TOUR SCHEDULE
DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL (None)
Upon arrival Hanoi Noi Bai international airport, you are welcomed by our driver then it takes about 50 minutes by vehicle to get into Hanoi city. (Notice: hotel official check in is from 14:00, hotel early check in is NOT included, and is subject to hotel availability and regulation; hotel early check in canbe available on request)
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 02: HANOI – HALONG DAILY CRUISE SIC TOUR (B/L)
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Bus and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel (in Old Quarter area) or meeting point, depart for Halong Bay.
12:15 PM Arrive at Tuan Chau port in Halong City, Get on a boat and start discovering the legendary bay. Lunch will be served while cruising to the most beautiful area of Halong Bay. This is a great chance to enjoy the stunning scenery with amazing rock formations such as fighting cocks, Incense Burner, and many other islets look like Duck, Dog, Thumb. The boat will pass by Hoa Cuong fishing village and stop at Ba Hang fishing village where you can do kayaking by your own alongside limestone cliffs, through water caves, around the fishing village to discover the daily life of the fishermen living here. Bamboo boats are available for whom can not do kayaking. The last destination of the trip is one of the most beautiful caves – Thien Cung cave or heaven palace cave before cruising back to the harbor.
5:00 PM Get on your bus back to Hanoi. 7:00PM-7: 30 PM Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 03: HANOI FULL DAY CITY – SIC TOUR (B/L)
AM: 7.45 – 8.15: Free pick up at your hotel. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam). Then visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at a local restaurant.
PM: After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters. and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. in the end, journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration. Tour ends around 15h30 - 16h00.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 04: HANOI NINH BINH – SIC TOUR (B/L)
AM: 8:00 - 8:30. Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, then leave by coach to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Vietnam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties. Then our bus will transfer you from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for lunch around at 12:30 PM.
PM: After lunch, boat trip to visit Tam Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Then, cycle for an hour on quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops in Tam Coc - Bich Dong (around 5 km). Dive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel around at 18:30 PM.
Option Bicycle in Tam Coc: $4/pax
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 05: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Our driver picks you up at hotel then transfer back to airport for departure flight back to next destination.
POLICY
Inclusive:
Private 2 ways airport without guide
Hotel Accommodation with breakfast and based on twin/double sharing
2 ways shuttle bus HN- HL - HN
Experience English speaking guide on cruise
Private 2 ways airport pick up & drop off
Meals as mention in program
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Mineral water 2 botlles/pax/day
Kayaking on Halong bay
Exclusive:
All international airport tax
International flights & domestic flights
Early check in or late check out
Travel insurance (Please make sure that you buy insurance for your clients before they travel oversea)
All other service not stated in the program
Dinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Child policy:
Infant (under 3 years old) : Free of charge (sharing bed with their parents, 01 child maximum in the double/ twin room)
Child from 03 – 10 years old
With extra bed : 70% rate of adult
Without extra bed: 65% rate of adult
Child in twin: %90 rate of adult
Child 11 years old and above : 100 % rate as adult
Note
Surcharge for public holidays: 24 Dec & 31 Dec 2019; 01 Jan 2020 & Tet holiday: 24 – 29 Jan 2020; Labour day: 30 Apr -01 May 2020; Independence day: 02 Sept 2020(on request)
Tipping for guide and driver (suggestion): $3/pax/day
Location information
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and is a land with a long history of thousands of years of civilization. With many famous sights associated with history and culture, Hanoi has become an attractive destination to attract tourists to experience and explore the culture, street food and the lives of the local people, especially in the old quarter where is concentrated in trading, bringing the distinct traditions of urban and economic residents
Ha Long Bay, a stunningly scenic spot is located in Quang Ninh province in the northeast of Vietnam. The bay covers an area of over 1500 sq km, includes over 1600 islands and islets which form a spectacular seascape of limestone. This is an unique heritage as it marks important events in the formation and development of Viet Nam history; simultaneously, it is also blessed by mother nature with breathtaking views.
Ninh Binh used to be the capital of Vietnam in the 1000s with three dynasties, the Tien Le, Tien Ly and also important military areas through the historical periods. With a special location for transportation, terrain, cultural history, and at the same time possessing two world heritage sites and biosphere reserves, Ninh Binh is now a potential tourist attraction center.Ninh Binh possesses many famous landscapes, historical and cultural sites such as Ancient capital of Hoa Lu,Bai Dinh Pagoda,Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist resort,* Cuc Phuong National Park, with 22,000 ha of primary forest, is Vietnam's first national forest ....especially, Ha Long Bay- one of the World 7 Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO.