Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival (D)
Pick up at Noi Bai airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. This evening you will dine at one of the good local restaurants in Hanoi capital city and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Bat Trang Pottery Village (B)
After breakfast, transfer to visit a Bat Trang ceramic village, the center of traditional "An Nam" ceramic. Stop-off at the village is an interesting mixture between watching the real production of ceramics and walking around for some light but fine and sophisticated porcelain. You can find in a factory the workmen mixing clay or dipping burnt vases into glaze to highlight their crackled lines, the painting masters, usually young girls with dexterous hands drawing on raw terracotta before they are heated at 900oC to 1,700oC ovens, taking inspiring pictures of coal-dust bakes pasted on the village's walls. Daily life of the village with a small exciting market and the wharf at the Red River where the products shipped are also very fascinating.Visit Military History Museum which is the concentrated embodiment of the spirit of the Vietnamese people “Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom”. Driver through Hanoi old quarter, you will have time for shopping at Dong Xuan market & other shopping places. Overnight in Hanoi .
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B,L,D)
Enjoy a morning city tour to visit some of the city’s attractions including the fascinating Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (except for Monday & Friday & the whole Oct & Nov), Ho Chi Minh museum (except for Monday) & Ho Chi Minh House on stilt & one pillar pagoda. Visit Ngoc Son temple & Restored Sword lake in the centre of modern Hanoi.After lunch, visit the temple of Literature, which is regarded as the first university in Viet Nam. Proceed to Ha Long bay, one of Vietnam’s greatest natural wonders and was recognized as World’s Natural Heritage by UNESCO in 2000 This evening you will have a seafood dinner at one of the good local restaurants.
Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday and the months of October and November, Military museum will be replaced in stead.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B)
After enjoying breakfast at hotel, take a cruise on the emerald green waters of Ha Long among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands, visit grottoes and floating village. The cruise ends with a fresh seafood lunch on board. After lunch time, transfer back to Hanoi and have dinner at local restaurant upon arrival in Hanoi. Check-in and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi – Departure (B)
Check-out and free at leisure. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight to the next destination.
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Itinerary is subject to change depending on flights, road condition and availability of rooms.Rates are inclusive of:
• Hotel accommodation based on TWN or TRP share with daily breakfast
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Transportation
• English/Mandarin speaking guide
• Entrance fee
• Mineral water provided:
- 1 bottle of mineral water (500 ml) per pax on airport pick-up and see-off day
- 2 bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per pax per tour day
• Services charges, room taxes and baggage handling
Rates are not inclusive of:
• Optional tours
• Tips for tour guide, driver
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee
• International air ticket & airport taxes
• Personal expenses such as drinks, telephone, souvenirs and laundry etc
• Others which are not mentioned in the inclusion