5D4N HANOI, TAM COC & HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hanoi
Day 03: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on Junk
Day 04: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Day 05: Hanoi City Tour & Departure
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Day 01: Hanoi arrival (Meals: Dinner)
Arrive at Hanoi by... Upon your arrival, welcome with the guide at the airport in Hanoi and then transfer to your hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14h00.
In the late afternoon, you will visit the peaceful West and the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda and enjoy a water puppet performance, a folk art tradition unique to northern Vietnam. The tour also offers you about 1-hour travel around Hanoi Old Quarter by traditional cyclo. It will give you the best chance to get acquainted with the old streets and the life of Hanoi people. A welcome dinner will be served at a local restaurant
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi (Meals Breakfast, Lunch)
Just a 2.5 – 3-hour drive from Hanoi, Ninh Binh is surrounded by a stunning landscape of lush green paddy fields and striking limestone outcrops and is a must if you plan to see the best of Northern Vietnam.
Our tour brings you to Hoa Lu (the old citadel from 968 to 1009) – the remains are the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the two heroes who lived in 10th the century and chose Hoa Lu to build the citadel of the capital city (from 968 to 1009). The visit offers a chance to learn more about the feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
12:00 Depart Hoa Lu for Tam Coc. Enjoy lunch in Tam Coc at a local restaurant (please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian or have special dietary requirements)
After lunch, take a 5-minute walk to the boat station and then enjoy a lovely 1.5 – 2-hour boat trip to visit Tam Coc. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc has three limestone caves stretching along the Ngo Dong river. The boat trip will take you on a relaxing journey along the river with stunning views of the limestone mountains, rice paddies and temple sites from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave).
Depart Tam Coc and drive back to Hanoi. Arriving back in Hanoi at 17:00 after an unforgettable day.
Day 03: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on Junk (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out of the room.
08:00 AM – pick up at the hotel and transfer to Halong Bay – around 3,5 h drive. Have a break en-route, have a cup of tea or coffee on your own account. Paying a visit to the famous Pearl Farm & Workshop in Halong. Visitors will have the chance to witness the process of forming a pearl, from cultivation to harvest. The staff will introduce visitors meticulously to each stage of the pearl production. You will definitely feel excited when witnessing every single twinkle pearl is taken out by the skillful hands of artisans.
Arrive in Halong in the late morning. Get on board and start of the cruise for 2D/1N
12.30 – 13.00: Check-in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing.
13.30 – 15.00: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; admire the fascinating formations on the way.
15.15 – 15.40: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
15.45 – 18.00: Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island, swimming or kayaking.
18.00 – 19.00: Back to junk for refreshing before having dinner on board.
20.00 – 21.00: Relax, enjoy fresh air & overnight on board.
Notes: The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have its different itinerary and will be slightly different. *Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change upon weather conditions. Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, and valid visa to Vietnam for all passengers.
Day 04: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Tai Chi on Sundeck. Rejuvenating the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site is one of the most relaxing experiences that passengers have. Practicing this beautiful art regularly can help treat a number of human ailments.
Breakfast on board
Paying a visit to Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row boat, meet the local people, and pass through the floating school and fish farms.
Check-out: 09:30 AM. Start cruising towards the harbor while an A la carte lunch is served.
Around 11 AM transfer to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Dinner on your own
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 05: Hanoi City Tour & Departure (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel and check out of the room.
8:00 AM– pick up for a full-day tour of Hanoi’s most famous landmarks &sightseeing spots, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda.
Visit the Temple of Literature - the first Royal National university in Vietnam. This is the combination of the Confucius Temple worshiping Confucius which was built in 1070 and the first Royal National university in Vietnam built 6 years later in 1076. Considered “an escape” from the bustling city, this temple and its beautiful garden provide an opportunity to learn more about education in Vietnam from 1000 years ago until recent history.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant
After lunch, transfer to the airport (without a guide) for the departure flight. Room is at disposal until noon time only.
Note: HCM Mausoleum is closed on Fridays and Mondays and most museums are closed on Mondays and then we will go to Bat Trang ceramic village to explore the daily life of the locals & learn about the process of how to make a perfect product (Mondays – Wednesdays – Fridays.
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Services included
- Transportation by private vehicle with A/C
- Local English speaking guide(s) as mentioned
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
- Accommodation in the category chosen basic on Dbl/ Twin or triple sharing or similar
- Join day cruise in Halong Bay
- All entrance fees where mentioned
Services excluded
- Drinks during the meals
- Meals not mentioned
- Regional and International flights and Airport taxes, fuel surcharge,
- Vietnam Visa fee (US$/ person)
- Travel Insurance & other personal expenses. Travel Insurance Please kindly note that the full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin should be purchased in advance on your own.
- Tips for guide and driver
- Porterage
- Government Taxes.
- Optional activities
- Any service not mentioned in the program
Notes:
- All rates are subject to changes with or without prior notice
- All rates are subject to surcharges during the Peak season and Holiday season if applicable.
- Halong cruise itinerary is subject to vary without prior notice and each cruise might run on a different program.
- Transfer times are approximate and subject to local conditions at the time of travel and the daily order of sightseeing is subject to change
- Please refer to Hanoi Premium Travel & tour booking terms-and-conditions