Please note that this itinerary is the proposal only and no services have been reserved. The accommodation or flight or other services’ status is subject to availability and we will request the relevant services as soon as we are in receipt of your kind approval. If you would like to book the itinerary as described, I would recommend that you proceed with the reservation as soon as possible.
- On arrival in Noi Bai International Airport, meet and transfer to the hotel.
- Accommodation: in Hanoi.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Visit to the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument lavishly built using marble and granite, and where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” resides.
- A short walk from the mausoleum is the lotus-like shaped One Pillar Pagoda – resting on a single stone pillar emerging from the water. Inside is a statue of the Goddess of Mercy with its legendary “thousand arms and thousand eyes”.
- Then visit to Temple of Literature, the first University for the sons of mandarins, for an overview about Hanoi culture and ancient Vietnamese architecture.
- Visit to the serene Museum of Ethnology where its rich displays showcase the cultural heritages of diverse communities.
- Visit to Hoan Kiem Lake and get on a walking tour through the old quarter to enjoy the bustling local life.
- After your trip, you may enjoy your free time at the hotel
- Accommodation: in Hanoi.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Halong bay, with a quick rest stop en route at a local house, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waters like dragons’ teeth.
- After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swim on a quite beach or sunbath on the deck.
- Later in the afternoon, visit a fishing village living in the bay for generations.
- At sunset, join a bamboo rowing sampan to discover a water tunnel with coral reefs in a scenic lagoon.
- Back on board for sunset and later unwind at the restaurant for dinner.
- Note: since there are many boats offering tours on Halong bay, the above tour description is for introduction purpose only. actual activity may vary due to suppliers and we will confirm the final itinerary when the specific boat is confirmed.
- Accommodation: in Halong Bay
- Wake up early to catch the dramatic sunrise on the bay.
- Enjoy a Tai Chi demonstration on the sun deck and relax with a cup of hot coffee before departing.
- Enjoy late brunch on board while cruising back to the boat docking station. Arrive at the boat docking station around 11:00am.
- Note: since there are many boats offering tours on Halong Bay, the above tour description is for introduction purpose only. Actual activity may vary due to suppliers and we will confirm the final itinerary when the specific boat is confirmed.
- Accommodation: in Hanoi
- Breakfast is at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight home or next destination.
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private airport-transfer and sightseeing
- Accommodation 3 star/4 star (double/twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Share Halong Bay Cruise 3 star/4 star (double/twin sharing); kayak on board
- Private boat trip in Mekong delta
- Cable car in Bana Hills
- Daily waters and towel
- Admission, entrance fee as indicated in the itinerary
- Approved Invitation letter for Indian Citizen
- Airfare and airport tax
- Tip for driver and tour guide
- Other meals and drinks not indicated in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and other services not indicated in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
