Greeting upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport and transfer to city centre. Hanoi is the Vietnam’s capital and cultural centre. This is a stylish and gracious city that retains a unique old charm and some of Asia’s most striking colonial architecture.

Check in the hotel for a break. (Standard check in is from 14.00).

City tour to visit The Church, Hoan Kiem Lake, Opera House.

Cyclo tour in Old Quarter of Hanoi – Hanoi old streets.

Overnight in Hanoi.

City tour to visit The Temple of Literature – this is known as the first university in Vietnam. Visit Ba Dinh Square and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (out side), The Quan Thanh Temple – The temple is dedicated as the God protecting the North of the city.

Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – Where is both a research centre and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. Drive to the city center and free time for shopping or relaxing in café shop.

Enjoy a performance of Hanoi’s famous water puppet show.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Morning: Drive to Ninh Binh about 120 km from from Hanoi. Ninh Binh is a famous travel destination for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers. It is well known with the beautiful landscapes, pagodas and temples, history, foods and cultures…

Arrive to Ninh Binh: Take a boat trip in Tam Coc. Enjoy relaxing time with the local on Ngo Dong river through paddy fields and limestone caves. Visit Hoa Lu district area – the old capital of Vietnam from 10^th to 11st century. Visit the King Dinh temple and King Le temple.

Check in hotel in Ninh Binh in the afternoon and have free time.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Morning: Check out and drive to Halong Bay and experience one of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes, cruising amongst the thousands of limestone islands in the bay made famous in the film Indochine. Boarding on the cruise in Halong Bay to enjoy cool and fresh air and watching millions of stars. Overnight on cruiseship in Halong Bay.

Lunch and Dinner on the boat.

Morning: Wake up with morning Taichi exercise. Small breakfast and visit the cave.

The ship continues cruising around the bay for sightseeing.

After brunch, check out and back to Hanoi.

16.00: Check in hotel for relax and free time.

20.15: Pick up at the hotel for the airport for departure flight at 23.50.