Hanoi – Halong – Ninh Binh | Vietnam 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary

• Upon arrival, a tour guide and driver will meet you at Ha Noi International Airport and transfer you to the city. Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch featuring “Pho” at a local restaurant.
• The day includes visits to Tran Quoc Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, as well as the One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a lotus flower – a symbol of Hanoi.
• Next, explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established in the 11th century. Enjoy a coffee at Train Street, a unique spot in Hanoi where you can see homes and people living close to the railway.
• Take a stroll through the Hanoi Old Quarter and sample local street food. Finally, you will be taken to your hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Ha Noi.

Note: The itinerary and attractions for this day will be determined by your airport arrival time.

• 8:15 – 8:45: Our van/bus and guide will pick you up from your hotel. We will travel via the new expressway to Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, with a rest stop along the way.
• 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, board the boat, and receive a safety briefing. The cruise will embark on a 4.5-hour journey through stunning passages and uninhabited islets, with imaginative names like Fighting Chicken, while you enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch on board.
• 13:45: Arrive at the Bo Hon archipelago to visit the Surprising Cave, known for its impressive stalagmites and stalactites resembling various sea creatures. You can then go kayaking or take a bamboo boat in Luon Cave to explore the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titop Island with its sandy beach and towering limestone mountain, and climb Titop Peak for a breathtaking panoramic view of the bay.
• 16:30: Return to the cruise for afternoon tea and start cruising back toward Tuan Chau Harbor. Enjoy ample time for sunbathing on the upper deck amidst the iconic natural scenery.
• 17:00: Disembark and take a bus ride back to Hanoi via the new expressway.
• 20:00: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. The trip ends, and you will stay overnight in Ha Noi.

• 8:00: We will pick you up from your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh – Tam Coc, enjoying the picturesque rural scenery along the way.
• Upon arriving in Ninh Binh province and the Hang Mua area, we will begin the climb of nearly 500 stone steps to reach the top of Mua Cave. Enjoy the fresh air and take in the panoramic view of the stunning Tam Coc landscape. This vantage point offers great photo opportunities. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
• After lunch, board a bamboo boat rowed by locals on the Hoang Long River to explore Tam Coc (Three Caves). The journey involves passing through three large caves, providing a welcome break from the summer heat. The boat ride lasts about two hours, during which you’ll see local fishermen, village life along the river, and the impressive limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is renowned for.
• For those interested in cycling, there’s an opportunity to bike for about an hour from the restaurant, allowing you to explore local villages and beautiful landscapes.
• We will return to Hanoi by car.
• Arrive back in Hanoi.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Depending on your flight schedule, we will take you to Hanoi Airport for your departure. The tour concludes here.