Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi arrival and walking tour (D)
Welcome to Vietnam. Our driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. (Hotel check-in: 2:00pm)
After check-in, our guide will take you for a walk around Ha Noi Old Quarter for 3-4 hours to explore Ha Noi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ha Noi Cathedral, Ha Noi Railway, etc. During the trip, you will try lots of authentic local dishes such as Noodles (Pho), Bread (Banh Mi), Egg Coffee, mixed fruits, etc.
Besides, our tour guide will provide all the necessary information and recommendations for sightseeing, dining, and shopping so that you have a good time in Vietnam.
Day 2: Ha Noi – Halong Bay cruise (B, L, D) – Sleep on a cruising boat
After hotel breakfast, do check out your room (Big luggage can be kept at the reception)
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long City. It is a 2.5-hour ride by the highway.
On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and be warmly welcomed by a friendly crew. Check into the cabin. Lunch & dinner will be served on the cruise.
During cruising time, we will have optional activities: Hiking to visit Titop Island (425 steps), Kayaking, and Swimming.
Day 3: Halong Bay cruise – Ha Noi (B, L)
You can wake up early for taking beautiful photos of sunrise and Tai Chi class. Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, and fruits.
The first destination, we will visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay. Then, back to the cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination. Farewell brunch served on the cruise before you arrive at the harbor.
Get on the bus back to Ha Noi and transfer you back to your hotel.
Day 4: Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (B, L)
Our guide will meet you at your hotel and start a 120km comfortable Limousine bus journey through the verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with King Dinh Temple dating back to the 17th century. Arrive at Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain (Lying Dragong Mountain) for watching the spectacular rice valley with a precious view of nature.
Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine
Take a sampan boat trip which is owned and rowed by locals, gently sailing along the Ngo Dong River, capturing the beautiful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca”, “Hang Hai” and “Hang Ba”. Enjoy cycling time on the quiet country road to explore the daily life of the local villagers.
Return to our Limousine bus and come back to Ha Noi.
Drop you off at your hotel. Trip ends.
Day 5: Ha Noi Departure (B)
It’s an easy and relaxing day (Hotel check-out time: 12:00 pm)
Our driver will transfer you to the airport. Say goodbye Vietnam!