This 6 days tour focuses on the treasures of Northern Vietnam. Our first stop is Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, where you will get to explore the city on a full day tour. This includes the famous Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, the old quarter of the city, the local market and the beautiful traditional water puppet show. Our next destination is the spectacular Halong bay, one of the seven wonders of the world. Here you will spend the night cruising around the mountain peaked islands and have many opportunities to take photographs of the majestic scenery and local people. Finally we will head on to Ninh Binh, a small Northern town offering it’s visitors a unique Vietnamese experience, with it’s natural beauty charming all.
DAY 01: HANOI ARIVAL (Meals: None)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport, Our representative will welcome you and transfer to hotel for check –in.
Overnight at our hotel
DAY 02: HANOI - FREE & EASY (Meals: Breakfast)
Free and easy for shopping and discover Hanoi City by yourself.
You might want to join our optional tours as below:
Optional tour: Hanoi Food tour
Having a chance to try all highlights of our amazing cuisine, visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business every day. You will be amazed by our traditional local food.
Optional tour: Hanoi City Tour on Motorbike
Explore Hanoi through highway and byway, featured with the part- unknown of the city and also cover all the must- see places such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House, French Quarter, etc. Ending your trip with an authentic meal
Overnight at our hotel
DAY 03: HANOI - LAN HA BAY - OVERNIGHT ON BOAT (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After having a breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Ha Long Bay. Drive through green rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay (approximate 3,5 hours).
11:45 – 12:00 Welcome to Adela Boutique Cruises lounge at Tuan Chau International Habour and complete check-in procedures.
12:00 Transfer to Adela Boutique Cruise by a tender boat.
12:30 Embark Adela Boutique Cruise, and enjoy a welcome drink while listening to cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:00 Have lunch at The Dawn Restaurant while Adela Cruise takes you from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
14:45 Explore Bright cave on a traditional rowing bamboo boat with locals.
16:15 It’s time for swimming and water activities, immersed in the green bay with floats.
17:00 Join a cooking class to create your own special flavors
17:30 – 18:30 Enjoy a Sunset party with some complimentary while waiting for twilight over limestone islands. Take the chance of HAPPY HOUR to have your favourite drinks
19:00 Dinner on the top deck, a special memorable dining experience in an intimate and romantic setting.
21:00 Enjoy evening views of the bay, and try your luck with squid fishing. The bar is open until late.
HAPPY HOUR: 17:30 - 18:30
Overnight on cruise
DAY 04: TRA BAU - lAN HA - HANOI (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6:00 Start a day with a Tai Chi session, enjoy the fresh air and watch the sunrise on the bay.
6:30 Have a light breakfast on board.
7:00-8:00 Explore the Tra Bau area by kayaking, get closer to the rocky islands and admire the stunning nature of the bay.
9:00 Return to the cruise, check-out.
9:30 Enjoy brunch at the restaurant while cruising back to Tuan Chau port.
11:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau port.
We arrive back at the wharf at 12 noon for our drive back to your hotel in Hanoi arriving at 5.pm.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 05: HANOI - HOA LU - TAM COC (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Depart your hotel this morning at 08:00AM for the 2,5 hours drive through rural northern Vietnam to the site of Vietnam’s first capital, Hoa Lu. Visit the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). The ancient Hoa Lu Citadel (most of which has since been destroyed) once covered an area of three square kilometers. If time permits after visiting Hoa Lu (for the fit and healthy), take a half-hour walk up one of the surrounding limestone karst hills, the climb is rewarding with spectacular views. In the late morning depart for Tam Coc Town for a Vietnamese lunch, along the way stop where you wish to take pictures of local villages and the stunning landscape.
After lunch board your private sampan* (see options for Tam Coc sampan trip below). As the boat gently slices through the water, notice the enormous limestone karsts jutting out from the green rice fields giving rise to other name, ‘Halong Bay on Land’. Back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 06: HANOI - DEPARTURE (Meals: Breakfast)
After have breakfast at your hotel. Free at your leisure until departure to Noibai international airport for your departure
INCLUDED:
- Transfer by shuttle bus round trip to Halong Bay & Hoa Lư - Tam Coc
- Airport pick up & drop off with private car
- Accommodation based on Deluxe Twin/Double sharing room with daily breakfast
- 01 English / French Speaking Guide
- 1 Nights in Ha Long Bay
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
- 01 Bottle of pure water per pax per day (330 ml)/ 01 Cold tissue per pax per day
EXCLUDED:
- International & Domestic Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks & drinks at mealtime + Optional visits + Personal expenses (Telephone, laundry...)
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips for guide, driver& hotels' porters
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Vietnam Visa upon arrival
- Other services not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion above
CHILDREN POLICY:
Under 2 years old: Free of Charge
From 3 to 5 years old: 50% of adult’s price (No bed) and 75% of of adult’s price (with bed)
From 6 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s price (No bed) and 90% of of adult’s price (with bed)
PRICE
Tour Duration: 06 Days 05 Nights
Tour Operates: Year Round / On Demand
PRICE IN $US: PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY
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