Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai Airport )
Included Activities
- Hanoi Street Food Walking tour in the Old Quarter with local guide
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel before check-out in Hanoi), Lunch (Specially prepared lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay), Dinner (Special dinner cooked by professional chef)
Included Activities
- Shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long pier
- Ha Long Bay cruise with professional crew
- Lunch on cruise while sailing Ha Long Bay
- Hiking to Titop Island with panoramic views
- Kayaking and swimming in Ha Long Bay
- Sunset party on sundeck with fresh local fruit and traditional costume experience
- Special dinner cooked by professional chef
Optional Activities
- Squid fishing entertainment during night time
- Karaoke and music entertainment
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Titop Island - Day 3
Ha Long Bay to Ninh Binh
Ha Long Bay to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with coffee, tea, and fruits on the cruise), Lunch (Farewell lunch served on the cruise before arrival at harbor)
Included Activities
- Sunrise photography session
- Tai Chi exercises with master
- Visit Surprising Cave (most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay)
- Cooking class on the cruise
- Cooking class on cruise
- Shuttle bus transfer from Ha Long to Ninh Binh
Landmarks Surprising Cave - Day 4
Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay), Lunch (Buffet lunch in restaurant with local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice and vegetarian options available)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam
- Buffet lunch at local restaurant with goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice and vegetarian options
- Boat trip through Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site (2 hours)
- Cycling around village to discover local people's life (45 minutes)
- Hiking up Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) with approximately 500 steps to reach Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) - Day 5
Cuc Phuong National Park to Hanoi
Cuc Phuong National Park to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel before check-out), Lunch (Lunch in restaurant with local foods)
Included Activities
- Visit Endangered Primate Rescue Centre at Cuc Phuong National Park
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Short trek into Cuc Phuong National Park for sightseeing and learning about fauna and flora
- Visit Cave of Early Man
- Shuttle bus transfer from Cuc Phuong National Park to Hanoi
Landmarks Cuc Phuong National Park Endangered Primate Rescue Centre Cave of Early Man - Day 6
Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi City Tour- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine featuring 8 delicious dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex to see embalmed body and residences (1954-1969)
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam
- Lunch at restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine featuring 8 delicious dishes
- Visit Temple of Literature (first university of Vietnam, established 11th century)
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum (historic French colonial prison and Hanoi Hilton)
Optional Activities
- Visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum (if Ethnology Museum is closed on Mondays)
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum - Day 7
Hanoi Departure
Hanoi Departure- End point
- Noi Bai Airport Hotel, Hanoi, 140700, Vietnam (Noi Bai Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
