4 Days-Hanoi-Halong Tour

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI – HALF-DAY CITY TOUR

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in (standard check-in time: 2:00 PM). In the afternoon, enjoy a 4-hour guided city tour to explore the highlights of Vietnam’s capital:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square (exterior visit)

• One Pillar Pagoda – an iconic 11th-century temple built during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai Tong.

• Tran Quoc Pagoda – Hanoi’s oldest pagoda, dating back to the 6th century, visited by dignitaries including Indian President Rajendra Prasad in 1959.

• Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural & Long Bien Bridge – symbols of Hanoi’s artistic and historical heritage.

• Dong Xuan Market – a bustling local market in the Old Quarter, ideal for souvenirs and a taste of local life.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI – HA LONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D)

After an early breakfast, depart for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Natural Wonders. Travel through scenic countryside and rice fields. Upon arrival, board your traditional wooden cruise boat and begin your journey through the bay’s iconic limestone karsts.

• Enjoy a seafood lunch on board as you sail among the islets.

• Visit a floating fishing village via sampan boat.

• Participate in a cooking class on board.

• Relax on the sundeck at sunset.

• Savor a freshly prepared dinner, then enjoy leisure activities such as squid fishing, card games, or socializing at the bar.

Overnight on board in Ha Long Bay.

DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B/Brunch)

Wake early for Tai Chi on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast. Disembark for a visit to one of the bay’s famous limestone caves. Return to the boat for brunch while cruising back to the harbor. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi, arriving in the city around 15:00.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: DEPARTURE FROM HANOI (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

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