DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (D)
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to a hotel for relaxing.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2: FULL DAY HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, we will visit to Ho Chi Minh complex; home to his mausoleum, garden, house and a museum which traces his life and work. We continue with a short visit to the famous One-pillar-pagoda nearby. Then we heading to the historical Temple of Literature, one of the first universities in Vietnam and school of Confucianism founded in the 11th century. After here we will visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Vietnam. Enjoy your lunch at Vietnamese restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will see Ethnology Museum, which gives an excellent overview of the country’s ethnic groups, their customs and ways of life. The beautiful grounds display original old houses from many different ethnic groups. At the end of the afternoon, visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’, bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around.
Finish the day with a Water Puppet show. This is a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.
DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
Following breakfast leave Hanoi for a 4 hours’ drive to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way
Arrive in Halong at noon and board your day junk for 4-hour cruise on the emerald green water of Halong Bay, among the 3000 spectacular limestone islands. A fresh lunch will be served on board.
Overnight in Halong Bay.
Distances and journey time:
Hanoi to Halong Bay (160km): 3hrs30mins
DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L/D)
Have breakfast at hotel, free at leisure. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. Transfer back Hanoi
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 5: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure flight. Go back home with pleasant memories of Vietnam Holiday Package to cherish forever.
***End of Vietnam Holiday Package services***
