Halong Bay covers an area of 1,553 square kms with over 3000 limestone islands that rise from the clear, emerald water of the gulf of Tonkin near the Chinese border. Halong Bay is one of the natural marvels of Vietnam. Due to its typical terrain of sea depression dotted with limestone islands, 300 square kms, it was recognized as the world natural heritage by UNESCOin 1994. Halong Bay is a truly remarkable destination, Come and see what the Vietnamese call -the “ descending dragon”.
Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D)
Our guide will meet you at NoiBai airport and escort you to a hotel in the center of Hanoi. Aftertwo or more hours relax, our cyclo tour do not make you more tired but morerelax. After two hours ride around the trading area in Hanoi Old Quarter,the cyclo will stop you at Thang Long theatre for water puppet show. After the show finish, enjoy a delicious dinner at Grill Fish Restaurant (Cha Ca Hanoi). Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi (B, L, D)
From your hotel, we will go north to visitTran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. After lunch,continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple ofLiterature). Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Longbay (B, L, D)
Today we leave Hanoi to Halong bay, "Dragon Descending to the Sea". Upon arrival, wewill embark to a junk/boat for a cruise around Ha Long Bay. While the junk cruising caves, grottoes, floating villages and beaches on Ha Long bay, having fresh seafood lunch on boat. Stop for a while for an excursing to Surprise Caves, (Grotto of Surprises) and Swimming, Kayaking if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (if weather permitted). Overnight on board.
Day 4: Ha Long bay - Hanoi (B, L)
In the morning, cruising more in the Halong bay before return to the Halongpier. Having lunch in Halong before return back Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi - Departure (B)
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure.
Feature of tour: The attractions of Hanoi and beautiful landscape of Halong bay.
As indicated: (A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Tariff for this trip: The tariff may differentiate according to number of participants and the high or low seasons in Vietnam. Please contact our travel consultant for the price of this trip.
Inclusive:
- Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
- Vietnam visa on arrival 1 month Single
- Private car/mini van and Join junk/boat in Halong
- All entrance fees
- English or French speaking guide
- All meals as per program
Exclusive:
- Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
- Kayak in Halong bay
- International flight and international airport tax on departure
- Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips