Discovering Hanoi and Enchanting Ninh Binh in 4 Days

Arrive in Hanoi; Watch Water Puppet Show; Enjoy Welcome Dinner at local restaurant

• When you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, our guide will meet you and transport you to your accommodation. Check in and relax. In the late afternoon, watch the Water Puppet Show, a unique Vietnamese traditional art form. This art originated during rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists, both men and women, stand waist-deep in the water manipulating the puppets, causing them to move, talk, laugh, and even dance on the water's surface, before heading to a pleasant local restaurant for supper. 
• Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Join city tour: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, Take a traditional cyclo around Old Quarter

• After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00 AM to commence the Hanoi city tour. 
• We'll begin at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you'll visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Ho Chi Minh House on stilts, offering a glimpse into his modest lifestyle. Next, explore the unique One Pillar Pagoda. 
• After lunch, our journey continues to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, followed by the Museum of Ethnology for insights into Vietnamese culture. Enjoy a cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter, famous for its 36 ancient streets, blending classic charm with modern vibrancy. The tour concludes around 4:00 PM, leaving you free to shop or relax in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, Follow by King Dinh and King Le temples, Hop on a sampan boat to Tam Coc, cycling to Bich Dong

• At 8:00 AM, we'll pick you up from your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh, a scenic 2-hour drive offering beautiful roadside views. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh city, our first stop is Hoa Lu, the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam. Here, visit the historic temples of King Dinh and King Le, marveling at their ancient architecture.
• Next, we'll proceed to Tam Coc and enjoy a delightful lunch at a local restaurant featuring regional delicacies. Following lunch, embark on a tranquil sampan ride through Tam Coc, known as "three caves", where you'll encounter stunning limestone cliffs and hidden caves reminiscent of Halong Bay. Admire the serene countryside landscapes with its peaceful streams, rice paddies, and lush green fields—a paradise for photographers capturing unforgettable moments.
• We'll also take a cycling excursion to nearby Bich Dong Pagoda, followed by a climb up the mountain for a panoramic view of Bich Dong and Tam Coc. We'll return to Hanoi in the late afternoon, concluding a day filled with natural beauty and cultural exploration.

Tranfer to the airport for your next flight

• Free time at your leisure, sightseeing, shopping, buy souvenirs, and take photos until be transferred to the airport for your onward flight (03 hours prior to your flight time). Thank you and see you again!