4-Day Exploration Of Northern Vietnam From Hanoi
Highlights
Hanoi, Halong, Ninh Bình
nature, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Discover Hanoi’s rich culture at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, and Ngoc Son Temple. Wander through the vibrant Old Quarter and enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show. Cruise Halong Bay, explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak in Luon Cave, and relax on Titop Island’s beaches. Visit Ninh Binh’s Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave for scenic views, and boat through Trang An’s stunning grottoes and karst landscapes.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Hanoi – City tour (L)
- 7h30- 8h00 Our driver pick you up from Airport station tranfer to city center join group tour .
- we will start our city day trip. Head to the Uncle Ho’s final resting-place standing in Ba Dinh Square where the Vietnamese cultural and political events are usually taken place. Visit Ho Chi Minh stilt house, where Ho Chi Minh used to live intermittently during Vietnam War, and One Pillar Pagoda – a Buddhism temple featuring a particular architecture inside and a peaceful lotus lake outside. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, visit Bodhi tree which was offered by Indian Prime Minister Razendia Prasat as a gift when he visited Vietnam in 1959.
- 12h30: Have Lunch in restaurant in old quarter
- . Continue to the ancient temple named Ngoc Son Temple, and Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake).. Go to see the first Vietnam University - Literature Temple (Quoc Tu Giam) founded in 1070 based on teachings of Confucian.
- 16h15: Enjoy Water Puppet show - a kind of well-known traditional Vietnamese art which is preserved through generations with more than 800 years old. (Excluded water pupet show)
- Free time Dinner for yourself
- Stay overnight in Ha Noi.
- Please note: - The Program will be adjusted to suit the Arrival flights. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closed on Monday and Friday and all museums closed on Monday. Alternatives will be recommended accordingly.
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Day 2: Hanoi -Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu– Trang An- mua cave ) [B/L]
- 7h30 -8:00 AM - Depart from Hanoi
- Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey towards Ninh Binh province. It takes approximately two hours to reach the first destination of the day, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
- 10:00 -10h30 AM - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you will visit the temples of the two kings, Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. The temples are located in a scenic area surrounded by limestone mountains and green rice fields.
- 11:30 AM - Explore Mua Cave
- After visiting Hoa Lu, the tour continues to Mua Cave, located nearby. Mua Cave is a popular tourist spot due to its stunning panoramic view of the Tam Coc area. To reach the top of the mountain, you need to climb 500 steps, but the effort is worth it.
- 1:00 PM - Lunch break
- You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Binh, where you can try traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
- 2:00 PM - Boat tour in Trang An
- After lunch, it's time for a boat tour in Trang An, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Trang An is known for its scenic landscapes of karst mountains, caves, and rivers. During the boat tour, you will explore the caves and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
- 4:30 PM - Return to Hanoi
- After the boat tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Hanoi, where you will arrive around 6:30 PM, depending on traffic.
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Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay – Amazing cave – Titop island – Luon Cave – Kayaking [B/L]
- 08h30 09h00: The car and tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point in the Old Quarter and Opera House to depart for Halong Bay. On the way, you stop at Hai Duong to take a rest and freely shop for specialties there.
- 11h30-12h00: Arrive at Ha Long port, the tour group gathers at the waiting house under the guidance of the tour guide, get the ticket from the tour guide and get on board to start your journey of exploring the bay. The cruise will go through a lot of the large and small islands with many different shapes, including Hon Ga Choi the symbol of Halong Bay.
- Enjoy lunch on board.
- 14h00: Arrive at Bo Hon island, you will visit Sung Sot Cave one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Next, you will kayak or take a bamboo boat to visit Luon Cave (the cost of kayaking or sitting on a bamboo boat is included). After 30 minutes of kayaking, you board the cruise to go to Titop island.
- You can swim at Titop beach with white sand, or try trekking to the top of Titop mountain to see the panoramic view of Halong Bay.
- 16h30: You return to the cruise. The cruise will move to bring you back to the port. You can sunbathe on the deck, listen to music and relax, and immerse yourself in the nature of Halong Bay.
- 17h30-18h00: The cruise docks. Say goodbye to Halong Bay and get in the car to come back to Hanoi.
- 20h00-20h30: Arrive at Hanoi, the car will drop you off at the pick-up point. End the trip.
- Important Note: Time to visit Halong Bay can be adjusted to suit your conditions. Departure date or may be subject to change depending on Halong weather or coordination of the Management Board of Halong Bay. In some cases, there may be a ban on sudden departure due to high winds or thunderstorms without prior notice. Hope you accept and understand!
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Day 4 : Hanoi Free easy - Airport - Departure [B]
- Have breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure. Check out hotel. Driver will transfer you to airport for departure flight.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 20 | /person |
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