Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
The tour guide & driver
will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the
centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Let’s start our city tour from Temple
of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba
Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political
events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Later have an overall view of the capital by a
“cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc
Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake). Overnight
in Hanoi.
Please note:
Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is subject to availability of
the hotel
Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien
Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with life music, the young
people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundred of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter
are also at your disposal. Or just simple spend your time at shopping malls or
various boutique Shops.
A 90km drive south of Hanoi
will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam
before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by
lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient
capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in
10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where
spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding
about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the
name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in
the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for
the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. Late afternoon back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
From Hanoi, at 8AM, head
East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a
Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. The road will pass by
the Red River delta with green paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work
farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting
seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to
discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by
thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh
seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or
kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty
in close distance. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend
activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat near
Titov Beach.
Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise
you choose. Only
Vietnamese & International food available on the boat.
After breakfast, visit by
boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with
absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong
passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the
Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at
Halong Wharf around 11.00. Return to Hanoi, then you’ll transfer to the airport
for a flight to Saigon. Welcome at the airport then transfer to hotel for
checking-in. Overnight in Saigon.
Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining
monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by
hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the
conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex
was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most
impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the
tunnel underground to have the real experience.
Afternoon, your free time
for own sightseeing or shopping in the downtown where you can choose many
lovely stuff at the very reasonable price. A few places to be mentioned to
visit during your shopping is Ben Thanh Market – the centre and typical market
of Saigon; Saigon Square where is a few minutes walking from Ben Thanh Market;
An Dong Plaza and its nearby Market; or Diamond Plaza and Thuong Xa Tax if you
are seeking the high qualitied and brand name goods. Overnight in Saigon.
You are free until transfer
to the airport for departure flight. End of service!
Please note: Standard check
out time is 12:00.