Highlights :  

• Private tour
• Enjoy the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry
• Contemplate Halong bay listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty

Day By Day Itinerary:

Day 1	Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport, transfer to hotel for check in. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. Optional tour if your flight arrives in the morning: Afternoon (13:30 -17:00) drive to visit Bat Trang Pottery Village: The famous village is situated approx. 15km outside of Hanoi, surrounded by fertile farmland. Watch the artisans form, paint and glaze their products, which are then baked for several days in huge kilns. Meals: None
Day 2	Drive to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum FROM OUTSIDE and his residence, one pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature, build in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit the Ethnology Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, explore Old Quarter during a 1-hour cyclo ride. In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3	Drive to Halong Bay (165 km east of Hanoi), listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. Enjoy a 2 days 1 night trip on Junk through Halong Bay, lunch and dinner is prepared and served on board. Overnight on junk. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4	Brunch on Junk while cruising to visit some islands. Check out and back to Hanoi (accommodation in Hanoi not include). Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDES :

• Accommodation at standard hotels (moderate) in twin-shared rooms
• Private transfer by car or van as per program
• Local English/French speaking guide as day tour program
• Only meals with local food indicated in the program
• Boat trips
• All sightseeing fees as program
• Travel insurance

EXCLUDES :

• Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
• All international air tickets and international airport taxes
• Early check-in, late check-out (Check-in time: 14h00; Check-out time: 12h00 )
• Visa upon arrival to Vietnam
• Other meals not mentioned in the program
• Beverage in meals
• Personal expenses and others not mentioned above.