HANOI-HALONG-TAM COC ( OPTION: TRANG AN)

(5 DAYS-4 NIGHTS)

DAY 1: HANOI -ARRIVAL/ HALF DAY CITY TOUR 
DAY 2: HANOI-HALONG CRUISE O/N ON CRUISE CABIN 
DAY 3: HALONG- HANOI 
DAY 4: HANOI-TAM COC 
DAY 5: HANOI - DEPT

FULL ITINARARY OF VIETNAM HALONG BAY TOUR

DAY 1: DAY 1: HANOI -ARRIVAL/ HALF DAY CITY TOUR 

Apon arrival Hanoi airport, you will meet to our guide and transfer to restaurant for lunch. Afternoon, half day sightseeing tour to visit Ba Dinh square with Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and hiss former Residence (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole months of October and-November and all afternoons). After that, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Then visit to Temple of Literature, is a temple of Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple hosts the “Imperial Academy”, Vietnam’ first national university, free at leisure or you maybe or own arrangement on discovery Hanoi old quarter, Dong Xuan market, Opera House, walking to Hoan Kiem lake to the peaceful green waters, The Huc Bridge, Pen Tower and Ngoc Son temple free time shopping in the Hanoi old quarter
Dinner will be served in local restaurant. Over night in Hanoi
Meals: L/D

DAY 2: HANOI- HALONG CRUISE O/N ON CRUISE CABIN

Morning: tranfer to Halong bay ) 165km east of Hanoi) listed as a world Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty, “Dragon descebding to the sea” ass it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 1000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many off them containing  beautuful grottoes. Noon time you will be board the boutique cruise to visit Halong Bay, while cruising through Halong Bay sea food lunch is served on board. Continue cruising to visit caves. Island, floating village and relax on board. Eveing, enjoy movies night board games and squid fishing or relax at leisure. Dinner and overnight on cruise cabin
Meal: B/L/D 

DAY 3: HALONG- HANOI

07.15: Cakes, fruits, tea and coffee will be served. Continue the cruise through Halong Bay
09.30: Check out the cabin. Brunch on board and finish at 10:30-11:00
Each cruise has own its itinerary cruise. We will indicate the detail cruise on the confirmation
11:00: back Halong Bay pier and transfer back to Hanoi
16:00 Arrival Hanoi
Arrival Hanoi, check in Hotel. Free time at leisure or own shopping time at Hanoi old quarter and weekend night market ( Evening Friday, Saturday and Sunday only)
Meals:  B/L/D

DAY 4: HANOI-TAM COC (OPTION TRANG AN)

Beakfast at the hotel, start around 2 hours journey to Tam Coc located in Ninh Binh province, enjoy the limestone karts rock as in Halong Bay but seen from a winding stream through paddy fields instead of sea. Enjoy a spectacular scenery during the boat trip to Tam Coc caves and visit Bich Dong pagoda. After lunch, return back to Hanoi, short break before dinner
In the evening  attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese Tradition Art of Water puppet show at the theater
Meal: B/L/D

DAY 5: HANOI - DEPT.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure, check out hotel, transfer to the airport for departure
Meal: B

Tour included: 

• Accommodation in a twin or double room with daily breakfast
• Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary 
• One night cruise on a wooden or steel cruise in Ha Long Bay
• Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
• Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
• Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival as complementary
• Private boat for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, 
• Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
• Mineral water is available as complementary

Tour excluded

• International & Domestic flight tickets
• Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
• Gratuities for guides and drivers
• Visa stamping fee at the airport (25 US$ in Vietnam paid by cash at the airport) 
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
• Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. 
• All other services not specified in the itinerary
• All other services not specified in the itinerary
• Not included VAT