VIETNAM AMAZING TOUR
** HANOI – NINH BINH – HALONG BAY **
05 days 04 nights
15 PAX

BRIEF ITINERARY

DAY
BRIEF ITINERARY
MEAL

Day 01
Hanoi Arrival – Half day tour

Day 02
Hanoi – Hoa Lu, Tam Coc – Hanoi
B

Day 03
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Private car
B,L,D

Day 04
Halong Bay – Hanoi
B,BR

Day 05
Hanoi Departure
B

 

 

 

 

 

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1 HA NOI ARRIVAL – HALF DAY TOUR

Uppon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our guide and driver
Transfer to the hotel for check in
(Hotel standard check in time is at 1400hrs. Early check in is subject to availability and at hotel’s descrition)
In the afternoon, car and guide take you to visit Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam – Temple of litterature (the first university of Vietnam, built in 1076), Tran Quoc Pagoda – West Lake (the oldest temple in Vietnam), Quan Thanh Temple – the place to worship Tran Vu god.
You are free to visit the old quarters of Hanoi (36 old and modern streets), Sword Lake – Ngoc Son Temple
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 2HANOI – HOA LU, TAM COC – HANOI (B)

Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc eco tourism are two of the most picturesque spots in all of the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam. Nearby Tam Cốc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Ngo Dong stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water.
Breakfast at the hotel
7.30 – 8:00 We pick you up at your hotel, departure for Hoa Lu ancient capital, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
10h00: the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars.
13:30 This afternoon, sit back and relax on board your private sampan for a boat trip through Tam Coc. Away from the regular tourist trail, we pass through cave formations and fields of lotus (most beautiful in the Summer) before reaching Bich Dong pagoda. 16:00 From here we transfer back to Hanoi where there will be free time in the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 3HANOI – HALONG BAY – PRIVATE CAR (B,L,D)

The itinerary can be changed based on the cruise option (here is Syrena Cruise)
Breakfast at hotel
08:30 Our driver will pick you up at the hotel then transfer to Halong Bay
12:30      Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.

12:45      Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.

13:00      Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay – natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet…

14:30      Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45      Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay …

16:45      Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.

18:00 – 19:00       HAPPY HOUR – Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30      Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00      Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner.

20:30      Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)…
Overnight on cruise

DAY 4 HALONG BAY – HANOI (B,BR)

06:00      Morning call (if you request).
06:30      Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.
07:00      Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
08:00      After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave – .one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
08:30      Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour.
09:15      Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).
10:45      Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.
Our driver will take you back to Hanoi
Some free time for own leisure/ relaxation
Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 5 HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to the next destination
It’s time to say thank you for coming here and hope to see you again!!

 

The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions

** THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR SERVICES & SEE YOU AGAIN!! **
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ACCOMODATION
OPTION 1: 3 STAR HOTEL

Hanoi – First Eden Hotel – Deluxe room
http://firstedenhotel.com.vn/
Halong Bay Syrena Cruise – Deluxe cabin
https://www.syrenacruises.com/

INCLUSIONS
Accommodation as indicated above twin including all taxes and breakfast (normally check-in time: 14.00hrs & check- out time: 12.00hrs)
Ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Indicated meals (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Accommodation at hotel as mentioned or similar ones
Mineral water during excursion 2bottles/Pax/Day
All services mentioned in the program
English speaking guide during the trip
Visa approval letter

EXCLUSIONS
Surcharge for public holiday or any compulsory dinner on Christmas (24 Dec) and New Year (31 Dec, 1 Jan) and Lunar New Year 2023
Personal expenses and beverage
Visa stamp fee 25$
Travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Airfares (international and domestic) and airport tax
Early check in and late check-out surcharge: check in time: 14.00 hrs, check out time: 12.00 hrs
International and domestic flights including airport tax
Other meals and services not mentioned below.
Tipping for guide and driver ($3/pax/day suggested)