8-DAY NORTHERN SPLENDORS AND PHU QUOC BEACH ESCAPE

Welcome to Hanoi! Our local guide will greet you at Noi Bai International Airport and escort you to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be available from 2:00 PM. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish.

Meals are not included. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.

Between 08:15 and 08:30 AM, our guide and driver will collect you from your hotel. Today’s exploration of Hanoi includes its most iconic sites:

• Tran Quoc Pagoda, a revered Buddhist site and national treasure on the shores of West Lake.

• The Ho Chi Minh Complex, the resting place of Vietnam’s revered leader, including his stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda, an emblem of Hanoi designed to resemble a lotus blossom.

• The Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s initial seat of learning.

At 12:30 PM, take a moment to unwind and enjoy lunch at a quaint eatery in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

• Witness the artisanal life at Bat Trang’s traditional pottery village. Observe the crafting process in their showrooms.

• Visit the storied Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ngoc Son Temple, honoring Tran Hung Dao, the celebrated general known for his Mongol-defeating feats.

By 03:30 PM, we’ll ensure you’re back at your hotel. Dinner is at your discretion, followed by an overnight stay.

From 07:45 to 08:30 AM, you’ll be conveniently collected from your hotel. Embark on a scenic 100km journey through verdant landscapes. The day’s schedule is as follows:

• At 10:30 AM, explore the radiant Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, recognized as the grandest pagoda in Southeast Asia, home to 500 ‘La Han’ (Arhat) stone statues, two massive bronze bells, and three bronze ‘Tam The’ statues.

• 12:30 PM: Savor a meal at a local eatery.

• 01:30 PM: Discover the Trang An Grottoes, a spectacular natural wonder characterized by its towering limestone formations. Enjoy a bicycle ride along the rural lanes, past extensive canals and through quaint villages.

• By 06:30 PM, you’ll return to Hanoi and be dropped off at your hotel. The evening’s dinner is up to your preference, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

07:30 – 08:30 AM: Connect with our guide and board the bus for a scenic 3.5-hour journey through lush rice paddies to Halong Bay. Enjoy a short break in Hai Duong City to stretch your legs.

Embark on our Dragon Cruise to weave through the majestic limestone formations and capture the awe-inspiring scenery of Halong.

01:00 PM: Relish a delightful lunch aboard as we glide past the picturesque Stone Dog and Incense Burner Islets.

Pause at a local fishing village to observe the fishermen’s way of life and gain insights into their daily routines. Continue cruising to snap shots of the iconic “Fighting cock” rock, a symbol of Halong Bay.

Explore the splendor of Thien Cung Cave, known as the “Heavenly Palace,” renowned for being the most magnificent in Halong Bay. Return to the boat for more cruising on the turquoise waters.

Dock at the harbor to transfer back to Hanoi.

08:00 PM: Reach Hanoi. Enjoy your evening meal independently. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Spend the day at your leisure until it’s time for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc, unaccompanied by a guide. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel for checking in. Meals on your own account.

At 09:00 AM: Depart from your hotel via taxi to the rendezvous point at 143 Tran Hung Dao street, Duong To, Phu Quoc.

• Pearl Farm: Discover the intriguing history behind pearl cultivation on Phu Quoc Island.

• Sim Wine Factory: Observe the wine production and sample the unique local brews.

• Pepper Farm: Gain insights into the process of pepper farming.

• Ham Ninh Fishing Village: Experience the village’s daily life and visit the Ho Quoc pagoda.

• Sao Beach: Relish a leisurely lunch and unwind with swimming and sunbathing.

• Coconut Prison: Delve into a significant chapter of Vietnam’s history.

• Fish Sauce Factory: Witness the traditional methods of fish sauce production.

• Tranh Stream: Available as a stop during the rainy season from May to October.

By 04:30 PM: Make your way back to your hotel. The evening is yours to enjoy, with dinner on your own and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Today, you have the entire day to freely explore the charms of Phu Quoc Island.

This quaint tropical paradise, nestled off Vietnam’s South West coast, is renowned for its stunning beauty. Over half of the island is designated as a National Park, teeming with diverse flora and marine life, ideal for snorkeling enthusiasts. Phu Quoc caters to all tastes, offering secluded, heavenly beaches and inviting forest trails. It’s a place where every visitor can find their slice of bliss.

Plan your own meals and enjoy a restful night at the hotel.

You have free time until our driver arrives to transfer you to Phu Quoc Airport for your departure flight (without the guide). Your room will be available until noon – 12:00 PM. This marks the end of our services.