Pilgrimage to Hanoi
 
Pilgrimage to Hanoi, This pilgrimage tour we will take you to the churches, cathedrals in the Northern Vietnam and also you will have chance to visit the beautiful Halong Bay on an overnight cruise, a day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh to visit Hoa Lu ancient capital and Tam Coc Grotto as well as have a fabulous time conquering Hanoi bustling Old Quarter. Route trip: HANOI - HALONG BAY - NINH BINHCode tour: Pilgrimage 02 ( 5 day tour )
 
 


HANOI - HALONG BAY - NINH BINH ( 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS )

Start City: Hanoi City / End City: Hanoi City

Churches & Shrines: Joseph Cathedral & Cua Bac Church in Hanoi , Phat Diem Cathedral in Ninh Binh

Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest

Highlight of trip: Hanoi City, Halong bay, Thien Cung & Dau Go caves, Hoan Kiem lake, Puppet show, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, Dinh dynasty, Tam Coc caves, Ba Dinh square, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, One pillar pagoda, Temple of literature

Code tour: Pilgrimage 02


Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( Dinner )
Meet at Noi Bai airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we visit St Joseph Cathedral for mass celebration. We will then take a rickshaw ride rambling through the maze of Hanoi Old quarter. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
 
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay / Overnight on the cruise ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we will go to Cua Bac Church for our mass. After that, 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. Lunch and dinner are provided on board.
Stay overnight on Halong Cruise
Accommodation: La Regina Royal Cruise / ROH
 
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi ( Breakfast,Brunch,Dinner )
After our mass on the Sun desk, 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. Our brunch will be served on boat. 
We return to Hanoi for 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
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
 
Day 4: Hanoi – Phat Diem Cathedral – Tam Coc Caves – Hanoi ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
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 center 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. We return to Hanoi for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
 
Day 5: Hanoi Departure ( Breakfast,Lunch )

This morning, we visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & residence, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature ( The 1st University of Vietnam ). After lunch, transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight back home. Trip ends here
Inclusion:
* Land transport.
* Boat trips
* English speaking guide.
* Entrance fees
* Meals as B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
* Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast ( Twin sharing )
 
 
Exclusion:
* Travel Insurance
* Air tickets
* Tipping to tour guide and driver ( $4 / Pax / Day )
* Other things are not mentioned nor specified above
 
 
 
​Hotels in Hanoi or similar 4 star hotel:
Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
http;//sunwayhotels.com/

Cruise La Regina Royal or similar 4 star cruise:
La Regina Royal Cruise / ROH
https://lareginacruises.com/