[BNT_PK01] 5D4N AMAZING NORTH OF VIETNAM

Tour Information

Time

5 DAY 4 NIGHTS

Schedule

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh

Transport

A/C Car, Cruise, Kayaking, Boat Trip, Cycling

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🎯 Destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh

✨ Tour Activities: Sightseeing, Cultural, Beach, Kayaking, Boat Trip, Cooking, Cycling, Swimming

🔰 Accommodation, transportation with A/C, small daily group tours

5-Day package covers the most highlight destinations of Northern Vietnam . The capital city Hanoi bears the traces of centuries of change in its wide Parisian boulevards and colorful Vietnamese temples. The landscape of Ha Long Bay is a magical sight with a complex of rock pinnacles rising from the sea and a series of magnificent caves. You will head to Ninh Binh, visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc and learn more about the northern Vietnamese countryside, history, and culture on a full-day tour.

HIGHLIGHTS:

✅ Check out Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tranquil city lakes, historic temples and museums.

This tour pulls out all the stops to make sure you see the very best north of Vietnam has to offer!

✅ Visit the spectacular landscape of Tam Coc by taking a sampan boat trip.

✅ Cruise Ha Long Bay aboard the Halong cruises, a new deluxe junk, which includes all onboard meals, sea kayaking and more!

✅ Indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine – most meals are included in this tour!

✅ Learning about the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam in the 10th & 11th centuries.

✅ Cycling along country lanes to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush paddy fields and discover the real countryside of Vietnam.

ITINERARY TOUR

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

Day 2

Hanoi – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 3

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

Day 4

Hanoi – Hoa Lu Citadel -Tam Coc Boat Trip (B,L)

Day 5

Hanoi Departure (B)

ITINERARY TOUR

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Arrival Hanoi . Then you will have time for discovering by yourselves the attractions of Hanoi City . Why not arrive early to see the sights? Check out your reflections in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake , wander along shaded. Museum-wise , why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh , drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city’s Fine Arts Museum.

Our Hanoi private city tour, Lovers Foodie Private Tour or My Village Show Hanoi can be good options for you. Please contact us if you want to join these tours with us.

Night 1: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Have breakfast at your hotel

7.45 – 8.15 Pick-up at the hotel. 10.00: Having a short break at stopover in Hai Duong Province.

12.30 Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check into the cabin.

13.15 Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island , Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog … Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains & swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at Hoa Cuong floating fishing village Join our Cooking Class on the floating house. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. Pass by Soi Sim Beach , “Rang Dua” Island to the sleeping area near a Surprising cave . Enjoy sunset party and relax on the sun-deck for fantastic views.

19:30 Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities: Join squid fishing on the boat with our Crews. Or indulge yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.

Night 2: Overnight on Halong cruise.

DAY 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

06:15 Morning exercises on the Sun-deck.

07:15 Have breakfast with Coffee, tea, and Bakeries on board.

08:00 Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geological value of Halong.

09:30 Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.

10:15 Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00 Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

17:00 Arrive in Hanoi. Drop you off at the hotel.

NOTE: The above route is for Halong Lavender cruises. It may vary depending on the boat you choose.

Night 3: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 4: Hanoi – Hoa Lu Citadel -Tam Coc Boat Trip (B,L)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 – 8:30 Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Old Quarter to depart to Ninh Binh city

10.30-11.00 You will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital . In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples that have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang , the other is to King Le Dai Hanh . The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history .

12:00 Today you will enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc named Duc Tuan restaurant. The food is served with Asian stype , local dishes, organic vegetables. The Duc Tuan is located on the river overview Tam Coc, you can enjoy the view of overal riverside until you finish your lunch

13:30 After finishing your lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc Harbor . Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hands and legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of limestones on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colors. The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only can you see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life.

When you return to the dock, take a short break before cycling along country lanes to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush paddy fields and discover the real countryside of Vietnam (if you don’t want to bike you can enjoy a cup of tea in a local restaurant by yourself)

16:00 Leave Tam Coc and go back to Hanoi.

18:30 Arrival Hanoi. Drop you off at your hotel.

DAY 5: Hanoi Departure (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then free time to go shopping, discovering Hanoi by your own before leaving Hanoi. Trip ends.

Please contact us if you want to add a few extra nights during your stay or visit other places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.

INCLUDED

EXCLUDED

✅ Transportation with A/C throughout the trip Enthusiastic, experienced English speaking guides

✅ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner)

✅ All entrance fees, and service charges.

✅ Kayaking or sampan boat in Halong Bay

✅ Boat trip in Ninh Binh

✅ Welcome drinks

✅ Sunrise Tai Chi demonstration.

Insurance onboard.

✅ Cooking class onboard

✅ Mineral water bottles & wet tissues

✅ Deluxe accommodation with A/C, bathtub or shower: overnight onboard in Halong bay and 3 nights at the hotel in Hanoi (Double/twin share).

❌ Private airport transfers – please contact us if you need this service.

Beverages, International Insurance

❌ Early check-in or late check-out if requested(they are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge)

❌ Return airfares from your country to Vietnam & Visa Arrangements

❌ Tips (not mandatory), Personal Expenses & Others not clearly mentioned in inclusions

❌ Taxes

❌ Holiday Surcharge

⭐ 3-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	HM hotel/Le Foyer/La Sante/TK123 Hanoi Hotel	Deluxe Room
Halong	Cozy Bay	Deluxe room

⭐ 4-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Golden Lotus Luxury/Golden Silk/The Q/ Hanoian hotel	Lotus Deluxe/Deluxe Room
Halong	Renea/Lavender Elegance/Garden Bay/Le Journey Cruise	Deluxe room

⭐ 5-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Apricot hotel/Oriental Jade Hotel/Peridot Grand hotel	Sketch King/Oriental Emerald Room/Deluxe
Halong	Athena/Aspira/Amanda/La Casta/Le Journey Luxury	Executive Suite/Junior Suite/Deluxe

IMPORTANT INFO

– Daily departure

– If you have ten or more adults traveling together, please contact us to get advantage of special pricing, extras like private tours, etc…

– Surcharge of $15USD for the 3-star package, $35USD for 4-star package, $60USD for 5-star package applies p/p for gala dinner on Halong cruises on 24 December and 31 December(Christmas Eve and New Year)

– Daily tour group size: from 2 to 15pax. Halong cruise group size: from 5 to 40pax (based on different cruise’s capacity)

– Hotels and Halong cruises will be replaced by similar standard option only in case of full booking.

– Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.

– Itinerary may be changed due to unexpected weather conditions, traffic or other reasons beyond our control.

– We can customize the tour as per your request. Please contact us if you do not like our listed accommodation, want to do private tour, change few sections of the itinerary. We can make a new itinerary at your preferred accommodation and will guarantee the best available price.

CHILDREN POLICIES

– Children under 5 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided).

– Children from 5 – 8 years old will be required to pay 75% of tour price (as children’s price on our website), sharing the bed with parents or pay full price (as adult’s price on our website) to have an extra bed.