Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi and City Tour
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, a representative from Skyline Travels will meet you and assist with your hotel transfer. After settling in, you'll enjoy a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter, a fascinating network of narrow streets with traditional shophouses. In the evening, you will enjoy a traditional water puppet show.
Day 2: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay - Overnight Cruise
After breakfast, you'll travel to the magnificent Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its thousands of limestone islands. You will board a traditional junk boat for an overnight cruise. Lunch will be served on board as you sail through the bay. In the afternoon, you can go kayaking, swimming, or explore a cave. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the cruise.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Wake up to the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay. You can join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck before a light breakfast is served. The cruise will continue to navigate through the stunning karsts before returning to the pier. After disembarking, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hanoi. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 4: Day Trip to Ninh Binh
Today, you will take a day trip to Ninh Binh, often referred to as "Ha Long Bay on land". You'll visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and then take a sampan boat trip through the Trang An grottoes, a stunning landscape of limestone cliffs, caves, and rice paddies. You can also choose to climb the 500 steps to the top of Mua Caves for a breathtaking panoramic view of the region.
Day 5: Free Day in Hanoi
Enjoy a full day to explore Hanoi at your own pace. You can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the Temple of Literature, or the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. It's also a great day to indulge in Hanoi's famous street food, try a cup of traditional egg coffee, or shop for souvenirs in the Old Quarter.
Day 6: Departure from Hanoi
After breakfast, you will have some free time until your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight home. This marks the end of your incredible Vietnam adventure with Skyline Travels.