DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be ready for you from 2:00 PM. Spend the night in Hanoi.
DAY 2: EXPLORE HANOI (Brunch)
Enjoy a day of exploration in Hanoi, Vietnam's cultural and intellectual hub, with a private city tour.
Hanoi Sightseeing Options:
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Discover the enchanting Old Quarter
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Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
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Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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Admire the One Pillar Pagoda
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Tour Hoa Lo Prison
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Visit the Temple of Literature
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Discover the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Street Eats and Market Tour Option: Delve into the local culinary scene with a hearty bowl of pho, a must-try Hanoi street food. Then, visit a vibrant local market where your chef will explain the local produce and encourage you to sample various delicacies. The tour concludes with a typical Vietnamese coffee or te
a paired with local sweets, along with recommendations for favorite dining and shopping spots in Hanoi to explore further.
Day 3: HANOI - HA LONG BAY (Brunch, Lunch, Dinner)
A luxury limousine will pick you up from your hotel for a 2.5-hour drive through the picturesque Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed aboard your boat as you set sail while enjoying lunch. Spend the day swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing to the island's summit for stunning views and great photo opportunities. Enjoy a 40-minute kayaking excursion to Bat Cave or opt for a sampan ride to Cua Van floating fishing village, the largest of its kind in Ha Long Bay. Afterward, enjoy a sumptuous Vietnamese and Western buffet or set menu dinner. In the evening, take part in activities such as watching films, playing cards, enjoying massage services, or trying your hand at squid fishing before retiring for a restful night on board.
Day 4: HA LONG BAY - HANOI - DEPARTURE (Brunch)
Awaken to the gentle sounds of the bay and participate in a tai chi demonstration on the sundeck at dawn. After breakfast, board a tender to explore Sung Sot ("Surprise") Grotto, one of the bay's most beautiful caves, or relax on the boat. Following this, freshen up as brunch is served. Enjoy the stunning bay scenery from the sundeck or dining room as you make your way back to the pier.
Rejoin the minivan for a direct transfer to the airport for your departure.
