From Ancient Streets to Emerald Seas – Discover Vietnam in 5 Days

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – HALF DAY CITY TOUR 

Hochiminh house on Stilt / One Pillar Pagoda / Water puppet show

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our guide & driver will meet you at Noi Bai Airport then transfer you by private car to your hotel in city center.

Hotel check in time: 14:00. Early check in NOT included

Afternoon, you will enjoy half day city tour of Hanoi:

Ho Chi Minh Complex -  one of the most historic tourist attractions in Vietnam. Being there, travelers can learn numerous things about Uncle Ho’s life, together with the Vietnamese liberation process under his lead. This complex includes: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside only), Ba Dinh Square, Uncle Ho' Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda. Temple of Literature – The first University in Vietnam

Enjoy the famous Water puppet show at local  theatre.

Distances:                    Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Center: 40 km – about 45 minutes for transfer

Accommodation:      Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI                                                                                                   (B)

Morning, transfer in a private coach about 100 km South of Hanoi (2.5 hour drive) to Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province. Discover the first capital of Vietnam, which was founded in the 10th Century by the Dinh Dynasty as a stronghold against the Northern invaders and shortly later was inherited by the Le Dynasty. Visit the two old temples one dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, the only king of the Dinh Dynasty and also Vietnam’s first emperor and the other to the succeeding kings of the Le Dynasty.

Afternoon, continue to visit Trang An tourist attraction has over 310 species of higher plants, many algae and fungi. In particular, there have some rare woods and amount of valuable trees using for food, medicine. In addition, there has about 30 species of mammals, 50 species of birds, dozens of species of reptiles and some rare animals such as: chamois, leopard, phoenix… take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.

Back to Hanoi.

Meals:                             Breakfast

Distances:                     Hanoi – Ninh Binh: 110 km – about 2.5 hours

Accommodation:      Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG ON CRUISE                                     (B/L/D)

Halong On Cruise/ Stalemate Cave/ Cooking Demonstration & Food Décor Class/ Squid Fishing

Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field.

12h00 – 12h30: Embark Halong Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13h15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bay, admiring the fascinating rock and the beautiful of Halong Bay from your cruise.

16h00: Join a guided visit to Stalemate Cave in Ha Long Bay.

17h20: Return to Cruise, enjoy the sunset while relaxing with happy hours from now to dinner time at the bar.

18h00: Enjoy happy hours various drinks on discount. Taking part in a Cooking Demonstration & Food Décor Class with our Chef.

19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served on cruise restaurant.

21h00 – 22h00: Time of second happy hours to the late night or join Squid Fishing with the crew, sing Karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.

Note: Itinerary may be subject to change by Cruise brand; local authority or weather without prior notice.

(**No Indian food on cruise, clients can have vegetarian meals instead)

Meals:                             Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Distances:                     Hanoi – Halong: 160 km – about 4 hours

Accommodation:      Overnight in Halong Cruise

DAY 4: HALONG – HANOI                                                             (B/Br/-)  

06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the cruise. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-Chi Lesson on sundeck.

07h00 – 08h00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast.

08h00 – 09h00: Climb to the peak of Island for the panoramic views of the bay. Relax on the beach, swim in the emerald water.

09h00: Return to Cruise for freshening up.

09h30: Check out your cabin and continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Bai Tho Mountain near the harbor.

10h30: Have early lunch (brunch)

12.00 : Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation.

Transfer back to Hanoi.

Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise

(**No Indian food on cruise, clients can have vegetarian meals instead)

Meals:                             Breakfast + Brunch

Distances:                     Hanoi – Halong: 160 km – about 4 hours

Accommodation:      Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE                                                           (B)

After breakfast, free at leisure then transfer to Airport for flight home.

Meals:                             Breakfast

Distances:                     Hanoi Center – Noi Bai Airport: 40 km – about 45 minutes

END OF ALL SERVICES!!!!