After breakfast, start guided tour:

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Complex

One Pillar Pagoda

Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university

Visit Ngoc Son Temple & stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake

Explore Old Quarter by cyclo or on foot

Optional: Evening Water Puppet Show (add-on)

🍽 Meals: Breakfast at hotel

🛏️ Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel

Drive to Ninh Binh province (~2 hrs)

Visit ancient capital Hoa Lu with historical temples of Dinh & Le Dynasties

Enjoy a scenic boat ride in Trang An – a UNESCO World Heritage site with caves and karst formations

Optionally, hike to Mua Cave viewpoint (if time allows)

Return to Hanoi by evening

🍽 Meals: Breakfast

🛏️ Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Early breakfast and hotel checkout

Drive to Halong Bay (~3.5 hrs), board a traditional cruise ship

Welcome drink and safety briefing

Enjoy seafood lunch onboard while cruising through limestone islands

Visit Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat

Free time for swimming or relax on Titop Island

Sunset on the sundeck with snacks or a cooking class

Dinner onboard and optional squid fishing at night

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

🛏️ Overnight onboard Halong Bay cruise

Morning Tai Chi session on deck (optional)

Breakfast onboard

Visit a limestone cave (e.g., Surprise Cave)

Cruise back to port while enjoying the views

Transfer back to Hanoi airport for your onward flight

🍽 Meals: Breakfast

with brekfast lunch and dinner