Day 1 : Hanoi ( D)
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meet and transfer to hotel. Visit Ethnology Museum, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple, 36 old streets. Water puppetry show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 : Hanoi - Ha Long (B,L,D)
Visit Ho Chi Minh`s mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh museum, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature - the first university of Vietnam (built in 1070). Departure to Ha Long Bay - the World Heritage granted by UNESCO in 1994. Overnight in Halong.
Day 3 : Ha Long - Hanoi (B,L,D)
Boat trip through majestic Ha Long Bay. Enjoy beautiful landscape of Ha Long naturally formed by islands and islets, explore natural caves or sunbathing. Return Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4 : Hanoi - Ninh Binh (B,L,D)
Departure to Ninh Binh, visit the Hoa Lu old citadel, the Kings Dinh and Le temples. Take a boat trip through rice field to Tam Coc. Back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5 : Hanoi (B)
Shopping and transfer to airport for departure.

End Tour.

Hotels selected in this trip ( click to see ):

Tour Cost includes:

- Full transportation as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- English/French - speaking guide
- Entrance fees.

- Private Boat trip in Halong bay.

- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast;

Tour Cost excludes:
Airport taxes; Visas; travel insurance; tips; personal expenses, emergency transfe

Trip Summary:

Where:	Trip starts in and ends in Hanoi
When:	All year round;
Grade:	Moderate to Strenous;
Accommodation:	Tourist-class hotels(Standard),
Transport:	Private car or bus, boat,
Meals:	As indicated; (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

( update 8 jun 08 )