Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Arrive at Hanoi by… Upon your arrival, welcome with guide at the airport in Hanoi and then transfer to your hotel for check in. Room is at your disposal from 14h00. Free at leisure. Meals on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B,L)

Hanoi is the capital city of Viet Nam. Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples.…

We start our full day tour of Vietnam’s capital city at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday) and his nearby former residence and One pillar pagoda nearby. Continue visiting Vietnam’s first university, the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature. Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we head to visit the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday) where you can discover the diversity of Vietnam’s many ethnic groups.

In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a traditional water puppet show. Back to your hotel at 17.00.

Remark: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum closes from 08 September to 08 November for annual maintenance. 

* Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Fridays and Mondays and most museums are closed on Mondays.

*All visitors to the mausoleum are required to wear clothes covering your knees and shoulders. This applies to both men and women

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi – Join in The F1 Grand Prix (Qualifying) (B)

Grand Prix Schedule in 2022

The entire race takes place from April 3rd to April 5th. The first day (April 3rd) will be a racing trial for the drivers to test the road, the second day (April 4th) is a qualifying race to decide the commencing position on the final round, and on Sunday, the 5th of April, all the racers will enter the main race to reach the podium stage. On the final day of the Hanoi Grand Prix 2022, the drivers will run 55 laps, equal to 306,075 km distance to find out the winner.

On the second day (April 4th) is a qualifying race to decide the commencing position on the final round

OPTION 2: Day 3:  Halong – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bike Tour (B,L,D)

In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 2.5 hours to Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries.

On arrival, we will visit Hoa Lu (Ancient Capital City of Vietnam) and enjoy a unique boat trip to visit three caves, Tam Coc known for the name “Halong bay on land” due to its spectacular scenery with limestone karsts rise up of the ground to tower over the region, and is a truly wonderful sight to see. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we go for a bike ride in a rural village about 45 minutes. The bike riding is a great way to see the country side. We will visit a temple, a local family and a local market. This is a great opportunity to meet some locals and learn more about daily life in the region. 

15.30: Drive back to Hanoi

17.30: Arrive at Hanoi and spend overnight there.

Day 4:  Hanoi – Join in The F1 Grand Prix (Race) (B,D)

Full day in Hanoi's the capital city of Vietnam with The F1 Grand Prix (Race)

On Sunday, the 5th of April, all the racers will enter the main race to reach the podium stage. On the final day of the Hanoi Grand Prix 2020, the drivers will run 55 laps, equal to 306,075 km distance to find out the winner.

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Cruise (B, L, D)

Have Breakfast at hotel and check-out. You’ll be picked up at around 8:00 AM from your hotel, drive the 3.5 to 4 hours to Halong — with a 30 minute comfort stop

11:30 - 12:15: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port.

12:30 - 13:00: Embark on Halong cruise. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing.

13:00 - 14:30: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating formations on the way.

15:30 - 16:30: Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

17:00 - 17:30: Return to boat – Swim or relax on sundeck.

18:00: Anchor for overnight in Cong Do area.

18:15: Pre-dinner cocktail party – Happy Hour.

18:30 - 19:00: Cooking class in restaurant or outdoor.

19:30 - 21:00: Savour a delicious set dinner in restaurant.

21:00 - 23:00: Night time squid fishing or relax and enjoy fresh air. 

Overnight Cruise in the Famous Halong Bay

Note: The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have its own different itinerary and will be slightly different

Day 6:  Halong – Hanoi (Brunch)

06:30: Enjoy sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on sundeck.

06:45 - 07:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in restaurant.

08:00 - 08:30: Transfer to bamboo sampan boat to visit Vung Vieng Fishing

Village. Rowers are local people wearing traditional costume.

09:00 - 09:30: Check out of cabins. Start cruising towards the port.

09:30 - 10:30: International buffet brunch served in restaurant.

10:30 - 11:00: Disembark. End of trip. Drive back to Hanoi and enjoy the rest of the day

at leisure

Overnight in Hanoi 

Day 7: Hanoi Departure (B)

Free at leisure. Transfer to the Airport by private car for your safe flight back home.

Thank you for travelling with us!

Wishing You a Happy and Safe Journey

What is included?

• Hotel accommodation sharing double/ twin or triple bed room with daily breakfast. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternative accommodation will be offered
• 2D1N overnight cruise in Halong Bay. 
• Private A/C transfers on tours, Mineral water on car
• Meals as specified (no drink) (Breakfast = B, Lunch = L, Dinner = D)
• Private English speaking guide 
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Admission and boat fees as specified in the itinerary

What is excluded?

• Flight ticket, Airport taxes, fuel surcharge
• Early check-in or Late check-out 
• Vietnam visa arrangements (If required)
• Travel insurance
• Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
• Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
• Drinks & Other personal expenses
• Others not mentioned in the itinerary