DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam. Transfer from airport to
hotel.
Mercure Hotel Hanoi La Gare
MEALS: Dinner

Day 2 • Hanoi

Today we acquaint you with the life of the legend-
ary father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, revered
as Uncle Ho, on your visit to his Mausoleum and the
Ho Chi Minh House. City sightseeing also features
the Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnic
Minorities. As an introduction to Vietnamese culture,
we treat you to a pedicab ride to see the Old Quar-
ter’s historic landmarks. A traditional water puppet
show is a special inclusion this evening.
Halong Bay in the afternoon.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 • Hanoi/Halong

We make a morning visit to a bustling local market
place. In Bat Trang, artisans at a pottery workshop
show you their centuries-old craftsmanship. A drive
across verdant countryside takes us to coastal
Halong Bay in the afternoon.
Novotel Ha Long Bay
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 • Halong Bay Cruise

Cruise Halong Bay aboard a traditional Vietnamese
wooden junk. With the beautiful bay as a relaxing
backdrop, enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood on board.
Explore the fantastic caves of Bo Nau and Hang
Dau Go before returning to your hotel.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 • Halong Bay/Hanoi

Return to Hanoi after breakfast. Experience more of
the city, its shopping pleasures and notable land-
marks at your own pace.
Mercure Hotel Hanoi La Gare
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 • Depart Hanoi AB

Transfer to the airport for your flight onward.
MEALS: American Breakfast