A very rich and well-rounded experience of city life, history, culture, spirituality and nature is what you are going to get. Start by uncovering the multi-dimensional charm of a-thousand-year-old Hanoi and taste its finest food. Towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest rise from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1994, Ha Long Bay's scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes, is a vision of ethereal beauty and, unsurprisingly, northern Vietnam's number one-tourism hub
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel. The driving time is approximately 40 munites.
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.
Afternoon, visit Hoan
Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
located on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi
and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name “Returned Sword”
comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King
by a holy turtle from the lake and later returned to the turtle. Discover
special Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry as well as Vietnamese
folklore through a compelling puppet
show and
walk at leisure in the Old Quarter of 36 ancient streets.
Today
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fees, 02 bottles of mineral water per pax,
Hotel accommodation.
Morning pickup at 8:30 AM from your hotel for transfer
to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you
will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take
photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop half way to visit a
handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha
Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the
welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy
the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as
legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay,
famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates
back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets
scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close
sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit
to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view
at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board
Today
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fee, 02 bottles of mineral water per pax,
Cruise accommodation.
Early
risers can enjoy the splendid yet tranquil view of the bay at the crack of
dawn. Breathe the sea’s fresh air, feel the morning breeze and hear the sounds
of birds above. Have breakfast and cruise to visit Human head shaped island and
Tortoise Island. Continue to cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay to discover the
adjacent bay of “The Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother” as it is named. Check
out and have lunch on board while heading to shore.
Afternoon, drive back to hotel in Hanoi and free by your own shopping
in Hanoi Old Quarter or just relax.
Today
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fee, boat fee, Hotel accommodation.
Morning, transfer to Ninhbinh province - located 110km
from Hanoi to the South. Tam Coc - Bich
Dong is a popular tourist destination near the city of Ninhbinh in northern
Vietnam. Along Hoang Long River, vast limestone cliffs rising out of the rice
paddies make Tam Coc somehow similar to Halong Bay, or on-land Halong Bay as
described. A river trip to Tam Coc and through the three caves of Tam Coc is so wonderful for photo hunters,
especially when ripping rice season is coming.
After
Tam Coc is Hoa Lu, the relics of the
ancient capital of Vietnam during 10th century. Remains of this capital town
are temples dedicated to the two heroes: Dinh
King and Le King who were the
founders of Hoa Lu as the citadel
Today
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fee, boat fee, 02 bottles of mineral water per
pax, Hotel accommodation.
Morning, start a full day city tour beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the
mausoleum of the nation’s founder, and his rural style residence with a house
on stilts and the Presidential Palace. Also part of this complex is the
unique One Pillar Pagoda, built in
the 11th Century in dedication to Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and
reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. The tour will continue on
with a visit to the Temple of Literature,
known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to
honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Then, transfer to
airport for departure flight.
Meet our guide & driver at the hotel lobby then transfer to
Hanoi airport for flight...
Today
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fees, 02 bottles of mineral water per pax.
