Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi city tour (Lunch)

Pick up at 7.00 am to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex to visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, Presidential palace, his house on stilts and One pillar pagoda. Then Continue to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda as known the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De, thus giving it an age of 1,400 years, then keep walking to Quan Thanh Temple, formerly known as Tran Vu Temple is a Taoist temple in Hanoi, as one of the Four Sacred Temples of the capital, Quan Thanh Temple is located near West Lake.

 

 

Keep forward to the Temple Of Literature, constructed in 1070, it is a temple of Confucius in Hanoi, Northern Vietnam. And the temple hosts the “Imperial Academy”, Vietnam’s first national university.ple

Have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum. Which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam, it is widely considered to be the finest modern museum in Vietnam and a tourist attraction in Hanoi.

We will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the most typical vehicles in Hanoi is a human-powered transport with a seat at the front for passengers and the driver at the back.

Walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi to experience the bustling, real lifestyle of this exciting and vibrant neighborhood.

Day 2: Day trip to Trang An – Bai Dinh pagoda (Lunch)

Depart the hotel this morning at 7.30 for the 2 and half-hour drive through rural northern Vietnam to the site of Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest one in Vietnam with 500 Arhat statues. You can see the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. You will be given an introduction of beliefs and religions in Vietnam.

Have lunch in a local restaurant with some special dishes such as goat meat, pork storage vessel….

Leave for Trang An eco-tourism attraction. You will be amazed by the neglected area while having boat trip through cave chains: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Sinh Cave…experiencing mysterious views of the so-called “Halong Bay on land”.

Get back to your vehicle and then return to Hanoi.

Day 3: Day trip to Halong Bay On Jade Sails Halong Cruise

07.15 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi. Start two hours road journey Tuan Chau marina via expressway.

09.30 am: Welcome onboard

Arriving Tuan Chau Marina. We welcome our guests onboard, enjoy a welcome drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Transfer by our speedboat from JadeSails will take you on an odyssey of  7-hours in deep exploration through remote Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay, discovering many hidden splendors of untouched natural wonders. 

11.00 am: Lunch on the boat

While cruising through a maze of towering limestone mountains, you revel in the elegant restaurant that fully equipped with air-conditioning. A Vietnamese fusion cuisine lunch is served and spectacular seascape is always in view through expanded windows.

13.30 pm: Explore Magical Sea Cave And Hidden Lagoons By Kayaking Or Local Rowing Boat

Drop anchor at a cove amid dramatic natural scenery in Dark and Light grotto archipelago.

After an introduction from our expert on how to paddle safely, you will with a bamboo boat rowed by fisherfolk and gently gliding through stalagmite caves led into hidden lagoons do amidst a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from jade-green water.

Every turn brings another surprise and secret passages of an array of stalagmite caves led into hidden lagoons with a unique ecosystem, getting close to the sea creature

15.00 pm: Swimming At Quite Area in Lan Ha Bay

We progress to quite an area in Lan Ha Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

16.00 pm: Cooking Demonstration

You will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, Our chef will guide you on how to make famous traditional. Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you will understand the culinary culture of the Vietnamese.

16.30 pm: Sunset Party (Enjoy Break)

Summit on the sundeck for watching the magnificent sunset over the Seven Wonders of Nature, enjoy Sunset party. It’s an ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset or just relax. In the early evening, the boat has its Happy Hour deal.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu).

17.00 pm: Back To Tuan Chau Marina By Our Speed Boat

17.20 pm: Disembark for another comfortable limousine ride back Hanoi via new expressway.

19.30 pm: Drop off at your hotel doorsteps. Service ended.

Day 4: Duong Lam ancient village and biking tour (Lunch)

Pick up at 8:30 am and travel west of Hanoi to Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta where still preserve many hundred-year-old houses. Upon arrival, visit Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple, places dedicated to two national heroes Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung.

Bike to visit Mia Pagoda (other hamlets in Duong Lam village), is built in the 15th century and admire 287 statues of all sizes, along with are famous sculpture such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Viagra Deities. Continue riding around the village to discover the daily life and farming working of Vietnamese peasants along the terrace with a stop to visit ancient house back to 200 years ago.  Enjoy your special lunch with Vietnamese foods in an ancient house. Walk along tiny ancient alleys to visit Mong Phu communal house in Mong Phu hamlet and walk on foot to see local people living in the ancient village. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Day trip to Mai Chau (L, D)

8.00: Pick up at your hotel, then drive for approximately 4 hours drive to Mai Chau located about 150 km Southwest of Hanoi. Just an hour beyond Hanoi, after Hoa Binh Town, the road weaves through mountains, fertile valleys, and traditional villages.

10.00: Short break for coffee or tea

11.30 – 12.00: Scenic photo stop of Mai Chau valley/arrive in Mai Chau

12.30: Traditional lunch in a local village (vegetarian food is available)

13.00 – 15.00: Bicycle ride with the local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages. Leave Mai Chau for Hanoi.

18.30 – 19.00: Drop you off at your hotel, and end of your trip.

Tour includes:

– Private air-con vehicle

– 4 lunches at a local restaurant and a seafood lunch on the boat

– English speaking tour guide

– Entrance fees

– Tours and activities as stated above

– Sampan on Trang An

– Private boat in Halong bay

– Cycling in Duong Lam and Mai Chau

Tour excludes:

– Travel insurance

– Extra food and beverages

– Tips and personal expenses