This 4-day tour package is a perfect combination of cultural explorations and natural excursions. Starting from the charming capital Hanoi, take your chance to visit around the Old Quarter and enjoy a cultural water pupet show to know more about the culture and Hanoi people. Heading to Ninh Binh, you will enjoy a scenic rowing boat trip in Tam Coc before admiring the incredible scenery of limestone karst formations in Halong Bay on a day-ship cruise. Enjoy your time in the bay with seafood lunch, kayaking, and swimming. This itinerary is perfect for a short trip in Northern Vietnam.
Highlights
- Get to know more about the countryside, history, and culture in Northern Vietnam
- Enjoy a Water Puppet show - a unique Vietnamese art created by the peasants
- Experience Hanoi Old Quarter’s streets on a cyclo trip
- Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu with ancient remnants from Dinh and Le dynasties
- Immerse in the natural landscapes of Tam Coc on a relaxing sampan boat
- Cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay
- Savor a seafood lunch onboard followed by a swim or kayaking experience
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
| Day 1 | | Hanoi | Arrive in Hanoi; Visit the Ngoc Son Temple; Watch Water Puppet Show;... | D |
| Day 2 | | Hanoi, Ninh Binh | Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, Follow by King Dinh and King Le... | B, L |
| Day 3 | | Hanoi, Halong Bay | Cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters; Have lunch on... | B, L |
| Day 4 | | Hanoi | Tranfer to the airport for your next flight | B |
Upon arriving to Hanoi, the guide will warmly welcome you at Noi Bai airport and then transfer you to your hotel for check in and freshen up.
In the afternoon you will have chance to visit the Ngoc Son Temple where the locals honor military leader Tran Hung Dao for his bravery in the battle for independence. Then take a cyclo trip around the Old Quarter.
In the late afternoon enjoy a Water Puppet show - a unique Vietnamese art created by the peasants. Finally enjoy your dinner before spend an overnight stay in Hanoi.
To epxlore the Old Quarter in Hanoi, nothing can compare to a trip by the traditional cyclo. Traditional cyclo driver will transport you around the streets at a very leisurely pace whilst the busy traffic flows around you. Through the fascinating experience of rickshaws driving around the Old Quarter, you will experience the daily life of the local. It will be a very relaxing way to see the inner city and old quarter as well as travelling around the lake and french quarter. This slow - speed tour with extremely comfortable cyclo in good condition will give your great memory for you holiday to fully enjoy the classic and modern of the capital.
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Accommodation Options
Just unveiled in December 2011, the beautiful Gondola Hotel in Hanoi is exquisite emergence between Italian spirit and Hanoi culture. It features a rooftop bar, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have windows with city or lake views. In Gondola Hotel, you are served in the most enthusiastic and best way with these services such as concierge, elevator, laundry service/ dry cleaning, restaurant, coffee shop, and smoking areas.
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Tirant Hotel is situated in the heart of Hanoi’s finest cultural landmark, the Old Quarter – the nest of all the historical legends and the well-reserved area, Tirant hotel is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers. Hotel's operational slogan is “Come with expectation, leave with satisfaction”. They are highly proud of their service, offered by their management team and staff, highly trained and experienced, who are ready to be at your service anytime.
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Situated in the center of Hanoi, Hotel de l'Opera is close to Hanoi's Opera House, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake . This modern hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions such as Centre Culturel Française de Hanoi, Hanoi Opera House, American Club. The hotel has 107 rooms and suites are sanctuary of comfort, with hand-picked luxurious amenities and 21st Century technology.
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- Transfer:
- Activities:
Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, Follow by King Dinh and King Le temples, Hop on a sampan boat to Tam Coc, cycling to Bich Dong
8:00AM, pick up at your hotel and head out for Ninh Binh (2 hours driving). There is a beautiful roadside scenery on the way. Arriving in Ninh Binh city, first pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, visit the two temples: Temple of King Dinh and King Le, admire the unique architecture from ancient times.
Continue to Tam Coc and have lunch at a nice restaurant with many local delicacies. Then boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (2.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
We also cycle to Bich Dong pagoda nearby and climb up the mountain to have a wonderful perspective view of the Bich Dong and Tam Coc. Return to Hanoi late afternoon.
The natural landscape of Tam Coc runs in a small rowing boat plying the River Ngo Dong, where in addition to the impressive landscape we can also contemplate the rice fields. This zone of Vietnam has more than 350 hectares (including Tam Coc and Bich Dong).Undoubtedly the most impressive of Tam Coc are rice fields when at its best, with a bright green with yellow, ending in the beginning of the cliffs of the rock formations.We call the paddy fields of Tam Coc as the Green Sea.
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Situated in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, far about 100 km from Hanoi capital to the south, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is specially the national-level important cultural-historical relics. This is also the first capital of the centralized feudal state in Vietnam with numerous historical landmarks. Though having been chosen as the capital of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) for a short time - within 42 years, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital witnessed such significantly important events related to the destiny of the country.
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Breakfast at hotel and then start a 3-hour drive by shuttle bus through the Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim or experience kayaking and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area.
Cruise back to harbor. Transfer back to your hotel at the Old Quater.
Every visitors who come to Vietnam should never miss Halong Bay. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage, Halong Bay will amaze you by not only the magnificet natural scenery but also by thousands remote islands and stunning cave. You will have chance to visit the fabulous limestone caves with mysterious stories which will beautifully highlight the rock formations. Sung Sot Cave (Surprise cave), Thien Cung Cave (Paradise Cave), Luon Cave, Tien Ong Cave... are ones of those most safe and beautiful caves that you may visit when in Halong Bay. There are rough stairs to climb, and the access is very easy for every visitors.
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When in Halong Bay – the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO, you should not miss the chance to join the outdoor activities to explore the beautiful nature in exciting experience. Kayaking - one of the most attractive choice, is very easy for all levels and ages to do. Our expert and experienced guide surely instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay.
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Accommodation Options
Just unveiled in December 2011, the beautiful Gondola Hotel in Hanoi is exquisite emergence between Italian spirit and Hanoi culture. It features a rooftop bar, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have windows with city or lake views. In Gondola Hotel, you are served in the most enthusiastic and best way with these services such as concierge, elevator, laundry service/ dry cleaning, restaurant, coffee shop, and smoking areas.
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Tirant Hotel is situated in the heart of Hanoi’s finest cultural landmark, the Old Quarter – the nest of all the historical legends and the well-reserved area, Tirant hotel is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers. Hotel's operational slogan is “Come with expectation, leave with satisfaction”. They are highly proud of their service, offered by their management team and staff, highly trained and experienced, who are ready to be at your service anytime.
More
Situated in the center of Hanoi, Hotel de l'Opera is close to Hanoi's Opera House, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake . This modern hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions such as Centre Culturel Française de Hanoi, Hanoi Opera House, American Club. The hotel has 107 rooms and suites are sanctuary of comfort, with hand-picked luxurious amenities and 21st Century technology.
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Free time at your leisure, sightseeing, shopping, buy souvenirs, and take photos until be transferred to the airport for your onward flight (03 hours prior to your flight time). Thank you and see you again!
Inclusions
Meals
3 breakfasts 2 lunches 1 dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights),
Transport
Car, Walking, Boating, Bikking, Cruise
- Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
- All land transportation by air conditioned vehicle as tour itinerary ( except for shuttle bus to Halong Bay)
- Airport transfers – Private vehicle
- 03-night hotel accommodation in Hanoi (Base on Double/Twin sharing)
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- English speaking guide during tour
- All entrance and sightseeing fees as mentioned
Exclusions
- International in/out flights
- Travel insurance
- Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
- Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
- Single supplement surcharges
- Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
- Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24
- New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31
- New Year surcharges: Jan 01
- Lunar New Year surcharges
- Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
- Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
- Beverage
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Other services not mentioned above
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Hanoi
Just unveiled in December 2011, the beautiful Gondola Hotel in Hanoi is exquisite emergence between Italian spirit and Hanoi culture. It features a rooftop bar, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have windows with city or lake views. In Gondola Hotel, you are served in the most enthusiastic and best way with these services such as concierge, elevator, laundry service/ dry cleaning, restaurant, coffee shop, and smoking areas.
More
Tirant Hotel is situated in the heart of Hanoi’s finest cultural landmark, the Old Quarter – the nest of all the historical legends and the well-reserved area, Tirant hotel is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers. Hotel's operational slogan is “Come with expectation, leave with satisfaction”. They are highly proud of their service, offered by their management team and staff, highly trained and experienced, who are ready to be at your service anytime.
More
Situated in the center of Hanoi, Hotel de l'Opera is close to Hanoi's Opera House, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake . This modern hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions such as Centre Culturel Française de Hanoi, Hanoi Opera House, American Club. The hotel has 107 rooms and suites are sanctuary of comfort, with hand-picked luxurious amenities and 21st Century technology.
More
Just unveiled in December 2011, the beautiful Gondola Hotel in Hanoi is exquisite emergence between Italian spirit and Hanoi culture. It features a rooftop bar, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have windows with city or lake views. In Gondola Hotel, you are served in the most enthusiastic and best way with these services such as concierge, elevator, laundry service/ dry cleaning, restaurant, coffee shop, and smoking areas.
More
Tirant Hotel is situated in the heart of Hanoi’s finest cultural landmark, the Old Quarter – the nest of all the historical legends and the well-reserved area, Tirant hotel is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers. Hotel's operational slogan is “Come with expectation, leave with satisfaction”. They are highly proud of their service, offered by their management team and staff, highly trained and experienced, who are ready to be at your service anytime.
More
Situated in the center of Hanoi, Hotel de l'Opera is close to Hanoi's Opera House, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake . This modern hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions such as Centre Culturel Française de Hanoi, Hanoi Opera House, American Club. The hotel has 107 rooms and suites are sanctuary of comfort, with hand-picked luxurious amenities and 21st Century technology.
More
Just unveiled in December 2011, the beautiful Gondola Hotel in Hanoi is exquisite emergence between Italian spirit and Hanoi culture. It features a rooftop bar, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have windows with city or lake views. In Gondola Hotel, you are served in the most enthusiastic and best way with these services such as concierge, elevator, laundry service/ dry cleaning, restaurant, coffee shop, and smoking areas.
More
Tirant Hotel is situated in the heart of Hanoi’s finest cultural landmark, the Old Quarter – the nest of all the historical legends and the well-reserved area, Tirant hotel is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers. Hotel's operational slogan is “Come with expectation, leave with satisfaction”. They are highly proud of their service, offered by their management team and staff, highly trained and experienced, who are ready to be at your service anytime.
More
Situated in the center of Hanoi, Hotel de l'Opera is close to Hanoi's Opera House, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake . This modern hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions such as Centre Culturel Française de Hanoi, Hanoi Opera House, American Club. The hotel has 107 rooms and suites are sanctuary of comfort, with hand-picked luxurious amenities and 21st Century technology.
More
Day 1:Hanoi
To epxlore the Old Quarter in Hanoi, nothing can compare to a trip by the traditional cyclo. Traditional cyclo driver will transport you around the streets at a very leisurely pace whilst the busy traffic flows around you. Through the fascinating experience of rickshaws driving around the Old Quarter, you will experience the daily life of the local. It will be a very relaxing way to see the inner city and old quarter as well as travelling around the lake and french quarter. This slow - speed tour with extremely comfortable cyclo in good condition will give your great memory for you holiday to fully enjoy the classic and modern of the capital.
Day 2:Hanoi, Ninh Binh
The natural landscape of Tam Coc runs in a small rowing boat plying the River Ngo Dong, where in addition to the impressive landscape we can also contemplate the rice fields. This zone of Vietnam has more than 350 hectares (including Tam Coc and Bich Dong).
Undoubtedly the most impressive of Tam Coc are rice fields when at its best, with a bright green with yellow, ending in the beginning of the cliffs of the rock formations.
We call the paddy fields of Tam Coc as the Green Sea.
Situated in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, far about 100 km from Hanoi capital to the south, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is specially the national-level important cultural-historical relics. This is also the first capital of the centralized feudal state in Vietnam with numerous historical landmarks. Though having been chosen as the capital of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) for a short time - within 42 years, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital witnessed such significantly important events related to the destiny of the country.
Day 3:Hanoi, Halong Bay
Every visitors who come to Vietnam should never miss Halong Bay. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage, Halong Bay will amaze you by not only the magnificet natural scenery but also by thousands remote islands and stunning cave. You will have chance to visit the fabulous limestone caves with mysterious stories which will beautifully highlight the rock formations. Sung Sot Cave (Surprise cave), Thien Cung Cave (Paradise Cave), Luon Cave, Tien Ong Cave... are ones of those most safe and beautiful caves that you may visit when in Halong Bay. There are rough stairs to climb, and the access is very easy for every visitors.
When in Halong Bay – the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO, you should not miss the chance to join the outdoor activities to explore the beautiful nature in exciting experience. Kayaking - one of the most attractive choice, is very easy for all levels and ages to do. Our expert and experienced guide surely instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay.
