Highlights
- Explore Ha Long Bay by cruising boat – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover insider Hanoi Old Quarter and try authentic local food
- Hiking to Mua Cave and slowly cruise in Trang An beautiful complex
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Hanoi arrival – walking food tour
Our guide picks you up from airport and check in hotel (Hotel check-in: 2pm)
After reaching hotel, our guide will bring you around Hanoi Old Town by walking for 3-4 hours to discover Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem lake, Hanoi church, Hanoi railway… Your local guide will help you better understand the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese culinary culture, including detailed information on ingredients and historical background of famous Northern dishes. Many delicious dishes are waiting for you to taste in Old Town such as Noodle (Pho), Bun cha (noodles with grilled pork) Bread (Banh My), (fried/fresh spring rolls) Egg coffee, mixed fruits…
Day 2 : Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (B-L)
7:15-7:45am Our driver and tour guide pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter Area, Hanoi. Head the south of Hanoi for 110 km. After 2 hours, you will arrive in Ninh Binh. First stop at Hoa Lu, you will have quick visit two temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Le, their sons, and the Queen… to know why Hoa Lu was build as capital of Vietnam in ending of nine century.
12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.
13:30 – Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5 hour boat trip). With Ha Long bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
15:30 – Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
17:15 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi
19:30 – Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.
Day 3 : Hanoi- Ha Long cruise (B- L-D) Overnight on Cruise
After hotel breakfast, do check out your room (Big luggage can be kept at the reception)
Our driver picks you up at your hotel and departs for Ha Long City. It’s a 2.5 hour drive by highway.
12:30 Upon arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and be warmly welcomed by the friendly crew. Check into the cabin. Lunch and dinner will be served on the cruise.
During cruising time, we will have optional activities: Hiking to visit Titop island (425 steps), Kayaking, Swimming.
Day 4 : Ha Long cruise – Hanoi (B-L)
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.
07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave – one of the caves open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Ha Long Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
08:30 Then come back to cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the pier for you. Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbor.
09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).
10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbor and disembarkation.
The shuttle bus will pick you up from the harbor and transfer to Hanoi. Free of leisure in the afternoon
Day 5: Hanoi departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free of leisure until check out. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Say goodbye Vietnam!
Inclusions
- High-Quality Transportation
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners featuring Asian set menus.
- Entrance fees as Itinerary
- Mineral Water 2 Bottles / 1 day / 1 pax
- Well-located hotels with well-equipped rooms
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Optional tip for driver and guide
- Personal expenses and additional meals
- Travel Insurance
