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With the perfect location in the centre of the Red River Delta, Hanoi has been the capital of Vietnam over the past 1000 years. Many historic and cultural sites still remained and preserved, together with the hospitality of the people here make Hanoi a favorite tourist attraction. Besides, Halong Bay - the most famous world heritage of Vietnam and Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, magical sites are also the musts in the North of Vietnam.
Tour type: Private, classic
Hotel options: Varied
Duration: 5 days
Departure/end: Hanoi
Highlights: Hanoi city, Halong Bay with a romantic night on board, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc.
Price: From US$292
Brief itinerary and service:
| Day | Route | Transfer | Accommodation | Excursion, services | Meals |
| 1 | Hanoi arrival | Car | Hotel in Hanoi | Airport pickup | |
| 2 | Hanoi - Halong Bay | Car, boat | On boat | Halong Bay cruise | B, L, D |
| 3 | Halong Bay - Hanoi | Boat, car | Hotel in Hanoi | Halong Bay cruise | Brunch |
| 4 | Hanoi - Ninh Binh | Car, boat | Hotel in Hanoi | Hoa Lu, Tam Coc tour | B, L |
| 5 | Hanoi departure | Car |
| Airport transfer | B |
Brief Information
With the perfect location in the centre of the Red River Delta, Hanoi has been the capital of Vietnam over the past 1000 years. Many historic and cultural sites still remained and preserved, together with the hospitality of the people here make Hanoi a favorite tourist attraction. Besides, Halong Bay - the most famous world heritage of Vietnam and Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, magical sites are also the musts in the North of Vietnam.
Tour type: Private, classic
Hotel options: Varied
Duration: 5 days
Departure/end: Hanoi
Highlights: Hanoi city, Halong Bay with a romantic night on board, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc.
Price: From US$292
Brief itinerary and service:
| Day | Route | Transfer | Accommodation | Excursion, services | Meals |
| 1 | Hanoi arrival | Car | Hotel in Hanoi | Airport pickup | |
| 2 | Hanoi - Halong Bay | Car, boat | On boat | Halong Bay cruise | B, L, D |
| 3 | Halong Bay - Hanoi | Boat, car | Hotel in Hanoi | Halong Bay cruise | Brunch |
| 4 | Hanoi - Ninh Binh | Car, boat | Hotel in Hanoi | Hoa Lu, Tam Coc tour | B, L |
| 5 | Hanoi departure | Car |
| Airport transfer | B |
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Arrive in Hanoi. Greeted by your guide at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in the city centre for check-in and at leisure in the rest of the day. Late afternoon, take a cyclo tour in the Old Quarter and enjoy Water puppet show.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay
You are picked up at around 8.00 am to depart for Halong Bay. Upon arrival the dock, a tender will be waiting to transfer you to the boat. Enjoy your welcome drink from the boat crew while listening a briefing about itinerary and safety onboard. After checking in your cabin, savor a delectable lunch as the junk cruises further along the Bay passing many limestone islands formed in different shapes emerging unevenly from emerald green water. Having fun with kayak to visit Ba Hang or Luon cave, then continue to visit Amazing cave - one of the most beautiful caves on the Bay. Dinner is served with multiple courses at around 19.00. After that you can join squid fishing or take your own time to socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Start your new day with a Tai Chi lesson on sun deck. After breakfast, transferred by tender to Ti Top Island for swimming or climbing the highest peak to get panorama view over the Bay. Back to the main boat to attend a short cooking class before lunch is served. Enjoy peaceful moment while the boat glides on the Bay till reaching the dock for the trip back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi – Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
A 90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields which recently appear in the film “Kong: Skull Island” by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relics of the shady Dinh and Le temples. overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi departure
A half-day city tour of Vietnam's Capital City. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, old-colonial architecture, pretty lakes and ancient temples. The city tour will comprise well known sights at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his old house, the Temple of Literature and the Lake of the Restored Sword. Come back to the car for transferring to Noi Bai airport for the onward flight. Tour ends.
Note: The city tour can be shifted to the 1st day depending on your flight schedule.
2020 Quotation & Services
| Hotel categories | Net rate in US$/person in group of | Single supplement | ||||
| 1 | 2-3 | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8 up | ||
| Tourist ** | 660 | 387 | 324 | 299 | 292 | 142 |
| Superior *** | 763 | 439 | 375 | 351 | 344 | 181 |
| First Class **** | 9008 | 537 | 473 | 448 | 442 | 257 |
Includes:
Accommodation:
- 3 nights twin/double sharing at hotels with daily breakfast.
- 1 night on boat (private AC cabin for 2 people with bathroom).
Transportation:
- Transfer configuration: 4-seat car for group to 2 pax; 16-seat van for group from 3 to 8 pax; 29-seat minibus for group from 9 to 16 pax.
- Land transfer by private AC vehicle for whole trip (except Halong Bay tour).
- Sharing bus and boat cruise in Halong Bay tour (private cabin for 2 people with bathroom)
Others:
- Meals as mentioned. B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner
- English speaking guides.
- Admission fees for all sightseeing places on tour.
- 1 bottle of mineral water and wet tissue per person on touring day.
- Free Vietnam visa approval letter.
- Service charge and Government taxes
Excludes:
- International air tickets.
- Visa stamping fee.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Services not clearly mentioned above.
LIST OF HOTELS ON TOUR
| City | Hotel Name | Rating |
| Hanoi | Golden Spring Hotel | 2* |
| Golden Cyclo Hotel | 3* | |
| Boss Legend Hotel | 4* | |
| Halong Bay | Oriental Sails | 3* |
| Grayline cruise | 3* | |
| Starlight Cruise | 4* |
High Quality Tour Service:
Free consultancy
Online communication
Affordable, refundable
Customized service
Flexible, changeable
Interaction with locals
Authentic experience
Deposit, pay on arrival
Clear cancellation term
... I cannot thank you enough for our three week tour in Vietnam
which included a few days in Cambodia ... 
Roy, Spain
...
Thank you for a great trip in the north of Vietnam! It was really
good and everything was organized so good! ... Fransesca, Netherlands
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Address: Room 509, 15T2 Building, 18 Tam Trinh Str., Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam (See map)
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