SIGHTSEEING IN HANOI – 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrival & City Tour

Morning:

• Pick-up from Noi Bai International Airport.
• Transfer to the hotel for check-in and a short rest.
• Visit Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple – the heart of Hanoi.
• Explore the charming streets of the Old Quarter.

Afternoon:

• Visit Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university.
• Discover Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (outside view) & One Pillar Pagoda.
• Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (if time permits).

Evening:

• Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
• Experience Hanoi’s Water Puppet Show, a unique cultural performance.
• Return to hotel & overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Ninh Binh – Day Excursion

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart for Ninh Binh, about 2 hours from Hanoi.
• Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam in the 10th century.
• Explore Trang An Scenic Landscape – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Enjoy a boat trip through stunning limestone caves and rivers.

Afternoon:

• Visit Bich Dong Pagoda, an ancient pagoda nestled in the mountains.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant with specialties of Ninh Binh.
• Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.

Evening:

• Free time to explore Hanoi’s night markets and street food.
• Optional: Visit Train Street or enjoy Egg Coffee at a famous café.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Local Experience & Departure

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit a local wet market to experience Hanoi’s morning routine.
• Stop by the famous Long Bien Bridge, a historic French colonial structure.
• Free time for shopping at Dong Xuan Market or souvenir stores.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy a farewell lunch with Pho or Bun Cha, Hanoi’s famous dishes.
• Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure.