Hanoi City Tour Hoa lu Tam Coc Ha long bay 6 Days

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (D)
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement
Welcome up on arrival by local tour guide and driver then transfer to hotel.
Relax in the rest of the day until dinner time; we will meet tour guide again and have our welcome dinner at a local restaurant in town.

Day 2: Hanoi City tour (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel; we then meet tour guide and driver and start our tour to Hanoi.
We visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and one pillar pagoda.
Keep going to see the Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society placed then and now on education.
Lunch is at restaurant
In the afternoon, we visit one of the most interesting museums in Vietnam; Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples.
Following by that we will take one-hour cyclo around the Old Quarter, known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.Originally, each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there.
Lastly, we have chance enjoy the unique Water Puppet show. Hear the Vietnamese traditional instruments and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show. The trip will be finished after the show at the hotel.

Day 3: Hanoi - Hoa Lu tam Coc (B, L)
07:30 - 08:30: Our bus & tour guide will pick you up at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter then depart for Ninh Binh province. On the half way stop for short break about 20 minutes.
10:30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, which is once depicted the ancient capital of Viet Nam, settled up in the 10th century.
11:00: Visit temples of two dynasties of Dinh and Le with a very unique architectures in the old time.
11:30: Visit the excavation area beside the Le Dai Hanh temple. You experience the vestiges of Royal Palaces ground dated back 10th century. Go back to the bus and drive to Tam Coc.
12:30: After that, the bus will transfer you to Tam Coc and have lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon
13:30: Board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) in Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves "Hang Ca - First cave, Hang Hai -Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a strange feeling. 
15h:30: Boat returns to Tam Coc pier. And then we have 45 minutes for cycling ride along country lane. Take the bus back to Hanoi.
18:00 - 18:30: Arrival at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi - Ha long bay(B, L, D)
07.45 – 08.15 approx - Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta
Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.
12 – 12.30 approx - Arriving Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind
Set sail as lunch is served
Join us for a typical local lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area. 
Afternoon - Arrive at Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt), explore the cave and find out how the cave was named a Surprising.
Heading to Titop island area. Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets. Visit Titop island for swimming and snorkeling or do the short trek to the top of island to have the overview of Halong bay from here
Heading back toward the sleeping area
Early evening - Summit on the sundeck watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset
An authentic Vietnamese menu is served
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, or take for you one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing…

Day 5: Halong bay - Hanoi(B, L)
06:30 For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session to full charge your energy for the day.
07:00 – 08:00  Local breakfast is served
Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave (Hang Luồn)
Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 
09:00 Check out the cabins, at your leisure while our cruise taking you pass by other beautiful highlights in the bay.
10:00 You will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls before an early lunch is served.
12:00 Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell.
Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi. Free time, Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: Departure Hanoi
we transfering to the airport for fligh to home. Trip ends.

Trip included:
Experienced English speaking guide/s (Other languages upon request)
Private good vehicles, Boat trip in Tam Coc
3 star hotels with daily breakfasts
Meals indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Entrance fees to all scenic spots as mentioned in the itinerary
Government taxes and service charges
Kayaking in Halong Bay
Water during the trip

Trip excluded:
International flight tickets
Visa and visa fee (if have)
Own expenses
Tips for tour guides and drivers