Day 1: Halong Bay - Hanoi
08h00 Pick up by driver and tour guide & depart for Hanoi (driving is 3.5hrs)
Arrival at Hanoi, you will firstly stop at Temple of Literature. In 1076 Quoc Tu Giam -Vietnam's first university, also referred to as Van Mieu, was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
The One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 will be visited next. This structure is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Close by is the mausoleum of the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (viewed from outside)
Continue to picturesque West Lake and the Buddhist pagoda of Tran Quoc a short visit.
Check in hotel & have a quick rest!
Following by a fascinating walking tour that will introduce to you some of Vietnam’s finest authentic street foods. Our guide take you wandering to some typical places, market to get overview Vietnamese food, talking with artisan foodstuffs, street food vendors, stall holders, hear stories of the ingredients and history of Hanoi’s food culture and sample the most famous dish of Northern Vietnamese cuisine – Cha Ca La Vong.
After lunch visit Women museum & enjoy Water puppet show before taking an hour trip on a cyclo (pedicap) going through Old Quarter. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you.
The cyclo ride will end at a nice coffee shop in the Old Quarter, for a cup of famous “egg coffee”
Return to hotel, free time at own pace
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay
08h00 Pick up at hotel, transfer back cruise
11h30 Arrival back cruise terminal, end tour!