The tour brings you from Hanoi - the Peace City recognized by UNESCO to Halong Bay - the World Natural Heritage then to Bac Ninh - the cradle of Quan Ho folk singing village where you can enjoy and learn the heartfelt songs expressed by local female and male singers who felt in love but can't get married due to special circumstances.
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to hotel. Late PM, take an hour Cyclo - Tour to enjoy the Hanoian every day life and the charm of the city. Overnight in Hanoi. (D)
Day 2: Hanoi
A full day city tour of Vietnam’s capital. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, the Lake of the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi
After breakfast, an early start to Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board a private junk for a 5-hour cruise on the emerald green waters of Halong Bay, among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands. The crauise ends with a fresh seafood lunch on board before heading back to Halong, then on to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 19:00 in the evening and transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Hanoi – Bac Ninh - Hanoi
After breakfast, transfer to Bac Ninh. Visit Phat Tich Pagoda, continues the trip to enjoy daily life of Vietnamese country side. Enjoy heartfelt Quan Ho singing shows performed by folk singers and musicians in the village. Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Departure Hanoi
At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for onward flight. (B) |