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Tour Itinerary

• day 1 ARRIVAL IN HANOI – CITY SIGHTSEEING
  Arrival: Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet and greet with our professional guide and driver. Transfer to Hanoi city by private vehicle (approx. 50 minutes). Hotel standard check-in time is from 14:00 hrs. Early check-in is not included and is subject to hotel availability; it can be arranged on request. Afternoon: Proceed for a short city orientation tour. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Vietnam, located on the serene West Lake. Pass by the iconic Hanoi Opera House for photo opportunities. Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake), one of Hanoi’s most scenic landmarks. Enjoy free time for shopping at the bustling Dong Xuan Market and nearby old quarter streets such as Hang Gai, Hang Dao, and Hang Ngang, famous for silk garments, handicrafts, lacquerware, embroidered linens, bamboo products, and local souvenirs. Meals: Not Included Overnight Stay: Hanoi
• day 2 HANOI CITY TOUR – HALONG BAY
  Meals: Breakfast Overnight Stay: Halong Bay Morning: After breakfast, proceed for a half-day Hanoi city tour. Visit the iconic Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mondays and Friday afternoons – exterior view only), the Presidential Palace (outside view), President’s Fishpond, House on Stilts, and the historic One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius, which also served as Vietnam’s first National University, training generations of scholars, mandarins, and kings. Afternoon: Depart for Halong Bay on a scenic 3.5-hour drive, passing through the picturesque landscapes of the Red River Delta countryside. Enjoy a short refreshment break en route. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.
• day 3 HALONG BAY DAY CRUISE – HANOI
  Morning: After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor. Board a Halong Bay day cruise and attend a short cruise briefing before sailing into the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage waters. Cruise Experience: Visit the magnificent Thien Cung Cave (Heaven Palace Cave), renowned for its thousands of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, beautifully illuminated by colorful lighting. After spending approximately one hour exploring the cave, return to the cruise and continue sailing past iconic limestone formations such as Incense Bowl Islet, Cock Fighting Islets, Sail Islet, and Turtle Island, offering unforgettable photo opportunities. Afternoon: Around 12:00 noon, disembark from the cruise and proceed by road to Hanoi. En route, enjoy brief stopovers at a Ceramic Village and a Hand Embroidery Workshop, showcasing traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship. Upon arrival in Hanoi, check in to your hotel and relax. Note: • 1–9 passengers: Shared daily cruise in Halong Bay • 10 passengers & above: Private cruise arrangement Meals: Breakfast Overnight Stay: Hanoi Morning:
• day 4 HANOI – NINH BINH EXCURSION
  Morning: After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel and depart for Ninh Binh on a scenic 2-hour drive along Highway 01, passing through lush green fields and traditional Vietnamese villages. Upon arrival, visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th–11th centuries. Explore the historic Dinh and Le Dynasty Temples and gain insight into Vietnam’s early government and its historic struggles against Chinese invasions, while enjoying panoramic views of rice paddies and fresh countryside air. Afternoon (Choose One Option): Option 1 – Trang An Boat Experience: Proceed to the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO-recognized attraction. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through a spectacular cave system including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave, surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and winding rivers—often referred to as “Halong Bay on Land.” Option 2 – Tam Coc Boat Experience: Alternatively, enjoy a scenic boat trip in Tam Coc, gliding along the Ngo Dong River through three limestone caves—Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. Admire serene landscapes of limestone karsts, rice fields, and ancient temples along the riverbanks. After the tour, return to Hanoi and transfer back to your hote Meals: Breakfast Overnight Stay: Hanoi
• day 5 HANOI – DEPARTURE
  Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, check out and meet your guide and driver for a comfortable transfer to Noi Bai International Airport. Proceed with departure formalities and board your onward flight to your next destination, marking the end of a memorable Vietnam holiday. Meals: Breakfast