This tour offers you a good opportunity to experience the natural beauty, history, culture, architecture, religion and local lifestyles of the places you visit that include Hanoi, Mai Chau Valley, Ninh Binh and internationally famous heritage site of Ha Long Bay. It will be definitely a memorable trip in life..
Hikking and visit isolated village in Mai Chau area
Discover Ninh Binh, it is mix culture and Natural world heritage
Overnight on luxury cruise in one of the most beautiful bay in the world-Halong Bay
Introduction
Introduction:
This tour offers you a good opportunity to experience the natural beauty, history, culture, architecture, religion and local lifestyles of the places you visit that include Hanoi, Mai Chau Valley, Ninh Binh and internationally famous heritage site of Ha Long Bay. It will be definitely a memorable trip in life..
Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi-Mai Chau
Day 2: Mai Chau-Ninh Binh
Day 3: Ninh Binh explore
Day 4: Ninh Binh-Halong
Day 5: Halong-Hanoi
Day by day
Day 1: Discover Mai Chau landscape and Thai ethnic culture (L, D)
08:00 am: Depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau – an idyllic valley home to many hill tribes including the Dzao, Muong and Thai. 12: 30: Arrive in Mai Chau around noon, check in your room and enjoy lunch. 14: 30 pm: In the afternoon, explore Mai Chau beautiful ethnic villages including Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac and Chieng Chau villages. Be welcomed by the friendly local people, talk with them and discover their traditional culture. Take a little hiking round mai chau village, visit lac village, poomcong village. Take it all in: the spectacular scenery of Mai Chau and the relaxed rhythm of local life. 17:00 – 17:30 pm: Back to your hotel for dinner. For evening enjoyment, you may choose to take part in a traditional dance show with Ruou Can (a local wine), a weaving class or all. Overnight at Mai Chau Ecolodge/ Poomcong Village hotel
Day 2: Mai Chau –Ninh Binh (3hours drive) (B, L)
Start from Mai Chau at 8:00 am, arrive in Ninh Binh about 11.30am, first stop is Hoa Lu- ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010. Where you can learn more about the first feudal government of Vietnam. 12h30: Enjoy lunch with plenty of traditional foods such as: spring rolls, goat meat…etc. 14h00: Visiting Mua Cave, where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city when you reach the top point of Ngoa Long mountain. 15h40: Cycling: With 1 hour of cycling you will be amazed by the beauty of countryside in the North of Vietnam. Our tour guide will introduce to you the architecture of the traditional house and the life of local family. 16h40: After discovering the amazing beauty of Ninh Binh by walking, hiking, cycling, you can relax by swimming, drinking local tea, while the Sun is setting (swimming in the allowable condition). 19h00: Dinner with Vietnamese food prepared by the hotel or bungalow Check in Ninh Binh
Day 3: Trang An-Bai Đinh Temple (B,L)
Start at 8:30 am from your hotel, you will arrive in Trang An at 9h00am: Spend more than 2 hours you will be surprised by the beauty of this landscape that seems as Halong Bay on land. The bamboo boat will take you through many amazing caves. Besides that, tourists have chance to visit King Kong Island. Kong: Skull Island is a US blockbuster filmed in 2016 with many scenes in Vietnam landscapes such as: Trang An, Van Long natural reserve, Tam Coc, Bich Dong (Ninh Binh), Halong bay (Quang Ninh) and Phong Nha (Quang Binh). Kong: Skull Island has become the record king of the Vietnam box office as it has beaten all previous records to become the highest grossing movie of all time. 12h15: Enjoy lunch at local restaurant with many traditional local foods 13h45: Relax and drink Vietnamese tea, try some local cakes 14h30: Visiting Bai Dinh pagoda- the biggest pagoda in South-East Asia. 16h30: go back to your hotel for relaxing and have dinner on your own expense, overnight in Ninh Binh
Day 4: Ninh Binh-Ha long Bay (3.5 hours’ drive from Ninh Binh)(B,L,D)
Join in Bai Tu Long bay cruise 2 days 1 night you're immersed in an beautiful landscape with emerald water, long sandy beaches, amazing grottos, karst mountains... Swan Cruises are organizing well one of the best itinerary in Bai Tu Long bay for 2 days that promise to give you the best services and experiences! 12.00: Arrive at Cruise office, you have a short time to relax in the office before embark Swan cruise 12.45: Warmest welcome drinks from our staffs. Listen to a brief of safety on board then check in your cabin 13.30: Enjoying delicious Vietnamese for lunch while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.00: Leave the cruise to discover Cap La Island- the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing 17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy Sunset Time (enjoy tea and fresh fruits). This time is regarded as “Happy Hour” – “buy two get one free” while our cruise is sailing to the overnight anchorage. 19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board. 20.30: Free time for relaxing on the sundeck, listening to music, you may also try your luck with squid fishing. If you want to join in karaoke activity, please our tour guide to be supported Overnight on board on Bai Tu Long bay
DAY 5: Tra San-Thien Canh Son Cave-Hongai habour-Hanoi(B,L)
06.30: Freshen up your new day with doing Tai Chi 07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. Tea and coffee is available 08.00: Explore Thien Canh Son cave. Your guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature 09.30: Back to your boat by tender then finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier). 10.30: Cooking demonstration is organized by our guide at this time. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine by yourself. 11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. 12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier 12.30: Say goodbye Halong Bay then returns to Hanoi 17.30: End of Bai Tu Long bay 2 days 1 night Our driver will pick you up and take you directly to the airport for your flight to go to next destination!
Rate & inclusions
($*) Pricesare subject to change depend on season.
All meals as mentioned a bow: B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=dinner
Private tour guide for whole trip.
Hotel or Bungalow or resort, cruise 2day/1night Halong bay (please see the options below)
included in this Cruise:
English/French speaking tour guide
All entrance and sightseeing fees
Deluxe boutique cruise through Bai Tu Long bay
All meal on board (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
Cooking class
Sunset party
Kayaking
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
Bottles of mineral water during your trip
Daily fresh fruit in cabin
Service charge, insurance on board
Excluded:
Visa for enter Vietnam
Personal expense
Other meals not mentioned in your itinerary
Tip for tour guide and Driver (highly recommend)
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
Service & Travel Advise
Service Details During The Trip
We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Vietnam 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 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 Hotels: Comfort and good value is our priority for choosing hotels for our customers. Comfort of mattress and bedding, joyful decoration style, user friendly facilities, good service and good breakfast!
Thing to bring:
Comfortable clothes make you more active for cycling, trekking and long drive jouney or seating on Sampan, bring hat, cap, Suncream, sun glasses, swimming suit because the weather in Mai Chau, Ninh Binh and Halong bay 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 to pay for dink during your trip because banking system in Mai Chau, Ninh Binh sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro, Australian Dolla are accepted on boat as well.
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.
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