Northern Vietnam Cultural 5 days
The opportunity for anyone like newly discovering one of beautiful monument in Vietnam, Ninh Binh or "Halong Bay in land" hope to welcome all of you. Guests will have more feeling of Vietnam People and daily life everyday. In addition it hope save you more and more experience about Vietnam from the past to now.
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Destinations: Vietnam - Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights - Departure: daily - Type: group tour
$356 /pax
Trip Highlights:
- See daily life of Hanoi people everyday
- Discover the beautiful sight of "Halong Bay" and the other also called "Halong Bay on land"
- Enjoy local cuisine as well as all of exciting activities on Cruise
Day 1 Hanoi arrival - Hanoi Haft day city Tour
Welcome & Pick up at the airport
Transfer to Hotel in Hanoi center and check in.
After relaxing time, Our drive and tour guide pick you up at your hotel then transfer to Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the mausoleum of the nation's founder and leader. Here, the large crowds gather to pay there respects to the man they simply call Uncle Ho as they silently file past his glass sarcophagus. The Presidential Palace and Uncle Ho's wooden stilt house can also be seen here. One of must-see places in the complex is One Pillar Pagoda dating back 11th century. From far view its shape looks like a huge lotus flower. (Note: Please be aware that the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is closed for renovation work until January 2015).
The next stop is Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam, the site of Vietnam's oldest university and dedicated to one of the world's most famous scholars, Confucius. Inside the temple grounds, huge steles rest on the backs of even larger stone turtles (in Vietnam's culture, the turtle represents longevity). The stele recorded the names of the successful candidates who later became mandarins in the Emperor's court.
From here, we continue the walking tour of Hanoi 's vibrant Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake , the focal point of the city. This is not only a beautiful spot but also is the historical site of the legend of Le King and golden turtle in the lake. Our guide will tell you about the legend of the lake and how it become one of the Must-See places in Hanoi Old Quarter for both domestic and international tourists.
Come back to your Hotel, finish the tour.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Tour type: Private Tour
Day 2 Hanoi- Ninh Binh
Enjoy this day to explore Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are the two most favorite sightseeing places of Ninh Binh, which are located in the southeast of Hanoi.
Around 8.00, pick up from Hanoi Hotel and drive to Ninh Binh province – 100 Km south of Hanoi – is known to visitors as "Inland Halong Bay”.
After about more than 2 hours arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. It was the capital of Vietnam from 968 until 1010, and preserves many tangible and intangible historical treasures. Here, have chance to involve youself in a historical and mysterious world of an ancient capital by visiting two temples of King Dinh and King Le, which were built in the 17th.
In midday, have lunch in a local Vietnamese restaurant.
In the afternoon spend 2 hours rowing boat trip passing of Tam Coc Caves. Boating through those caves here, tourists can be treated by the spectacular limestone. This is the main reason why people described Tam Coc as a land version of Halong Bay. Some temples along the way from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave).
After that,, biking to Bich Dong Pagoda. Bich Dong pagoda's architecture was based on Oriental style with main materials are wood and tiles. Bich Dong is surrounded by Hoang Long River, in which the surface is covered by green and unique pink of lotus. That sight makes visitors feel peaceful and relaxed.
Then, leave here at around 4:00 pm and drive back to Hanoi at around 6:30pm.
Enjoy the rest time to relax.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
Day 3 Hanoi- Halong Bay on Cruise
Today, leave charming Hanoi for the 3.5 hours drive to Halong Bay – World Natural Heritage site.
Welcome on board for a junk cruise, and set sail in the bay. While lunch is served, the junk passages slowly through the fabulous sightseeing of the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth.
After lunch time, take a stop at a peaceful island, so you can have a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay. Besides, swimming on cool water, walking along beautiful beach or sunbathing on the sundeck are also interesting.
Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village, interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations, and understand daily life of local people.
At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon.
Back on board, watching the peaceful sunset, and other sparkling boats while enjoying great dinner at restaurant
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Halong Bay Cruise.
Tour type: Group Tour.
Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi
Wake up on the bay among the sounds of waves and bird welcoming. Start a new day by doing Taichi and admiring sunrise over the bay, your mind seems to be peaceful and closer to nature.
After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto. Back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.
Drive back to Hanoi.
Halong Bay Cruise Option:
Option 1:Phoenix Cruise Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 2:Dragon Pearl Junk Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 3:Indochina Sails Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin
Option 4:Paradise Luxury Cruise 2 days - Deluxe Balcony Cabin
Option 5:Paradise Peak Cruise 2 days – Superior Suite Cabin
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel.
Tour type: Group Tour.
Day 5 Hanoi Departure
Free & Relax until time to Hanoi Airport for your onward flight.
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Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE