Beauties of Northeast 5 days Itinerary - 5 Days 4 Nights

Day 1 Hanoi arrival

Welcome & Pick up at the airport Driver wait you at the airport. Transfer to hotel in city center and check-in.

After relaxing time, you will join a culidary discovery tour which provides you a chance to enjoy Hanoi local foods and drink such as: Banh Cuon, Nom Bo Kho, Pho and drink Ca Phe Trung and Bia Hoi. Those are all very delicious and tasty foods of the Vietnamese. In addition, visiting some cutural and historical sites of Hanoi such as Kim Ngan Dinh, Bach Ma Temple or enjoy the cozy atmosphere of Hanoi Old Quarter in the evening.


Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities: Transfer to hotel in Hanoi and half day city tour in the afternoon.

Transportations: Car



Day 2 Hanoi - Ninh Binh

Enjoy this day exploring Hoa Lu and Tam Coc, the two most favorite sightseeing places of Ninh Binh, which are located in the southeast of Hanoi. 08:00 pick up from Hanoi Hotel and drive to Ninh Binh – 100 km south of Hanoi. After about 2,5 or 3 hours, arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. It was the capital of Vietnam from 968 until 1010, and preserves many tangible and intangible historical treasures. Here, you will have the chance to involve yourself in the historical and mysterious world of the ancient capital by visiting two temples of King Dinh and King Le. Around midday, have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy a 3 hour boat trip on Ngo Dong River exploring 3 caves of Tam Coc or "Inland Halong Bay". Boating through the caves, tourists can be amazed by the spectacular limestone formations. We will find some temples along the way from the first cave to the third one. After that, bike to visit Bich Dong Pagoda - built on Bich Dong Mountain. (~2km biking) Around 16:00, drive back to Hanoi. Enjoy the rest time to relax.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities: Spend a full day out of Hanoi in the Red River Delta area of Ninh Binh. Transportations: Car

Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay

Today, we will leave the charming Hanoi in a 3.5 hours drive to Halong Bay – World Natural Heritage site.

Welcome on board of a junk cruise, and set sail in the bay. While lunch is served, the junk passages slowly through the fabulous sightseeing of the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth. After lunch time, take a stop at a peaceful island, so you can have a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay. Besides, swimming on cool water, walking along beautiful beach or sunbathing on the sundeck are also interesting. Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village, interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations, and understand daily life of local people. At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board, watching the peaceful sunset, and other sparkling boats while enjoying great dinner at restaurant


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cruise in Halong Bay

Activities: Experience Halong Bay on cruise

Transportations: Car, Cruise



Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi

Wake up on the bay among the sounds of waves and bird welcoming. Start a new day by doing Taichi and admiring sunrise over the bay, your mind seems to be peaceful and closer to nature. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto. Back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities: After brunch on board, cruise back to mainland and transfer to Hanoi.

Transportations: Shuttle bus



Day 5 Hanoi Departure

Free & Relax until the driver take you to Hanoi Airport for your onward flight. Journey Vietnam hope see you next

time!

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Transfer to the airport in Hanoi for onward flight

Transportations: Car