HANOI – HALONG BAY 4D3N

After breakfast, leave Ha Noi Capital for Ninh Binh, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way, 10h00 Arrive in Hoa Lu, visit the the two temples of King Dinh & King Le in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After lunch you will get on bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long river to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way, you also have chance to see the paddy field if you visit Tam Coc in April or September. After that proceed to Ha Long City. Ha Long Bay was awarded by UNESCO as a natural heritage in 1994. This four hour drive will show you the diversity of the North Vietnam villages and rice fields along the journey. Upon arrival in Ha Long City we check in hotel then have dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ha Long City.

After breakfast, you will get aboard your boat cruising around this magnificent bay and among thousands islands that just out of the sea with its spectacular natural environment - you will also have the opportunity to stop at one of the grottoes. The first stop on this cruise is Dong Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on an island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Colored lights transform the scene into a fairytale palace. You continue cruise further into the fascinating rocky areas passing floating-fishing villages, then to the southern part of the Bay, where you will admire view of many strange-shaped islands. Enjoy a seafood lunch onboard! You finally loop back to Halong City.
Get on Car and return to Hanoi, upon arrival in Hanoi, visit Hoan Kiem Lake, 36 ancient streets (Hanoi Old quarter), Dong Xuan market and shopping. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel then free until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Trip ends.