From Ha Noi: 4-Day Ha Noi - Lan Ha Bay - Ninh Binh Adventure

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, a city that celebrated 1000 years of history in 2010 with countless fascinating cultural and historical sites. Hanoi has a sophisticated charm with the combination of traditional, French colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers. 

08:00-08:30: We will pick you up at the hotel. In the morning, we will visit:

• Tran Quoc Pagoda - West Lake, is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness architecture and peaceful landscape of the West Lake. 
• Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt house) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi. 

Note: On Monday and Friday, Mausoleum Management Board will carry out maintenance of the mausoleum, you will visit only outside of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, stilt house and One Pillar Pagoda.

• The Temple of Literature, which was constructed in 1070, was the first university in Vietnam. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

12:00: Have lunch at the restaurant. 

Then we will visit:

• Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty to commemorate the Dai Viet's independence. The Imperial Citadel structures depict a distinct South-East Asian civilization at the intersection of influences from China in the north and the ancient Kingdom of Champa in the south.

Note: With every Monday, Thang Long Imperial Citadel will be closed. If departing on Monday, the attractions of Thang Long Imperial Citadel will be compensated with tickets to visit Ngoc Son Temple.

• Hoa Lo Prison or Maison Centrale, is a symbol of the prisoners' strong will and sacrifice for their communist principles. It is well-known as one of the most brutal jails with terrifying punishment..
• St. Joseph's Cathedral: A Hanoi Attraction with Unique Structure in the Old Quarter.
• Hoan Kiem lake (Sword lake) - is famous for its peaceful beauty, its cultural as well as historical values with Turtle tower, Ngoc Son Temple. Furthermore, you can discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through buildings surrounding.

15:00: Back to the hotel. Relax. 

Free to have dinner and have free time to enjoy Ha Noi at night. 

Have dinner. Free at night.

Optional: Recommended activities to do: rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake, enjoy a water puppet show, Food tour.

Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 1!

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

An exciting cruise day awaits you today.

Have Breakfast. Departure for Ha Long Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, has thousands of islands and islets forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and great biological interest. Most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by a human presence.

11:00: Upon your arrival in Halong Bay, you will be taken on board. Check-in before lunch.

13:00: Have lunch while the cruise will pass by the sights of Ha Long Bay such as Trong Mai Island, Hang Dau Go or the image of Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay bridge from afar.

After lunch, it's time to start your journey to discover the Lan Ha Bay area. You will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.

15:30: Cruise anchors at Tra Bau area. You are free to choose to Kayak and swim around the boat. Enjoy your time.

17:30: Talent Chef will present you how a famous Vietnamese spring roll is made. You can try to make it. 

18:00: Enjoy the sunset which are extremely unforgettable memories. 

19:15:  Have dinner which is flexible between the set menu and buffet in order to vary the diner taste.

20:30: Enjoy your time at night. You can try spa, squid fishing or reading, lying under a thousand stars in the sky.

Overnight on board on Lan Ha Bay. Finish Day 2!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the new day with the sound of sea waves.

05:30–6:30: Greets first light of the Day on Sundeck, warming up your body with Tai Chi lessons or enjoying leisure time in your room.

06:30: Have breakfast.

07:15–08:30: Boat Rowing to enjoy Dark & Bright grotto, which is not only known for the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also for the interesting natural habitat, and islets by local rowing boats.

09:00–10:30: Check out of your cabin, back to the mainland. 

Enjoy a brunch before saying goodbye to the crew team at 10:30.

12:00:  Have lunch 

13:00: Depart for Ninh Binh - ancient capital of Vietnam. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of rural Northern Vietnam  on the way.

16:00: Arrive in Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, was strategically established here to defend against Chinese enemies in the 10th and 11th centuries AD, and hear about the heroic histories of Dinh King and Le King during the defense war.

Hotel check-in and relax.

Have dinner and Have free time at night.

Overnight in Ninh Binh. Finish day 3!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have breakfast. 

• Depart to visit Trang An Landscape Complex, which is the combination between a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys and the Vietnamese ancient culture from the 10th century with temples, pagodas, paddy-fields and small villages.
• Get on a small boat: to visit around Trang An. You will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields. Visit the cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave in mystery and wilderness. 

Have lunch. 

• Visit Mua Cave - The cave brings you one of the best panoramic views of one of the nicest sceneries in Vietnam.

Move to Hanoi. Finish 4-DAY HA NOI - LAN HA BAY - NINH BINH ADVENTURE!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch