Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Tour Package 5 days – 4 nights

Our driver will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport then transfer you to the city center for city tour (Arrival flight in the morning).

NOTE: Our tour guide & driver will welcome you at Noi Bai international airport with the welcome sign board: Vietnam Tour Expert warmly welcome: … – Flight ….

We will visit the temple of literature – the first university of Vietnam, Dong Xuan local market, Ngoc Son Temple & Hoan Kiem Lake – the most beautiful lake in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Please note that the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is open every morning except for Monday and Friday, and most museums are closed on Mondays. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed in October & November for annual maintenance.

Meals: /Lunch/

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Our tour guide & driver will pick you up at 08:00AM at your hotel for departure. After 2 hours driving, we arrive Ninh Binh Province. We drive to Tam Coc which is known as “Halong Bay on land” boasting breathtaking scenery, “Tam Coc” means three caves. We get on small rowing boats, the boat trip to all three caves takes about two hours. Have lunch at a local restaurant then we drive to visit the former capital of Vietnam – Hoa Lu, visit two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the two heroes who lived in 10th century and chose Hoa Lu to build the citadel of the capital city of Dai Viet. We drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Located not so far from Ho Chi Minh Complex, West Lake is the lung of Hanoi surrounded by many impressive and precious historical attractions. Being built 1500 years ago, Tran Quoc Pagoda has the finest location here – right on the West Lake and it is one of the most important Buddhist constructions in Vietnam.

NOTE: Please bring your passports to check in the cruise!

07h30 – 08h00: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay.

12.00 – 12.30: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.

13.00: A delicious set menu lunch is served in the restaurant while you can enjoy the amazing scenery. Cruise amongst the hundreds of islands. You will pass by Duck and Thumb islets to go to Bright cave area – (the border between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay)

15.30: After 2.5 hours cruising, our boat will stop in Bright’s cave area for kayaking (A bamboo boat will be arranged for the elderly or people who cannot kayak) to visit the small cave and beautiful lagoons. Kayaking provides the opportunity to explore the beautiful lagoons and get closer to the island.
 
17.00: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.

19.00: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Overnight on board.

NOTE:

• You will take a shuttle bus to Halong Bay round trip – A private car is available on request
• You will join a big cruise in Halong Bay with other tourists (private cabin/room) – Private small cruise is available on request.

7.00 – 7.45: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

8.00 – 9.00: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.

10.00: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.

10.30: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.

11.00: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.

11.45: Depart the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel around 17.00.

Note:

• Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
• Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.

Free at your leisure for shopping or relax until transfer you to the airport for the departure flight. End of tour services.

NOTE: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel at … then transfer you to Noi Bai international airport for your departure flight…