Day 1: HOME – HANOI
Arrival in Hanoi, the ancient intricate capital of Vietnam, transfer to hotel for check-in
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: HANOI (B)
Full day free time for relaxation & shopping
Overnight in Hanoi
MORNING OPTIONAL CITY TOUR:
After breakfast, enjoy city tour of exploring the fascinating city of Hanoi where old and new things blend together, covering Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & residence, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature (The 1st University of Vietnam), enjoy 1 hour rickshaw ride through the hustle and bustle of the Old Quarter, shopping and walking in the Old Quarter.
Come back the hotel & free time for relaxation.
EVENING OPTIONAL SHOW TOUR: (D)
Tranfer to the Brother Café’s restaurant for a fabulous buffet dinner. After dinner, enjoy the unique Water Puppet Show.
After that, go back the hotel and relax.
Day 3: HANOI (B)
Full day free time for relaxation & shopping
Overnight in Hanoi
OPTIONAL TOUR TO HALONG BAY: (L)
After breakfast, proceed to Halong town. Halong Bay was awarded by UNESCO as a natural heritage in 1994. This four hour drive will show you the diversity of the North Vietnam villages and rice fields along the journey. Enjoy a four-hour cruise in Halong Bay to view multi-shaped rocks and visit the dramatic caves, grottos such as: Paradise Grotto and Wooden Stake Cave. Lunch will be served on boat with the fresh seafood. Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Day 4: HANOI (B)
Full day free time for relaxation & shopping.
Overnight in Hanoi
OPTIONAL TOUR TO TAM COC: (L)
After breakfast, drive to visit Bich Dong (Blue grotto) and Tam Coc caves where you will climb board a tiny boat for a peaceful cruise up the river (Tam Coc was known as Halong Bay on land). Tam Coc is best explored by boat as there are a series of interlink caves and rowing through these natural marvels is quite a thrill.
After Lunch at local restaurant, return to Hanoi, visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda.
Day 5: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)
Free time shopping till departure
End of service
TourInclusions:
hotel accommodation with breakfast (based on twin sharing, ROH)
Transport for airport pick-up & see-off
Local English/ Chinese speaking guides for airport pick-up & see-off ONLY
Tour Exclusions:
International flight tickets to and from Vietnam
International airport tax (14 USD in Hanoi)
Personal Insurance
Personal expenses such as drinks, camera fees, Tips
OPTIONAL TOURS
All other accounts not mentioned in the above inclusions.
Including: transport, entrance fee, guide, water on route
Optional
Show tour
75
50
48
46
Including: transport, entrance fee, dinner, guide, water on route
Optional tour to Halong Bay
105
59
53
49
Including: transport, entrance fee, lunch, guide, water on route
Optional tour to
Tam Coc
85
56
54
45
Including:transport, entrance fee, lunch, guide, water on route
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