Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival in Hanoi, your guide and private car will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Bac Ninh Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast: Drive to Bac Ninh – was the native place of Ly dynasty (1010 – 1225), which developed the Dai Viet civilization. Visit Den Do (Do Temple) located in the northern province of Bac Ninh and built under the Ly Dynasty in 1030, southest of Co Phap Village, or Dinh Bang Village today, in Tu Son District. This was Ly Cong Uan birthplace. Visit Dinh Bang Community House built in the 17th century. Transfer back to Hanoi and enjoy Vietnam water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Hoa Lu Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast: You will be transfferd to Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu is th ruins of the ancient capital Hoa Lu – what remains are temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the tow heroes who lived in 10th century and choose Hoa Lu bult the citadel of the capital city. Continue to visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong, also known as the inland Halong, boat ride in a hand woven bamboo rowboat down the Tam Coc streams enjoying spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone moutain peaks. Drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4 : HANOI – HALONG - HANOI Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Morning depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside and will show you the diversity of the North Vietnam villages and rice fields along the journey. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting four hours cruise will provide us multi-shaped rocks and visit the dramatic caves, grottos such as: Paradise Grotto and Wooden Stakes cave. Lunch of fresh seafood is served on board.
In the afternoon, return to Hanoi with stop-over at ceramic and hand embroidery workshops en route. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Ha Noi - Departure / Goodbye Vietnam Meals: Breakfast
Free at leisure, shopping at Trang Tien Plaza, Ancient Quarter or Vincom City Tower till drive to Noi Bai International Airport for departure (Flight TBA).
