With
the perfect location in the centre of Northern Delta, Hanoi has been
the capital of Vietnam over the past 1000 years. Many historic and
cultural sites still remained and preserved, together with the
hospitality of the people here make Hanoi a favorite tourist attraction.
Besides, Halong Bay - the most famous world heritage of Vietnam and
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, magical sites are also the musts in the North of
Vietnam.
Day 1: Arrival in Hano
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Arrive
in Hanoi. Greeted by your guide at the airport. Transfer to your hotel
in the city centre for check-in and at leisure in the rest of the day.
Late afternoon, take a Cyclo Tour in the Old Quarter and transfer to
Thang Long Theater for Water puppet show. Dinner and overnight in
Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Hanoi
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Early
departure for Halong Bay, a World Heritage with thousands of limestone
and dolomite island and islets. Stop on the way to visit Ceramic
village at Dong Trieu. Upon arrival in Halong take a sailing boat to
cruise the splendid bay to visit its breathtaking seascape created by
the rocky islands (dog, man's head, cock and hen islands...) and
emerald calm water, with stopovers to visit the grottoes inside
islands and swimming. A lunch of fresh sea foods will be arranged
onboard. Late afternoon back to Hanoi and if your time is not limited,
have a break at the Hong Ngoc Charity Centre where children and
handicap people present their pretty products made of stone. overnight
in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hanoi
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A
90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the
one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role
in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known
sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with
the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th
century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where
spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields
reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives
this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh
Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings’ palace
in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relics of the shady Dinh
and Le temples. overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi
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A
half-day city tour of Vietnam's Capital City. Hanoi is a unique city
with tree-lined boulevards, old-colonial architecture, pretty lakes
and ancient temples. The city tour will comprise well known sights at
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his old house, the Temple of Literature and
the Lake of the Restored Sword. Come back to the car for transferring
to Noi Bai airport for the onward flight. Tour ends.
Note: The city tour can be shifted to the 1st day depending on your flight schedule.