Vietnam is famous for the best country which brings the most feeling for foreigners on the trip. Especially, one of the most memorable trips in Hanoi Vietnam Halong Bay for 3 days. Hanoi is the bustling and hustling city all which has the most outstanding sites including historical, cultural sites and art exhibition. Finishing 1 day in Hanoi, tourist will be seeking for Halong which is one of the World Natural Heritage and explains the fascination of tourists everywhere to come to visit Halong.

Halong Bay, known as the bay of the descending dragon, is without any doubt the most majestic natural wonder that you will encounter during your travels in Vietnam. Impressive caves, charming floating villages, huge limestone karsts and the joy of watching some of the most memorable sunsets and sunrises of Vietnam are only some of the highlights of this bay of wonders. Thus, Halong bay is the best attraction in Northern Vietnam, famous for its beautiful setting of thousands of limestone islands on emerald seawater.

Day 1: Visit Hanoi city

In the morning

On your arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be welcomed by the bustling city and picked up to your hotel in Hanoi. First of all, you visit the components of Ho Chi Minh mausoleum. 

In the afternoon

You shouldn’t miss Tran Quoc Pagoda because it is the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Especially, this temple is located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Hanoi’s Westlake. Then you may spend time walking around the West lake to enjoy the fresh air of the biggest lake in Hanoi

Next, one suggestion for you is to take a cyclo around Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, it leads you to Dong Xuan market which is the largest covered market of Hanoi where the wholesale traders sell everything from clothes, household goods to foodstuffs.

Walking along the street you will reach Temple of Jade Mountain sitting on a small island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake and dedicated to the King Tran Hung Dao. 

In the evening, another place in Hanoi Vietnam Halong Bay tour is Night market where you can buy many things prepared in the next destination. However, you should bargain as its fact value is lower than its cost.

Day 2: Discover some caves in Halong

BBQ in Cave

To get Halong Bay, you should transfer by bus from Station in Hanoi. Firstly, you check in the cruise and enjoy our Welcome Cocktail upon boarding. A lunch including Vietnamese foods, Eastern foods will be served for you while the Cruise hangs around hundreds of islets to discover the unspoiled magic of Halong Bay beauty. On the beach, the cruise moves toward Bai Tu Long Bay. You free take photography in order to keep the views.

Following the tour Hanoi Vietnam Halong Bay, you toward Hon Gai town and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head, Teapot Islets and some Cave. To approach Thien Canh Son Cave, the route is going through thousands of limestone islands, islets and hundreds of small sandy beaches. Thus, you have the feeling in the paradise with a wonderful beauty of stalagmites and stalactites – an image of a lotus, a picture of a baby elephant. You will be surprised to a layer of shiny ‘carpets’ and numerous sparkling stalactites on the ceiling. Besides, you discover the geological value of the bay, and to enjoy the strange cave. After that, you visit Pearl Farm and have more knowledge about the natural pearls created. Then you return to your Cruise for your leisure. There are several popular activities such as Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming and so on. Next, you spend about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

In the first evening

One of the most interested in the cruise is joining in the cooking class to learn how to cook traditional Vietnamese foods. Ending the dinner, passengers will relax by joining the activities like film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room. Otherwise, board games, playing cards, and massage services are available. Moreover, squid fishing on the boat is an attractive thing then you can grill fish.

Day 3: Travel to floating village

Tai Chi session on the sundeck is a combination of deep breathing and relaxation with slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and breathing exercises. It is very good for your health for all ages. This session is a great benefit for relaxation and wakes up your body in the morning. Passenger will deep in the sunrise and sea atmosphere.

The next destination in Hanoi Vietnam Halong Bay tour is Vung Vieng Village by bamboo sampan for an hour into the village. If you miss the village, you can’t get the perfect trip as it offers a great opportunity for visitors to experience the villager’s daily life. As a result, it observes the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen. In the village, 50 families are living in clusters of houses anchored within the natural protection of surrounding mountainous islands. You can see the income of villages came from fishing and exchanging the foods to others and water they have to import from the mainland. Come to Vung Vieng village, you completely approach the life of local people as well as their traditional culture and customs. Finally, you overlook the main characters of the World Heritage Area of Halong Bay. 

In the afternoon

The tour will come back to the land and have a fast meal in the restaurant. Then you are seeking for Halong market at the central of Halong city which is famous for its fresh and cheap seafood. Actually, visitors walk around the market in order to see small stores in boats. One recommendation for you is to buy souvenirs for your friends.