Highlights
- Learn about Vietnamese history as well as its culture
- Visit the highlight destinations in the city: One Pillar Pagoda, the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda, Bat Trang pottery village, Literature Temple,…
- Enjoy a cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the King Dinh and King Le temples, explore caves and bike around countryside villages in Tam Coc
Tour Code: RT P003
5 days Vietnam tour with the waterways also the attractive capital - Hanoi and surrounds that offers the best of Northern of Vietnam. On this custom tailored tour you will find the treasured histories of ancient civilizations and the breathtaking landscapes of the natural landscapes.
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
DAY1: HA NOI ARRIVAL
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our driver and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B, L)
Start the day to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Then continue on to the One Pillar Pagoda and the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West lake. Before having lunch at local restaurant, visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on Mon, Wed & Fri). In the afternoon, visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university. At the end, journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration.
DAY3: HALONG BAY 1 DAY TOUR (B, L)
After picked at hotel, proceed to Ha Long Bay. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau island, you’ll board a wooden junk at noon time and get off to the famous limestone marine landscape. A nice buffet lunch will be served. We have about 4.5 hours in Halong bay to see the most popular sights of it, relax on the sundeck and admire the different islets and their fantasy shapes. Get off the boat to explore Heaven cave, then start cruising back to the pier and start our trip back to Ha Noi.
DAY4: HANOI – TAM COC 1 DAY TOUR (B,L)
Start from your hotel drive to Ninh Binh Province to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (110km/2.5 hours driving). Visit King Dinh and King Le’s temples. Arrive in Tam Coc Wharf, have buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine. Then get on Sampan boats through caves and visiting countryside landscape. After back to Tam Coc Wharf to chill out, cycle on country road around village. Return the bus to go back to Hanoi.
DAY5: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Enjoy your leisurely last minute shopping until transfer to airport.
