Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL HANOI
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport, meet by our representative and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple & the bustling Old Quarter.
• Dinner at local restaurant & overnight in Hue. ( Lunch / Dinner )
Day 2: HALONG – HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE
Depart Hanoi for Ha Long Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Do arts and crafts centre run by handicapped children. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay (approx. mid-day), leave the noise of the city behind as we will board our junk cruise for a delicious seafood lunch. After lunch we have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then our captain will find a secluded spot for swimming and sun bathing before dinner. Enjoy another seafood feast for dinner and for the night owls, there is an option of night fishing.
• Overnight on board. ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI
Rising to the lapping waters of the bay we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to cruise around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. The
kayaks are lightweight and easy to use. All guests will be issued with water buoyancy vests and the junk will be
near us at all times serving as a backup vessel. At midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring
to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi. We should be back in the capital at around 3 pm. Free for shopping.
• Dinner and overnight in Hanoi. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
Day 4: HANOI – TAM COC – HANOI
After breakfast at hotel, depart for Ninh Binh Province. On arrival, visit Hoa Lu - the historic capital of Vietnam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties. Then transfer from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for lunch.
After lunch, take a boat trip in Tam Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves
carved through the limestone. Then, drive back to Hanoi.
• Dinner on your own account. • Overnight in Hanoi. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
Day 5: HANOI DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure with a lot of sweet memories ( Breakfast)
