Vietnam Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi and check in at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee or egg coffee at a local café.
Explore the Old Quarter with its maze of narrow streets and bustling atmosphere.
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple for a tranquil break in the city.
Catch a traditional Water Puppet Show at Thang Long Theatre.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Try bun cha (grilled pork with noodles) or cha ca (grilled fish with turmeric and dill).

Visit the iconic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Presidential Palace.
Explore the One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh Museum nearby.
Discover the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and a stunning example of traditional architecture.
Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the country’s 54 ethnic groups.
Head to West Lake and explore the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda.
Dine at a rooftop restaurant with views of the lake or Old Quarter.

Take a 2-hour drive to Ninh Binh.
Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu to see historic temples and ruins.
Explore the stunning Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a boat ride through the karst landscape and limestone caves.
Visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda, Vietnam’s largest Buddhist temple complex, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Optionally, explore Tam Coc ("Ha Long Bay on land") for a peaceful boat ride along the river between rice paddies.
Return to Hanoi and relax after your day of exploration.
Enjoy a casual dinner, perhaps trying banh mi or banh cuon.

Depart early for a 2.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay.
Board a day cruise and sail through the iconic limestone karsts and emerald waters of the bay.
Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) and enjoy kayaking or swimming near the islands.
Savor a seafood lunch on board while continuing to explore Ha Long Bay’s serene beauty.
Visit more famous islets like Fighting Cock Islet or relax on the deck.
Return to Hanoi in the evening.
Wind down at a local bar or restaurant in the Old Quarter, enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Visit the Hoa Lo Prison (also known as the "Hanoi Hilton") to learn more about Vietnam’s wartime history.
Walk through the Hanoi Weekend Night Market (if it's a weekend) or explore Dong Xuan Market for last-minute shopping.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a modern Vietnamese fusion restaurant.
If time allows, visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum to gain further insight into Vietnamese culture.
Departure: Head to the airport for your flight home or onward travel.