Day1: Hanoi -Arrival On arrival at Noibai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Hanoi, Vietnams capital is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia's most striking colonial architecture. If time permit we enjoy a short cyclo excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale! O/N in Hanoi.
Day2: Hanoi City Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included) The capital of Vietnam, Ha Noi is a unique city with tree -lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and magnificent temples. We start our city tour with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace , Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. Heading out of this area, we continue seeing the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam's first university, the History Museum, which delays an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. We also visit the beautiful West Lake and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities. Overnight in Hanoi
Day3: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Island (by Car) (Breakfast & Lunch included) Depart your hotel at 8h30 and drive through the charming countryside to Ha Long Bay. We make stop en route in Hai Phong, the biggest port town of northern Vietnam. This charming town has plenty of interesting sights, some of which are the Hang Kenh Communal House, the Du Hang Pagoda, the Hang Kenh Carpet Factory and the vibrant Sat Market. A drive through tree lined boulevards punctuated with many striking French colonial architecture, will deliver us to some of these landmarks. We continue our journey Halong Bay and spend the remainder of the day for a well - earned rest on Tuan Chau Beach. O/N in Tuan Chau.
Day4 & 8: Tuan Chau Beach Relax (Breakfast included) today we have free time relax on beach. Overnight at the same hotel
Day9: Tuan Chau - Hanoi (by Car) (Breakfast & Lunch included) The legendary Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Today we embark on a sailing boat for a five hour cruise around this wondrous bay, dotted with some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we make our way back to Ha Noi with stop over at the pottery village of Dong Trieu. The trip ends after arrival in Hanoi or at the airport.
INCLUDING Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver + Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner + Accommodation: twin sharing room at the below mentioned hotel or similar one + English speaking guide + Entrance fee to indicated sights + Boat Trip in Ha Long Bay.
NOT INCLUDING Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/ out Vietnam, any optional additional tours or activities during free time, optional trips, gala dinner on 24 Dec. and 31 Dec., surcharge for peak season from 22 Dec. to 4 Jan.
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