6 Days 5 Nights North Vietnam

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Highlights

DRAFT ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Hanoi – Arrival
Day 2 - Hanoi – Full day City tour
Day 3 - Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Trang An – Mua Cave
Day 4 - Hanoi – Halong Bay – overnight on cruise
Day 5 - Halong bay – Hanoi
Day 6 - Hanoi – Departure

Description

Inclusions

• Shared accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
• Tours as per itinerary with local English Speaking guide at each city
• All transfers and transportation with air-con car: bus 16 Seat
• All entrance fees as program
• Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
• A bottle of drinking water per day tour

Exclusions

o Bottle of drinking water beyond that supplied
o Any other beverages
o Any gratuities
o Personal expenses
o Visa to Vietnam
o Airfares (international and domestic)
o Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
o Airport taxes
o Early check in or late check out
o Insurances
o Optional excursions and activities
o Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
o Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages...)
o Peak season surcharges if any
o All not mentioned above

Remarks

❖ All the above points of interest are open for visit based on current updating. In case of closing for
construction or any reason, we will replace with similar point of interest
❖ Above itinerary is based on current checking of flight schedule. In case of flight change, the itinerary
will be changed accordingly.
❖ No early check in or late check out are included except indicated in the program. Generally, the
check in time is 14.00pm/15 :00 and check out time is 12.00pm
❖ Visa into Vietnam is required except for countries where we sign the contract on visa exemption. Pls
contact us for visa information details

Itinerary

DAY 01 – HANOI – ARRIVAL (-/-/-)

Welcome to Ha Noi! Upon arrival in Ha Noi, you will picked up from the airport and transferred to a
hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore this fascinating city and its bustling streets.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 02 – HANOI – CITY TOUR (B/-/-)

After breakfast at hotel, depart for a full day tour of Hanoi.

Visit the famous One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049, next. This structure is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Close by is the mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh and the former presidents house on stilts where he lived from 1958 to 1969. His former home illustrates the modesty of this Vietnamese revolutionary. (Viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov).

Continue to picturesque West Lake and the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. From here transfer (or stroll along the lakeside) 700 meters to the nearby Taoist temple of Quan Thanh dedicated to Tran Vu, one of the principal deities in Taoism.

This afternoon visit will be Temple of Literature. In 1076, Vietnam's first university Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible time of 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

End of the day, you have short walking tour in the Old Quarter streets which were named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Stop Hoan Kiem Lake for photos & Ngoc Son Temple.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 03 – HA NOI – NINH BÌNH – HOA LU - TRANG AN – MUA CAVE (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel, depart from Ninh Binh. Starts our journey with a visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital, in which the first three centralized feudals states of Viet Nam: Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.

This is a highlight of the trip, take a boat tour from Trang An wharf is an satisfying experience you must do in Ninh Binh. Consisting of 12 caves and 3 temples, Trang An becomes a must for most of tourists travelling to North Vietnam. Rowing through caves and green picturesque cannels, you are closest to the nature.

We continue to visit Hang Mua (Dance Cave), located at Ngoa Long Mt, one of the highest mountain in Ninh Binh. It takes 465 steps to get to the top for the panoramic view of Tam Coc and surrounding area. Feel the fresh air and admire a panoramic view of beautiful Tam Coc. Back to Ha Noi arrive at hotel & free at lesisure at hotel.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

DAY 04 – HA NOI – HA LONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)

This morning we will depart for Halong Bay, one of the most stunning natural wonders of Vietnam. After breakfast at our hotel in Hanoi we will be heading out to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Around 12:00, we arrive at your jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities.

After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight on boat in Halong Bay.
Note: This tour may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.

DAY 05 – HA LONG BAY – HA NOI (B/Brunch/-)

Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.

Check in hotel in Ha Noi hotel & you are free at leisure.

Overnight in Ha Noi