Hanoi

Itinerary in brief
Day 1:  Hanoi  - Arrival
Day 2 : Hanoi  - Ha Long Bay
Day 3 : Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Day 4:  Hanoi - Departure

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi
On arrival at Noibai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Hanoi, Vietnams capital is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia‘s most striking colonial architecture. If time permit we enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale! O/N in Hanoi. 

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong (Meals: B)
This morning we enjoy a half-day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and house on stilts. The complex also comprises with One Pillar Pagoda whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university and the History Museum displaying an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the bustling Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we depart for Halong bay truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. O/N in Halong

Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (Meals: B, L) 
The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town  we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we return to Ha Noi, stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. We arrive in time to see an evening performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets. O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 4: Hanoi - Departure
There is some time free at leisure in Hanoi before transfer to airport for dearture. Our trip ends when group arrive at Noi bai