LOCELYN'S PLAN: VIETNAM ITINERARY 5D4N IN NORTHERN PART

Get picked up by our driver at early 14^th. Have some rest at the hotel.

09:00: Starting the trip to explore Hanoi old quarter with your local friend.

Visiting Hanoi 36 streets, hidden gems, the places which is only locals know…

First, visiting 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 11th 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”.

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 Hanoi

08:00 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter (A short break on route for refreshments about 20 minutes)

11:30 – 11:45: Arrive at Halong International Habor

12:15: Embark on cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing

13:00: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way

14:45: Sung Sot Cave excursion

Explore Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay

16:00: Titov island – Climbing, Beach & Swimming

Your next stop is Titov island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titov island is another not-to-be missed activity.

17:00 – 18:30: Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration.

19:15: Savour a delicious dinner

21:00: Night time squid fishing

22:30: Free of mind with sweet dreams

06:15: Enjoy sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on sundeck

06:30: Light breakfast. Coffee, tea and pastries served in restaurant

07:20: Luon cave – kayaking or bamboo boat

Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.

09:15: Check-out of cabins & bill settlement. Start cruising back to the port

09:30: Buffet brunch served at the restaurant

10:45 – 11:00: Back to the port.

Then, take the taxi to the hotel in Halong. (pay taxi fee by yourself) 

Special notes: Itinerary maybe changed due to bad Weather, tidy or other issues. Timing on it same to be not absolutely fixed.

Overnight in Halong.

Having your day to join the Marathon Run.

Bus picks up at the hotel to return to Hanoi.

Get back to Ha Noi in the afternoon.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

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 lunch at the local restaurant with Vietnamese set menu.

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: Get on the bus to go to 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 there.

16:30 – 17:00: Finish trip in Ninh Binh and head back to Hanoi

19:30: Arrive to Hanoi.

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

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