Welcome to Hanoi!

Landing at International Terminal (T2) / Domestic Terminal (T1) in Noi Bai Airport.

Our driver will greet you at the Arrivals Hall for picking-up. Then, transfer to hotel for checking-in. Take a rest after a long-hour flight.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and has been a place to keep and witness more than 1000 years of a long history.

That is why this place is a solemn ancient city. Visiting around Hanoi, you will see ancient architectures such as Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison. All together create an ancient and historic city.

Coming to Hanoi, you not only see the architectural works but also to immerse yourself in the unique culture here.

ITINERARY: 

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays 

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available

14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

8h10 – 8h50: Hotel pick up – English speaking guide will pick up you at your hotel (around the Old Quater area)

9:00 – 11:30: Bus Journey & Short break – Start two and a haft hours road journey to Quang Ninh Province via express way. Quick stop over for stretching your legs on the way.

11:45 – 12:15: Boarding the cruise – Arrive to Ha Long Bay – Embark from Tuan Chau Marina onto Hercules cruise. A complimentary welcome drink will be served. The boat starts cruising.

12:30: Lunch on board: Enjoy Buffet lunch with Vietnamese traditional food while cruising though thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Incense Bunner and especially Fighting Cock – a symbol of Ha Long Bay.

13:30: Visit Cave – Explore Sung Sot Cave – The longest, biggest and the most beautiful grotto of Ha Long Bay.

14:45: Kayaking or bamboo boat – The boat will move to Luon Cave area – a water cave for kayaking or rowing bamboo boat or just stay on board for relaxing.

15:45: swimming or hiking – Visiting Titop island for swimming or hiking to the Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay.

16:30: Sunset party – It is time for a rest after activities and capture the sunset on the bay. Complimentary Vietnamese tea, fresh juice, fruit, ang little cake will be served. Enjoy the return sail back.

17:45 – 18:00: Get back on the bus – Back to Ha Long harbor. Disembark to get on the bus, moving back Hanoi.

20:30 – 21:00: Hotel Drop – Our guide will drop you off at your hotel (around the Old Quarter area). Thank you so much for choosing Hercules Cruise on your trip in Vietnam.

Type of Tour: Join Group Tour

07:25 – 08:00: Our friendly guide will pick you up from your location and depart for Ninh Binh province. Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.

09:15: Enjoy a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.

10:15: Arrive at Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. You can also cycle around the village to sightsee and discover the local way of life.

12:00: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, designed in a 5-star style, offering various local dishes such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad. Vegetarian options are also available.

13:30: Visit Tam Coc on a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride. Be captivated by the enchanting scenery of paddy fields, rivers, water, clouds, sky, and an impressive cave system. This picturesque landscape is often referred to as "Ha Long Bay on land."

15:00: Board the bus to return to Hanoi.

17:30 – 18:00: Arrive back at your hotel in Hanoi.

Option 2: Hoa Lu - Trang An - 1 Day trip by Limousine