This Northern Vietnam catholic tour takes the catholic travelers to discover the natural beauty of Vietnam and enjoy many interesting activities there. Not only can catholic travelers explore the rich tradition of Hanoi in legend, literature, music and poetry but also have a chance to see the hundreds of karsts limestone islets in the Northern Vietnam as a tour to the incredible Halong bay and amazing Tam Coc caves
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Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( D )
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Meet at Noi Bai airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we take a rickshaw ride rambling through the maze of Hanoi Old quarter. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
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Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay ( B,L,D )
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After breakfast, we visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & residence, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature ( The 1st University of Vietnam ). After lunch, we proceed to Halong town – is a truly natural heritage. During our trip to drive to Halong Bay, we will see the diversity of the North Vietnam villages and rice paddy fields along the journey. Enjoy seafood dinner and stay overnight in Halong City.
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Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi ( B,L,D )
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Today, we take a boat trip cruising in Halong Bay to view multi-shaped rocks and visit the dramatic caves, grottos such as: Paradise Grotto and Wooden Stakes Cave. Lunch will be served on boat with the fresh seafood. In the afternoon, we return to Hanoi, sightseeing at Hoan Kiem Lake with the 36 ancient streets and shopping. Have dinner and enjoy the Water Puppet show. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
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Day 4: Hanoi – Phat Diem Cathedral – Tam Coc Caves – Hanoi ( B,L )
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Drive to Ninh Binh to visit Vietnam"s first capital, Hoa Lu including temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty ( 980-1009 ). Continue on to Phat Diem Cathedral for our mass. Phat Diem cathedral is the biggest stone church in Ninh Binh, was built between 1875 and 1899 and is also the centre of the Catholicism of the North.
After our lunch, we explore Tam Coc Caves. For a long time, Tam Coc supply some exciting activities, including religious worship, boating, history and excavation learning that ensure to bring you a memorable trip. Tam Coc is known as Halong Bay on land. After lunch, we return to Hanoi for an overnight stay.
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Day 5: Hanoi Departure ( B )
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Free at leisure until transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight back home. Trip ends here
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Cost:
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Inclusion
* Land transport.
* Boat trip on Halong bay
* English speaking guide.
* Entrance fees
* Meals as B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
* Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast ( Twin sharing )
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Exclusion
* Travel Insurance
* Air tickets
* Tipping to tour guide
* Others are not mentioned nor specified above
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