VLT10 - HA NOI STOPOVER

Day 1: Arrival in Ha Noi

• Arrive in Ha Noi, meet your Vietnam Legend Travel guide, and transfer to your hotel.

• Overnight: Ha Noi

 

Day 2: Ha Noi City Tour (B/L)

• Morning: Start your day with a visit to major historic landmarks in Ha Noi: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (view from outside), Ho Chi Minh House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature—Vietnam's first university.

• Afternoon:

  • Visit the Museum of Ethnology for an insightful look at Vietnam’s diverse cultures.

  • Take a rickshaw ride through the Old Quarter of Ha Noi (approximately 1 hour).

  • End the day at Hoan Kiem Lake, where you’ll visit Ngoc Son Temple and enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show, showcasing Vietnamese heritage.

• Overnight: Ha Noi.

 

Day 3: Ha Noi – Ninh Binh (B/L)

• Morning:

  • Enjoy breakfast and then drive to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh Dynasty (968–980 AD).

  • Explore ancient sanctuaries and royal tombs that highlight the historical significance of the area.

• Afternoon:

  • Head to Tam Coc, often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.”

  • Climb to the top of Mua Cave (approximately 500 steps, 30–50 minutes) for panoramic views of Tam Coc’s canals and limestone peaks.

  • Embark on a small rowing boat to glide through Tam Coc’s canals, passing green fields, villages, and the famous Three Caves.

  • End the day with a scenic car ride through Tam Coc - Bich Dong, passing rice paddies, rivers, and rocky outcrops.

• Overnight: Ninh Binh.

 

Day 4: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

• Morning: After breakfast, depart by road for Ha Long Bay, passing through the picturesque countryside of the Red River Delta, with views of rice fields and water buffalo.

• Afternoon:

  • Board a traditional sailing junk and enjoy a cruise through Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters, dotted with limestone islands.

  • Visit the Surprise Grotto, Bo Nau Cave, and other stunning sites such as Dau Go Cave and Thien Cung Cave, famous for their stalagmites and stalactites.

  • Take a refreshing swim in the bay’s tranquil waters and savor a delicious seafood dinner onboard.

• Overnight: On-board the junk.

 

Day 5: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B/L)

• Morning:

  • Early risers can enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, fruit, and cake while taking in the bay’s serene beauty.

  • Paddle through Luon Cave on a small bamboo boat, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.

  • Sail past iconic rock formations, such as Man's Head Islet, Tortoise Islet, and Bai Tho Mountain, as the junk cruises back to Halong City.

• Afternoon:

  • Relish a hearty brunch onboard before disembarkation.

  • Return to Ha Noi by road.

• Overnight: Ha Noi.

 

Day 6: Ha Noi – Departure (B)

After breakfast, enjoy your free time for shopping or relaxing until your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.

 

Note:

• Meals are indicated as: B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner)

• Optional activities can be arranged upon request.