Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum, garden, and two residences
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Vietnamese Women's Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam)
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Pu Luong
Hanoi to Pu Luong- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Delicious dinner at 7:00 PM)
- Accommodation
- Bungalow (Pu Luong Private Bungalow), Hotel 4* (Pu Luong Retreat or similar)
Included Activities
- Walk 2.5km from Ban Cong crossing suspension bridge to scenic villages
- View traditional water wheels in village
- Bamboo rafting experience on river
- Trek 2km loop through rice fields and villages
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in the evening
Landmarks Pu Luong Nature Reserve - Day 4
Pu Luong to Hanoi
Pu Luong to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Leisurely stroll through Don village and Uoi hamlet
- Visit Lan Village and observe traditional brocade sewing
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride around Lan Village
- Day 5
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit temples honoring King Dinh and King Le at Hoa Lu
- Rowing boat trip along river through three Tam Coc caves
- Climb Mua Cave to top of Ngoa Long Mountain for rice valley views
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Hang Ca Hang Hai Hang Ba Mua Cave Ngoa Long Mountain Bich Dong - Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served while cruise navigates through islets), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on boat itinerary)
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 7
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Brunch while cruise sails back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mina Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 8
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenir shopping
