6 Days 5 Nights Northern Vietnam Exploration – Group Tour

Welcome to Hanoi, the thousand year capital of Vietnam. Our driver (no guide) will be waiting for you at the airport. Then, transfer to your hotel to check in. Relax and comfort yourself for the rest of day after long flight.

Overnight in Hanoi

CHECK-IN TIME: 14:00 PM

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6 th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

• Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh
mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15 th June -15 th August) for the annual
maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”

16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi

07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue…

12h30: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Tràng An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

18h00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi

Overnight in Hanoi

JOIN LIMOUSINE BUS WITH OTHER TOURISTS

08:00: Pick up at Old Quarter area and transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay (if the package is included transfer service).

11:30: Arriving at the Halong Aquamarine check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.

12:15: After taken to the Halong Aquamarine Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager

13:00: You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting- Cock and Finger Islet.

14:30 – 16:00: The group is transported to Luon Cave via boat. By kayak or bamboo boat, you may explore this location’s uniqueness (optional)

16:00 – 17:00: Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade.

17:30 – 19:00: Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free on drinks at Aquamarine Thalassius Bar or Sundeck.

19:15: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner.

20:30: This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at Aquamarine Thalassius Bar. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception

Overnight on Cruise

06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.
07:30 – 08:30: Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.
08:30 – 09:30: Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island
09:45 – 10:45: Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
10:45 – 11:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi

Enjoy your free time at leisure before bidding farewell to Hanoi and Vietnam. Our driver (without a guide) will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport for your departure flight. Wishing you a safe journey home! This concludes our services.
CHECK-OUT TIME: 12:00 NOON