- Hanoi city highlights: Temple of literature, Ethnology museum, The One - Pillar pagoda.
- A unique walking tour in the Old Quarter.
- A night on a cruise.
- Experience the less touristic Lan Ha Bay.
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Introduction
This 4-days Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi tour allows you to visit the chaming of Hanoi capital, crowed street in old quarter area, little paris in French quarter and many beautiful spots in our city such as Hoan Kiem lake, Temple of literature, museum. Expore the spectacular beauty of the World Natural Wonder and its nearby awe-inspiring island. Taking a picturesque route from Hanoi, cruising along Halong Bay and exploring Cat Ba Island by boat trip will be a memorable experience in your 2-day tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City tour(B,L)
Day 3: Hanoi-Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay(B,L,D)
Day 4: Viet Hai village-Tuan Chau Marina-Hanoi(B,L)
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Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi
walking tour in the Old Quarter
Landing at the Noi Bai airport, you are welcomed by professional tour guide and driver at the pickup lobby. Enjoy 45-minute driving to the city center (Hanoi Old Quarter) with city's briefing information about the most visited spots, culture, traffic and cuisine....Arrive in your hotel, check in and have a rest.
Continue the day with a walking tour. Start with a small pagoda named Ba Da quietly located in a small alley - only few steps from the Hanoi Great Cathedral, built by French colonialism since the 19th century. Your tour guide also takes you to typical streets of Hanoi such as Lan Ong Street selling traditional medicine, Lo Ren Street where metal items are produced ... Stop to visit the Dong Xuan central market - the largest in Hanoi. Continue walking to the famous area for night activities and street food - Ta Hien street, where you can see the vibrant streets with a lot of the amazing local foods and drinks. Trying to taste some for an unforgettable experience.
End at your hotel.
Note: If your flight arrival late or you are jet leg after long flight, the walking tour will be moved to the city tour day.
Day 2: Hanoi City tour(B,L)
Exploring the center of culture & education Van Mieu, outstanding museum of ethnology, visiting French Quarter and discovering Old town
9:00 AM: Get Pick up by tour guide to the Temple of Literature which was built under the Ly dynasty in 11th century for worshipping Confucius and teaching Royal children. Enjoy a walk in the garden to the city’s symbol Khue Van Cac. You will then visit the World Heritage "stone steles” which shows the name of outstanding students. Continue to explore the Quoc Tu Giam which is considered as the first national university of Vietnam.
Next stop at the Ethnology Museum (closed every Monday) which offers a deep insight into Vietnamese culture through traditional costumes, tools, musical instruments and traditional houses of many ethnic groups. To fully explore this interesting museum, it takes you around two hours.
In the afternoon you visit the French Quarter – it is a “little Paris” in Hanoi with tree-lined boulevards, government head offices and a big square. Visit (outside) Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum before having a leisurely walk in the botanical gardens to visit the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he used to live and work. Towards the unique One – pillar pagoda which is one of the city’s symbols. It takes us from 1 to 2 hours to explore this complex, depending on the number of traveler.
Come back to city center and have a rest before enjoying the water puppet shows that is the unique performances, first appeared in the 11th century. In these shows, the daily life, culture and belief of Vietnamese people are described by puppets on water. The show usually integrates a traditional music performance as well.
Come back to hotel. End of the day
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Day 3: Hanoi-Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay(B,L,D)
8:30 – 9:00 our local speaking English tour guide will pick you up at hotel, we are then depart travelling to the northeast of Vietnam along expressway to Tuan Chau Halong tourist wharf.
12.00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Maria Harbor, enjoy speed 20 minutes boat ride from the wharf to Gia Luan area where’s our main vessel anchor. We will be welcome on Sena crusie with fresh drinks while listening to safety brief, following by is checking in the cabin and beautiful lunch are being server in luxury restaurant while cruising pass so many rocks informations emerge from green emerald water
14.30: Arrival to Dark and Light cave area where we are going to experience the most stunning outdoor water activity is kayaking in to those tunnel grotto. With advantage of engine power we will arrival here at least 30 minute to an hour earlier before this place become busy
16.30: Complete kayaking, we are boarding back to our the Sena for shower and relaxing on top deck for a small sunset party and happy hour while the dark night is slowly coming over
19.00: This evening dinner is one of most expecting meal, fresh seafood BBQ will be serve on roof top restaurant. What else is better than enjoy fine dining and lovely romantic stories will be tell. Overnight in Sena Cruise
Day 4: Viet Hai village-Tuan Chau Marina-Hanoi(B,L)
6.00: Sea sound wake up call for another beautiful day by experiencing a typical oriental martial art Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck while cool wind blowing in and the sun is slowly rise from horizon, following then is nicely continental combining breakfast in the restaurant
7.30: Our tender will transfer you to boat wharf where we start 20 minutes cycling to the Viet Hai village, slowly paddling along curve village’s lane, short break for visiting a local family enjoy tea talk with veteran who come back from Vietnam war and undergone hard subsidies economic time of Vietnam
8.30: Farewell to our local host, we continue cycling back to the harbor, the tender men pick us up and transfer back to the main boat
9.30-10.00: Time to shower and change then check out
11.00: Last lunch will be server while our Sena is cruising back to the pier, another 20 minute speed boat ride back to the shore, disembark
12.00: boarding back on luxury van enjoy two and half hour ride on the same high express way back to Hanoi
3.00: Arrive back to Hanoi, our 2 days 1 night trip concluded at your hotel in Hanoi
($*) Prices are subject to change depend on season.
Please contact our Sales Department at info@vietnamexplorationbooking.com for detailed pricing information.
Inclusions
- English speaking tour guide following itinerary
- All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
- Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
- Cruise: Sena Cruise - 2D1N
- Private transportation following itinerary in Hanoi
- Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Halong-Hanoi
- Meal: Breakfast: 03, Lunch: 02, Dinner: 01
- Kayak: Halong bay
- Entertainment / Show: Water puppet show, Beach swimming, Squid fishing, Morning Tai Chi
- Cooking class: Halong bay
- 01 bottle of water per pax per day
- Service charges and Taxes
Exclusions
- International flight from/to your country
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and Gratuities
- Other not mentioned in the program
- Surcharge of National holiday, Christmas galar dinner...
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
- For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
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Service Details During The Trip
We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Vietnam & hilly area by showcasing the unique local flavors. And with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and free time, you can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.
Private Local Tour Guide: You will have legally licensed local tour guide in each destination, from welcome and farewell you at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and taking care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. The good guide for you means we arrange the right guide. Vietnam Exploration Booking Tours will arrange tour guide base on the feature of the itinerary and consists of the group, to maximize your experiences in traveling.
Private Drivers & Vehicle: Safety is first priority for transportation. A well maintained good condition car with legal business licensed and an experienced driver to make sure you are in safe hands. To maximize your comfort and joyful experience with driving service, cold drinking water, cold towel and soft drink are provided in the car.
Local Flavor Meals: Don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Vietnam Exploration Booking Tours will select clean and good environment restaurants for our customer. Menu is also carefully selected by us to ensure you try different food every meal.
We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while traveling. We also recommend dinners are free on your own so you can choose your favorite food by yourself under necessary assistance of your local guide.
Well-Selected Cruises: Comfort and good value is our priority for choosing Cruises for our customers. Comfort of mattress and bedding, joyful decoration style, user friendly facilities, good service and good breakfast!
Thing to bring:
Comfortable clothes for 2 hours seating on Van/Bus or Sampan and make you more active for cycling, bring, hat, cap, Suncream, sun glasses, insect repellent are also necessary because the weather in Halong can be very hot in Sumer. It is normally hot in May, June, July, August, September and October.
You should take cash with you in vietnam Dong because banking system in Halong Bay sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro, Australian Dolla are accepted in Halong bay.
You shoule take medicine with you
Did we hit all the items on your travel bucket list for your holiday?
If not, don’t worry. We specialize in tailor-made tours and can customize this program to create your dream trip. Get in touch with your personal Travel Consultant to create your personalized program.
Don't want the fun to end?
Why not combine this tour with Ninh Bình tours, Sapa tours, Hue tours, Hoian tours or spend a few days in the tropical paradise that is the Viet Nam coast? We take care of everything from flights to transfers and accommodation so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Explore our other destinations or speak with your personal Travel Consultant for some expert advice on suitable combinations.
