Ha Noi Arrival + Ha Noi Half Day City Tour
Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam! The driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel and relaxes.The tour guide pick up and transfer explore the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake.Next, you’ll visit Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart and soul of Hanoi. Finally, you’ll stop in at MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY. This superb museum showcases the depth of Vietnamese cultural diversity with an astounding collection of 15,000 artifacts gathered from throughout Vietnam. Maps, displays and dioramas are labelled in Vietnamese, French and English. Displays portray a typical village market, the making of comical hats and a Tay shamanic ceremony; videos show the real thing. You can also check out a traditional Black Thai house reconstructed in the museum. There's also a centre for research and conservation where scientists from all over the world study traditional Vietnamese cultures.
Please note: Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is subject to availability of the hotel.
Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Ha Noi (By Bus)
Enjoy Breakfast at hotel.08:00 the driver pick up and head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Ha Long, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Afterwards, you will be back to Ha Noi.
One Pillar Pagoda
The One Pillar Pagoda, an architectural gem nestled in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a testament to the country's rich history and cultural heritage. Dating back to the 11th century, this iconic structure rises elegantly from a single stone pillar, resembling a lotus blossom emerging from the water. As one of Vietnam's most revered Buddhist temples, it holds profound spiritual significance for locals and visitors alike. Surrounded by tranquil gardens and reflective ponds, the pagoda offers a serene retreat from the bustling city streets. Its graceful design and historical importance make it a must-visit destination, inviting exploration and contemplation in equal measure.
Departure
Enjoy Breakfast at hotel until the driver pick up and take you to the airport for your flight to back home.
