Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (about 15.00PM), you are welcomed and transferred to the city center for hotel check-in. As the Capital of Vietnam and one of the hidden gems of South East Asia, Hanoi retains elegance and charm not often found in this part of the world, the city’s French influence is to be seen in the fine old colonial buildings and tree lined boulevards. The welcome dinner (buffet) is served at Restaurant Bief of Program: DAY 1: ARRIVAL – HANOI(D) DAY 2: HANOI – CITY TOUR(B/L/D) DAY 3: HANOI – HOA LU, TAM COC – HANOI(B/L/D) DAY 4: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (B/L/D) DAY 5: HALONG – BAC NINH - HANOI (B/L/D) DAY 6: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B/ L/ D) Program Details: DAY 1: ARRIVAL – HANOI(D) Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (about 15.00PM), you are welcomed and transferred to the city center for hotel check-in. As the Capital of Vietnam and one of the hidden gems of South East Asia, Hanoi retains elegance and charm not often found in this part of the world, the city’s French influence is to be seen in the fine old colonial buildings and tree lined boulevards. The welcome dinner (buffet) is served at Forest Restaurant Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 2:HANOI – CITY TOUR(B/L/D) This morning we will visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, walk through the grounds of the magnificent Presidential Palace, visit the humble wooden cottage of Ho Chi Minh and a museum dedicated to the life of Vietnam's first President plus the One Pillar Pagoda. This is followed by a visit to the impressive Temple of Literature. Lunch is served at local restaurant. The remainder of the afternoon is fixed by a cyclo tour to explore the many interesting streets of the Old Quarter, an area that is little changed over the centuries.In the evening, we enjoy the performance of Hanoi's famous water puppet theatre, a series of 17 stories presented by 11 puppeteers whom traditionally performed during the monsoonal period when rice farming in the Red River Delta was not possible. The stories reflect their way of life and dreams as well as providing respite from their demanding work schedule. Dinner is served at local restaurant. After dinner time, you are free at leisure or go to the concert, club, discotheque, spa … (by guests’ own account). Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 3:HANOI – HOA LU, TAM COC – HANOI(B/L/D) Located in Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital was chosen as the first capital of Vietnam feudal centralism regime. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long (Hanoi today), opening a new era for Vietnamese People. Ninh Binh has reserved beautiful Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Dich Long, Hoa Son, Tien caves, Van Trinh Grotto and many other special landscapes which is widely recognized as “Ha Long on land”. Morning, our guide and driver pick you up at your hotel at 8:00am to leave for Ninh Binh Town. En route, you can take some stop-overs for taking photographs. Upon arrival at Hoa Lu, you will take a sampan ride through a karst landscape to visit Tam Coc Grottos. Then leave the sampan and ride bicycle to visit Thai Vy Temple, built in 13th century. Next stop is Hoa Lu, the former capital of the Dinh and Early Le Dynasties in Vietnam bettween the 10th and 11th centuries. In the afternoon, you are taken back to Hanoi. Free shopping in the Old Quarter. After dinner time, you are free at leisure or go to the concert, club, discotheque, spa … (by guests’ own account). Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 4: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (B/L/D) In the morning, drive along the Red Delta for 3 hours from Hanoi to reach Ha Long Bay – UNESCO heritage site. Upon arrival, embarking Bahya Cruise and enjoy a welcome cocktail. Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch. After lunch, spend the afternoon cruising amongst the limestone islands, explore the Cave of Surprise (Sung Sot Cave), meet the local people at Van Gia fishing village and enjoy optional onboard activities such as: sunbathing, traditional massage and cooking demonstrations. Swim or kayak at Ho Dong Tien anchorage (if weather permits). Enjoy a luxury Vietnamese buffet dinner. Overnight aboard Bhaya Cruise. DAY 5: HALONG – BAC NINH - HANOI (B/L/D) Early morning, practise Tai Chi on the Sundeck and starts your day with a buffet breakfast. Continue cruising in Halong Bay. Disembark Bhaya around 10:00am and transfer back to Hanoi, en route stop to enjoy the “Quan Ho folksong” show performed in Bac Ninh. Upon arrival in Hanoi, check in hotel. Dinner is served at local restaurant. After dinner time, you are free at leisure or go to the concert, club, discotheque, spa … (by guests’ own account). Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 6: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B/ L/ D) After breakfast, you are transferred to Hoa Sua Restaurant (Website: www.hoasuaschool.com) for experience and participate in the Vietnamese cooking class (activity for the whole group). The cooking demonstration takes half day. Then enjoy your lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon, free for shopping before transferring to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight late in the evening. End of service. For more infomation, please access this link http://www.ecoseatravel.com/tour-t355/full-vietnam-package/north-vietnam-essentails-6-days.eco