•    Cruise through the spectacular geology of Ha Long Bay, the famous World Heritages
•    Visit the beautiful Hanoi capital, a city of lakes
•   Learn about the history of the ancient capital of Vietnam, a thousand-year-old temple and paddle through the quiet and peaceful landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone formations to the grottoes on “Inland Halong Bay” in Ninh Binh
•   Paddle upstream the Yen river, along hundreds of mountains and water rice fields, climb up to the most beautiful grotto pagoda in Vietnam, the Huong pagoda or Perfume pagoda.
•    Enjoy the delicious taste of Goat-meat Speciality, The West Lake’s Shrimp Cake and La Vong grilled fish pies

Day 1: arrival Hanoi – Halong bay
Day 2: Halong bay - Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi – Chua Huong(Perfume pagoda)
Day 5: Hanoi departure

Day 1: arrival Hanoi – Halong bay (-/L/D)
Today, you arrive at Noi Bai airport. You are welcomed by your local tour guide and drive to Ha Long Bay, one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world. Check in hotel, take a rest. Free time to swim in Bay Chay beach or visit Tuan Chau Island, take tramcar to look overview of the resort, relax in sand beach, enjoy white whale show…Overnight stay in Ha Long.

Day 2: Halong bay - Hanoi (B/L/D)
Breakfast, then transfer to tourist boat quay, we take trip cruise on Ha Long bay, the World Heritage with thousands of island rising from the sea, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat, visit Thien Cung Heavenly Palace Grotto, Dau Go Hidden Wood Grotto and take picture at Stone Dog Islet, Incense Burner islet, Fighting Cocks Islet, swim in Titov island’s beach.

In the afternoon, we drive back to Hanoi capital, en route, visit Dong Trieu ceramic village. We arrive in Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam, check in hotel. Then, proceed to West Lake, take picture of Sunset in Westlake, visit Tran Quoc pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Vietnam that was built in 541 year. Dinner is served with Shrimp Cake, speciality of the West Lake. . Overnight stay in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we drive to Ninh Binh, a long the way, enjoy peaceful sightseeing of Vietnam’s countryside. Capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and early Le Dynasties is Hoa Lu, which however has left its legacy in the form of two small temples, each one nearly a thousand years old. After a short drive we visit these two remaining structures, dedicated to the Dinh and Le Rulers, and then climb 200 steps to the top of Ma Yen mount for a fantastic view over the surrounding areas. The next stop of our trip is Tam Coc which is surnamed “Inland Halong Bay”. We take a boat trip on a river through the quiet and peaceful landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone formations to the grottoes of Tam Coc with Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba (the first, the second and the third grottos). Then, return to Hanoi. Dinner will be served with West Lake’s Shrimp Cake Speciality. Then, enjoy unique traditional water puppet show. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi – Huong perfume pagoda – Hanoi (B/L/D)
Breakfast, leave for Ha Tay, arrive Duc Pier, take boat to go along Yen stream, visit Perfume Pagoda with Trinh temple, Thien Tru pagoda, Giai Oan stream, Huong Tich grotto “ the most beautiful grotto in Vietnam” Lunch, take a rest then return to hanoi. Enjoy dinner with “Cha Ca La Vong” - La Vong grilled fish pies. Overnight stay in Hanoi

Day 5:    Hanoi departure (B/L/-)
After breakfast, visit the imposing gray marble Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, Ba Dinh historical square, President Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on tilts and fish pond, One Pillar Pagoda. Depends on your flight, if we have enough time, proceed to visit the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam. Sightseeing and shopping at Dong Xuan market. Then, transfer to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight.

•    Class A: 5 star hotel in Hanoi, 4 star hotel in Halong, meal: 15usd
•    Class B: 4 star hotel in Hanoi and Halong, meal: 12usd
•    Class C: 3 star hotel in Hanoi and Halong, meal: 10usd

Includes:
•    All ground transportation and transfers in air conditioned vehicles
•    Excursion cruise on Halong Bay, boat on Tam Coc and Perfume pagoda
•    English speaking guide (other language guides available on request at additional cost)
•    All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
•    Entrance admission fees
•    13 meals: 4 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), and 4 dinners (D)

Excludes:
•    International flights, departure tax
•    Admission fees during free time
•    Drinks
•    Early check- in and late check out
•    Visas arrangement (available if requested subject to additional cost)
•    Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
•    Personal insurance
•    Tips and gratuities