Escape to Vietnam

Begin your Vietnam adventure as you arrive at the Noi Bai International Airport and get transferred to the hotel to check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure by exploring nearby attractions on your own. Visit Ngoc Son Temple, dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao, a Vietnamese hero. Admire the iconic red The Huc Bridge leading to the temple and enjoy serene views of Hoan Kiem Lake. Conclude your day by returning to the hotel on your own for an overnight stay.

Arrive in Hanoi and check in to your hotel. Evening walk through the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Begin this day by onboarding your pre-booked transfer for a day trip to Ninh Binh city. Visit the Hoa Lu temples, the ancient capital of Vietnam, once home to the Dinh and Le Dynasties, after whom many attractions in the area are named. Afterwards, explore the limestone caves of Tam Coc on a boat ride (at an extra cost) from Hao Lu. From there, enjoy a cycling adventure to Bich Dong Pagoda before getting transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university. In the evening, watch a traditional water puppet show. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Get ready for a cruise adventure after checking out of the hotel and getting transferred to Halong Bay. Upon arrival, embark on a Halong Bay cruise at Tuan Chau Harbour. Stop by Ti Top Island and Pearl Farm Village to enjoy recreational activities like kayaking and swimming. Also, learn how to cook Vietnamese cuisine onboard. Conclude your day with an overnight stay in the cabin as the cruise glides through the limestone karst (hollowed rock formations) and pristine waters of Halong Bay.

Drive to Ninh Binh (approx. 100 km, 2 hours). Take a sampan boat ride through the limestone caves of Tam Coc, often called "Halong Bay on land," and visit Bich Dong Pagoda. Overnight stay in Ninh Binh.

As a new day dawns, continue your Halong Bay adventure by engaging in a Tai Chi (martial art) lesson and visiting the largest caves of Halong Bay, the Surprise Caves (also called the Sung Sot Cave). Following that, deboard the cruise, get transferred to Hanoi and check in at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure by exploring attractions like Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Temple Of Literature on your own. Later, return to the hotel on your own for an overnight stay.

Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, followed by a climb up Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic views of the rice paddies below. Return to Hanoi in the evening. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Your Vietnam trip concludes as you check out from the hotel and get transferred to the Noi Bai International Airport for your departure. Have a safe journey ahead!

After breakfast, transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your onward flight.