5 DAYS EXPLORE NORTHERN VIETNAM ( HANOI - HALONG - NINH BINH)

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Vietnam tour package is specially crafted for travelers who come from India and have little time and a limited budget to travel. Joining this tour package, you will have the opportunity to get lost in world-famous destinations such as Hanoi, Trang An – Bai Dinh, and Halong Bay which are ideal for a relaxing holiday. Visiting Halong Bay, you will be allured by the enchanting natural beauty and experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.

What you can expect

Explore the charming Hanoi with its colonial buildings, unique culture, and friendly people
Go further afield for a day excursion of Ninh Binh – one of the must-see highlights in the north of Vietnam
Have a blast with a majestic overnight cruise on the World Heritage site of Halong Bay
Indulgetyourself with various shopping opportunities in Hanoi’s bustling shopping sprees

Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam

Day 2: Explore the Stunning Beauty of Ninh Bình

1. Bái Đính Pagoda – The Largest Spiritual Complex in Vietnam

Bái Đính Pagoda is one of Vietnam’s largest and most famous pagodas, known for its massive scale and record-setting features, such as the largest bronze Buddha statue in Asia and the longest corridor of Arhat statues. It’s not just a sacred pilgrimage site but also an architectural masterpiece that harmoniously blends tradition, modernity, and nature.

2. Tràng An – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex is home to the pristine beauty of limestone mountains, caves, and wetlands. Formed over millions of years, the limestone formations here showcase countless unique and captivating shapes. Visitors can fully immerse themselves in a variety of exceptional experiences — from gliding along the waterways to admire the majestic mountain scenery, exploring breathtakingly beautiful caves, to embracing the solemn atmosphere at sacred temples and pagodas such as Bái Đính Pagoda, Bái Đính Temple, and the Đinh Tiên Hoàng Temple.

Day 3 & Day 4: Hanoi - Halong trip: Cruising on a Luxury Boat in Ha Long Bay

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam –Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.

From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Meals will be served on the cruise (local food – vegetarian food is available). Overnight on the cruise.

Day 5: Hanoi visit and break time

1. Tran Quoc Pagoda

Have a local breakfast at your hotel. Afterward, we transfer to Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest of its kind in Hanoi, dating back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty (544 – 548). The Buddhist shrine has undergone several changes throughout the years, particularly its renaming from An Quoc to Tran Quoc (protecting the country) by Emperor Le Huy Tong in the 17th century.

2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, also known as Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum, is located at No. 2 Hung Vuong Street, Hanoi. It is a solemn structure built to preserve the embalmed body of President Ho Chi Minh, in accordance with the wishes of the Communist Party and the people of Vietnam.
The centerpiece of the Mausoleum is the chamber where President Ho Chi Minh’s body is enshrined. His embalmed body is displayed in a glass coffin, resting on a bed atop a stone pedestal, and is guarded at all times by honor guards.

In addition to paying respects at the Mausoleum, visitors can explore several other notable sites in the area, such as Ba Dinh Square, the Monument to Heroic Martyrs, the Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho’s Stilt House, Ho Chi Minh’s Fish Pond, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the One Pillar Pagoda.