Hanoi, capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a city of lakes and the center of Vietnamese culture. This Hanoi stopover tour is designed for those who are on a business or pleasure trip to the charming capital of Vietnam. This specially-tailored package provides an overview of the major tourist attractions in Hanoi as well as an orientation tour for visitors to get accustomed to Vietnamese culture in the first few days after their arrival in Vietnam.
Day 1: Ha Noi city & arrival
- Arrive at Noi Bai international airport, pick up and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
- Overnight at your proposed hotel in Ha Noi
Day 2: Ha noi city tour (B/L/_)
- Breakfast at the hotel. 8h00 – 8h30 AM, We will pick you up at your hotel, we take you to Tran Quoc pagoda and then Ho Chi Minh complex with Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, his simple stilt house where he lived and worked and the museum dedicated to his memory. A short drive to The Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century to admire the beautiful construction and learn about Royal court and vietnamese talents. Have lunch in the local restaurant. Short time to relax before driving ahead to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology where you can get over view information about ethnicgroups overview information about ethnic groups over Vietnam through the well organized display both in indoor and outdoor exhibition. Back to down town for refreshment by Hoan Kiem lake with Ngoc Son temple.
- Cycling around the old Quarter.
- Tour ends in your hotel.
- Dinner on guest’s account.
- Overnight at your proposed hotel in Ha Noi
Day 3: Ha Noi – Ha Long (B/L/D)
Day 4: Ha Long – Hanoi (Brunch)
Day 5: Ha Noi departure (B)
- 08h00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
- 10h00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break
- 12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau wharf – Break and photography time
- 12h30: Board Glory Cruises for departure. Welcome drink will be served
- 13h00: Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
- 15h30: Visit exciting Cua Van fishing village. The village is free of busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen.
- 16h30: Enjoy kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits).
- 17h00: Back on board and continue cruising to Drum Cave (Hang Trong) to dock.
- 19h00: Dinner is served.
- 21h00: Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the bar or enjoy some night fishing.
- Relax and spend a romantic night on Glory Cruise. Deluxe cabin
Day 4: Ha Long – Hanoi (Brunch)
- 07.00: Coffee and tea will be served
- 08.00: Continue cruising
- 08h15: Visit splendid Sung Sot Cave
- 09h00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, fishing villages, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.
- 09.30: Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier
- 11h30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say good bye to the crew.
- 12.00: Return from Halong to Hanoi.
- 14h00: Stop over in Dong Trieu town tovisit a ceramics workshop.
- 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi.
- Dinner on guest’s account.
- Overnight at your proposed hotel in Ha Noi
Day 5: Ha Noi departure (B)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Free until transfer to Noi Bai airport for your next destination.
Inclusion:
- Private car for airport pick up and drop off
- Share cruise in Ha Long Bay (Glory Cruise, Golden Lotus cruise, Phoenix cruise)
- Kayaking paddles
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel on daily tours.
- Group tour on the A/c bus, English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, boat trips.
- Meals as indicated in the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Hotel accommodation based on two persons share a double/ twin room (Hoa Binh Palace hotel, The Church hotel, Imperial hotel)
- Approved invitation letter for Vietnamese visa
Exclusion:
- International flight to/from Vietnam
- International airport tax
- Vietnamese entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Single supplement (US$120/person)
- Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program
Note:
- Private tour is available on request. We highly recommend you do private tour for more privacy as well as more convenience.