Itinerary

Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)

Our friendly, experienced tour guide and driver will greet you at Noi Bai International Airport and take you to your hotel. After check-in time, you'll have a free day to discover the bustling and charming capital of Vietnam. One suggested most-visited area is the Old Quarter, where 80 streets comprise and display the history and style of Hanoi.  
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02: Hanoi Halong Overnight Cruise with shuttle bus (B/L/D)

You'll have breakfast at your hotel, and our bus will take you to Tuan Chau Marina to start your unforgettable water excursion. We'll head to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features about 1600 limestone towers rising from the emerald water, creating a stunning formation. 

Once on board, the crew will welcome you with a delectable lunch as the cruise glides through the breathtaking landscapes of Halong Bay. It will take you to the Surprising Cave, the biggest and longest cave in the bay. The amazing stalagmites and stalactites will surely impress you. 
 

Sung Sot Cave. Source: Instagram.

After that, you'll visit Titop Island. Its sunny beach and shimmering water are perfect for swimming. You can also climb to the top of the island to witness the gorgeous vista of Halong Bay.  

After Titop Island, you'll return to the cruise and enjoy a sunset party and delectable dinner. Take your time to immerse in the beautiful sunset on the deck. Unwind in your clean, air-conditioned room (a private washroom is included) and overnight on board before starting another exploring day. 

Day 03: Halong Overnight Cruise Hanoi with shuttle bus (B/L/-)

Have yourself a refreshing breakfast served on the cruise while heading to the Natural Preservation Zone. You can choose to kayak to explore the area. Or, if you're interested in the local fishermen's daily life, you're welcome to visit a floating house. 

Halong Bay. Source: Upsplash.

Our tour continues with a relaxing time on board while the cruise will take you through breathtaking views of Dog Islet or Ba Hang fishing village. Enjoy your delicious lunch and prepare to say goodbye to this beautiful scenery. 

Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, move back to Hanoi by bus, and rest in your hotel. If you're not too tired after traveling, it's a good chance to wander and explore the capital at your own pace. Overnight in your hotel in Ha Noi.

Day 04: Hanoi City Tour Full-day Group tour (B/L/-)

Fill up your energy with breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a long day tour with many highlighted spots to visit around Ha Noi.

The first destination is Tran Quoc Pagoda, a sacred gem and an iconic symbol of the city. It's a place for people to come when they want to escape from the busy capital.

Then, we'll move to the Ho Chi Minh complex. You'll have a chance to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, where the embalmed body of Vietnam's greatest leader is kept. You'll also go to a quiet garden inside the complex where Ho Chi Minh used to live and work and the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, "The Pagoda with the Unique Architecture in Asia."
 

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Source: Instagram.

Our tour will continue with a visit to the Vietnam Women's Museum to understand the role of Vietnamese women through different periods of time. 
Note: On non-Mondays, we can visit the Ethnology Museum instead. The museum exhibits the traditions and culture of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups, showing the diversity of the nation.

After that, a delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served before exploring the next destination: the Temple of Literature. This former royal school for the elite survived wars and displays its beautiful, unique architecture until now. By listening to its history and the country's well-known scholars and mandarins  "graduated" from there, you'll understand the nation's studious spirit. 

Last but not least, the final destination is the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Its name literally means "fiery furnace," indicating it was a hard place to live for patriots during the resistance war against the French. It also has another name, "Hanoi Hilton," during the Vietnam War. Here, you'll have a chance to travel back to the nation's hard times and admire their patriotism. 

Day 05: Ha Noi departure (B/-/-)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and grab your chance for some last-moment exploration before our bus comes to transfer you to the airport.

Conclude your memorable tour, and see you next time!

Policy

INCLUSIONS: 
Accommodation shared in Twin/ Double room with daily breakfast (3* standard hotels & 4* standard cruise)
Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
Meals as mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner) 
Entrance fees & boat fee for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
English speaking guide for touring days 
Mineral water (500ml/ passenger/ touring day)
Rate is USD/passenger (Group of 6 pax for reference)

EXCLUSIONS: 
International flights tickets 
Travel insurance (highly recommend that you purchase insurance in advance) 
Evisa 
Surcharge for peak season 
Beverage, tips, personal expenses and all other services not specified in the itinerary

REMARKS: 
Visa into Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorization letter. 
In general most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year.

WHAT TO BRING:
Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended

CANCELLATION POLICY:
* No charge 14 or more days prior to the starting date of the tour 
* 20% of the tour fare 14 days to 8 days prior to the starting date other tour 
* 30% of the tour fare 7 days to 2 days prior to the starting date of the tour 
* 70% of the tour fare 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour 
* 100% of the tour fare Upon arrival day basic.

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