HANOI – HA LONG – NINH BINH / 4 DAYS NORTHERN VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival in Hanoi, we will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the center of Hanoi for check in the hotel and rest.

You start your journey to explore Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

First, you visit Ba Dinh Square, where there are many important landmarks associated with Vietnamese history, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ( Take Photos below ). Next visit the Garden Trees, Fish Pond and Uncle Ho’s Stilt House where he lived and worked from 1954 until his death.

Then visit the famous One Pillar Pagoda with it’s the most unique architecture and spiritual values.

Noon: You have lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon: Continue to visit Temple of Literature, established in the 11 century, which is considered The First University in Vietnam, and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Documentary Heritage.

Next visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, is the oldest temple in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

Coming to the Hanoi Opera House, one of three opera houses built by the French during their time in Indochina, and St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

Moving to your next destination to enjoy the famous Egg Coffee. Then you will take a cyclo to have a different view of the bustle and hustle of the old town. ( Own expenses )

17:00 You will be at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater to enjoy the unique Vietnamese Water Puppet Show for about 1 hour.

You have dinner, and free to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

You have breakfast at the hotel

08:00 Our driver & guide will pick you up at the hotel to depart for Ha Long City. ( Around 2 hours )

11:00 Arrival in Tuan Chau Harbor, you have a short break to relax.

Welcome to Premium Cruises. We will take you on Ha Long Bay a 6 Hours Cruise, famous for its dramatic passages, small islands and rocky outcrops given imaginative names by the locals due to their shape. they.

Noon: You will have buffet lunch on the boat.

14:00: You will visit Sung Sot Cave to see many stalagmites with many different shapes of marine life.

15:00: Visit Titop Island with its long sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with beautiful views of the Bay and climb to the top of Titop for panoramic views of the paradise bay.

16:00: Then kayak or bamboo boat into Luon Cave to explore the beautiful lagoon.

17:00 – 17:30: Cruise returns to Tuan Chau Harbor. There is plenty of time to enjoy A Sunset Party with Red Wine, Tea, Cakes, sunbathe on the rooftop with music and enjoy ultimate collective fun amidst iconic natural scenery.

18:00 – 18:30: Get on the bus go back to Hanoi by Highway.

21:00 – 21:30: Arrive at hotel in Hanoi. The end of the day trip to discover Ha Long Bay – The World Natural Wonder recognized by UNESCO.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast, the driver and local guide pick you up at the hotel and depart for Ninh Binh. (around 2 hours ).

Upon arrival, you visit the Ancient Capital of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from the year of 968 to 1010. You will learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal period under the Dinh, Le, Ly dynasties.

Noon: You have lunch at the local restaurant.

Afternoon: 13:30 You visit Tam Coc by bamboo boat for 1.5 hours. You will be supprised at the charming mountain beauty here with rice fields, rivers, water, clouds, sky and beautiful cave systems during the boat trip. All create a masterpiece that Vietnamese people call “Ha Long Bay on Land”

15:00: Return to the car to depart for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walking nearly 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and enjoy a panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

16:30: Move back to Hanoi

Arriving in Hanoi, you have dinner. Then freely explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, enjoy Hanoi Beer at a bar on the bustling street of Ta Hien.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast, free to leisure until the time transfer to airport for your departure flight