Short excursion from Hanoi to Halong Bay 2  days 1 night

Tour code: SEN107 | Tour Style: Short Trip

Summary:

The short trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay is a perfect choice for you to explore the highlights of these attractive destinations in Northern Vietnam. Enjoy your sightseeing tour through the famous cultural spots then cruise around Halong Bay, where beautiful beaches, kayaking opportunities along with its limestone caves and islands are waiting for you! Don’t miss this fascinating short excursion to admire the beauty of Northern Vietnam!

Destination:

Hanoi & Vicinity > Halong Bay

Activities: Cruising, Walking
  • Highlights:
    • Visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex to learn about Uncle Ho’s life and the solidarity of Vietnamese people and then Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple
    • Exploring Hanoi Old Quarter to experience Hanoian’s daily life in a special way while enjoying a cup of coffee
    • Enjoying the beautiful landscape with thousands of limestone islands and majestic caves in Halong Bay, meeting friendly locals to learn about their life and buy some nice souvenirs
    • Visiting Thien Cung (Heaven) and then Dau Go (Wooden stick) caves
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Day 1: Arrival and Hanoi City tour

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 8:30 to start a full day city tour. We will start at Ho Chi Minh Complex to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum then Uncle Ho's House and One-Pillar Pagoda - one of the two most iconic temples in Vietnam.

After that, you will spend time visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda located by the dazzling West Lake. It is one of the picturesque attractions in Hanoi formed by a harmonious architecture taking advantage of the watery landscape. The next attraction in your itinerary is the Temple of Literature (or V??n Mi???u in Vietnamese) which reveals the Hanoians’ spirit of study in the past. After that, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant nearby.

Following the short break, we will visit Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake and listen to the legend related to the lake. Moreover, Hanoi Old Quarter, a must-see destination in Hanoi – will make you surprised with its ancient character in a modern city.

You'll next be transferred to enjoy water puppet performance which tells you a great traditional art of Vietnam. Experience a cup of special coffee while looking down the streets, observing the bustling life of the locals at the late afternoon before ending makes this day trip in Hanoi even more unforgettable.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Hanoi

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at around 8:15 to depart for Halong Bay - the Natural World Heritage of Vietnam. On the way, you will stop at a pottery village to visit and learn about a handicraft village in the countryside as well as to buy/ some beautiful souvenirs for your beloveds as you wish.

After a short break, you'll continue the journey to Halong City and board on a wooden junk upon arrival. Now you can enjoy the beautiful landscape with thousands of limestone islands and majestic caves. Also, you will be relaxed by floating on the surface, breathing fresh air and beholding turquoise water. .

A delicious lunch with fresh seafood dishes will be served with natural view background on the boat. Off the junk, a visit to Thien Cung (Heaven) and then Dau Go (Wooden stick) caves will surprise you with amazing karsts. Be sure to take your camera for some fantastic photos!

After all, you'll get back to the main junk and unwind yourself till the harbor. The Halong Bay trip will end in Hanoi at around 19:30.
  • Private car
  • Private English speaking tour guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Local lunch
  • Cycle trip
  • Water puppet
  • Local coffee
  • Mineral water
  • Visa arrangements
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Insurance
  • Other services not mentioned
  • Other transportations not mentioned
This is a trip by private car and sharing wooden boat.
Guide speaking other languages is subject to availability.
This trip in Hanoi includes temples and pagoda, please DO NOT wear shorts or mini-skirts to show your respect.
Tour program is subject to change due to weather and operating conditions.
Tour Price: Exchange rate: 1 USD = 23,345 VND (16, Dec 2018)
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Related Venues
  • 1 Ho Chi Minh Complex
    Dien Bien, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Vietnamese take pride on the very first President ??? Ho Chi Minh (or Uncle Ho), who dedicate his life to the cause of national liberation, expressed in the construction of Ho Chi Minh Complex, which is so-called the heart of Vietnamese people. It comprise Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, Ba Dinh Square, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's Residence and One Pillar Pagoda.

  • 2 Tran Quoc Pagoda
    Thanh Nien Road, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Built under the reign of King Ly Nam De, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest ones in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years. The pagoda is designed as a subtle combination between the solemn and beautiful landscape on the peaceful and quiet ambiance of West Lake???s surface, which attracts both local and foreign visitors.

  • 3 Temple of Literature
    Van Mieu Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Whenever one travels to Hanoi, Temple of Literature is on the top of the historical attractions of the beautiful Vietnam's capital. Built under Ly's Dynasty, Temple of Literature is a place to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. Quoc Tu Giam is well-known as the first university of Vietnam.

  • 4 Hoan Kiem Lake
    Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Hoan Kiem Lake (also known as H??? G????m - Sword Lake) represented the spiritual heart of Hanoi capital. Despite the time???s ashes and dust, the popular historical and legendary beauty-spot of Hoan Kiem Lake is eternal for good as an evidence of a heroic Hanoi during the Vietnam Wars, as well as a romantic and charming Hanoi at present.

  • 5 Hanoi Old Quarter
    Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Hanoi Old Quarter is one of important reasons that make Hanoi allure many tourists over the years. It is famous for the history, the architecture, the enormous amount along with the diversity of products and even the daily life of Hanoians.

  • 6 Halong Bay
    Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

    A Natural World Heritage of Vietnam, Halong Bay is regraded as the paradise of sea and islands with thousand of lime-stone mountains and islets in various sizes and shapes. Lying entirely on the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay is an ideal destination for cruising, kayaking and enjoying tropical charming beaches.