Short Excursion In The North Of Vietnam

What to Expect

This package help you to reach 3 most famous attractions of the north of Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay and Ninh Binh. Starting from Hanoi – the beautiful capital of Vietnam - a destination that you will definitely end up visiting your trip. Then, move to Halong to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the best way to explore Halong Bay is take a cruise trip with interesting activities like sightseeing, kayaking, swimming, .... The tour finishes with a day contemplate the beauty of nature of Hoa Lu temple, Tam Coc & Mua Cave (belongs to Ninh Binh). Prepare a positive mind and let’s go.

Highlights

Itinerary

• Day 1: Hanoi arrival

  Xin chào – Welcome to Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam which is considered as a blend between the traditional and the morden beauties.
  Our guide will greet you with a name sign in the arrivals hall of Noi Bai International Airport and transfer you to your hotel to do check-in.
  After that, you can relax in your room after a long flight. Free time at your leisure.
  Overnight in Hanoi

  Private Airport Car

• Day 2 : Hanoi full day discovery

  In the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel take you to visit:
  Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho.
  (Note: On Mondays and Fridays, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed, so visitors should only stand to visit from outside).
  The president Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969.
  You will visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake.
  The next place to visit is Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh Museum is one of Vietnam’s largest museums. The museum focuses mainly on displaying artifacts and documents about Ho Chi Minh’s life and people.
  Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a relic complex associated with the history of Thang Long – Dong Kinh citadel and Hanoi citadel starting from the pre-Thang Long period (An Nam dynasty ruled the 7th century) through Dinh - pre-Le period , thriving under the Ly, Tran, Le dynasty and Hanoi province under the Nguyen Dynasty. This is a huge architectural work, built by kings during many historical periods and becoming one of the most important monuments in the system of Vietnamese monuments. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to visit: -Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is located on an island to the east of West Lake (Tay Ho district). The temple has a history of nearly 1500 years, is considered the oldest in Thang Long.
  -Quan Thanh Temple, the temple dating from Ly Thai To (1010 - 1028), worships Huyen Thien Tran Vu, is one of the four gods who was set up to keep the four gates of Thang Long citadel called Thang Long’s four towns.
  -Temple of literature, which was Viet nam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius.
  -Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart and soul of Hanoi and visit Ngoc Son Temple.
  In the late afternoon (around 16:30 – 17:00), we’ll get on car and back to your hotel. Then free time at leisure.
  Overnight in Hanoi.

  Breakfast

  Air - Conditioned Vehicle

• Day 3: Hanoi – cruise on Ha Long Bay

  8h30 - 9h00: You will be picked up by shuttle bus at your hotel lobby and we will take you to Halong bay in 4 hours. On the way to Halong bay, we spend 20 minutes for relaxing and buying some sourvenirs.
  Arrive Sun Harbour, you will be welcomed on boat with a warm greeting and cold water.
  Noon: Have lunch on boat and relax.
  You will get on board and enjoy seafood lunch. It is available for vegeterian if you inform us in advance. While enjoying your lunch, don't forget to watch the scenery surrounding you with blue sky, pass uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb.
  Take a short rest on cruise.
  After relaxation on boat, you will explore the largest cave and the most beautiful of Ha Long Bay - Surprising cave ( Sung Sot Cave). The name of cave expresses the feeling of tourist when they see the cave at the first sight. Your day tour to Halong bay has more and more amazing things for you.
  Next, we leave for Luon Cave which means creepy cave, the cave is famous for its green complex and in-mountain waters and islands. From outside, Luon cave looks like a giant bowl which is turned down to the sea surface. Because of the limited height, the only way to visit Luon Cave is by a bamboo boat or a kayak. Trying kayak is surely your memorable time cause it is really interesting and easy to see the beautiful landscape in the Cave. Especially, when the tide rises, you have to stoop down to pass through the cave.
  Moving to Titop island - the heart of Halong bay in this day tour. You will spend time to have a steep climb of a few hundred steps to the observation deck on the summit of Titop moutain that reveals a panoramic view of Halong Bay - it is still definitely a worth the effort. With the 360° view panorama you can enjoy the summit viewing and photographing of Halong bay. The island is also home to a lovely little beach of the same name. It’s an ideal stop-off point to get stuck into some beach activities such as: swimming, sunbathing, playing beach volleyball, etc.
  Then, come back to the boat, it is time to head back habour. While cruising, we have chance to contemplate the sunset on the cruise's rooftop during enjoying tea and fruits.
  Upon at Sun marina Harbour, the driver will take you back Hanoi by bus.
  20:00 - 20:30: Arrive in Hanoi, you will get off the bus at hotel lobby and end your interesting Halong bay day tour with us. Our guide will say goodbye and hope to see you in the next time.
  Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

  Breakfast,Lunch

  Shuttle bus, Cruise, Kayak

• Day 4: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bich Dong

  In the morning, about 08:30 our professional guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, then transfer to Ninh Binh province. On the way, you will have chances to capture the imagine of Vietnam rice fields with the hard-working farrmers.
  10:30: Arrival Ninh Binh, our guide will take you to visit Hoa Lu - the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. Hoa Lu ancient capital, perhaps, makes the province more attractive because it creates the cultural identity of the area and help people understand more about the cultural, architectural and sculptural values associated with the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet ( an old name of Viet Nam country).
  In the afternoon, our driver will transfer you to Tam Coc. The name Tam Coc, literally translates as ‘three caves,’ referring to Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. It is part of the wider UNESCO World Heritage site of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. Take your days slowly absorbing the beauty of the scenery. Rowing along the river by boat, or cycling along the quiet lanes through the rice paddies, is the perfect way to explore.
  Then we continue to Bich Dong pagoda: Bich Dong pagoda (the pagoda of the Emerald Grotto) located in the Truong Yen range, looks on a valley of fertile rice fields, crossed by the Truong Giang River and leans on Bich Dong Mountain of Ngu Nhac Son Mountains. To access the pagoda, the only way is steep stone steps. However, what is waiting for you after the long way is really worth your climbing.
  After visiting, our driver will take you back to Hanoi.
  Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

  Breakfast

  Air-Conditioned Vehicle

• Day 5: Hanoi departure

  Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
  Have free time until our private car & guide comes to pick you up at the airport for your flight. (Check out time: 12.00 noon).
  Finish your trip in the north of Vietnam, hope you get happy time and interesting experiences about our country with us and see you in the near future!

  Breakfast

  Private Airport Car