Day 1: Arrival and Old Quarter

Morning:

  • Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport
  • Arrange for a taxi or shuttle to your hotel in the  Ha Noi Paradise Ceter Hotel & Spa

Afternoon:

  • Check-in at your hotel.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant : Local Food: Bun cha Ha Noi ( add: 74  P Hang Quat, Hang Gai, Ha Noi)
  • Explore the old history house at 48 Hang Ngang
    • Wander through Maison Centrale
    • Rent a bicycle to go around Ho Guom in the afternoon

Ho Guom

Ho Guom

    • Train Street

Train Street

Evening:

  • Dinner at a street food stall.
  • Enjoy a Water Puppet Show: Head to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre for a cultural performance.

Day 2: Culture and History

Morning:

  • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Observe the solemnity of the site and explore the surrounding Ba Dinh Square.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

  • Explore the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House.

Presidential Palace

Afternoon:

  • Lunch at a local café.
  • Visit the Temple of Literature. Discover Vietnam’s first university and beautiful gardens.

Temple of Literature

Evening:

  • Dinner at a rooftop restaurant.Enjoy a view of the city skyline while dining.
  • Stroll through the night market. Experience local shopping and street food in the Old Quarter.

Shopping and street food

Shopping and street food

Day 3: Day Trip Options

  • Option A: Ninh Binh
    • Take a day tour to Ninh Binh.
    • Explore Trang An or Tam Coc by boat, visiting the stunning limestone karsts and caves.

Trang An
Trang An

Tam Coc
Tam Coc

  • Option B: Halong Bay
    • Book a cruise in Halong Bay
    • Enjoy breathtaking scenery, kayaking, and visiting caves.

Halong Bay

Halong Bay

Day 4: Local Life and Departure

Morning:

  • Visit a local market: Explore Dong Xuan Market for souvenirs and local snacks.
  • Take a cooking class: Learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch and last-minute shopping.
  • Relax at a café with Vietnamese egg coffee.

Evening:

  • Head to the airport for your departure.

Tips:

  • Stay hydrated and try to learn a few Vietnamese phrases.
  • Keep cash handy for street food and local markets.
  • Be cautious with traffic; cross the street with care!