Itinerary Details
The top sights and traditional culture in North Vietnam are waiting for your discovery in the following 7 days. We have particularly chosen the essence of North Vietnam for you: Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay. We also arrange a luxury cruise of one and a half days for you to admire the splendid Halong Bay. Please just be enchanted by the landscape and culture of the region. You will feel time really flies!
Welcome to Vietnam!
You will meet our tour guide upon your arrival at Hanoi airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi.
Our guide will assist you with your hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own disposal. Having a rest or starting a little adventure on your own, either can be a good choice.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will visit the fascinating Museum of Ethnology, where you can get the vivid knowledge of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Then you will visit some important spots related to Ho Chi Minh (regarded as Father of Vietnam), including the mausoleum, the former residence, Ho Lo Prison, one-pillar pagoda and the Temple of Literature, which is the first university in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, enjoying an hour’s tricycle ride on busy streets of the old city is something you just can’t miss! You can also make yourself fresh up with a strong local coffee while strolling along the old city. Last but not least, a wonderful performance of the Vietnamese water puppet show will help you better understand the traditional culture.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Water Puppet Show
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Ninh Binh area. Your first stop will be Mua Cave, also called “Vietnam’s Great Wall”. It’s the most beautiful place in Ninh Binh. Your hiking to the top of the cave will be rewarded with a wonderful bird’s eye view of the whole city.
The lunch will be well prepared for you to taste local delicious food in Ninh Binh and then your afternoon adventure starts. You will get on the boat to explore 3 mysterious grottoes in the region. They are in turn Hang Ca, Hang Hai & Hang Ba. What is really thrilling is to paddle the boat on water to view the spectacular rice field. The pure air, mixed with the aroma of lush mountains and green waters will definitely make you fresh up. At last, you will be transferred to your hotel in Ninh Binh.
Optional: If you want to discover the authentic country life (eg the paddy fields), a cycling ride more than half an hour will be highly recommended ( about 40 min for 5km ). You can contact our local guide for details.
Accommodation option:
- Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort
- (4 Ratings)
Mua Cave
breakfast and lunch and dinner
In the morning, we will pick you up at hotel and transfer you to Halong Bay. Halong Bay is famous for the largest marine limestone 'karst' landscape in the world and the whole area is awarded as UNESCO World Heritage. Your won’t be bored during the three-hour ride as your eyes enjoy a feast of wonderful landscape of the countryside.
The crew will assist you board the traditional Vietnamese sailboat. The amazing water adventure starts. On board all meals are included. Don’t forget to enjoy the nice sunset with a refreshing drink on hand. Later, taste fresh seafood for dinner.
A series of optional arrangements such as diving are also available. Overnight on board.
Accommodation option:
- Lavela Premium Cruise
- (4 Ratings)
Halong Bay
breakfast and lunch and dinner
If you want to catch the sunrise over the Halong bay, you’d better get up early in the morning. Your early getting up will also be worthwhile with a Tai Chi lesson if weather condition allows. After breakfast, you will drop by a fishing village where you can still see a rowing-boat. You can communicate with local residents and know about their daily life.
In the afternoon, a pleasant discovery tour of stalagmites and stalactites is waiting for you in a well-known ancient limestone cave. Be brave and satisfy your curiosity. Overnight on board.
Accommodation option:
- Lavela Premium Cruise
- (4 Ratings)
Halong Bay
breakfast and lunch
This morning, your water adventure comes to an end and you will be on land again. The undisturbed rural villages and amazing rice terraces are waiting for your exploration. After tasting traditional rural specialties for lunch, we will transfer you back to Hanoi by a five hour’s ride.
Accommodation option:
- Silk Queen Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
Your guide will take you to airport for your departure flight.