The Northern Highlight of Vietnam

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN HANOI (L/D)

Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check in.

Then, take 01 hour city tour by pedicab (one person per one pedicab) and shopping in the Old streets of Hanoi. In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre and dinner at a local restaurant. 

Water puppetry

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

In the morning, we will meet at your hotel and transfer to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda). 

Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closed on Monday and Friday.

Then we will visit the Temple of Literature. This temple was built in the 11th century and is known as the first university in Vietnam. 

The Temple of Literature – a place to honor and pay tribute to the intellectuals of Vietnam

Next, we will head to Tran Quoc Pagoda. Originally built in 541 under the name Khai Quoc (meaning 'Nation Founding'), the pagoda was later relocated to West Lake. Surrounded by a serene lake and elegant towers, it has become a popular destination for both tourists and pilgrims.

Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest pagoda in Vietnam

Afternoon we will transfer to Halong bay (180 km northeast of Hanoi). You will have a deep experience about a nation whose 80 percent of population leaving on rice while moving through the countryside. 

Overnight at hotel in Halong.

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L/D)

Morning: Enjoy a 4-hour boat cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of outstanding natural beauty.

The trip will bring you an unforgettable memory of Halong Bay. Especially a fresh seafood lunch is prepared and served on board during cruise. Boat will stop at Thien Cung cave and Dau Go caves for sightseeing. Afternoon, return to Hanoi capital & free leisure to downtown for shopping. Have dinner at local restaurant. 

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI – NINH BINH - HANOI (B/L/D)

In the morning meet at your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh province - 100 km south of Hanoi. Ninh Binh is known to travelers as Vietnam’s “Inland Halong Bay”. You will be offered a leisurely sampan cruise on a creek across three vast stretches of rice field. 

Upon arrival, visit Temples of the Dinh King and Le King built on the site of the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel. Sampan trip along the stream to Tam Coc caves (Three limestone caves) all adorned with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. 

The golden hue of ripened rice dyes all of Ninh Bình

Later on, you visit Bich Dong Pagoda – a very nice temple located in the harmony surrounding landscape. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, transfer back to Hanoi. Have dinner and free  for visiting Hanoi at night. 

Bich Dong pagoda during the lotus season

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 5: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)

Morning you will have free leisure until transfer to the airport for the departure flight.

• Accommodation basing on twin sharing at hotels with daily breakfast
• All transfers and land transportation in private vehicles.
• Local English or French speaking guides.
• Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated: Halong Bay, Ninh Binh
• Private boat for sightseeing at Halong Bay for group from 21pax up, group of under 21pax will be taken combined boad; boad in Ninh Binh.
• Lunches & dinners at local restaurant as mentioned in the program
• Minaral water (01bottle/pax/day)