Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Discovery Tour

Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, your guide will welcome you and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. The rest of your day is at your own leaisure to discover the daily life of this capital city

Today, chance for you to discover the city of Hanoi with our 1-day tour. First, pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace. The next destination is the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 which is also known is the first university in Vietnam

After lunch, visit the Museum of Ethology to learn about 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam and their corloful cultures. Next, return Hoan Kiem Lake and start a fun 1-hour cyclo ride to witness the afternoon atmosphere in Hanoi Old Quarter. Call it a day after a Water Puppet show, a traditional performance of Vietnamese culture.

Today, head for Ninh Binh on a 2-hour drive. Upon arrival, pay a visit to Hoa Lu ancient royal palace during 10th century and visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le.

After lunch, get to Tam Coc and enjoy a 1.5 boat ride through 3 caves. Chance for you to admire the landscape with lush rice fields, unique karst mountains and if lucky enough, some monkeys as well.

Finish the interesting day with a fun bike ride around this area to immerse yourself in the rural features here.

Transfer to Bai Tu Long Bay early in the morning on a 4-hour drive from Ninh Binh.

Upon arrival, check-in your cruise and enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising around the bay. Now time for you to admire the fascinating formations out of the window.

In the afternoon, chance for you to visit Thien Canh Son cave, one the the most beautiful but unexplored caves in Ha Long Bay.

Next activity is an utmost relaxation on a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island including some time for swimming or kayaking. Get back to cruise after a day of adventure and go refresh yourself before dinner on board. The rest of the night is at your own leisure.

The last morning brings you an enormous view of the Bay’s landscape before breakfast in the fresh air.

After that, visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village on a rustic row-boat before checking out and lunchtime. After lunch, disembark and head back to Hanoi on a 4-hour drive.

On the way, stop at Phu Lang Ceramic Village to discover the life of local people living on the bank of Cau river with their long-lasting pottery-making tradition.