DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR

As you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, our local guide will meet and welcome you at the exit and take you to your hotel. The hotel is approximately 40 minutes from the airport. Our first stop for Hanoi city tour is the vibrant Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his stilt house, One-Pillar Pagoda. Next, explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university dating back to the 11th century, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ngoc Son Temple, located on an islet in the late. Hoan Kiem Lake is the central point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle.

Shop or walk at leisure in the Old Quarter of 36 ancient streets. Later, return to your hotel and unwind in the comfort of your cosy bed for the night in Hanoi hotel.

DAY 2: HANOI – NINH BINH - HANOI

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel before embarking on an exciting journey to Ninh Binh, which is located 90 km south of Hanoi. Ninh Binh was once the capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took over in the 11th century. Our visit to Ninh Binh will begin with a boat trip in Tam Coc, where you can marvel at the spectacular limestone karsts that rise from the lush green paddy fields. This scenery has earned the nickname "Halong-bay-on-land". Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we'll continue our discovery of Ninh Binh by visiting the Bich Dong Pagoda.

On our way back to Hanoi in the afternoon, we'll make a stop to visit Hoa Lu, a site that used to be the kings' palace in the 10th century and is now famous for its wooden reliefs in the shady Dinh and Le temples. Late in the afternoon, we'll arrive back in Hanoi for an overnight stay.

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG - HANOI

Morning pickup at 8AM from your hotel for transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160km – 2.5 hours drive away. Arrive in Ha Long dock for boarding a cruise to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay. Ha Long means Descending Dragon in Vietnamese, one of the world's wonders which consists of 2,000 scattered islands and islets.

Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the magnificent bay view. The cruise will continue with up close sighting of Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. You can also choose to take photos of the breath-taking scenery, swimming or kayaking. Return to the cruise and we will then transfer you back to Hanoi for your leisure time. Spend the night in Hanoi and relive the memories of your extraordinary day in Halong Bay.

DAY 4: HANOI DEPATURE

After a delicious breakfast, take your time to relax. Then, check out from the hotel and our team will transfer you to Noi Bai Airport for your return flight home, concluding your North Vietnam tour package.