05 DAYS 04 NIGHTS– NORTHERN CLASSIC OF VIETNAM

Hanoi – Old Quarter - Ha Long cruise – Ninh Binh – Hanoi

Tour code: VJ190213

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-/-)

We pick you up at the airport. Then we continue to Hanoi Old Quarter. Free visit Hanoi city in the afternoon and evening. Staying overnight in Hanoi.

Meals              None – No guide

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

7:45 : The cruise bus & tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi old quarter.
8:45 : Departure to Halong Bay for 3.5 Hours
10:15: Arrive in Hai Duong province , and have 20 minute short break.
12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor, . 12:15: Welcome to Cozy Bay Cruise and Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check- in your cabin with Air-Conditioning.
12:30: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes ,while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Afternoon Activities:
15:00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave)
16:00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop Island, It is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Halong Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy beach.
17:15: Come back to Cozy Bay Cruise then take a shower, Relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.
18:00: Enjoy welcome sunset party and Cooking class . How to make fresh noodle roll, you can enjoy product which you make it.
Evening Relaxing:
19:00: Enjoy your dinner when sitting by overlooking sea view window in the night romantic Bay.
20:30: Playing some sports games like: Fishing, karaoke, dancing…
* Overnight on boat : Clean air- conditioning room.

Meals       Meals fullboard.

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)

6:00: Wake up in the early morning to see sunrise on sundeck .
7:15: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea of coffee. Have breakfast
8:00: Do kayaking to explore Halong Bay
9:00: Visit Pearl farm. The pearls in Halong are the most renowned in Vietnam. The process of farming and retrieving pearls takes years.
10:00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10:45: Enjoy the lunch while Cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.
12:00: Cozy Bay Cruise is landing Halong Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:30: Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
14:30: Stopover in Hai Duong province for short break.
16:30: Arrive in Hanoi end your trip in Halong Bay.

Meals              Lunch on Halong cruise.’

Day 4: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (Breakfast/ Lunch/-)

Morning, we pick you up at the hotel then depart for Ninh Binh province. On the half way stop for short break about 20 minutes. Arrive at Hoa Lu, which is once depicted the ancient capital of Viet Nam, settled up in the 10th century. Visit temples of two dynasties of Dinh and Le with a very unique architecture in the old time. Visit the excavation area beside the Le Dai Hanh temple. You experience the vestiges of Royal Palaces ground dated back 10th century. Go back to the bus and drive to Tam Coc. After that, the bus will transfer you to Tam Coc and have lunch at the restaurant.

Afternoon, board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) in Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves "Hang Ca - First cave, Hang Hai -Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a strange feeling. Boat returns to Tam Coc pier. And then we have 45 minutes for cycling ride along country lane. Take the bus back to Hanoi. Arrival at the hotel in Ha Noi old quarter. Tour ends!

Meals              Lunch at the local restaurant..

Day 5: Hanoi city tour - Departure (Breakfast)

Morning, whaving breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel. Then free visiting Ha Noi old quarter and going out for shopping.

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight. End of the service!

Meal                Breakfast at hotel – No guide

TOUR PRICE:

Hotel Optional: Superior Tour: Hanoi Sky Hotel/Cozy Bay cruise or similar: 185$/PAX

                            Deluxe Tour: Lenid Tho Nhuom Hanoi hotel / V’spirit or similar: 220$/PAX

WHAT IS INCLUDED: Accommodation in a twin or double room with daily breakfast, meals as specified in the itinerary, Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers, Experienced English(Madarin/ Indonesia/Malay is required with extra fee)- speaking guide during all tours and transfers,  Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary, Mineral water is available as complementary

Hotel Optional: Superior Hotel in Hanoi: Hanoi Sky Hotel or similar.

                           Deluxe Hotel in Hanoi: Lenid Hanoi hotel or similar.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: International & Domestic flight tickets, Meals, if not specified in the itinerary, Gratuities for guides and drivers, Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival if any, Visa stamping fee at the airport, Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance), Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary, All other services not specified in the itinerary

TOUR POLICY & NOTES :

Note: Private airport transportation/ Halong cruise is sharing bus and cruise (Group tour )

• Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is free of charge.
• Child below 12 yrs old sharing same room with 1 ADL or  old with extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 90%.
• Child below 12 yrs old No extra bed & sharing same room with parents is charged for 55%
• Tipping for guide and driver: USD 3/ pax/ day