Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh – Sapa Package 6 Days

OVERVIEW  |  ITINERARY  |  HOTEL INFO  |  INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS  | COST  |  CANCELLATION | NOTES |

ITINERARY 

DAY WISE ITINERARY

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi.
Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam. Then continue to Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside) – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house- where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Visit Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake. Free time to shopping at Hanoi Old Quarter. Dinner at Indian Res. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Optional:
Water puppet show: 5usd/pax
Cyclo trip around Hanoi Old Quarter: 5usd/pax
Electrical car Hanoi Old Quarter: 4usd/pax (5-6pax sharing one electrical car) Early check in: 3* – 4* – 5*

Breakfast at hotel
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 centuries. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital. Lunch at Indian restaurant.
Afternoon: continue visiting Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as the world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
Finish the boat trip back to Trang A Wharf and wait for driver come to pick up. Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast, we go to Sapa. It takes around 5 hours on road. Lunch at local restaurant. Check in hotel.

Afternoon: we will be trekking to visit Cat Cat village is about 1 km from Sapa town. It’s located at the bottom of the Muong Hoa Valley and near the stunning Cat Cat Waterfall. This is an age-old village of H’Mong ethnic group remaining unique customs and practices that are lots in other villages. Back to Sapa town. Dinner at local restaurant. Free time to shopping at Sapa night maket. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast, driver will take us to Cable car station. Then, we visit Fanxipang Mountain by cable car. As you know the cable car in Sapa is the world’s longest and highest cable car, running up from sleepy Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province to the peak of 3,143-meter Fansipan Mountain, known as Indochina’s rooftop. Enjoy the view from the highest point of this incredible mountain. The lush green and subtropical vegetation makes this mountain really very beautiful. Take some pictures for unforgettable experience from the top. After taking scenery then get cable car back to Sapa. (Included round trip cable train to reach Fanxipang summit)
International buffet lunch at khan Cable Car Station.
Afternoon: we drive back to Hanoi. On the way, we stop at Ha khau gate (Vietnam- China boder gate), shoping at Coc Lieu maket at boder gate. Then back Hanoi, Dinner at local restuarant. Overnight Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel & check out hotel.
08h00, we depart for Halong Bay. The 3.5 hours journey takes us through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Wharf, transfer by tender to our overnight cruise.
12h00 – 12h15: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
12h30 – 13h00: Embark on the boat. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.
13h30 – 14h30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.
15h00 – 16h30: Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave) where you can hike to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate
numerous sparkling stalactites appear like ‘hanging lamps’ inside the Cave. (No swimming). Return to the boat for relaxing.
17h45 – 19h00: Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll).
19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.
21h00 – 22h00: Enjoy evening activities (Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services) or relax at the leisure.
Overnight on board.

Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese & International food available on the boat. Depending on the cruise, kayak will be included or not.

06h30 – 07h00: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.
07h00 – 07h30: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café in the restaurant.
07h30 – 08h30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village – the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay. (No swimming).
08h30 – 9h30: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.
09h30 – 10h40: Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to harbor. 11h00: Disembark from the cruise, transfer to Hanoi.

Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise

Later, we transfer back to transfer to airport for departure flight.

 

End of services.

HOTEL INFO

INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS

Included services:
• Accommodation based on twin, double, or triple sharing room
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
• Experienced English-speaking guide during route
• Entrance fees for all visits
• Mineral water is available as complementary (2 bottle/pax/day)
• 1 night on Halong cruise
• Water puppet show
• Electrical car in Hanoi Old Quarter

Excluded services:
• International & Domestic flight tickets
• Compulsory tipping for guides and drivers
• Evisa/Visa on arrival (40 USD/pax)
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
• Surcharge for Tet Lunar New year holidays, Christmas, and New year’s Eve

COST

EASY CANCELLATION

Cancellation of land tour
The Visa approval letter will be charged 100%, with no refund
Any cancellation at 30 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
Any cancellation between 29 and 21 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation between 20 and 15 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation less than 15 Days : 100% of tour fare charge
All cancellation must be made in writing

CHILDREN POLICY:
• A child under 4 years old sharing a room with two (2) adults without an extra bed: Free of charge (no meal is provided)
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 80% of package cost
• Child under 11 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 95% of package cost
• Child 11 years old and older: 100% of adult cost

NOTES:

Vehicle use and working time of the tour guide: For sightseeing: From 08:00 to 06:00 or from 08:00 to 6:30. Please discuss with your guide about the time you want to start the sightseeing to avoid delay. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
Dinner time is 2.5 hours, from 07:00 to 09:30 p.m., including pick-up and drop-off from and to your hotel. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
If you need more time for dinner, please inform us in advance to include the cost from the beginning.
Lunch and dinner are not included in the program; clients will have to manage themselves, and there is no guide or vehicle/driver escort for meals.

Your understanding and punctuality are really appreciated because our tour guide and driver also need to refresh and recharge their health to work well on the next few days.
above is just a quote. Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking. Odd flight times may attract transfers surcharges.

Remark:
*** Blackout dates (Public Holidays):
+ Lunar New Year: 22 Jan – 30 Jan
+ Independent Day: Apr 28 – 30
+ Labor Day: May 1–2
+ National Day: Sep 1 – 3
+ Christmas: Dec 24 – 26
+ New Year: Dec 27 – Jan 3
+ Surcharge for Public Holidays: please contact for details

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