Must-visit spots
TIME: 6 days 5 nights| Fortnightly departures
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CarORIGIN: Hanoi
DESTINATION: Hanoi city – Ninh Binh – Halong bay
HighlightsWrapped up in 6-day duration, this group package not only offers you the general view of Hanoi – the charming capital of Vietnam but gives you such a unique experience to compare the real Ha Long Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin with the “Inland Ha Long Bay” – Tam Coc Bich Dong Cave. While Ha Long Bay is a famous site with interesting karsts structure, which is part of the UNESCO Heritage List and also included in the List of the World Natural Wonders), Ninh Bình is known as the country’s ancient capital with its peacefully picturesque. Grab the package to witness yourself the fascinating contrasts as well as similarities of the Northern part of Vietnam.
Day 1: Arrive Ha Noi
Check-in at the hotel (after 14:00). Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 2: Ha Noi city – Bat Trang (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Gaze at Literature Temple – the 1st university of Vietnam. Take a snapshot at HCMC President’s Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square. Visit HCMC President house & One-pillared pagoda. Explore about Buddhism and participate in prayer with local people at Tran Quoc Pagoda. Discover the Old Quarters and get closer contact with locals by a 30-minute cyclo ride. Be more confident with your bargaining skills after visiting Dong Xuan Market. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, transfer to Bat Trang Pottery village, visit around the village. Learn & practice making some pieces of pottery. Walk along tiny ancient alleys, visit Bat Trang temple. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 3: Ninh Binh (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Overland to Ninh Binh Town. Visit the Dinh & Le dynasty temples in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Continue with a sampan ride to Tam Coc, known as Vietnam’s “Inland Ha Long Bay” and Bich Dong cave pagodas. Afternoon overland back to Ha Noi enjoy a water puppet show. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 4: Ha Noi – Ha Long (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard)
Breakfast at the hotel. Shuttle bus (with transfer guide) pick up at the hotel and overland to Ha Long. Arrive in Ha Long. Embark on a cruise to visit Ha Long Bay with thousands of grottoes. Dinner and overnight on junk.
Day 5: Ha Long – Ha Noi (light Breakfast, Brunch)
Breakfast on junk. Continue to visit Ha Long until disembarking the cruise. Back to hotel around at 04:00 pm. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 6: Ha Noi (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out at 12: 00.
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