Itineary

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
 Upon arrival in Hanoi, check into your hotel and leave your luggage.
 In the afternoon, embark on a walking tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter, a maze of narrow streets lined with
shops selling everything from traditional silk to delicious street food.
 In the evening, enjoy a water puppet show, a unique Vietnamese art form that features puppets
manipulated on a water stage.


Day 2: Exploring Hanoi
 Start your day with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.
 Next, head to the Temple of Literature, the first national university in Vietnam.
 In the afternoon, take a cycle ride around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the heart of the
city.
 In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner of Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.


Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise
 In the morning, depart from Hanoi for a day trip to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 Board your junk boat and cruise through the emerald waters of the bay, marveling at the
towering limestone karsts that rise from the sea.
 Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch on board the boat.
 In the afternoon, go kayaking or swimming in the pristine waters of the bay.
 In the evening, watch the sunset over the bay from the sundeck of your boat.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Land of Hidden Beauty
 In the morning, depart from Halong Bay for Ninh Binh, a province known for its stunning scenery
and historical sites.
 Take a boat trip down the Tam Coc River, also known as "Dry Halong Bay," and admire the limestone karsts that line the riverbanks.
 In the afternoon, visit the Hoa Lu ancient citadel, the former capital of Vietnam.
 In the evening, enjoy a homestay experience in a traditional Vietnamese village.

Day 5: Departure
 Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time to do some lastminute shopping or exploring in Hanoi.
 Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.