After breakfast, start the tour by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho - and President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho's final resting-palace lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. After that, we will continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first University, constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Then we will stop at Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) and learn more about the lake’s legend, visiting outside of Ngoc Son Temple.
After lunch, leave for Halong Bay was awarded by UNESCO as a natural heritage in 1994. This four hour drive will show you the diversity of the North Vietnam villages and rice fields along the journey. Dinner at local restaurant and then check-in hotel. Free time to go shopping at Halong Night Market.
Overnight in Halong
Meals Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at Red House Hanoi Restaurant or similar - Vietnamese Food (No pork)
Dinner at Vietnam Halong Restaurant or similar – Vietnamese Food (No pork)
Distance Hanoi – Halong: 165km à 4 hour transfer including break time on the way
Note Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is opened in the morning only and closed on Mondays, Fridays for maintenance. So, you will visit outside of Ho chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s House on stilt, One pillar pagoda as normal