Duration
5N/6D
5N/6D
Day 01: HA NOI - ARRIVAL (D)
Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam. Hanoi, one of Asia’s most enchanting cities, full of culture, history and the engaging contradictions of a rapidly, developing and deeply traditional society. You are met at Noi Bai airport by our local guide and learn a bit about this fascinating country on the way to city center. Check in hotel and relax.
Showcasing sweeping boulevards, tree-fringed lakes and ancient pagodas, Hanoi is perhaps Asia’s most graceful, atmospheric and exotic capital city. It’s an energetic city on the move, and it often seems Hanoi’s ambitious citizens are determined to make up for lost time. Best known for its thriving contemporary arts scene and French architecture, visible by the many colonial villas scattered throughout the city. While it is rapidly developing, the city has retained many of its cultural traditions. Late night beer joints, food stalls spilling out across the street and a peaceful lake for a morning stroll, Hanoi offers an eye-popping introduction to Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02: HANOI - FULL DAY CITY (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Today full day sight-seeing tour around ancient Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam for almost 1000 years.
In the morning, your guide will pick up you at the hotel, then go to visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS) before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda.
Visit the One Pillar Pagoda - a cultural and historic relic built in 1049 and unique for its architectural features, Temple of Literature - site of Vietnam's first university, dating back to the 11th century. In 1076, Vietnam's first university Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Lunch is at the local restaurant.
Head to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple located in the heart of the city. Visit the Old Quarter of Hanoi concentrated around Hoan Kiem Lake and see how daily life unfolds between the narrow streets.
Dinner in the local indian Restaurant.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 03: HA NOI – HA LONG BAY (B, L, D) SHUTTLE BUS
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at your hotel and depart for Halong.
12:00 – 12:15 On arrival at Halong city, you will board your boat and you are warmly welcomed by professional and friendly crew. Check into cabin.
13:00 Enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising towards thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water, passing by Stone Dog islet, floating fishing village, Incense Burner islet, Fighting Chicken islet,…Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture panoramic view of Halong Bay.
16:00 Kayaking for an hour or more through slide rock cliffs.
17:30 Swimming time, this is great chance to relax in water, jumping, diving, take a back flip, somersault.
18:15 Joint the sunset party on the sundeck in warm and romantic atmosphere, drinking wine, enjoy fresh fruits, listening soft, light music from the sundeck bar
20:30 – The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, watching movies, listening to Vietnamese traditional music.
Besides, board games, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.
Ha Long Bay is one of the most famous wonders in the world and the best-known natural wonder of Vietnam. Rightly classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its landscape is of exceptional beauty with silhouettes of islands and islets in the bay contracted against the blue of the sky. Over 3000 emerging giants of stone dot its emerald waters. The legend tells of a dragon, striking the water with its tail, creating the chains of islands. Ha Long Bay is a veritable masterpiece of Nature. Abundant scenic beauty, archaeological and geological significance, cultural and historical connections, fresh seafood and proximity to international gateways make Ha Long Bay one of Vietnam’s most popular places to visit.
Overnight on boat
**Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese & International food available on the boat.
Day 04: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND (B, L, D)
06:00 – Morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day.
07:00 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
08:00 – Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.
09:00 – Back to Cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.
09:30 - Transfer to our daily boat, sailing through Lan Ha bay for 2 hours.
11:30 - Arrive at bungalow for check in.
12:00 - Lunch in the restaurant at the bungalow - on Nam Cat island
13:00 - Enjoy your private time at leisure, relaxing, sunbathing on the beach or using some services available on the bungalow like playing football, volleyball, kayaking to explore untouched area near by bungalow. Optional trip (biking trip to Viet Hai village 13:30-17:00) must be booked in advance, extra U.S. $5/ person.
18:30 - Having BBQ dinner in bungalow
20:30 - Relax at leisure on your own or joint some activities in bungalow - Catba Sandy Beach
Overnight at Bungalow in Cat Ba Island.
Day 05: CAT BA ISLAND – HA NOI (B, Brunch/D) SHUTTLE BUS
07:00 Breakfast served at bungalow, check out time
08:15 Pick-up at Bungalow by boat (incase you stay at the hotel in Catba Town: 07:00 Breakfast at the hotel. 07:30 Pick-up at the hotel by bus back to the boat)
09:30 Get on the cruise to attend the cooking class while cruising back Halong harbor
11:15 Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor around 12:00 and get on the bus back to Hanoi
17:00 Transfer you back to your hotel.
Overnight in Ha Noi
Day 06: HANOI– DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast is at hotel
Free until transfer to Noi Bai international Airport 3 hours before departure
Bon Voyage
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