Essence North Vietnam Tour 6 Days

Warmly welcome to Vietnam.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will greet you at the airport lobby. Then take you to the hotel in Hanoi City Center to check in and relax.

Starting the beautiful journey of Essence 5-day Hanoi Tour

The staff of New Asia Tours will warmly welcome you to the hotel and provide you with the trip instructions.

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 Overnight in Hanoi 

 On your own

Morning: A trip to the suburbs of Hanoi City

First, we will travel to the centuries-old village of Quang Phu Cau, a 100-year-old local village renowned for its vibrant incense-making craft. Strolling through the village center, you will visit a household that specializes in dyeing incense, which offers the perfect photo opportunity with colorful bundles of incense.

The tour ends with a visit to the village’s largest incense factory. Here, you will witness the entire incense-making process, from raw materials to finished products, and gain insight into the lives of rural workers.

12h30: Have lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at the fusion-style restaurant named “Mesdames Linh”.

Late Afternoon:  Hanoi City Tour

Visit Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first national university, the temple was founded and first built in 1.070 at the time of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong.

15:00: We continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison, which was built in Hanoi by the French between 1886 and 1901, during a period when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison “ Maison Centrale,” which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for United States prisoners of war during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1973.

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 Overnight at the Hanoi hotel

 Breakfast / Lunch

After a 2-hour trip by bus on the highway, we will start to explore the peaceful Ninh Binh, Halong Bay on Land.

Arrive in Ninh Binh to start your visit to Mua Cave and hike to the top of Dragon Mountain to see a panoramic view of Ninh Binh

Board the sampan boats in the famous Tam Coc dock to drift down villages, mountains, and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves amid the dramatic nature jungle-clad Lime-Stones mountains raised majestically out of the floods.

Start to explore rural villages, valleys, and limestone mountains by bicycle, where you can take pictures of amazing scenery and landscapes.

Visiting Bich Dong, one of the most ancient pagodas in the North. The tour guide will give you an introduction to Vietnam's history and Buddhism.

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 Overnight in Hanoi

 Breakfast, Lunch

Discover Halong Bay - the natural wonders of the world. cruising through famous sights, Ba Hang fishing village, Incense Burner island, Stone Dog islet, Fighting Cocks islet...

Cruises stop at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world's natural heritage. Visit Sung Sot - Surprising Cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Walk into the center of the mountain in 01 hour.

Head to Titov Island for swimming, relax on the beach, or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On top of the mountain, you can see the corner of magical Halong Bay...

Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck.  HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink, get 1 free (wine excluded) & Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

Have some more exciting activities in the evening on the Cruise.

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 Overnight on the Cruise

 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the Sunrise on the top desk. Start the day with Tai Chi - physical movements designed for relaxation, and balanced health - on the sundeck.

Visit Luồn cave (water cave) by a traditionally woven (bamboo Sampan) boat rowed by a local boatman.

Visit Halong Bay Pearl farm and go kayaking around Drum Cave, visit Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

Having brunch on board and disembarking at the wharf to return to Hanoi.

Take the transfer back to Hanoi to relax, shop, and get around the local streets.

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 Hanoi Hotel

 Breakfast, Lunch

Today marks the end of your memorable journey through Vietnam.

You have breakfast at the hotel, then have free time to relax, go shopping, or get around the streets.

Then, based on your flight's schedule, our team will arrange a private transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your departure.

Thank you for choosing New Asia Tours to be part of your adventure. Thank you!

We hope the memories you’ve made will stay with you for years to come.

Wishing you a safe flight — and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next journey.

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 Breakfast