Hanoi Halong Bay
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum.
Highlights
- Hanoi City Tour
- Hanoi-Halong-Overnight On Board
- Halong-To Hanoi
- Hanoi Departure
Day by day
- Day 1Hanoi City Tour
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam. The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Later have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake). Overnight in Hanoi.
- Day 2Hanoi-Halong-Overnight On Board
Today check out from the hotel. Enroute we visiting head east for more than 3 hours by shuttle bus to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking (at your own cost), passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat. (B/L/D) Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese & International food available on the boat.
- Day 3Halong-To Hanoi
Today, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00. Return to Hanoi around 4PM and drop off at your hotel for check in. Free at your own leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. (B/L)
- Day 4Hanoi Departure
Today check out from the hotel. You are free until transfer to airport for departure flight. (B)
Included
- 1 Nights accommodation in selected hotel or Similar at Halong.
- 2 Nights accommodation in selected hotel or Similar at Hanoi.
- Daily breakfast except day 01.
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Cruise on Non-private junk in Ha Long bay
- Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam.
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
- Meals: as mentioned in the program
- Luggage handling, bottles of drinking water every day
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport Taxes
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- GST 5% on total package cost.
- Early check-in and late check-out
Payment and cancellation
Pay a 25% deposit to reserve, and the balance before departure. Cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the start date. Overseas tour packages attract TCS under Indian tax rules, which you can claim back when you file your return; we will confirm the amount before you pay the balance.
Prefer different hotels or extra nights? Ask a specialist to tailor it.