5 days · The north
Hanoi to the bay and back
Hanoi · Ninh Binh · Ha Long
The days
Day 1 · HanoiArrive and walkBags down, then the lake at dusk and dinner a corner away.
Day 2 · HanoiMuseums and coffeeTemple of Literature in the morning, the old streets after, water puppets at night.
Day 3 · Ninh BinhRiver cavesThe sampan route and temple steps, home through the fields by evening.
Day 4 · Ha LongOnto the bayOut among the islands, overnight aboard if the schedule allows.
Day 5 · HanoiSlow morning, fly outBreakfast, a last loop of the lake, and the airport by afternoon.
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