HANOI CITY TOUR (Lunch)

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - We pick up guests from Noi Bai International Airport or hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. The tour begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Historical Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where Ho Chi Minh’s body is preserved.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Explore one of Asia’s top museums, showcasing the culture, customs, and religions of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Note: The museum is closed on Mondays and will be substituted with a visit to the Women’s Museum.

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Enjoy a lunch featuring Vietnamese delicacies at a renowned restaurant in Hanoi.

Chua Tran Quoc - Visit Hanoi’s oldest pagoda, offering the best views of West Lake.

Temple of Literature & National University - Discover Vietnam’s first university, established in 1066, and the temple dedicated to Confucius.

Hoa Lo Prison - Tour the remnants of Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French and later used by the Vietnamese to detain American pilots during the war. The driver will return you to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Ba Dinh Square - Visit the site where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945.

One Pillar Pagoda - See the unique lotus-shaped pagoda dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy.

Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, Mua Cave - Bungalow Stay in Ninh Binh (Lunch, Dinner)

Hanoi Opera House - 7:30-8:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. If your hotel is outside this area, please meet at the designated point. After a two-hour drive, we arrive at our first destination.

Bai Dinh Pagoda - Known as one of Southeast Asia’s largest temples, Bai Dinh Pagoda holds several national and regional records, including:

• The largest gilded bronze Buddha in Asia
• The largest bronze Maitreya Buddha statue in Southeast Asia
• The largest bronze bell in Vietnam
• The tallest stupa in Asia
• The largest pagoda complex in Vietnam
• The longest Arhat corridor in Asia
• The largest number of Arhat statues in Vietnam
• The largest Pearl Well in Vietnam
• The largest number of Bodhi trees in Vietnam

Our guide will set a meeting point, and you can explore the pagoda on your own or with the guide. Electric car options are available at your own expense: 110,000 VND for a round trip or 300,000 VND for a full tour of the complex. Later, enjoy a local buffet with Vietnamese cuisine at a nearby restaurant. Special dietary requests can be accommodated.

Trang An Grottoes - Take a sampan ride with a local rower to explore Trang An, a stunning karst landscape recognized as a World Heritage site. The Trang An and Tam Coc boat tours are similar, both offering scenic views of karst mountains and caves. The Trang An tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes, visiting six caves, while the Tam Coc tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes, visiting three caves. You can choose either or both options.

Mua Caves - Visit Mua Cave in the late afternoon for a panoramic view of the Tam Coc area. Afterward, you’ll be driven to your hotel.

DRIVE TO HALONG BAY - CHECK-IN BOAT CRUISE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Halong Bay - 07:00-7:30 AM: The limousine bus will pick you up at Ninh Binh Bungalow and transfer you to Halong. At 12:00, board the cruise and check into your cabin. Activities include a welcome drink, cruise briefing, and safety instructions. At 13:30, enjoy a great lunch while cruising past islets. At 15:30, go kayaking around Luon Cave for about an hour, then visit Titop Island. You can sunbathe, swim, or hike to the peak of the island for panoramic photos of Halong Bay. Return to the cruise to watch the sunset and relax. At 18:00, join a cooking class where our chef will demonstrate how to prepare a specific Vietnamese dish. At 19:30, enjoy a luxury set menu dinner featuring a variety of Vietnamese and Asian dishes. At 21:00, participate in squid fishing. Overnight on the cruise.

HALONG BAY - HANOI CITY FOOD TOUR (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Halong Bay - 06:15: Join a Tai Chi class on the sun deck. At 07:10, have a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and pastries on board. At 07:45, visit the Surprising Cave, the largest cave in Halong Bay, featuring three chambers resembling a lobby, dining room, and bedroom, adorned with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. The cave tour lasts about 60 minutes. At 09:00, return to the boat to freshen up and pack. Check out by 10:30 and enjoy brunch while taking in the bay scenery. At 11:00, disembark at Halong International Harbour. At 11:20, check out from the cruise. At 11:45, the bus will pick you up and transfer you back to Hanoi, arriving around 15:00 at Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - Check into your hotel in Hanoi after the Halong cruise. At 18:00, embark on the Hanoi Food on Foot tour. This tour includes stops at family-owned shops and restaurants famous for their traditional Hanoi dishes. The experience offers not only authentic local cuisine but also insights into the daily culinary life of Hanoi. The list of sample dishes will vary based on your diet and preferences. All dietary needs are accommodated.

DRIVE TO SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE (Lunch, Dinner)

Sapa - 7:00 AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Our shuttle bus will take you to Sapa, a 300 km journey that takes about 5 hours via the highway. Check into your Sapa hotel and have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit Cat Cat Village, home of the H’mong people. If you prefer not to walk the 2 km route inside the village, alternative options include visiting Moana for beautiful views and photos or hiking up Ham Rong Mountain for stunning views of Sapa town. The day tour ends around 5:00 PM at your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner and explore the city at your leisure.

FANSIPAN PEAK CONQUER - DRIVE TO HANOI (Lunch)

Sapa - 8:00 AM: After breakfast, our guide and driver will take you to the cable car station to conquer Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak at 3,143 meters.

HANOI DEPARTURE

Noibai Airport Transfers - We provide airport transfers for your departure flight. End of service.

• Meals for all diets: Vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. (provide diet info during booking)
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Hotel as mentioned
• All local taxes
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• English-speaking tour guide for the full trip
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Halong Bay 5-star cruise (Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long Bay options available)

• Gratuities
• Drinks
• Government fees of day 2 to Ninh Binh: 250.000d for Trang An, 100.000d of Mua cave,
• Day 2: Op 1: Bai Dinh pagoda electricity car: 110.000d/pax for just up and back drive from car park
• Day 2: Op 2: Bai Dinh Government E car fee: 300.000d/pax for visit everywhere by E car
• Day 3+ 4 Government overnight fee + sightseeing fee of Halong bay 700.000d/person
• Day 5: Government Sapa Fansipan Cable car + 1 way up to peak by train: 850.000d + 150.000d (40$/pax)
• Extra night in Hanoi is from 45$/room/night (Single/Double/twin) with breakfast and taxes

Highlights of Hanoi 5 days package connects customers from Hanoi airport with the city downtown, Tam Coc day tour and the unique experience Halong Bay cruise 2 days 1 night ; further Explore National Heritage Sites of Hanoi Old Quarter with a Walking tour to try the local food! The tour is designed to best discover Hanoi, Ninh Binh province and also the highlight trip to Halong bay with 1 night on the cruise

• The booking is valid for group from 2 sharing a cabin/room. If single requested please contact us
• We do not include government entry tickets into our tour fare
• We serve all diets please mention your dietary in booking so that we can serve you better.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.