Vietnam | 8N-9D | Grand Vietnam Circuit | Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong, Danang, Saigon

Arrive in Hanoi and complete the transfer to your hotel. Standard check-in time is 2 pm, so you can settle in and freshen up before starting the afternoon sightseeing. The city combines old-world charm with French colonial architecture, lively markets and lakes that give it a calm feel in the middle of all the activity. Your tour begins at Ba Dinh Square, the political center of the country, where the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Parliament House and Presidential Palace sit opposite each other. Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, one of Hanoi’s oldest and most peaceful religious sites with a history of more than 1,500 years. Move toward Hoan Kiem Lake, visit the statue of King Ly Thai To and learn about the early foundations of Hanoi. End the day with an easy walk through the Old Quarter, where narrow lanes and old houses create a warm local atmosphere. Cyclo experience and Train Street visit included. Overnight in Hanoi.