Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D)
Our guide meets you at Noi Bai airport and escorts you to a hotel in the center of Hanoi. Free time for fresh up and relax after long journey
18:30 pick up at your hotel for a welcome dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi (B/L)
From your hotel, we will go north to visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. After lunch, continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature). Then we are roaming to the old quarter (trade area) of Hanoi for looking and shopping. Cyclo ride through the old but busy streets should be highlight of the day. We then stop at Thang Long theatre for enjoying Water puppets show. Free time in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long bay (B/L/D)
Today we leave Hanoi to Halong bay, "Dragon Descending to the Sea". Upon arrival, we will embark to a junk /boat for a cruise around Ha Long Bay. While the junk cruising caves, grottoes, floating villages and beaches on the bay, having fresh seafood lunch on boat. Stop for a while for an excursing to Surprise Caves, (Grotto of Surprises) and Swimming, if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (service available free of charge upon request and in good weather only). Overnight on board.
Day 4 : Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
In the morning, cruising to Bai Tu long bay, Fire Island, Bo Nau Island, fishing village. Have lunch on boat and arrive at Ha Hong wharf about 12.00 noon. Return to Hanoi by private car, on the way you may like to take a short visit to Dong Trieu Pottery Villages. Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi around 17:00.
Day 5: Hanoi - Departure (B)
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure. | 
