North Vietnam Hanoi Tour

North Vietnam Hanoi Tour

4

Nights – 

5

Days

Tour Overview

Dive into the captivating charm of North Vietnam with an unforgettable Hanoi tour. Explore the bustling streets of Hanoi, where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Visit iconic landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the ancient Temple of Literature. Immerse yourself in the local culture at vibrant markets and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Journey to the serene waters of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at its towering limestone karsts. From rich traditions to breathtaking landscapes, this tour promises a truly memorable experience in North Vietnam!

Destination Covered: Hanoi - Halong 

Itinerary

Our Driver will meet and welcome you at Noi Bai international airport. Transfer you to city center for check in Check in time is 14.00 – 15.00. Early check in subject to availability with surcharge Upon arrival, free time for explore Hanoi by yourselves.
Meal: No meal
Guide: No guide
Duration: 45 minutes – 1 hour for transfer
Transfer: Private
Stay overnight in Hanoi.

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in HaNoi built in the 6 th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of  Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
 Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
 Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15 th June -15 th August) for the annual maintenance but still you can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine
with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

Meal: Breakfast, Local Lunch
Guide: English speaking guide
Duration: 07.30 – 18.00
Tour: Seat in coach
Stay overnight in Hanoi

07h20 – 07h40: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30: Visit Hoa Lư, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
18h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast, Local Lunch
Guide: English speaking guide
Duration: 07.30 – 18.00
Tour: Seat in coach
Stay overnight in Hanoi

Pick up time: 07.40 – 08.20 shuttle bus pick up and transfer you to Halong Bay. Your morning departure from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay takes you on a journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Observe everyday life of Vietnamese Villages as you see the villagers work the local rice fields, take live pigs to market on bicycles and plough the fields with their large water buffaloes.
Arrive in Halong and board a traditional sailing junk. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by the Crew Team who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard. Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of the cruise services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you could attend our chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Defined to be one of the highlights of your stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages (with extra charge applied) for drink).
In the evening enjoy the entertainment activities such as movie night, squid fishing or just enjoying a cocktail surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out from silent waters in the night.
* Food on cruise is local food and the itinerary can be changed upon cruise condition
Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch & Dinner on cruise
Tour duration: 12.00pm till 11.00am +1
Guide: No guide escorted

Tour: SIC TRANSFER – Joint cruise
Stay overnight in a cruise in Halong.

Breakfast on board the cruise.
Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some delights with a light breakfast and follow by a colorful brunch. Continue exploring Halong Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights.
Transfer back to Hanoi.
Upon arrival at Hanoi city, transfer to Hanoi airport for departure flight. End services.
Meal: Breakfast and Brunch on cruise
Tour: SIC transfer Halong – Hanoi – private airport transfer to airport
Guide: No guide escort

Included/Exclude

Package Price Includes:

➤ Round trip air tickets
➤ All transfers and sightseeing tours on PVT basis unless specified as SIC basis
- 1-2 pax: 4-seater car
- 3 pax: 7-seater car
- 4-9 pax: 16-seater van
➤ Accommodation based on a twin/triple-share basis with daily breakfast
(check-in time: 14:00 / check-out time: 12:00)
➤ English Speaking Guide as per itinerary
➤ All Entrance fees as per itinerary
➤ Meals as mentioned in the program: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
➤ 2 bottles of 500ml of drinking water per person per day

Package Price Excludes:

➤ Vietnam Evisa (single – one month)
➤ Beverages and other meals not indicated in the program
➤ Early check-in and late check-out
➤ Travel insurance of all kinds
➤ Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping, etc.)
➤ Compulsory Tipping/Gratuities (About 3-5 US$/Person/Day)
➤ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc.
➤ Surcharge for peak season:
- New Year (01 – 06 Jan)
- Lunar New Year (27 Jan – 03 Feb, 25)
- National Day (29 Apr – 03 May)
- Independence Day (02 – 04 Sep)
- Christmas (20 – 31 Dec)

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