NORTH OF VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR 7 DAYS - 6 NIGHTS

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi

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Duration

7 Days - 6 Nights

Language

English

Highlights

Discover beautiful, charming Hanoi city with wonderful Chinese and French architectures - Explore the Hanoi Old Quarter by traditional cyclo and experience the unique charm of the city’s historic streets - Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique folk art - Breathtaking boat ride in Trang An (Dry Halong Bay) and Bai Dinh pagoda (The 2nd biggest pagoda in the World) in Ninh Binh - Unforgettable overnight cruise trip in Halong Bay – New 7 Natural Wonder of The World

Itinerary

day 1

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – Visit Hanoi Old Quarter – Water puppet show (D)

Upon arrival at the Noi Bai airport, you will be welcomed by tour guide and driver and transferred to Hanoi city center;

Explore the Hanoi Old Quarter by traditional cyclo and experience the unique charm of the city’s historic streets. This relaxing ride offers visitors a memorable glimpse into the culture and daily life of Hanoi;

Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique folk art that originated a thousand years ago during the Ly dynasty. A water puppet show depicts the daily activities in Vietnamese rural life as well as important historical events and ancient legends. Each water puppet is hand-carved and given five layers of lacquer paint to protect the puppets from the water and to add vital colors to the performance.

Check-in hotel and free time for leisure. Have dinner at local restaurant;

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

day 2

Day 2: Hanoi city tour full day (B/L)

Today you have a full day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone;

In the morning, your city tour will take you to Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house), the Presidential Palace, the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature.

Have lunch at local restaurant;

After lunch, continue to visit West Lake including the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda & Quan Thanh Temple; and one of the best museum of Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology, the Hanoi Train Street;

Come back hotel and free time for leisure. Have dinner by yourself

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

day 3

Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Bai Dinh – Trang An (B/L)

After breakfast at your hotel, our guide and driver will come to get you from your hotel, and then we’ll take an easy 110km drive through the pretty countryside to Ninh Binh province. We’ll stop for a short break along the way.

Arrival at Ninh Binh, we firstly visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital which is one of the most popular destinations for history and culture exploration in Vietnam.

We’ll reach Bai Dinh Complex, the biggest pagoda not just in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. It’s placed on the foothill of Dinh Mountain, giving you great views of the river valley and the stunning limestone hills. You’ll see some amazing things like 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), 2 giant bronze bells (one weighs 27 tons, the other 36 tons), and visit statues of Quan Yin with thousands of arms and eyes, and Gautama Buddha.

At noon, enjoy a delightful lunch at our restaurant with delicious local cuisines.

In the afternoon, venture to the Trang An Grottoes, a captivating natural wonder among majestic limestone mountains sprawling across 20 square kilometers. Glide along the river on a traditional sampan, passing through enchanting caves like Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, as well as visiting Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple.

Transfer for hotel for check-in and free time for leisure. Have dinner by yourself.

Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh

day 4

Day 4: Ninh Binh – Tuan Chau Marina – Cat Ba Island (Viet Hai village) – Mooring (B/L/D)

After your hotel breakfast, we transfer to Halong – Tuan Chau Marrina. It will take you about 3 hours driving from Ninh Binh to Halong.

Embark on a unique journey, meeting at Heritage Line’s lounge at Tuan Chau Marina. A short speedboat transfer takes you to your luxurious floating home, the starting point for exploring the wonders of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island. Lunch is served in the almost 360-, light-flooded, elegant dining room during we sail deeper into the bay. Unwind on the terrace deck or private balcony, soaking in the surreal seascape.

Mooring close to Cat Ba Island, we step on land heading to Viet Hai Village, nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by jungle-cladded mountains. Cycling through this valley offers wonderful insights into the isolated life of the local inhabitants. The community, surrounded by thick forests and mountains, and only accessible by sea, is self-sufficient, cultivating vegetables, fruits, and fishing on the bay.

Returning to the ship, we sail to our overnight anchorage spot in Lan Ha Bay. Participate in a Vietnamese tea tasting, pamper yourself with spa a treatment, or enjoy some time in the sauna located in the ship’s vast spa area. After dinner offers you can opt for a guided “Singing Bowl Meditation” in the wellness studio or simply relax under the stars on the terrace deck or your private balcony to embrace the serenity of this surreal landscape.

Overnight on cruise

day 5

Day 5: Lan Ha Bay mooring – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay mooring (B/L/D)

Begin your day with a Tai Chi session on the terrace deck, offering a rejuvenating experience under the morning sun. During breakfast time the ship sails toward the northern access port to enter Cat Ba Island and its national park. A short scenic bus ride takes you through the lush park and the starting point for a leisurely hiking outing to get to know this designated biosphere reserve better. The Park hosts about 1,500 plant species, 78 avian, 20 reptilian and 32 mammalian species including deer, macaques, and civets.

Returning to the ship for lunch and some enjoyable sailing time reaching eventually a secluded spot for the afternoon activities. The afternoon is “at your own pace” with options including relaxing on a natural beach, swimming in the bay, enjoying spa treatments, steam bath, or sauna back on board. Make the most of this unhurried afternoon, creating enduring memories in Lan Ha Bay.

As the sun sets, the ship sails to its overnight mooring spot. Savour a multi-course dinner and join again our guided “Singing Bowl Meditation” or retire to your suite to unwind on your private balcony.

Overnight on cruise

day 6

Day 6: Lan Ha Bay mooring – Tuan Chau Marina – transfer back Hanoi (Brunch)

Wake up early for a Tai Chi session on the terrace deck. Traditional Vietnamese coffee, tea and breakfast pastries await in the dining room for a first bite. The ship sails to a place called “Frog Lake”, a secluded area which is perfect for an energetic morning excursion by kayak. Explore this captivating marine landscape with cliffs stretching vertically out of the water and you feel a sense of freedom while paddling through a labyrinth of jade-green water, rocks and vivid tree-topped islets.

Back on board, we serve a hearty breakfast or brunch while cruising back to the disembarkation spot, from where we transfer you back to the pier by speedboat. Savour the last moments of this unique journey while relaxing on the terrace deck.

Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, our Tour guide and driver pick up you and transfer to Hanoi.

Check in hotel in Hanoi and free time for leisure. Have dinner by yourself

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

day 7

Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (B)

Free and easy until transfer to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight. Ends of our services ! Have a Safe Flight back home !

Inclusions

Boat trips as stated in above sights
Accommodation based on Twin/Double sharing room, (Include daily hotel breakfast).
Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch)
Two bottles of water per day
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide. Other languages upon request.
Water Puppet Show & Vietnam rickshaw tour in Hanoi Old Quarter
Overnight Cruise in Ha Long Bay base on Twin/ Double sharing cabin, (Full meals).
Air - Conditioned Vehicle
Entrance fees
Welcome drink

Exclusions

Tips for driver & guide
Other services not mentioned as the above
Bank Transfer Fees
Other meals which are not indicated above
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
Drinks/beverage not mentioned & Personal insurance
All airfares

Contact

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+84 906681518 [email protected]

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