Hanoi – Halong Bay 4 days

Morning
Have breakfast at the hotel. Our volunteer guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby then start visiting Hanoi
You will start your trip by wandering around Hoan Kiem lake and listen to its legend.

The next destination is the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum complex with some famous attractions like the Mausoleum, stilt house and One pillar pagoda. Then, you will visit the Temple of literature as the first University in Hanoi.

Afternoon
You will stop at some traditional eateries to have lunch with Bun Cha, Pho or other foods.
Then take a taxi to pay a visit to Hoa Lo prison that you can see the brutality of the French during the war, and the humanity of Vietnamese government to American pilots.
Before finish this trip , you can join the cyclo tour within an hour as locals will take you visit surrounding the old quarter . This short tour is optional (you need to pay for money yourself)

Night
You can join some extra activities ( pay by yourself)
Cooking class with local chef instructs you to cook some Vietnamese cuisines within 2-3 hours, also you will have a chance to try to prepare ingredients from the local market ( Price from 32 USD/pax )
Street food tour - trying 5 tasted meals by walking around the old quarter ( like Bun Cha, Pho, Banh Xeo, Banh My, Egg Coffee,..) - ( Price from 20 USD/pax )
Hanoi city tour with professional guide ( Price from 35$/pax)
Accomodation
Hotel in Hanoi

Transportation
On Foot

Meals
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner will be covered by yourself

Attractions:
Hoan Kiem lake
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Complex: Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda ( 40.000 VND ~ 2 USD)
Temple of literature ( 30.000 VND ~ 1.2 USD)
Hoa Lo Prison ( 30.000 VND ~ 1.2 USD).

Morning
7:30 - 8:00: Our tour guide and transportation will pick you up to get to Halong Bay . Take a rest on the way by Hai Duong province with 30 minutes .
It takes about 4 hours to get to Halong from Hanoi .Halong Bay consists of nearly 2000 islands and islets as well as magnificent cave systems. Therefore, tourists can relax and immerse into picturesque view and the breathtaking beauty of mountainous and sea scenery.
Afternoon
You will go inside Sung Sot cave – one of the finest and widest grottoes of Halong Bay. Then, the boat keeps cruising and the fishing village appears with its unique way of life.
Ti Top island is located about 14 kilometers to the east of Bai Chay tourist harbor. It has a beach that is shaped like a crescent moon and known for its tranquillity and beautiful still blue waters. The sands of the beach have been dyed white by the ocean’s surf creating a perfect picture of paradise. You will have a chance to get a great panoramic view from the top of the island and swim here.
Night
Appreciating a delicious Vietnamese cuisine in a dinner under the the light of a thousand of stars and be charmed with the fabulous 360-degree panoramic view of the bay
Enjoy some sport games on boat or go squid fishing with others.
Accomodation
Private Cruise’s cabin ( Shared cabin will be available )

Transportation
Shared Shuttle bus or D-car Limousine
Cruise

Meals
Breakfast
Lunch, Dinner

Attractions:
Sung Sot Cave
Ti Top island
Islets
Fishing village

Morning & Afternoon
Wake up and enjoy the sunset on Halong Bay - a peaceful and amazing view from your cruise.
Kayaking is very easy for everyone at all levels and ages. Our expert and experienced guide dedicatedly instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to discover the magnificent beauty of Halong Bay.
After an hour exploration, we will return to the cruise for relaxation for a while. You will do check out the cruise then, you will know how to make simple Vietnamese dishes in Cooking class. Enjoy your lunch time then back to Hanoi
Night
Our driver will pick you up from hotel to the airport ( international flight: 2 hours in advance ; domestic flight : an hour in advance)
Accommodation
Hotel in Hanoi

Transportation
Shared Shuttle bus
Cruise
Private car to the airport

Meals
Breakfast
Lunch

Attractions:
Ba Hang
Islets