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Northern Highlights of Vietnam

Destinations

Hanoi - HaLong Bay - Ninh Binh

Duration

04 Nights / 05 Days

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Itinerary Details

Day 01 : HANOI ARRIVAL (PRIVATE TRANSFER WIHOUT GUIDE) (Nil)

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our driver and transfer to city center. The transfer distance is approximately 40 minutes.

Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02 : HANOI FULL DAY CITY TOUR SIC (B/L)

8.00- 8.30 Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45 Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located in the West Lake

It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30 Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

  • Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

11.15 Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam

Special Note: we will visit the Women's Museum instead of the Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45 Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15.15 Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton"

16.15 -16.30 Back to the hotel.

 Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 03 : HANOI – HA LONG BAY DAY TRIP – TRANSFER BY SHUTTLE BUS (B/L)

8:00 - 08:45 Our bus and guide pick you up from hotel and follow the new expressway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way.
12:00 Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing. Cruise will take you on an 5 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Fighting Chicken, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat.
13:45 Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, the go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
16:30 Return Cruises for Afternoon Tea and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck among world iconic natural scenery.
18:00 Disembark for a bus ride back on the new expressway to Hanoi.
21:00 Drop off at your hotel stay. Free leisure in the evening.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 04: HANOI – NINH BINH – HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE SIC

7:15-7:45 Our driver and tour guide pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter Area, Hanoi. Head the south of Hanoi for 110 km. After 2 hours, you will arrive in Ninh Binh.  First stop at Hoa Lu, you will have quick visit two  temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Le, their sons, and the Queen... to know why Hoa Lu was build as capital of Vietnam in ending of nine century.

12:00 Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.

13:30 Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.

15:30 Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.

7:15-7:45 Our driver and tour guide pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter Area, Hanoi. Head the south of Hanoi for 110 km. After 2 hours, you will arrive in Ninh Binh.  First stop at Hoa Lu, you will have quick visit two  temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Le, their sons, and the Queen... to know why Hoa Lu was build as capital of Vietnam in ending of nine century.

12:00 Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.

13:30 Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.

15:30 Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.

17:15 Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi

19:30 Drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE (PRIVATE TRANSFER WITHOUT GUIDE) (B)

Free at leisure until our driver meet you at lobby hotel and transfer to Airport for flight departure.

Price in U.S. Dollar

ALL RATES ARE NET IN US$ PERSON

IDSIC-HAN03

1

2

3-4p

5-6p

7-9p

10p

S/S

Superior (3*)

489

329

320

304

297

294

86

Deluxe (4*)

669

419

410

394

387

385

135

 

NOTE:

  • Above rates are not applied during peak season: 01Jan-02Jan, 14th Feb– 22th Feb, 28Apr-04May, 01Sep-03Sep, 24Dec- 31Dec
  • Peak season surcharge and compulsory dinner advised at booking stage
Price Inclusion / Exclusions & List of hotel options

INCLUSIVE

  • Accommodation in a double or twin room with daily breakfast
  • Tour price for 1pax travelling based on single room already
  • Round trip airport transfer by private transportation without guide
  • Meals at local restaurant (Vietnamese food)
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing with English Guide(S.I.C)
  • Boat for sightseeing in Ha Long & Ninh Binh
  • Full day Hanoi – Ha Long with lunch (S.I.C TOUR)
  • Full day Hanoi city tour with lunch (S.I.C TOUR)
  • Full day NinhBinh – Tam Coc & Bich Dong Cave tour with lunch (S.I.C TOUR)
  • Mineral water is available as complementary 1 bottle 0.5ml per pax per day

EXCLUSIVE

  • Tips for hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat people, etc.
  • International & Domestic flight tickets
  • Visa Fees
  • VAT 10%
  • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat people, trishaw men etc.
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc...
  • All other services not specified in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
  • Surcharge for Tet Lunar New year holidays, Xmas and New year’s Eve

TOUR POLICY & NOTES :

  • Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is free of charge.
  • Children from 2 years to 6 years old charge 50% of Adult sharing same bed with parents
  • Children from 6 years to 10 years old charge 100% of Adult used own bed- sharing same room with parents

 

  • Tipping for guide and driver (suggestion):
    • Group from 2 – 4 pax: USD 5/ pax/ day
    • Group from 5 – 9 pax: USD 4/ pax/ day

 

LIST OF HOTELS

Destination

Superior (3*)

Deluxe (4*)

Hanoi

Thang Long espana or Similar 

La Casa or Similar  



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