4 DAYS IN NOTHERN VIETNAM

Pick you up and transfer for visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important place of pilgrimage for Vietnamese, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, built in the style of Vietnam's ethnic minorities, surrounded by verdant and peaceful gardens. Moving to the next destination- the temple of literature is the first national university in Vietnam. Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the temple was first devoted to Confucius (Khong Tu) and honors Vietnam’s finest intellectuals and men of literary accomplishment. After that you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the Vietnamese Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam then you will visit Tran Quoc Pogoda, one of the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi, after many times of relocated and repairation, Tran Quoc pagoda still kept its own spirit and standstill with pride and honor. The pagoda has so many architecture work placed very harmonious, specific for the rule of buddhism architecture. You also admire West lake, the biggest lake in Hanoi from here. Visit Hoa Lo prison then back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

• Today, you will be picked up from your hotel for a drive to the dreamy land of Halong. After around 3,5 hour drive, you will reach Halong Harbor where our boat awaits to take you through the bay within 4 hours.
• Along the way, the ship will stop at one of the most beautiful limestone caves in the bay. During your cruise on board, you have great chance to enjoy the fabulous lunch with delicious seafood. Afterward, take the last chance to enjoy the spectacular landscape as the ship makes its way back to the harbor for a transfer back to Hanoi.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Hanoi departure (B)