Trip overview
Start off in Hanoi, explore the rich history, deep culture and emerging prosperity of the capital city of Vietnam. The next destination is Halong Bay with thousands of limestone karsts and the emerald waters of the bay truly make it a mystical and romantic escape, and you will soon see why it is a place of legends. Also you have a chance to visit the old capital Hoa Lu and relax on the rowing boat to visit the scenic country side in Tam Coc. This 5-day trip will give you a lot of discovery and relaxation.
Inclusion
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- Accommodation in ½ twin/double sharing room with breakfast
- All transportation during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Boat cruise on Halong Bay
- Boat in Tam Coc
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
Trip Exclusions
- Hotel early check in & late check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at hotels (if any)
- International flight to/from Vietnam with taxes
- Visa & Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
- Others not mentioned in the program
Tour itinerary
After picking up at 7:30AM, you will be transfered to Halong City in approximately 3-hour drive via Red River Delta. Once arriving at Halong City you will board a boat for a four-hour cruise in this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area. Enjoy a delicious local seafood lunch on boat. After 4 hours navigation we sail back to harbor and drive back to your hotel in Hanoi. Rest of the day is for your relaxation. Overnight in Hanoi.
You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his house on stilt, the botanical garden, the Presidential palace and One Pillar Pagoda. Also visit the Temple of Literature, the first National university of Vietnam built in 1076. After lunch, enjoy one hour on the cyclo to discover the Old Quarters. Watch a water puppet show before heading back to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Take a drive to Ninh Binh to visit Hoa Lu – the former ancient Royal Capital of Viet Nam with Dinh and Le Temples which worshipped two Kings in the history of Vietnam. Spend 30 minutes transfer to Tam Coc and enjoy lunch there before taking a small boat and go along a river to visit Tam Coc (Three Caves) – “Halong Bay on land” for 2 hours. Then get back the wharf, and leave for Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi in the end of the day. Overnight in Hanoi.
Free at leisure until your departure flight .
