Itinerary

• Day 1 Hanoi - Arrival

  
  

  • No meal included
  • Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a city of lakes, shaded streets and verdant public parks. Come to Hanoi, you will have a chance to explore the rich cultural heritage with the Old Quarter, prominent delicious Vietnamese cuisine as well as other interesting spots.
  • Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, our Viet Prestige’s driver (no guide) will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxing after a long flight.
  • Overnight in Hanoi.

  
  

• Day 2 Hanoi Full Day Sightseeing Tour

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  • Breakfast included
  • Today, at 8:30 AM we start our exploration of Hanoi, seeing the most notable landmark of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (close on Mon. and Fri.). This imposing marble and granite monument was built towards the Ba Dinh Square. We visit follow the footpath to the One Pillar Pagoda rising from the center of a square lotus pond, ascending on a single pillar and resembling a blossoming lotus flower.
  • Then we visit Tran Quoc Pagoda. Located on a small peninsula on the East side of Hanoi West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history dating back to more than 1,500 years. The architecture of this Buddhist center is a subtle combination between the solemn and beautiful landscape on the peaceful and quiet ambiance of West Lake’s surface.
  • Near Tran Quoc Pagoda is Quan Thanh Temple, dedicated to Tran Vu, Deity of the North in Taoism, whose symbols of power are a serpent and a turtle. Along with other three temples in Hanoi, the four are called The Four Sacred Temples (Thang Long Tu Tran), which protects the city from evil spirits.
  • We continue the trip to the Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university, constructed in the 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past. It is dedicated to Confucius & honors Vietnam’s finest scholars.
  • After that visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’.
  • Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities.
  • Overnight in Hanoi.
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• Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay

  
  

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
  • Hanoi – Halong: 150km ~ 3h – 3h30’ drive
  • Breakfast at hotel then check out. 
  • At 8:30-9 AM, head East for 3 hours driving to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006.
  • The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling.
  • Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this "Descending-dragon" bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes.
  • After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance.
  • Back to the cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure.
  • Overnight on the cruise.
  • Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose.

  
  

• Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi

  • Brunch included
  • Breakfast at hotel then check out.
  • You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay.
  • After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman's head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. 
  • Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier.
  • Disembark from the cruise, then you will join the cruise bus to come back Hanoi.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

  
  

• Day 5 Hanoi - Departure

  • Breakfast included
    
  • Today, you are free at your leisure until being transferred by private car (no guide) to the airport to take a flight to come back to your home country. It is time to say goodbye, we thank you so much for traveling with us and wish to welcome you back in the near future.