Price:₹87.00
Duration: 04Days/03Nights
Tour code: AV4D-HN02
Highlights: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay overnight on Wooden Junk– Hanoi
SUMMARY
Day 1: Hanoi – ARRIVAL – traditional show
Day 2: Hanoi – Ha long bay
DAY 3: HA LONG – HANOI
DAY 4: HANOI – DEPARTURE
04 DAYS – HANOI, HALONG OVERNIGHT ON WOODEN JUNK
Code: #SHAN9
Description
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DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL (XIN CHÀO HÀ NỘI)
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel. The transfer distance is approximately 40 munites. Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.
Late afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple located on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name “Returned Sword” comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King by a holy turtle from the lake and later returned to the turtle. Discover special Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry as well as Vietnamese folklore through a compelling puppet show at Thang Long Theatre. Shop or walk at leisure in the Old Quarter of 36 ancient streets.
Meals: None
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi
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DAY 02: HANOI – HA LONG
Morning pickup at 8:00 AM from your hotel for transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop half way to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: A cruise used in Ha Long
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DAY 03: HA LONG – HANOI
Early risers can enjoy the splendid yet tranquil view of the bay at the crack of dawn. Breathe the sea’s fresh air, feel the morning breeze and hear the sounds of birds above. Have breakfast and cruise to visit Human head shaped island and Tortoise Island. Continue to cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay to discover the adjacent bay of “The Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother” as it is named. Check out and have lunch on board while heading to shore. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Check in hotel. Evening at leisure.
Meals: Brunch
Accommodation: A hotel used in Ha Noi
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DAY 04: HANOI – DEPARTURE
Morning, start a full day city tour beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder, and his rural style residence with a house on stilts and the Presidential Palace. Also part of this complex is the unique One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. The tour will continue on with a visit to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Then, transfer to airport for departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUDE:
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast and based on twin or triple sharing
- Private transportation with English speaking guide
- Entrance fee for sightseeing
- 02 days/01 night for sightseeing in Ha Long Bay Entrance fees & Sightseeing as indicated (lunch and dinner served as cruise itinerary)
- Mineral water for every day
- 01 FOC for tour leader from group 15+1, 02 FOC for tour leader from group 30+2 (based on twin sharing)
EXCLUDE:
- Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax
- Visa handling fee, visa stamp fee.
- Meals at local restaurant
- Dinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
- Surcharge for special request on food, and meals.
- Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
- All other service not stated in the program
- Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve: TBA
- Surcharge for lunch or dinner: Indian food:
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