Day 1: Arrival Hanoi
Our English speaking guide will meet and welcome you at Noi Bai international airport. Transfer you to Hanoi downtown for check in. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Tour to Vietnam Program
MD-VTM-002 - Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - 6 Days/ 5 Nights
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Day 2: Hanoi Full Day City Tour
After breakfast, meet your guide at your hotel and depart on tour to visit Hanoi with the following highlights: The Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. Constructed in 1070, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past. Have a 20 minute drive out of town to visit the serene Museum of Ethnology where you observe Vietnam's diverse culture through the Museum's unique presentation of artifacts and dress used in daily life. (Museum of Ethnology is closed on Mondays).
The Buddhist Tran Quan Pagoda, the oldest of all pagodas in Hanoi lacated-beside the dazzling West Lake. Continuing to visit Ouan Thanh Temple, with its spacious and charming landscape helps highlight the ancient and romantic beauty of this area. Quan Thanh Temple is dedicated to Saint Huyen Thein Tran Vu who guarded and administered the north of the country.
Drive back to central Hanoi for a walking tour through the Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. Followed by a traditional Water Puppet Performance - a unique Vietnamese art form southeast. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu - Trang An) - Hanoi
After breakfast, depart to Ninh Binh (2.5 hours). The first stop is Hoa Lu, One of the oldest capitals in Vietnam dated to 968-1009. The remaining vestiges include two temples dedicated to Dinh and Le Kings. Lunch at a local restaurant. After a short transfer, get into a rowing boat to explore the picturesque waterways in Trang An. Forested limestone amounts contrasting in emerald water, caves, lowland and rivers together with a network of 11 caves create a mysterious fairytale-like scene. Return to Hanoi. O/N in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Bac Ninh - Hanoi
After breakfast, depart from your hotel for a day trip to Bac Ninh provice. Firstly, visit But Thap Pagoda - a Buddha works of characteristic architecture in Le Trung Hung period with 32 national treasures were announced in 2012. The name But Thap (Pen Stupa) was given by King Tu Duc in 1876 when, in Kinh Bac, he saw the beautiful stone stupa shaped like a per at this pagoda, which had previously known as Ninh Phuc Tu (Pagoda of Peace and Happiness).
Then, drive along Duong River with slopes of dikes, Mulberry yards and fresh air to Kinh Duong Vuong Tomb. On the way to''finding the origina'', you will have break time at A Lu village, Dai Dong Thanh Commune, Thuan Thanh Dist, Bac Ninh province. The only place in the country kept Kinh Duong Vuong. Relics include Tombs and Kinh Duong Vuong Temple who founded the first state of Vietnam, lies on the bank of Duong River. Lunch break (on your own expense).
In the afternoon, visit Dong Ho painting Village, a traditional folk paintings Vietnam. You will get to experience and explore the art of Dong Ho handicraft from the hands of the farmer artists (Artisans:Nauyen Dang Che, Nguyen Huu Sam).
The final visit of today is Dau Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Vietnam (187-226 BC) with hundreds of temple and nine floors tower beside Dau River. Get on the car come back Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong by shuttle bus.
Your morning departure from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay takes you on a journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Observe everyday life of Vietnamese Villages as you see the villagers work the local rice fields, take live pigs to market on bicycles and plough the fields with their large water buffaloes.
Arrive in Halong and board a traditional sailing junk. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by the Crew Team who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard. Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of the cruise services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you could attend our chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Defined to be one of the highlights of your stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages (with extra charge applied) for drink.
In the evening enjoy the entertainment activities as movie night, squid fishing of just enjoying a cocktail surrounded by limestone rocks majesticatty springing out from silent water in the night. Stay overnight in a cruise in Halong.
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi by shuttle Bus. Airport transfer by private car. Departure
Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some delights with a light breakfast and follow by a colorful brunch. Continue exploring Haling Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some if its major highlights. Check out cruise, get back to the habor and return to Hanoi. Our driver picks you up at your hotel lobby and transfer you to Noi Bai airport for departure flight.
