Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh

DAY 1: ARRIVAL & CITY TOUR OF HANOI

Included meals: No

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in the morning, welcomed by our guide and transferred to a central located hotel. Check in hotel to store the luggage before lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Ngoc Son Taoist Temple, located on a little island of Hoan Kiem Lake and listen to a beautiful legend of this central Lake and learn about the rare species of tortoise which lived there. Finish the day with a cyclo ride around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, which is also known as the ‘36 streets’. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. End the day with the special Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry as well as Vietnamese folklores through a compelling show. Dinner at your own account and overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: DAY TOUR TO NINH BINH (TRANG AN & HOA LU)

Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

You will be picked up by our tour guide and driver at your hotel in Hanoi at 7.30 AM. The drive through the Red River Delta to Ninh Binh takes you about 2,5 hours. Upon arrival at Trang An boat operation station, get on a small sampan boat and enjoy 3 hour row on a little river which goes through some limestone tunnel-like caves. This is a very interesting discovery! The scenery is spectacular as you are rowing in between the towering karst formations of this newly recognized Unesco’s heritage. After the row, your lunch is served at a local restaurant with local specialties.
Hoa Lu was chosen as the capital of the nation in the tenth century. The heart of the ancient Vietnam surrounded by steep rock mountains lasted for 41 years before it was moved to Thang Long (Today Hanoi). Visiting the area, you are not able to view the royal palaces which is described amazingly in Vietnamese history but the interesting temples which were erected by the locals many years ago. This is where the locals pay homage to the country founders. Here, you will be told an interesting story about the royal family and the fortune of Hoa Lu ancient capital. This piece of Vietnam history will surely make your day more interesting. Around 3.00 p.m. get back on your private vehicle and make your way to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi and finish the tour at the door of your hotel.

DAY 3: DAY TOUR TO HALONG BAY

Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Depart from your hotel in Hanoi at 8:00 AM. The road journey is on new High Way to the pier in Tuan Chau Island. Around noon, get on board and start the cruise on the emerald green water of Halong Bay. The boat is heading to the main part of the bay and gently cruising among hundreds of spectacular limestone islands. A fresh lunch will be served on the way. The cruise includes 1-hour kayaking at a scenic corner of the bay or riding a rowing sampan ride to visit a hidden lake. Followed by a short hike up to an island for a visit to a limestone cave which has many beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The open deck on the top of the boat with relaxing chairs is a great place for you to enjoy the landscape. Getting back to the pier by 5:00 p.m. and make your way back to Hanoi on the same bus. Arrival time will be about 7.30 PM. Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 4: DEPARTURE FROM HANOI

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: No

Today is your last day of the trip, you are free at leisure or go out for some last shopping (if time permits) until getting picked up and take the private transfer to the ariport for your departure flight. End of service.

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