VFTA–12: 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS/HANOI – HALONG BAY

Pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport (Flight TBA). Transfer to Hanoi Downtown. Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some of Asia's most striking colonial architecture, many peaceful lakes, parks and oriental temples making for a relaxing atmosphere. 
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then visit to Tran Quoc (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam) & Van Nien pagoda _the thousand-year-old pagoda is considered one of the most famous ones in the old capital of Thang Long, both pagodas are on the shores of West lake. This pagoda dates from the 11th century and is said to protect this region from outside invaders. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam), Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Here we will also have a chance to see a traditional music performance.
After lunch at local restaurant proceed (3.5h) to Ha Long Bay - recognized by UNESCO twice as world natural heritage. First time on December 17th, 1994, Ha Long Bay was recognized for aesthetic value. On December 2nd, 2000, the Bay was recognized for the value of geology, geomorphology. Moreover, Ha Long bay has been announced in list of top seven new natural world’s wonders by New7Worlder Organization. 
This evening you will have a seafood dinner at one of the best local restaurants. 
Dinner at local restaurant. Free to discover night market.
O/N at hotel in Halong.

ABF at hotel.
8.00: Welcome on boat at Bai Chay pier while boat is cruising towards Cho Da, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi.
10.20: Visit Thien Cung Cave. 
11.00: Back to the boat, continues cruise and have set menu lunch.
12.00: Back to Bai Chay pier. End of the trip. After lunch, back to Hanoi. Arriving in Hanoi. Shopping around Hanoi Old Quarter: Hang Gai, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao Streets and Trang Tien Plaza. Here you can find many kins of Vietnam traditional products like silk, ceramic, lacquer wares etc. 
Dinner at local restaurant & Enjoy the Special Vietnam water puppet show.
Free go shopping at night Market in some streets of Ancient Quarter.
Free at leisure or go shopping at Trang Tien Plaza, Ancient Quarter or Vincom City Tower till drive to Noi Bai International Airport for departure (Flight TBA). Home sweet home. 
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