Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh (B/L)

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong On Cruise (B/L/D)

Day 4: Halong On Cruise – Hanoi (B/L)

Day 5: Hanoi Departure (B)

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival 

Upon arrival Noi Bai international airport, you are welcomed by Passionate Travel’s guide & driver then it takes about50 minutes by vehicle to get into Hanoi city. (Notice: hotel official check in is from 14:00, hotel early check in is NOT included, and is subject to hotel availability and regulation; hotel early check in can be available on request)

In the afternoon, sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first National University. It was built in 1070 by Ly Emperor which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.

Next is a visit to one of the most beautiful lakes of Hanoi – the Hoan Kiem Lake (Restore Sword Lake) & free shopping at Dong Xuan market, Hang Gai, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang…ect with hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils…

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh (B/L)

After breakfast, our guide come to pick you up from your hotel, depart 2 hour driving along green fields and villages in the two side of the high way number 01. Your first stop is Hoa Lu, used to be the capital of Vietnam in the 11st centuries, visit the temple of Dinh & Le dynasty, learn about history of Vietnam in the war with China and about the first Vietnamese government. Have a great view of rice paddy field, and lots of fresh air.

Option 1:

After lunch, depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take a boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see the scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on the land of Ninh Binh. Finish tour, drive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

Option 2:

After lunch, take boat trip to visit Tam Coc. Tam Coc are three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong river. The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with peaceful scenery of limestone mountains, rice paddy and the site of some temples along the way from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave). Finish tour, drive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong On Cruise (B/L/D)

Pickup at 08:00 from your hotel to travel to Halong Bay ( distance 160km, as top for a break time on half way for a refreshment ).You enjoy the drive and sightseeing the peaceful country side scenery during the bus trip we arrive at the at Ha Long bay sea port at around noon time.

At 12.00 noon, you aboard the cruise, check in & enjoy a welcome drink while your cabin will be a signed.

Relax, sightseeing and taking photographs before lunch is served. It’s a wonderful opportunity to admire thousands of islands and islets with magnificent caves and grottoes at the inside the islands, admiring sparkling stalactites and stalagmites like germs and listening to the legends of the Dragons and the land and sea scape in the area.

Overnight on Board in Halong Bay.

Day 4: Halong On Cruise – Hanoi (B/L)

Early bird risers may be awarded a great chance to enjoy the sunrise and enjoy the amazingly peaceful breath-taking beauties of Ha Long Bay’s seascape in early morning. Refresh your body & soul with a Tai-chi martial art less on the sundeck. After breakfast, you continue enjoy the sightseeing tour on the cruise until noon time, sightseeing, taking photographs & relax on board.

Lunch will be served on Cruise (or in restaurant in land in Halong city, depends on different cruise’s program). Disembark at 11:00 AM to transfer to Hanoi capital.

Noted: this is sample itinerary. The Cruise’s itinerary is updated later

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi Departure (B)

Our guide and driver pick you up at hotel then transfer back to airport for departure flight back to next destination.

Inclusive

• Hotel Accommodation with breakfast and based on twin/double sharing
• Experience English speaking guide
• Private transfer and transportation on tour
• Package 2D/1N on boat in Ha Long Bay
• Meal as mention in program
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
• Mineral water for every day (2 bottles/pax/day tour)

Exclusive:

• All international airport tax
• International flights & domestic flights
• Early check in or late check out
• Travel insurance (Please make sure that you buy insurance for your clients before they travel oversea)
• All other service not stated in the program
• Dinks and other meals not clearly mentioned