MEGAN'S PLAN: VIET NAM ITINERARY 7D6N IN NORTHERN PART

Welcome to Ha Noi! The capital city of Viet Nam.

Get picked up by our local driver from the airport.

Transfer to your hotel.

Hotel check in!

Spend your time for resting after flights.

Overnight in Ha Noi!

Discover Hanoi like a true local! Our Food Tour is not just about indulging in the city’s iconic dishes—it’s a journey through its culture, history, and hidden treasures that most tourists miss. Choose your perfect start time: 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, and let us guide you through an unforgettable culinary and cultural adventure.

🌟 What’s on the Menu?

Savor Hanoi’s most beloved dishes, all carefully selected to showcase the city’s culinary excellence:

• Phở: Vietnam’s world-famous noodle soup.
• Bún Chả: Grilled pork and vermicelli, a dish that captivated even President Obama!
• Bánh Mì: A perfect blend of French and Vietnamese flavors in a crispy baguette.
• Nem Rán: Crispy spring rolls with delightful fillings.
• Cà Phê Trứng: Hanoi’s signature creamy egg coffee.

Dessert: End with a choice of chè or fruit yogurt for a sweet finish.

🚂 Unique Highlight: Train Street Experience

Depending on your chosen time slot, enjoy a thrilling Train Street experience:

• Morning Tour (10:00 AM): Arrive at Train Street by 11:45 AM to watch the train pass by.
• Afternoon Tour (2:00 PM): Witness the train rushing by at 3:15 PM.
• Sip on salted coffee and enjoy the excitement of this unforgettable moment.

Overnight in Ha Noi!

09:00: Our tour guide picks up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi city

09:30: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

10:30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique n

– Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh

Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the

Mausoleum and visit around that area

– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

12:00: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

13:00: Have lunch at local restaurant

14:00: Then, Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in

Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”.

Our car takes you back to old quarter. Visit Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son temple from out site.

Watching water puppet show at the end.

Overnight in Hanoi!

Explore Bat Trang Ancient Village, visit the Bat Trang Pottery Market for unique ceramics, and immerse yourself in history at the Bat Trang Museum.

Discover the vibrant Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where colorful incense sticks create stunning photo opportunities.

Meet local artisans, learn traditional crafts, and enjoy an unforgettable cultural experience just outside Hanoi!

Morning:

Bat Trang Ceramic Village

09:00: Pick-up from hotel in Hanoi. Depart for Bat Trang Ceramic Village. (about 45 minutes drive).

• Explore Bat Trang Ancient Village – Walk through its narrow alleys, see old kilns, and visit traditional houses that showcase the history of ceramic production.
• Visit Bat Trang Pottery Market – Browse a wide variety of handmade ceramics, from decorative vases to everyday household items. You can shop for souvenirs or even paint your own ceramic piece.
• Discover Bat Trang Museum – An interactive space that showcases the history, craftsmanship, and evolution of Bat Trang pottery. Enjoy exhibitions, participate in pottery-making activities, and take unique photos.

12:00: Depart for lunch back in Hanoi

Lunch Break

Afternoon:

Quang Phu Cau Incense Village

14:00: Arrive at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village (about 1,5hour drive).

Explore the village, where you can see colorful incense sticks drying in the sun. Learn about the traditional craft of incense-making, from bamboo cutting to dyeing and drying.

Engage with local artisans, take stunning photos, and try arranging incense for a hands-on experience.

16:30: Depart for Hanoi.

17:30: – 18:00: Drop-off at hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Having your free day in Ha Noi for relaxing and shopping.

Overnight in Ha Noi

ITINERARY:

8:10 – 8:50: HOTEL PICK UP

English speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel (around the Old Quarter area).

9:00 – 11:30 Start two and a haft hours road journey to Quang Ninh Province via express way. Quick stop over for stretching your legs on the way.

11:45 – 12:15 BOARDING THE CRUISE

Arrive to Ha Long Bay – Embark from Tuan Chau Marina onto Hercules cruise. A complimentary welcome drink will be served.

The boat starts cruising.

12:30: LUNCH ON BOARD

Enjoy Buffet lunch with Vietnamese traditional food while cruising though thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Insence Bunner and especially Fighting Cock – a symbol of Ha Long Bay.

13:30: VISITING CAVE

Explore Sung Sot Cave – The longest, biggest and the most beautiful grotto of Ha Long Bay.

14:45: KAYAKING OR BAMBOO BOAT

The boat will move to Luon Cave area – a water cave for kayaking or rowing bamboo boat or just stay on board for relaxing.

15:45: SWIMMING OR HIKING

Visiting Titop island for swimming or hiking to the Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay.

16:30: SUNSET PARTY

It is time for a rest after activities and capture the sunset on the bay. Complimentary Vietnamese tea, fresh juice, fruit, ang little cake will be served. Enjoy the return sail back.

17:45 – 18:00: GET BACK ON BUS TO HANOI

Overnight in Ha Noi.

Having another free day in Ha Noi city.

Driver picks up 1 hour before train depart.

Overnight train to Hue.

Trip ends. See you next time!

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