Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay 5 Days

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay 5 Days

Explore the highlights of Northern Vietnam on a 5 day unforgettable trips. Chance for you to explore the charm of Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam from the long history & rich tradition to the bustle of the 36 streets. Next, Ninh Binh will welcome you with its breath-taking landscape before you relax yourself on cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, the hidden gem of the World Heritage Ha Long Bay.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Welcome to Hanoi – the 1000 year capital of Vietnam with a wide range of traditions and cultures. Your guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. The rest of your day is at your own leaisure to discover the daily life of this Eastern world.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour - Cyclo Ride - Water Puppet Show

Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Today, chance for you to discover the city of Hanoi deeper. First, pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
The next destination is the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 which is also known is the first university in Vietnam. Now this temple has become an important symbol of Hanoi.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Nguyen Van Huyen Street Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
After lunch, visit the Museum of Ethology to learn about 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam and their corloful cultures.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Next, return Hoan Kiem Lake and start a fun 1-hour cyclo ride to witness the afternoon atmosphere in Hanoi Old Quarter followed by a Water Puppet performance.
Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Cycling In Tam Coc

Stop At: Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh 40000 Vietnam
Start the day with a transfer to Ninh Binh on a 2-hour drive. Upon arrival, pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient royal palace during 10th century. There you can learn about a heroic time of the two first feudal dynasties of Vietnam.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
After lunch, get to Tam Coc and enjoy a 1.5 boat ride through 3 caves. Chance for you to admire the landscape with lush rice fields, unique karst mountains and if lucky enough, some monkeys as well. Then, take part in a fun bike ride around this area to immerse yourself in the rural features here.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bungalow In Tam Coc

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

Stop At: Bai Tu Long Bay, Halong Bay 008433 Vietnam
Transfer to Bai Tu Long Bay early in the morning on a 4-hour drive from Ninh Binh.

Upon arrival, check-in your cruise and enjoy a high-end lunch while cruising around the bay and admiring the fascinating formations out of the window. The hidden Thien Canh Son Cave is one of the finest highlights of the whole voyage.

Next activity is an utmost relaxation on a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island including some time for swimming or kayaking. Get back to cruise after a day of adventure and go refresh yourself before dinner on board. The rest of the night is at your own leisure.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3* Cruise on Bai Tu Long Bay, Ha Long Bay

Day 5: Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi - Departure

Stop At: Bai Tu Long Bay, Halong Bay 008433 Vietnam
The last morning brings you an enormous view of the Bay’s landscape before breakfast in the fresh air.
After that, visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village on a rustic row-boat before checking out and lunchtime. After lunch, disembark and head back to Hanoi on a 4-hour drive. On the way, stop at Phu Lang Ceramic Village to discover the life of local people living on the bank of Cau river with their long-lasting pottery making tradition
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.