Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – City Tour (L, D)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, we will be welcomed by our friendly local guide and transferred to our hotel.

(Note: Hotel’s check-in is 14.00/15.00, Early check-in is NOT included).

After that, we will visit some highlights in the city. Our first stop is Ho Chi Minh Complex where we will visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside visit only if later than 10.30 AM), his simple stilt-house and fish pond, the outside of the impressive Presidential Palace, and finally the nearby One Pillar Pagoda that originally built since 11th century. Continue to visit the oldest pagoda in Hanoi – Tran Quoc Pagoda which the West Lake locates.

Lunch at an Indian restaurant.

After lunch, we visit the Temple of Literature, the Temple of Confusion, also the first university in Vietnam that was built in 1070. We finish our day with a cyclo ride around the Old Quarters through the maze of narrow streets and shops. We then sit down for the Water Puppet Show for a 45-minute show. Drop off at the hotel and end the tour.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay Day-Cruise – Joined in (B, L, D)

Pick up at a hotel in the Old Quarter, and we then drive to Halong Bay.

On arrival, we check in at the cruise’s lounge at Tuan Chau Marina Bay. Welcome on board with safety regulations briefed by the Cruise manager. The cruise is setting sail, and you will have the opportunity to admire and explore the magnificent beauty of the thousands of limestone karsts as the cruise navigates through Halong Bay.

We then visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most stunning caves in Halong Bay. Here, you will be amazed by the breathtaking scenery and the intricate formations of the sparkling and enchanting stalactites and stalagmites. After lunch, we pass through famous landmarks such as Ho Dong Tien Cave, Me Cung Cave, and Trong Cave. Take some time to relax and unwind before continuing your journey.

In the afternoon, we stop in the Luon Cave area. Here, you can engage in one of two exciting activities: kayaking or taking a bamboo boat ride.

Our next stop is Titop Island, a stunning island with picturesque natural scenery and a beautiful beach that resembles a crescent moon. Here, you can freely immerse yourself in the crystal-clear water or trek up to the summit of Titop Island, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the bay with a 360-degree perspective.

Afternoon tea on the sundeck while admiring the most beautiful spots of Halong Bay during the return journey of the cruise. These include Heaven’s Gate, Dog Stone Islet, Incense Burner Islet, and Fighting Cock Islet. At around 5.30 PM, the cruise docks at the port, marking the end of the journey exploring Halong Bay. Get on the bus and transfer back to Hanoi.

Dinner at a restaurant and overnight at a hotel.

Day 3: Hanoi – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An – Hanoi (B, L, D)

Today, we will drive to Ninh Binh Province and visit Bai Dinh Spiritual and Culture Complex, the largest Buddhist pagoda complex in the North of Vietnam.

After lunch, we take a pleasant boat rowing in Hoang Long River to visit the Trang An Eco-Tourism complex. The complex is surrounded by picturesque landscapes with thousands of hectares with more than 100 caves which can be explored by boat. In the late afternoon, we return to Hanoi for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Hanoi – Shopping & Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for shopping in the maze shops in the Old Quarters or shopping malls. Check out and transfer to the airport for the departure flight. Trip by best Vietnam tour agency ends.