Day 1: Hanoi Arrival 

Arrival in Noi Bai airport, transfer to hotel. Taking an orientation of the old city and Hoan Kiem Lake. 

Day 2: Hanoi City Tours

Doing a city tour to the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's house, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature originally built in 1070. Afternoon free to explore Hanoi Old Quarter and enjoying an Water Puppet Show. 

Day 3: Perfume Pagoda - 70km Biking 

Cycling to the Perfume Pagoda which is about 70 kk from Hanoi center. Taking a boat trip to the pagoda. The Pagoda itself is at the top of a steep walking path and built into limestone cliffs of the Mountain of Fragrance. This is a famous shrine for Buddhist pilgrims. 

Day 4: Perfume Pagoda to Ninh Binh

Again we will take small roads to cycle to Ninh Binh. Visiting Tam Coc - Bich Dong and Hoa Lu old capital of Vietnam. 

Day 5: Ninh Binh to Phat Diem Stone Cathedral

Phat Diem Cathedral is the site of a cathedral which is remarkable for it's vast dimensions and unique Sino-Vietnamese architecture in stone. Biking back to Ninh Binh town to enjoy the beautiful of Red River Delta Landsacape.

Day 6: Ninh Binh – Kenh Ga - Nam Dinh

Transfer to visit Kenh Ga floating village by boat then turn East to Nam Dinh Province to visit Tuc Mac temple, reserved for the co - worship of all Kings of Tran Dynasty  - a splendid dynasty in the Vietnam history who defeated the Yuan (Mongolian who ruled China in early second millenium) three times: 1258, 1285 and 1288. Visiting Pho Minh pagoda - a typical Buddhism arichtecture in the North. 

Day 7: Nam Dinh - Hai Phong

Pedaling through the rich land of the Red River Delta to Hai Hau district to visit Co Le pagoda which is reserved for the worship of a well-known medicine monk. Arrival to Hai Phong commune to visit the local inhabitant’s house. 

Day 8: Hai Phong – Hai Hoa

Finding out about kinds of popular medicinal plants and herbs. In particular, you will be examined free of charge by the well-known and experienced doctors as well as consulted about the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of common diseases.

Riding a bicycle to Hai Hoa district (15km far from Hai Phong). Photographing and enjoying beautiful views on the road. On arrived, visit the salt-marsh.

Day 9: Hai Phong - Ha Long 

We continue our journey to Ha Long Bay (70 km).  

Day 10: Ha Long - Cat Ba

Embarking a boat to explore the world natural heritage with thousands of rock formations. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swimming in a secluded cave.  

Day 11: Cat Ba Island  

The primeval forest and the busy town make Cat Ba Island one of Northern Vietnam's delightful places. Half day cycling in Cat Ba island with visit to the National park, the central market and the fishing port.  

Day 12: Cat Ba - Hai Phong – Ha Noi 

Transfer to the harbour for a public ferry back to Hai Phong City (different from Hai Phong commune above). Stopping at Bat Trang Ceramic village.  

Day 13: Departure

Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. End of the tour.