HANOI 3 NIGHTS

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up (car & driver only) from the airport and transferred to a hotel. Check in time: 14.00 pm This afternoon visit will be Temple of Literature. In 1076, Vietnam's first university Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the heart of Hanoi. The lake is home to a number of temples and pagodas, and it is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also known as "The 36 Streets," as each street is named after the merchandise that was traditionally & moving to Dong Xuan Market with its bustling stalls and brisk trading of day-to-day local goods Overnight in Hanoi.

Have a breakfast at a hotel. Depart from your hotel at 8:00 AM and transfer 100 km (2 hours) to Ninh Binh. Relax on a local rowboat trip as soon as we arrive at Tam Coc. Meander within the karst landscape and float through some local caves for about 2 hours. Lunch at buffet restaurant. A short transfer to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 9th century ancient capital, for some cultural sightseeing and storytelling of past kings. Finish the tour by visiting Mua Cave, try 500 stairs hiking to the top. Return to Hanoi around 6:00 PM. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at Hotel 07:00 You will transfer to Halong port by a shared van. 10:00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbour, you will check-in and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover the World Heritage. 10:30: Enjoy welcome drink. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock - a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb.       Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay. 12:00: Have a huge buffet lunch with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food. 13:00: Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists whom can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck). 14:00: Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking) 15:00: Stop at Titov Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay. 16:00: After that, you will get back to cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi. On the way back, cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spots in the bay. 17:30-18:00: Arrive in Tuan Chau port. End of the trip. Our shared transfer drive you back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at a hotel. Free for some time. Afternoon we take a short visit to train street, take a cup of coffee here, then you may have some more time for shopping. Later transfer to airport and fy back to home. (driver only)