5days Hanoi Halong Cruise + NIN BINH

➤ Upon arrival in Hanoi airport, greeted with a warm welcome by our friendly personnel. You will be assisted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. ➤ Hanoi is a great place to explore and go sightseeing on foot, this French Colonial City is known for its delectable cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and production of rare silks and exotic handicrafts. Within the city, you'll find a multicultural community with touches of Chinese, French and Russian influences. ➤ From your hotel which is centrally located, embark on a Walking Tour of Hanoi Old Quarters. First walk to the popular Hoan Kiem Lake. You can experience the peaceful beauty here in the vibrant and crowded city of Vietnam. From here you can walk on the beautiful Huc Bridge which was built to connect the Ngoc Son Temple located in the heart of Hoan Kiem Lake and the lake bank. ➤ Thereafter enjoy Shopping at The Old Quarters, the narrow streets are packed with family-owned shops selling silks, stuffed toys, artwork, embroidery, food, coffee, watches, and silk ties. There are plenty of great bargains to be had in the Old Quarter. ➤ In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese Traditional Water Puppetry Show at Thang Long Theater. It is a unique and ancient art form that combines puppetry, water, music, and storytelling to create captivating performances. ➤ Thereafter proceed for dinner at a local Vietnamese Restaurant. ➤ Overnight stay at the hotel of your choice.

➤ After breakfast at hotel depart for Halong Bay in a private vehicle. Halong is one of the Country’s Most Famous Natural Wonder with its beautiful bay and islands. ➤ A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the most impressive thing about the bay is the 1600 Islands & Islets that Rise up Out of the Water. The majority of the isles here are uninhabited which has made the landscape here remain unspoiled. ➤ With its Incredible Natural Beauty and Geological Significance, the only way to fully appreciate this vast natural attraction is to go on a traditional Junk Boat which is a quintessential image of South East Asia. This will allow you to get close to the limestone pillars, set foot on some of the larger islands, and even go inside the bigger sea caves. ➤ To get further close to the rock formations and enter the smaller caves, you can take kayaks paddling your way under the arches around the pillars and into the tunnels that open out into vast caverns. ➤ Upon arrival, board the boutique wooden junk to stay and explore Ha Long Bay. ➤ While cruising through the bay, seafood lunch is served on board. ➤ Cruise Halong Bay to Visit the Caves, Islands & Floating Villages. Just chill, relax and enjoy this natural wonder cruising along the Gulf of Tonkin. ➤ Evening, enjoy a Movie Night, Board Games, Squid Fishing or choose to just relax at leisure on board the cruise. ➤ Dinner and overnight stay on the boat.

➤ Rise this morning to the Tranquil Beauty & Breathtaking View Cruising Ha Long Bay at Sunrise. ➤ Perhaps even wake early for a Tai Chi Class on the top deck. ➤ Thereafter spend the morning exploring secluded areas of the bay. ➤ Just before noon the junk returns to the dock and you will be met by our driver for your private transfer back to Hanoi. ➤ Breakfast and International Buffet Brunch served on board the junk. ➤ Upon arrival in Hanoi check into hotel and proceed on a Private Discovery Tour of Hanoi. ➤ Known to be one of the Most Ancient Capital in the World, travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums here. ➤ The old quarter in Hanoi is over a 1000 years old and retains much of the old flavor. Each street was the exclusive domain of one trade, so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and etc. ➤ Explore Hàng Mã Street, famous for selling toys, paper goods, and in particular paper votive offerings. The street has been selling paper goods for more than 500 years. The street carries some of the wares of religious goods stores ➤ Visit Phung Hung street which has been revived with beautiful mural paintings recalling Hanoi in the past. Opened to the public in early February 2018, it is now a favorite photo place and cultural space for city dwellers and travelers to Hanoi. ➤ Next visit the St. Joseph's Cathedral. This Cathedral was one of the first structures built by the French colonial government in Indochina when it opened in December 1886. It is the oldest church in Hanoi. ➤ Thereafter explore the Grand Opera House. It is believed that this place was Vietnam's very first exposure to Western art, specifically music and staging. It was a cultural center for the French and Vietnamese Elite. ➤ Enjoy this tour of Hanoi with a private guide and get a local's insight into Vietnam’s Mythology, Traditions and Customs. ➤ Picked up for dinner and overnight stay in a hotel of your choice.

➤ After early breakfast depart for Nin Binh, a Playground for Adventurers & Oasis for Nature Lovers. Vietnam's first capital was established here, and today the area is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, full of mossy pagodas, striking limestone karsts, and surreal landscapes. ➤ The 2 hour drive will be along green fields and villages on both sides. The first stop is the Ancient Capital of Hoa Lu, which was the 11th Century Capital of Vietnam. Visit the temple of Dinh & Le dynasty, learn from your guide on the history of Vietnam in the war with China and about the first Vietnamese government. Here you can see breathaking views of the paddy fields. ➤ After lunch in a local restaurant continue your journey to Trang An Landscape Complex, which is one of the most famous destination in Vietnam, considered Ha Long Bay on Land. ➤ You will get drunk in the majestic and magnificent natural scenery. Trang An is known to be a place with the Most Beautiful & Charming Karst Towers in the World. ➤ Rowing on a Sampan Boat in the narrow river, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. ➤ Explore Sang Cave, Toi Cave and Ba Giot Cave. Row further to visit the Nau Ruou Cave or Liquor Cave where it has been told that people living here in the past discovered a well and used the water to make liquor. The remain parts of the jars and vases used to store the liquor was found here when people dredged the cave. ➤ Thereafter see the 10th century Tran Temple which is located outside the cave. Climb up the steps to have an amazing view of the surroundings. ➤ Thereafter get back for your private transfer back to Hanoi. ➤ After dinner transferred back to hotel for overnight stay.

➤ After breakfast at hotel free to explore Hanoi. Hotel is centrally located so moving around should not be a problem. ➤ Depending on your flight timings you will be transferred to airport.