THE NORTH VIETNAM TOUR (4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS)

DAY 1: HO NOI – ARRIVAL

Xin Chào – Welcome to Hanoi -Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a charming and richly historic city of lakes, shaded boulevards and leafy open parks. The centre is an architectural museum piece housing groups of ochre colonial buildings the air of provincial French towns of the 1930s. Its Old Quarter, where artisans and guilds lived and worked together to produce and sell a wide variety of items reflects the Vietnamese life in the past.

Our driver will pick -up in the airport, then transfer to hotel.

Leisure in this day

Overnight in Hanoi/ 3 -star hotel

DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY ON CRUISE (SIC TRANSFER for FIT) (B, L, D)

Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sqkm.

 Check out and drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay to Tuan Chau harbor via new highway. It takes only 2.5 hour drive instead of 3.5 – 4 hour drive by old road. You will board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise out into the bay, stopping to anchor for an afternoon of activities. Activities are subject to each cruise and weather conditions.

The late afternoon is time for an excursion to Caves, the “pearl of Halong Bay” located in the protected area of Island. As one of the most valuable natural assets in Halong, Caves is a hidden charm of a unique ecosystem. After climbing almost 100 stairs to reach the cave, you should be amazed by the stalagmite system inside and the lush greenery towards the gate of heaven. In addition to mysterious cave discovery, you can join kayaking or relaxing on the beach to explore deeper. Halong Bay has been voteưdd as one of the top world’s 25 Kayak destinations by National Geographic Adventures. You should have never missed out on this perfect kayaking location in Halong.

Overnight on board/ 3 -star Cruise

Note: Cruise program may change without prior notice, depending on the weather, tide level, authority…

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (SIC transfer for FIT) (B, Brunch)

Early morning, enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes)

Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries are served in the dining room.

The next destination is Fishing Village, one of the most worth-visiting floating villages in Halong. Remaining the most authentic community and ecological awareness,That place is a perfect attraction for travelers seeking local experiences in Halong Bay. Here local residents live a modest life relying on the fishing industry and now the steady growth of the tourism industry.  Enjoy some morning activities before getting back to your cabin to freshen up and finish packing.

Transfer back to Hanoi

Overnight in Hanoi/ 3- star hotel.

DAY 4: HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping, then the driver will transfer you to the airport.