5 ENJOYABLE DAYS TO THE NORTH

Upon arrival in Hanoi, our local guide will greet you at Noi Bai International Airport and assist with your transfer to the hotel, where you can leave your luggage. Rooms will be available for check-in starting at 02:00 PM. After a brief rest, embark on an afternoon city tour featuring prominent highlights:

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of the revered President Ho Chi Minh.

Explore the unique One Pillar Pagoda, renowned for its distinctive architecture.

Discover Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest pagoda dating back to the 6th century during the Ly Nam De Dynasty (544 – 548).

Return to the hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Meals will be on your own, and you will spend the night at the hotel.

Between 07:40 and 08:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel for the journey to Ninh Binh, approximately a 2-hour drive.

By 10:30 AM, you’ll reach the Buddha Sanctuary at Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, boasting 500 Arhan statues. Following this, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

From 01:30 to 02:00 PM, immerse yourself in the beauty of Trang An, an ecological tourist destination known for its captivating caves, as you embark on a scenic boat trip.

By 06:30 to 07:00 PM, you’ll be dropped off back at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at your own leisure before spending the night at the hotel.

Between 07:30 and 08:15 AM, following breakfast at the hotel, you’ll embark on a journey to the magnificent Halong Bay in northern Vietnam via shuttle bus.

Around 12:00 to 12:15 PM, you’ll arrive at the pier, where you’ll check in to the cruise and indulge in a delightful lunch.

At 02:00 PM, your exploration of the bay begins, allowing you to marvel at its wonders. You’ll board our boat from the harbor and cruise amidst the breathtaking limestone karsts emerging from the jade-colored waters. Along the way, you’ll make a stop to explore a mesmerizing grotto adorned with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, followed by a refreshing swim in a secluded cave.

By 05:00 PM, return to the main cruise for dinner and a captivating cooking demonstration. Spend the night aboard the cruise, surrounded by the enchanting beauty of Halong Bay.

Between 06:00 and 11:00 AM, it’s highly recommended to rise early and savor the tranquil beauty of the aquamarine waters of the bay at its finest. Following a satisfying brunch aboard the boat, your journey continues as you explore the remarkable limestone formations that encircle the bay.

By 12:00 PM, return to the pier and board the shuttle bus for the journey back to Hanoi. Enjoy dinner at your own leisure and spend the night at the hotel.

Today, you have the entire day free to spend at your leisure until it’s time for your departure. You’ll be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight without the assistance of a guide. Your room will be available for your use until noon. Meals will be your responsibility. This concludes our services.