From Hanoi to Halong Bay 4 Days

Welcome to Hanoi – The capital city of Vietnam. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our driver and private car will pick you up and transfer to your hotel for check-in. 

The rest of the day you can explore every corner of the city on your own. 
Overnight in Hanoi. 

Meals at your expense.
 

You have all day to visit the major historical and cultural sites of Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh Complex is the first destination. We’ll discover all the attractions here including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Residence, One Pillar Pagoda.

Visit the final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh and his preserved body in the center of Hanoi. Gain more understanding of history in Ba Dinh Square –where President Ho Chi Minh made the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on September 2, 1945.

After that, we head for the Temple of Literature, a tribute to Confucius and also the first university of Vietnam. As you walk through the temples, you walk through a series of courtyards with gates separating them. There is a special gate at the second courtyard called the Pavilion of the Constellation of Literature, whose round windows in square wooden frames reflect the concept of yin and yang. If you visit the Temple of Literature from March to May, you are likely to see many students who are having a great time taking their graduation pictures.

Afterward, proceed to the colorful Old Quarter. Hanoi Old Quarter is known for the 36 ancient trade streets and now, the busiest hub of the city. There are all kinds of things you can find here from tourist attractions, shopping stalls to street food vendors.

However, wandering along these old streets evokes feelings about Hanoi in ancient time. Tourists at the same time observe the lifestyle of local Hanoian to enrich understanding about the culture here.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight stay at your hotel.

You have your breakfast at the hotel. Shuttle bus and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We drive to Halong City, which takes about 3 hours.

After arriving in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you’ll then get on the cruise and meet the captain and crew members. Join us with a welcome drink as we tell you about the itinerary and your stay on board. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. A delicious lunch will be served on board while cruising ahead to Halong Bay.

In the afternoon, our cruise will stop by Surprising Cave, the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, to explore. It is one of the widest grottoes in Halong Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. Afterward, enjoy some time to kayak around the islands as you bask in the beauty of this paradise.
Overnight in the bay. Dinner on board will then followed by many interesting activities. 

► Reminder: a shared shuttle bus will be used to transfer you to Halong with an English speaking guide. For more information about the private transfer, please contact our travel consultants.

Wake up early not to miss the glorious sunrise of the bay. You can start off the day with Tai Chi exercises in the morning.

Enjoy your breakfast on board when the ship continues to sail to other remote areas. After a light lunch on board, you will be transferred to the pier for a trip back to Hanoi on a shuttle bus. 

From there, you can take private transfer to the airport for your departure flight home or create your trip to the centre and south of Vietnam.