HIGHLIGHTS:

• Enjoy Hanoi’s Bun Cha + 1 special buffet meal.
• Try Trang Tien ice cream + Hang Than’s Com Cake.
• Visit West Lake, pay respects at Tran Quoc Pagoda - an ancient pagoda built in the 6th century.
• Learn about the cultural life of Northern farmers through water puppet performances.
• Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda and the Trang An tourist area - known for its interconnected rivers, caves, and limestone mountain ranges.
• Take a cruise on Ha Long Bay - one of the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Admire the breathtaking beauty of the Thien Cung Cave and the mystical scenery of Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Rooster Island...
• Visit Yen Tu, the land of Buddha and the cradle of the Truc Lam Zen sect.
• Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter with the "36 Streets," take a leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, and enjoy the night scenery of Hanoi's Old Quarter.
• Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace Historical Site, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university.
• Experienced and enthusiastic tour guide, accompanying the group throughout the entire program.

DAY 1: AIRPORT PICK-UP – HANOI CITY TOUR (MEALS: L/D)
Morning: The tour guide and driver will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport, transfer to Hanoi, check-in, and have lunch.
Afternoon: Visit West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, view Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple, Thê Húc Bridge, and take photos at St. Joseph's Cathedral and the Hanoi Opera House. Especially, enjoy Hang Than's Com Cake and Trang Tien ice cream – signature Hanoi food items. Watch a captivating water puppet show, showcasing the landscapes and life in the Red River Delta.
Evening: Dinner with a special buffet. The group will return to the hotel to rest or explore Hanoi’s night life.

DAY 2: HANOI – TRANG AN – BAI DINH – HA LONG (MEALS: B/L/D)
Morning: After breakfast and checking out, the group will head to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh, a place where water, mountains, and sky blend beautifully. The area has 31 lakes and ponds connected by 48 caves, some of which are underwater caves such as Di Linh Cave, Sinh Duoc Cave, and May Cave... Lunch featuring the local specialty, "Com Chay De Nui" (fried rice with mountain goat).

Afternoon: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Northern Vietnam, and participate in a prayer for blessings. At 2:00 PM, depart Ninh Binh and head towards Ha Long via National Highway 10. On the way, you will experience the peaceful countryside life and landscapes of the Red River Delta as you pass through Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Hai Phong provinces.
Arrive in Ha Long, check in, and have dinner.
Evening: Free time to stroll around Ha Long Night Market and enjoy the city’s night view. Overnight in Ha Long.

DAY 3: HA LONG - YEN TU - HANOI - CULTURAL SPACE & OLD QUARTER CUISINE (MEALS: B/L/D)
Morning: Visit Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, and marvel at the mysterious beauty of thousands of islands and fascinating caves. Explore Thien Cung Cave, visit fishing villages, and see attractions like Am Island, Turtle Island, Dinh Huong Island, Dog Stone Island, and Fighting Rooster Island. Lunch.
Afternoon: Visit Yen Tu - the land of Buddha and the birthplace of the Truc Lam Zen school. Take the cable car to visit the Tower Garden and Hoa Yen Pagoda (cable car fee is not included). Afterward, head back to Hanoi, stopping to try the local specialty, "Banh Dau Xanh" (green bean cake) in Hai Duong. In Hanoi, enjoy a dinner of Hanoi’s famous Bun Cha. Check in at the hotel.

Evening: Experience a special cultural atmosphere by strolling through Hanoi's Old Quarter, enjoying the music performances in the streets, and tasting the finest dishes of Hanoi's street food (this is optional and self-funded, available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays). Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI – HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM – TEMPLE OF LITERATURE – AIRPORT DROP-OFF (MEALS: B/L)
Morning: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, the fish pond, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight. Farewell and end of the tour.

Included in the price:

1. New air-conditioned transportation vehicle.
2. Boat trip to Ha Long Bay, boat trip to Trang An (or Tam Coc).
3. Entrance tickets to attractions according to the program.
4. Electric car transfer to Yen Tu Pagoda.
5. Gift: 1 Trang Tien ice cream + 1 Hang Than Com Cake.
6. 02 bottles of 500ml water + 02 wet towels per person per day (Danasi water from Coca-Cola).
7. Professional, enthusiastic, and attentive tour guide.
8. Meals included in the program:
   • Breakfast at the hotel.
   • 05 main meals featuring local specialties (130,000 - 170,000 VND per meal).
   • 01 Hanoi specialty meal: Bun Cha Hanoi.
   • 01 Buffet meal.
9. Accommodation included in the program:
   • In Hanoi: First Eden Hotel, A25, Moon View 3* or equivalent.
   • In Ha Long: Sea Star Hotel, Kenny, Dat Phuong Nam 3* or equivalent.
10. Travel insurance coverage: 20,000,000 VND.

Not included in the price:

• Personal expenses: Laundry, telephone, drinks during meals.
• Yen Tu cable car ticket (320,000 VND round trip for Hoa Yen Pagoda).
• VAT tax.
• Single room supplement: 900,000 VND.
• Foreign guest surcharge: 250,000 VND.

Tour policy:

• Vietourist will pick up flights landing between 09:30 – 11:30 and drop off flights departing between 16:00 – 17:30 (For flights at other times, guests will need to arrange their own transportation to the airport or wait to join the group). For East and Northwest tours, please refer to the program details.
• If an English or Mandarin-speaking guide is requested, there will be an additional surcharge of 700,000 VND per day per group.
• Children under 5 years old: Free, sharing meals and accommodation with parents. Parents are responsible for any additional expenses. Only one child per family can join for free. A second child will be charged 50% of the adult tour price.
• Children from 5 to 10 years old: 70% of the adult price, with a seat on the vehicle, boat, and one meal like an adult, entrance tickets, and sharing a bed with parents.
• Children 11 years old and above: Charged as adults.
• Some services may be changed based on actual conditions, but the quality of the tour will be maintained.
• Check-in and check-out times are as follows: Check-in at 14:00 and check-out by 12:00.
• The order and details of the program may change to suit actual conditions (weather, traffic, etc.) but the itinerary will still be followed.

Notes:

• Age is calculated based on the year of birth. For example, children born in 2018 will be considered 6 years old in 2024.
• Please provide the height of children if participating in a theme park program, as some attractions have height restrictions for entry:
  • Free entry for children under 1 meter in height.
  • 75% of the ticket price for children between 1 meter and 1.3 meters.
  • Full price for children above 1.3 meters.