Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Hanoi is the oldest capital city in Southeast Asia and has been one of the few cities in Asia left entirely void of the western-style boxy business architecture. We Hanoi people regard our capital city as heart of Vietnam.
Upon arrival, meet and greet by our guide and driver, transfer to your hotel for check in. Let's experience on a cyclo, the popular mean of transport in Hanoi, enjoying views of what is happening on the streets of the Old Quarter.
Enjoy “welcome dinner” at traditional restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine. In the evening, you will have tickets for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry, an art form unique to northern Vietnam , and a good, light-hearted introduction to its rural culture. Overnight at Golden Lotus (3***), conveniently located within 5-minute walk to Hoan Kiem Lake, old quarters with it’s walking streets and colonial architectures. (D)
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Deluxe Legend Cruiser
Halong bay, the magnificent heritage with its 1,968 islands rising from the emerald water of the Gulf of Tonkin. Ha Long is an excellent example of a Karst landscape created by a complex chain during millions of years of geological movement. Let us take you back in time on a fascinating relaxing journey along the Red River Delta to the World Heritage Site, the Halong Bay
Meet and greet by our guide at your hotel, transfer to Halong City by van (3.5 hour drive). On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life.
Arrive in Halong board Halong Legend Cruiser. Lunch served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. Overnight on board. Overnight at Deluxe Legend Cruiser (B/L/D)
Day 3: Deluxe Legend Cruiser - full day Kayak
Sunrise breakfast is ready to serve at around 7h30 am. Soaking your body for our kayaking. The guide will show you the most beautiful parts of the bay through a maze of islets amidst dramatic natural scenery to explore stalactite caves such as Drum cave, Man’s head islet, Turtle islet and Fairman’s cave before heading to Van Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and relaxation. You will have a chance to understand more about fishermen’s daily life in the bay.
Afterwards we continue kayaking to the other side of the bay to visit a pearl farm. We return to the junk at around 4h00 pm for the second night. Overnight at Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser (B/L/D)
Day 4: Deluxe Legend Cruiser - Halong Bay - Hanoi
Sunrise breakfast, morning cruise back to Le Tonkin, lazy on the top deck. Let spend time enjoying the beauty ò creator. Having lunch on board with variety of local foods before back to Halong whaft. Have a short break of 15 minutes and en route to Hanoi. Free dinner at your expense, and spend night at the Golden Lotus Hotel (B/L)
Day 5: Hanoi departure
The day will be free for strolling in the charming ancient capital, enjoy the savour of Hanoi speciality, until transfer to airport for flight home (B)
End of arrangements
Tour price:
* Min. 2 persons: 265 USD p.p
* 3-4 persons: 250 USD p.p
* 5-6 persons: 245 USD p.p
* 7-8 persons: 240 USD p.p
* 8-10 persons: 230 USD p.p
Price included:
* Breakfast and accommodation on twin/double occupancy
* Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as program (except Ha Long Bay Trip)
Group boat cruise in Ha Long Bay
* Kayaking service (2 persons per kayak)
* English-speaking guides as program
* Admission fees as program
* Full meals: lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary)
* Drink water during transfer
Price excluded:
* International flight tickets and airport tax.
* Visa fees to Vietnam
* Meals not specified above.
* Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
* Traveling insurance
* Tips to local driver and guide (3 USD per person per day)