Hanoi

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (D)

Arrive in Hanoi,  is the capital of Vietnam with more than thousand years old.  Airport welcome by our guides with signboard.  Transfer to hotel and lodging. In the afternoon, take small excursion in the 36 streets of the famous Old Quarter by Rishaw, the Vietnamese version of the rickshaw and tonight  enjoy th Water Puppet show .

Day 2 : Hanoi - Mai Chau (B,L,D)
We depart Hanoi at 08:00 heading west towards Hoa Binh province. Following lunch in Mai Chau town we spend the afternoon walking through the ethnic minority villages in this area. Tonight we will be hosted by a family from Poong Con village. In sampling these peoples hospitality, we find out a little more of their lives and cultures with a cultural exchange following the evening meal. Home stay in local family.

Day 3 : Mai Chau- Hanoi
Today we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. The beautiful West Lake and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history are also highlight of our trip. We visit these sights before continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4 : Hanoi - Departure
Morning free until time to transfer to airport.

Accommodation :

Trip includes

ü  English Speaking Guide.
ü  All accommodation in double/ twin room
ü  Meals as indicated (B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner)
ü  All  transfers in private car/ van/ bus
ü  Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
ü  Service charge & Government taxes

Trip excludes

ü  International Airfares.
ü  International departure tax
ü  Meals not indicated
ü  Visas and visa arrangement
ü  Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
ü  Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
ü  Tips and gratuities