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Overview
Northern Vietnam is so different from its southward sister that some may comment that they seem belong to two countries. Yet, those who prefer more cultural discovery and "cooler" life can find it worthy spending the whole journey in the North and go deep into the original traditions of Viet people. Above all, the landscape featured by magnificent karst system is truly rewarded to any nature lovers.
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4 star hotel
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3 Star Hotel
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5 Star Hotel
5 Star Hotel
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What's included
Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
Transportation by vehicle with A/C
Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam.
Day cruise on Ha Long Bay
Lunch
SIC tours to Ninh Binh and Halong
Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
Breakfast
Waters during tour day
Vietnam visa approval letter
Vietnam Visa stamp fee
Any flight does not mentioned and international tax
Travel insurance
Early check-in and late check-out
Hotel/Room upgrade
Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any
Detour(s)
Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
What to expect
Day 1: Hanoi
Hanoi
16h
Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – HALF HANOI CITY WALKING & CYCLO (Light lunch or light dinner)
Our driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; then check-in at hotel. Our tour guide will pick you at your hotel in the Old Quarter and then we get a cylco to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the major scenic spots in the city and to visit Ngoc Son temple and the Huc bridge. And then we will stop at Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911. After that, on the way to Water puppet show, we will see Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel - A Grand Dame of Southeast Asia that welcomes guests to experience her colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Located steps from the Opera House in Hanoï's French Quarter, this legendary property brings guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. Finally we will take a walk on the streets of the old quarter and enjoy the Vietnamese traditional food: Beef noodles.
Day 2: HANOI – TAM COC – HOA LU - HANOI
Ninh Binh
1 day
Day 2: HANOI – TAM COC – HOA LU - HANOI (B/L) (SIC tour)
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 reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. 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 relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples.Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: HANOI - HALONG - HANOI
Hạ Long Bay
1 day
Early departure for Halong Bay, a World Heritage as designated by Unesco in 1994 with nearly 3,000 rocky islets. Upon arriving in Halong, we will sail our boat round its natural rocky gardens whilst a tasty seafood lunch is waiting on board. Most of the islets here are not for living due to the lack of fresh water, but are excellent for cruising to contemplate their miraculous draws on the horizon. Many of them have great names from their inspirational shapes, including the Surprising cave, Pelican Grotto, Chopstick rock, Butterfly rock! We can wander to visit grottos, so swimming, or just lazily relax on the sundeck with our drinks. Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: Only local food available on board.
Day 4: HANOI DEPARTURE
Hanoi
12h
Day 4: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
You are free until transfer to the airport for departure flight. End of service!
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Single Supplement of 78USD for 3 star hotel; 99USD for 4 star hotel or 221USD for 5 star hotel will be applied
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
