MICHELLE'S PLAN: VIET NAM ITINERARY 6D5N IN NORTHERN PART

Get picked up by our driver from the airport. Leave your luggage at the hotel and meet Jenny. Starting the trip to explore Hanoi old quarter with your local friend Jenny. Visiting Hanoi 36 streets, hidden gems, the places which is only locals know…

Check in train street famous place you can’t miss when visiting Hanoi. Along the trip Jenny will take you to local places to enjoy our Hanoi authentic street foods: She is taking you to Hoan Kiem Lake where you will find the greatest “bánh mì” place in town. After that, you will visit to one of the original egg coffee based in Hanoi from 1946.

The next stop is an ancient cuisine alley where you can try the truly authentic version of “bún chả” and spring rolls, Hanoian specialties. Later on, you will pass by few interesting streets in the old quarters which are still devoted to their original trades to get to try Hanoian savory pan cake and Vietnamese steamed rice rolls.

Overnight in Ha Noi

08:00 – 08:30: Bus picks up from hotel to Tuan Chau island

11:45: Arrive to No 11 Tuan Chau International Port – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.

12:30: Transfer to Aqua Of The Seas Cruise by speedboat

13:00: Have buffet lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay – Lan Ha bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

15:00: Aqua Of The Sea Cruise cruise moves near Calves Head island or Tra Bau island in Lan Ha Bay.

Do kayaking and swimming

17:00: Free time to relax on the cruise. Don’t miss the sundeck area to catch the sunset, enjoy the sunset party and take part in a cooking class of authentic Vietnamese dishes.

19:15: Time for dinner

21.00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise (card games, chess, karaoke, squid fishing)

Overnight on Aqua Of The Seas Cruise

06:00: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 05:30 to depending on the season.

06:30 – 07:10: Have breakfast

07:15 – 09:00: The car takes you to visit Trung Trang cave

09:30: You come back on board, and it is time for check out.

09:45: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

11:20 – 11:30: Disembark Aqua Of The Seas Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.

Note: The schedule may change depending on weather conditions, water conditions, operating conditions, regulations of local authorities.

Car pick up from meeting point transfer to Ninh Binh

Overnight in Tam Coc

Have breakfast at the hotel. Pick up by local guide and driver for 1 day exploring Ninh Binh.

08:30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

Next, visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016: “Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.

13:00 Have lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch, it is time to visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

16:00 – 16:30: Get on the bus/private car to return to Hanoi

19:00: Arrive to Hanoi and get drop off at the hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

08:30: Pick up by local guide from your hotel. Head northeast along the left bank of the Red River to Bat Trang Village. The village is surrounded by fertile farmland and well known for its beautiful ceramics. Bat Trang is filled with wall-to-wall shops selling ancient and modern ceramics. It is not only a booming business, but also the trade helping to keep the traditional crafts alive.

Have a chance to chat with the local artisans at work or try sitting behind a potter’s wheel to see how they create ceramic vases and other master pieces in their kilns. In order to make products with different shapes, the artisans must perform many processes from choosing clay, drawing, dealing with and mixing additives, forming shapes, heating, and more to finish products. This work needs meticulous and hard-working artisans. Take photos with the craftsmen and buy gifts for your relatives or friends before returning to Hanoi.

Then go to a workshop to make ceramic items by yourself with the traditional family. After drying your products, you will paint and cover them with different colors for decoration and make it become more and more unique.

Afterwards, get back to Hanoi city – the Old Quarter and to your hotel.

Overnight in Ha Noi

Have your breakfast.

Check out hotel.

Driver picks up you to the airport.

Trip ends. See you next time!

Note: Driver picks up 3,5 hours before your departure flight!

Thank you for travelling with Jenny From The Blog!!!