Experience the best of Northern Vietnam with this captivating 4-day journey through Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. Begin with a warm welcome in Hanoi, Vietnam’s thousand-year-old capital known for its rich history, French colonial charm, and bustling Old Quarter. Discover the legendary Hoan Kiem Lake and explore the city’s iconic landmarks including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, and the ancient Temple of Literature. Travel through scenic countryside to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, where limestone karsts and mysterious caves await. Cruise through the emerald waters, explore stunning caves like Thien Cung and Dau Go, and savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Conclude your adventure with leisure time in Hanoi before bidding farewell to this enchanting land.
Arrival at the Noi Bai/Hanoi International Airport. Complete your customs and immigrations. Meet and greet from our tour representative and transfer to your hotel. After reaching, complete the check-in process. Relax and freshen up.
Hanoi, or “River-bound City” as its name means, is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty, which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and romantic lakes, has made it one of the most charming cities in Asia.
In the late afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare, endangered giant turtle species. Its name, “Returned Sword,” comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King by a holy turtle from the lake and later returned to the turtle.
After the visit, shop or walk at leisure in the Old Quarter of 36 ancient streets.
After completing your day, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, start a City Tour beginning with Ho Chi Minh Complex, which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. At the complex, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the nation’s founder’s body is preserved (closed on Monday, Friday and through October - November), the colonial Presidential Palace, originally the French Governor Office and a fine example of French architecture in Hanoi, and the rural style Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Avalokiteshvara, or Buddha of Compassion, and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam, built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages, and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.
Afternoon, transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or a 3.5-hour drive away. Moving through the countryside on the way will bring you a clear perspective of a country’s whose 80% of population live on farming. Have a quick rest stop en route before reaching Ha Long City.
After reaching, complete the check-in process. Relax and freshen up. The rest of the time at leisure. Enjoy an overnight stay in Ha Long Bay.
For Group of 1-9 Pax: Sharing boat and Lunch at a local restaurant
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, transfer to the dock for boarding a shared boat to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay. Ha Long means Descending Dragon in Vietnamese, as legend has it that a holy dragon landed here from the sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The boat will stop at Dau Go Island for you to visit Thien Cung Cave (Heaven Palace) and Dau Go Cave (Wooden Stakes). Dau Go Cave in the 13th Century was a depot to store pointed wooden stakes, which later were used by great Vietnamese military commander Tran Hung Dao to trap and puncture Mongolian naval boats in the famous battles of Bach Dang. Return to the dock and disembark. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, travel back to Hanoi.
Afternoon, drive back to Hanoi and enjoy shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
For Group of 10 Pax up: Private boat and lunch on cruise
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, transfer to the dock to board a cruise boat to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay. Ha Long means Descending Dragon in Vietnamese, as legend has it that a holy dragon landed here from the sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The boat will stop at Dau Go Island for you to visit Thien Cung Cave (Heaven Palace) and Dau Go Cave (Wooden Stakes). Dau Go Cave in the 13th Century was a depot to store pointed wooden stakes, which later were used by great Vietnamese military commander Tran Hung Dao to trap and puncture Mongolian naval boats in the famous battles of Bach Dang. Continue cruising while fresh seafood lunch is served on board. Return to the dock, disembark, and travel back to Hanoi.
Afternoon, drive back to Hanoi and enjoy shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, enjoy your last morning at leisure. Visit your favorite nearby surrounding street, café, shop, etc. on your own. Later, complete the check-out process and enjoy your transfer to the Noi Bai/Hanoi International Airport to board your flight to your next destination/Homeland.
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Hanoi, HA LONG, Ho Chi Minh City
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