Take this tour to a scenic country loaded with the best of natural beauty, splendid colonial structures, and delectable cuisine to treat your taste buds. Visit the capital city of Hanoi which is bestowed with both cultural and colonial architectural buildings and knows how to make a weekend count at its night market and walking street. Along with the urban beat of the capital city, get a chance to witness the marvelous archipelagos as you cruise on the azure blue waters of Halong Bay. Experience a lifetime of adventure as you explore the limestone caves at Ninh Binh province that is sure to satiate the adventurer in you giving you a treasure of lifelong memories.
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Hanoi has an International airport called Noi Bai International Airport. There are direct flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hanoi on a daily basis and take an approx time of 4 hours to reach. Other cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Chennai are connected to Hanoi via Singapore or Bangkok.
Upon reaching Hanoi, complete the immigration and visa on arrival process at the airport.
Meet our representative at the airport and board your transfers to reach the pre-booked hotel.
Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel and get ready to explore this capital city of Vietnam.
Start off by visiting the Hoan Kiem lake which is a symbol of Hanoi and is also called the Sword Lake.
Visit the Ngoc Son temple and the Huc Bridge which are located in the same premises.
You will then proceed for one hour cycle tour through the Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life.
This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.
It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you.
Upon completing the cycle tour return back to the hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get ready to start your day. (Pickup: 8 am).
Board your transfers to Ninh Binh province which is blessed with rich natural landscapes.
Around 10:30 am you will reach Hoa Lu, an Ancient Capital of the Dinh dynasty (968 - 1009); after which 29 years later King Ly Thai of the Le Dynasty moved the capital to Thang Long - present-day Hanoi.
Visit the age-old temples that have been built on the grounds of the old royal palace to know more about the feudal dynasties and the historical periods in Vietnamese history.
In the afternoon walk to the boat station and start a 2-hour boat trip to Tam Coc, popularly known as “Halong Bay on land”,
This boat ride on the Ngo Dong river will take you through the peaceful scenery of the Limestone Mountains, rice paddies, and magnificent temples.
On the way pass through a series of 3 caves which are named Hang Ca (first cave), Hang Hai (second cave), and Hang Ba (third cave).
Upon completing the boat ride, begin your journey back to Hanoi.
Return back to the hotel in Hanoi for an overnight stay.
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and begin your journey to Halong Bay.
This journey will take you through the Red River Delta where you can see the everyday life of the Vietnamese Villagers.
Upon arriving at Halong, board a traditional sailing junk and get greeted by the crew members.
Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, and fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water.
After having a delicious lunch on board, spend the rest of the time at leisure, wherein you can choose to attend our chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Spend the rest of the evening on the sundeck of your cruise and admire the colors of the sunset painting the sky.
Later, have your dinner accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages (additional cost for drinks) along with various entertainment options like - movie night, squid fishing, etc.
You can also choose to enjoy your drink by sitting relaxedly surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out from silent waters in the night.
Overnight stay on the cruise at Halong Bay.
Start your day early with sunrise and join a Tai Chi lesson on Sundeck.
Start the day enjoying some delights with a light breakfast followed by a colorful brunch.
Continue exploring Halong Bay by sailing across its 2000+ islets and visiting some of its major highlights.
Later, disembark the cruise as you reach back to the coast and board your transfer back to Hanoi.
Upon reaching Hanoi, spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Hanoi.
After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and board your transfer to the airport.
Your amazing Vietnam Tour ends as you get dropped at the airport.
