RITA'S PLAN: VIET NAM ITINERARY 8D7N IN NORTHERN PART PRIVATE TOUR

Get picked up by our driver.

Transfer to the hotel in the old quarter.

Check in hotel and have some rest.

Free night to explore Ha Noi on your own.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

09:00: Tour guide, Jenny, picks up to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

The next stop is Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11^th century.

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”.

Back to the old quarter to explore Hanoi old quarter with your local friend. 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

Having free day to explore this busy city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi.

07:30 – 08:00: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

09:30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

10:30: 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.

11:45: Have Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant.

13:00: 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.

15:30: Finish Ninh Binh trip. Driver takes you to the hotel.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

08:00: Check out hotel. Driver pick up to Ha Long Bay cruise.

11:45: Arrive to No 35 Tuan Chau International Port – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.

12:30 – 12:45: Leaving dock to cruise in the bay

13:30: Check in cruise and have lunch

15:30 – 17:00: Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 3rd deck)
Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.
Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)
Meeting point: The Reception (The back of the second Deck)

18:00: Enjoy Sunset Party: Cakes; peanut; fruit, tea for complementary and join the cooking demonstration during sunset party, enjoy happy hour and relax.

19:30: Have dinner

20:30: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, relaxing and spend the night on the Doris Cruise.

06:00 – 06:30: You participate in the Tai Chi session on the sundeck

07:00: Enjoy breakfast while the ship continues to move through the large and small islands in the bay.

08:30: Transfer to smaller cruise

10:30 – 12:00 Visit Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Forest Biosphere Reserve

Options:
+ Option 1: Do cycling around Viet Hai Village
+ Option 2: Use electric car to visit Viet Hai Village

12:00 Back to the cruise to prepare for lunch

12.30: Have lunch on day boat

13:30 – 14:00: Kayaking around hidden Islands to explore the beauty
and the hidden charm of Lan Ha bay.

15:00 – 15:30: We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area and swimming there.

16:30 – 17:00: Return to Doris Cruise.

18:00: Enjoy Sunset Party and join the cooking demonstration, happy hour and relax.

19:15: Have dinner

20:30 – 22:30: Enjoy the magical view of Lan Ha Bay at night at the bar, relax on the sundeck, or squid-fishing.

Overnight on Doris 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 06:00 depending on the season.

07:30 – 08:00: Have breakfast

07:15 – 10:00: Visit Dark & Bright cave by our tender. You can do the rowing boat trip by local people.

10:00: You come back on board, and it is time for check out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.

10:45: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.

11:30 – 11:45: Disembark Doris Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina.

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

14:30 – 15:00: Arrive to Hanoi.

Overnight in Ha Noi

Check out your hotel.

Driver picks up to the airport.

Fly to Phu Quoc.

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!!!