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Day : 1 HANOI ARRIVAL
Welcome to Hanoi, you will be picked up at airport and transferred to hotel and check in. Your room is available at 14:00. Have leisure time at hotel or discover around on your own. Meals on your own account. Overnight at hotel.
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Day : 2 HANOI CITY TOUR (B)
Pick you up and transfer forvisit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, animportant place of pilgrimageforVietnamese, Ho Chi Minh'sHouseonStilts, built in the style of Vietnam'sethnicminorities, surroundedbyverdant and peacefulgardens, One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th century, of woodon a single stone pillar resembling a lotusblossom, symbol of purity, risingout of a sea of sorrow. Moving to the nextdestination- the temple of literatureis the firstnationaluniversity in Vietnam. Founded in 1070 byEmperorLy Thanh Tong, the temple wasfirstdevoted to Confucius (Khong Tu) and honorsVietnam'sfinestintellectuals and men of literaryaccomplishment. Afterthatyouwillenjoyyour lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, youwillvisitTran QuocPogoda, one of the oldest pagoda in HaNoi, aftermany times of relocated and repairation, Tran Quoc pagoda stillkeptitsownspirit and standstillwithpride and honor. Youalso admire West lake, the biggestlake in Hanoifromhere. Afterthat, youwilltake a visit to the Hanoi Old Quarterswhereyou can experience the real dailylifeactivities of local people in the oldestarea of Ha Noi. Takinga short walking touraroundfamousstreets, listend to historicstories, takephotos and enjoy the Old Quarterswill be aninterestingfeelings. You admire HoanKiemlake, Turtle Towerbeforecoming back your hotel forrelaxing time.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day : 3 HANOI – NINH BINH (B, L)
In the morning, you will be picked up and transferred to Hoa Lu – the ancient citadel of 3km2 – to visit the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh dynasty (968-980), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le dynasty (980-1009).
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Continue to have a boat ride in TrangAn – an ecological tourist site where the rowing boat brings you through many amazingly nature blessed caves and rice fields.
Then you will be transferred to the hotel to check in. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day : 4 HANOI - HALONG BAY (B, L, D) – SHUTTLE BUS
After breakfast at hotel, pick up by shuttle bus and transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop half way to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world's wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of DinhHuong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board.
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Day : 5 HALONG BAY - HANOI (B, BR) – SHUTTLE BUS
In the morning, refresh your body and mind with a Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Have tea and coffee onboard and continue exploring Ha Long Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Normally, check out at 09:30, have a buffet brunch while cruising back to shore. Disembark at 11:00 AM and transfer to Hanoi. Check in hotel and free time.
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Day : 6 HANOI - DEPARTURE (B)
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Hanoi airport for the departure. Your room is still at your disposal until 12.00. End of service.
