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Hanoi CapitalPick up at your hotel. Visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum*, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda – Mot Cot. Next, visit the Temple of Literature which is Vietnam’s first university (1070). Continue to the wonderful Hoan Kiem Lake and walk across the famous red wooden bridge to visit the Ngoc Son temple. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, visit to the Vietnam History Museum and cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. | |
Ha Long Bay Admire the beautiful countryside during the 3h drive from Hanoi. At Ha Long Bay, board a decorated wooden junk to cruise around its marvellous rocky islets. After lunch on board, visit one of the most beautiful caves of the Bay. In the evening, dinner and overnight on board. | |
Ha Long Bay The morning starts by an early Tai Chi exercise on the upper deck of the junk, followed by a light breakfast. The cruise continues while a brunch is served. After brunch, the boat slowly takes you back to the harbor. Disembarkation then return transfer to Hanoi. |
*Please note that the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed in the afternoons, on Mondays and Fridays, and closes annually in September – December for restoration.