Ha Noi – Ha Long – Ninh Binh 3 Days Trip

 St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Begin your journey at one of Hanoi’s most striking colonial landmarks. Built in 1886 by the French, this neo-Gothic church offers insight into Vietnam’s Catholic heritage and colonial past.

 Temple of Literature
Visit Vietnam’s first national university, founded in the 10th century during the Ly Dynasty. Dedicated to Confucius, this peaceful complex reflects centuries of scholarly tradition and ancient Vietnamese architecture.

 Tran Quoc Pagoda
Situated on a small island in West Lake, this is one of Hanoi’s oldest pagodas, dating back over 1,400 years. Learn about Vietnamese Buddhism and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

 Ho Chi Minh Complex (Outside Visit)
Head to the historic Ba Dinh Square and see the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important pilgrimage site for Vietnamese people. Then explore nearby landmarks including the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique Buddhist structure symbolizing purity and rebirth.

 Hanoi Opera House (Drive-By Photo Stop)
Pass by the grand Hanoi Opera House, built between 1901 and 1911 during French colonial rule. Stop for a quick photo and admire its elegant neoclassical design.

 Café Minh – Egg Coffee Experience
End your tour at a cozy local café and enjoy a cup of Hanoi’s legendary egg coffee—a rich blend of robusta coffee and sweet egg foam—while watching daily life unfold in the Old Quarter.

After a flavorful finish, relax as we drive you back to your hotel, wrapping up a half-day filled with Hanoi’s highlights.

07:00 – 07.30: Our Luxury Limousine and English speaking tour guide will come to pick you up at your hotels in Ha Noi old quarter (or pick you up from our travel office in the old quarter) departure for visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital. It’s take more or less 2,5 hours from Ha Noi to Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh Province.

10:30: You will arrive Hoa Lu. Our english speaking tour guide will show you to visit Hoa Lu. Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam between 10th and 11th century. The area is one of rice fields broken by picturesque limestone mountains, the capital at Hoa Lu covered an area of 300 ha (3.0 km2), including both the Inner and Outer Citadels. It included defensive earthen walls, palaces, temples and shrines, and was surrounded and protected by mountains of limestone. Today, the ancient citadel no longer exists, and few vestiges of the 10th century remain. Visitors can see temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, their sons, and Queen Duong Van Nga.

11:50: Get on private car go to the local restaurant in Tam Coc for buffet lunch.

13:30: Go to Tam Coc wharf, get on a private sampan for enjoying rowing through three famous caves in Tam Coc (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba). They have a lot of beautiful Stalactites and stalactites with different colorful. After finish visiting Tam Coc. You have an opportunity to ride bicycle around Tam Coc town and Villages. Then free time to enjoy Vietnamese tea break

15:00 – 15:05: Biking around Tam Coc area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break.

16:55 – 17:00: Get on the tourist bus to return Ha Noi.

19:00 – 19:30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour finish!

08:30 – 09:00: Pick up your hotel or meeting point (around the Old Quarter) and start the trip with 2.5 hours to the harbor by highway

12:00 – 12:15: Arrive Tuan Chau harbor, check on the boat and enjoy Vietnamese set menu lunch while cruising through the amazing rocks: Incense burner, cock fighting…

13h30 – 14:00: visit the biggest and the most beautiful cave of Ha Long bay – Amazing cave

14:45 – 15:15: Discover Luon cave (water cave) with some options:

• Kayaking or bamboo rowing boat.
• Relaxing on the big boat if you prefer to have more free time by yourself

15:45 – 16:00: Visit Titov Island.

• Swimming on the beach
• Trekking up to Titov peak for taking photos with panoramic view of Ha Long bay.

17:00 – 17:30: Tea break time on sundeck to enjoy sunset

17:30 – 17:45: Back to Ha Long harbor.

20:00 – 20:20: Arrival to Ha Noi Drop you off at your hotel (around old quarter).