Ha Noi Arrival

Hanoi - Arrive at NoiBai Airport. Meet with the driver and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in a hotel.

HANOI LUXURY CITY FULL-DAY - JOIN IN GROUP TOUR[B/L]

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - 08h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.
Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
  10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

Chua Tran Quoc - Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

Temple of Literature & National University - Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

Hoa Lo Prison - Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

HA NOI - HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE - CYCLING - HA NOI - JOIN IN GROUP TOUR [B/L]

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

Tam Coc - Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “

Mua Caves - Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave ( Dancing Cave ). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

HANOI – HALONG - OVERNIGHT ON JUNK[B/L/D]

Halong Bay - Have breakfast at the hotel then get on the shuttle bus transfer to Ha Long Bay.
12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.
12:45 Captain welcomes guests to cruises. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.
13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet…
14:30 Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave
15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer to the Titov island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach.
16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.
18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).
18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
19:00 Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner.
20:30 Evening activities.

Ha Long - Ha Noi

Halong Bay - 06:00 Morning call (if you request).
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 cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong 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.
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 harbour.

• The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions.
  Back to Ha Noi by shuttle bus. Pick you up at the hotel and transfer to the airport for departure.

• 2 days/1 Night cruise on board a cruise in Ha Long Bay (double/twin cabin on shared boat)
• 01 bottles of mineral water per person per day
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Licensed Guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• All fees and/or taxes
• Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast (check-in and check-out around noontime)

• Early check-in or late check-out
• Domestic/ International flight tickets
• Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
• Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
• Optional excursions and activities
• Visa - as per country requirements
• Tip for guides and drivers is recommended at a rate of 5 USD/client/day.
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)