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique
padoga in the world.

Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh
mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual
maintaining but still can take pictures of Mausoleum and visit around that area.

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in
the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum (closed on Mondays).

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine
with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.

15.00: Leave for Hanoi Train Street – one of the most unique and famous spots in Vietnam! It’s a narrow alley where a working train runs right through the middle, with houses, cafes, and locals just inches away from the tracks. The train passes through at scheduled times, and in between, tourists and locals chill at small cafes, sipping egg coffee or bia hơi (Drinks are at own cost).

Then back to Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter for own exploration before dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast is served at your hotel.

8.00AM: Our tour expert picks you up at your hotel, we travel to Hoa Lu. Along the way, we may take some stop-over for photo and refreshment while enjoying rural stunning scenery on the way. Arrive in Hoa Lu which is the former capital of Vietnam (968 – 1009) under Dinh and Le dynasties. Visit Dinh temple, Le temple and surroundings.

Then, we transfer to Mua Cave, start climbing almost 500 stone steps to reach at the top of Mua cave. Feel the fresh air and admire a panoramic view of beautiful Tam Coc.

Have lunch at local restaurant with local food.

After lunch, take the amazing boat trip to visit Tam Coc which has 03 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing in Ngo Dong river in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth.

16:30: Leave Tam Coc boat anddrive back to Hanoi to check in your hotel. Dinner is served at a local restaurant.

Note: You can swap Tam Coc into Trang An as you want.

Free on your own.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast is served at the hotel then check out.

08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with the cruise shuttle bus. There is a short break halfway.

11:45 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.

12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh yourself with our welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew in the cruise briefing and safety instruction.

13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

Accommodation: Overnight on a cruise
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel. Free on your own. Dinner is at own cost.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast, Brunch

Today is our last day in Hanoi. Let’s enjoy your breakfast at hotel then check out your rooms. Afterward, we will visit Quang Phu Cau incense village – renowned for its century-old tradition of incense making. This vibrant craft village offers visitors a unique glimpse into Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.

Once here, you are greeted by the striking sight of incense sticks arranged in colorful bundles, predominantly in shades of red and pink, drying along pathways and open spaces. This picturesque setting has made Quang Phu Cau a favorite destination for photographers and cultural enthusiasts alike.

Back to the city center for lunch.

In the afternoon, we continue our visit by coming to Vinhomes Ocean Park 3 and visiting Mega Grand World Hà Nội is a vibrant entertainment, shopping, and cultural complex located approximately 30 kilometers east of Hanoi’s city center, within the Ocean City area. This expansive destination seamlessly blends Eastern and Western architectural styles, offering visitors a diverse array of experience. (Game tickets and Gondola boat are at own cost).
Note: You can swap Mega Grand World into Hanoi Lottel Ho Tay Mall.
In the late afternoon, our driver and guide will bring you back to Noi Bai airport to catch your flight home. Dinner is on your own.
Trip ends.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch