Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Afterward, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder, and his rural style residence with a house on stilts and the Presidential Palace. Also part of this complex is the unique One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. The tour will continue on with a visit to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ha Long Bay. It’s about 160 km and driving time is approximately 3 hours and 30 munities.
Arrive in Ha Long City at 12:00 and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset. Enjoy the dinner on boat. After dinner, enjoy your free time spend a night on board. Overnight on cruise in Halong bay.
Early risers can enjoy the splendid yet tranquil view of the bay at the crack of dawn. Breathe the sea’s fresh air, feel the morning breeze and hear the sounds of birds above. Have breakfast and cruise to visit Human head shaped island and Tortoise Island. Continue to cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay to discover the adjacent bay of “The Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother” as it is named. Check out and have lunch on board while heading to shore.
Included in this Cruise:
· English/French speaking tour guide
· All entrance and sightseeing fees
· All meal on board (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
· Cooking class
· Kayaking
· Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
· 02 bottles of mineral water inside the cabin
· Service charge, insurance on board
Exclusion in this Cruise:
· Beverages, tips, and personal expenses
· All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
Note:
· The above itinerary is basic one for your reference only as each cruise will have its own itinerary and will be slightly different
· The above Halong Bay program and sequence can be rerouted or changed without notice in advance
Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Free at leisure for your shopping time in Hanoi Old Quarter. Each street has its own name that is present for products are sold but nowadays, this typical is not remained exactly because products changes. You have an opportunity to stroll around the old streets, stop somewhere to enjoy street food and discover the corner by yourself.
Enjoy the special Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry as well as Vietnamese folklore through a compelling puppet show at Thang Long Theatre. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up and transfer to Ninh Binh. Arrive Mua cave which is constructed following the model of “miniature Great Wall” in China with nearly 500 steps up to mountains to conquer. You will spend about one hour to do hard trekking up to the top of the mountain for overview the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc, Trang An & Ninh Binh city.
Afternoon, depart to the most popular attraction to visit in Ninh Binh are the Trang An Grottoes (the World Natural Heritage site). In 2 hours you will be surprised by the beauty of this landscape that seems as Halong Bay on land. The bamboo boat will take you through many amazing caves.
Getting on the car return to Hanoi in the evening. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Free at leisure and then transfer to the Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight for the next destination. End of services!