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Day 1

Hanoi Arrival - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in the morning (FD642-30 May 24 -8:30), welcome by our driver, and transfer to Hanoi City. (driving time is 40 mins.) Start the city tour in Hanoi.

- First : we Visit the 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 which worships the Goddess of Mercy - It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

- Then, : Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located in the West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, and pagodas

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15th June 15th August) for annual maintenance but still take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit that area.

- Lunch at an Indian Restaurant

- Later, we visit the picturesqueHoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple Temple of the Jade Mountain, Hanoi's most visited temple sits on a small island in the northern part of the lake, connected to the lakeshore by an elegant scarlet bridge called Cau The Huc . We then free shopping at the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shop houses also known as 'The 36 Streets' - each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics, and medicines to crafts. Visit Train Street , and here you can try a cup of "egg coffee" - the special drink only in Vietnam.

- Then move to Thang Long Theater for the Water puppet show.

- After the show, back to the hotel.

- Dinner on your own.

- Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Share Boat - Private Bus Without Guide

- Breakfast at the hotel

07:45 - 08:30 : You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way

11:30 : Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.

12:00 - 12:30 : The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard THE CRUISE after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a THE CRUISE voyages to Ha Long Bay one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.

14:00 - 14:30 : You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.

15:00 : Returning to THE CRUISE, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.

17:00 : After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining 'Happy Hour' or Cooking Class on the sundeck

19:30 : Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.

20:30 : After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure

- Overnight on board.

Day 3

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Shopping Time

6:15 - 07:00 : Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy a meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

8:00-9:30 : The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.

9:30 : The Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10:00 : Whilst cruising back, a delightful lunch will be served.

11:35 : We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.

15:30 - 16:00 : You will get back to Ha Noi.

**Please note that the schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the weather and policies of the Ha Long Bay board of management.

- Then drop you at the AEON Mall Long Bien for some shopping.

- After shopping, transfer back to the hotel.

- Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4

Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Departure

- Breakfast at the hotel, check-out of the hotel.

- At around 8AM, welcome by our driver and transfer Ninh Binh. First stop at Hoa Lu, you will have a quick visit to two temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Le, their sons, and the Queen... to know why Hoa Lu was built as the capital of Vietnam at the end of the ninth century.

12:00 : Enjoy lunch at an Indian Restaurant.

13:30 : Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally "three caves" (1.5- hour boat trip). With Halong bay-type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscapes like peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.

15:30 : Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to watch the spectacular rice valley with a specious view of nature.

17:15 : Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi.

19:30 : Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi.

- Arrive at your hotel.

Until 22:00, transfer to the airport for your departure flight (6E-1632-03 Jun 24 - 3:10) Surcharge for late check-out until midnight: USD18/pax

Your trip ends here.