Today we include these in a guided boat trip on the Perfume River which also provides us a fantastic views of the countryside and an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes as well as the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 . This morning we reboard a flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. On arrival we enjoy a half day city tour, visiting in the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its scared temple, West Lake and the interesting History Museum. In the late afternoon, we enjoy a short cyclo ride around the old quarter streets to see the different local ways of life. The afternoon we travel by road to Ha Long Bay with stopover in Hai Phong, the biggest port town of northern Vietnam.
Long Bay boasts one of Vietnam s most impressive scenic sights.
This morning, we embark on a cruise out to explore the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove. After a seafoodlunch on board we return to Ha Noi, arriving in time to see an evening performance of Ha Noi s famous water puppets. As a highlight of the trip , we spend today visiting Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first capital with two remaining sanctuaries of the Dinh and Le dynasties and enjoying a boat trip on a river through the quiet and peaceful landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone formations to the grottoes of Tam Coc. The tour ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport transfer for departure.