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Timeless Hanoi & Majestic Ha Long Bay Discovery tour

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5 days 4 nights
Offered in: English
Overview

This journey offers an enriching immersion into Northern Vietnam’s cultural soul and natural beauty. Travelers will experience the vibrant life of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, delve into Vietnam’s historical legacy, and cruise through the majestic limestone seascape of Ha Long Bay. The tour blends heritage exploration with relaxation—Tai Chi at sunrise, hands-on cooking classes, and encounters with iconic landmarks like the Temple of Literature and One-Pillar Pagoda. It’s an ideal escape for those seeking authentic local insights, breathtaking scenery, and memorable moments on land and water—all within a compact yet fulfilling itinerary.


What's included

 

 

Included

Excluded

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Transport:

Private bus with air con

Water on coach: 02 bottle/person/day tour

- International air ticket to Vietnam

- Visa Vietnam

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Hotel as mentioned on the program.

Twin share with daily breakfast

Personal services which not mentioned on the Included services

Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any).

Tết holiday from January 28,2025 to Feb 05.2025 - Surcharge: USD 35.00/pax.

Surcharge on December 25 & 31,2025: TBA

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English speaking guide

 

International travel insurance

 

4

Meals as mentioned in the program.

Drinks in all meals

5

Sight seeing

All sightseeing tickets

 

Tip for guide & driver: recommend $ 3.00/day/person

Other services not mentioned in the Included item

Meeting and pickup

Departure point: Noi Bai Airport, Ha Noi.
End point: Noi Bai Airport, Ha Noi.

What to expect

Day 1: Arrive at Ha Noi. (Dinner)
Welcome to Hanoi
The capital city of Hanoi, the picturesque old town still holds the landmarks of time as the capital of French Indochina, surround with beautiful boulevards, narrow streets and historical colonial architecture can be seen everywhere. You’ll stay in the city's atmospheric old town near the central Lake, Hoan KiemPick up and transfer to hotel. Check-in and refresh.
In the late afternoon, a new adventure on Cyclo that rides you around the 36-street old quarter, exploring the countless streets and alleys. A true sense of bombardment of sounds, scents and colors. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Ha Noi Full day tour. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel and ready for the day
Let walk to the nearby central lake Hoan Kiem, beautiful surrounding and good atmosphere, where the locals meet from early morning to late evening, doing morning gymnastics and tai-chi, philosophized and read… We cross the Red Sunbeam Bridge and visit the little Ngoc Son Temple.
Then we continue to Ba Dinh Square where we will see and hear the tale of the father of the country Ho Chi Minh. The site is surrounded by Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the new National Assembly, government buildings, old colonial villas. In the beautiful park behind the square, the house on stills where he lived and the presidential palace where the French general governor used to rule Indochina.
We also see the sanctuary One-pillar Pagoda, shaped like a lotus flower rising from the Sea of Sorrow, which has great symbolic significance for the Vietnamese as it is built in honor of the Goddess of mercy.
Another great experience will be at the beautiful Literature Temple, built in honor of the Chinese philosopher Kungfutse, a well-preserved gem. The whole complex was Vietnam's first university for sons of the country's elite. Today, it is no longer actively used as an educational institution, but you can still meet young students who come before or after their exams, as it is said to be lucky to clap one of the turtles on the head.
After lunch, spend the rest of the day exploring the charming old quarter on your own or walk with the tour guide to discover the colorful Dong Xuan Market. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Ha Noi – Ha Long (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel
09:00 Leave Ha Noi to Hạ Long by shuttle bus
11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau ferry in Ha Long.
Start cruising to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Enjoy International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. Pleasantly sampan rowing at the Dark & Light Caves area. Sea bathing at Tra Bau. Back to the cruise and enjoy the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will guide you how to prepare some Vietnam dishes while enjoy Happy Hour deal. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 4: Ha Long – Ha Noi (Brunch)
Enjoy sunrise on Halong Bay. Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast.
Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and cruise the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
Another adventure that takes you to Trung Trang cave by bus which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao Forest around the cave.
After exploring the cave, we head back to the cruise for brunch.
11h00 back to the mainland then transfer to Ha Noi, a minor city tour/ photo stop by bus to have a glance of Hanoi Capital City including Bia Hoi, a typical social refresh of Hanoian should not missed. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 5 : Ha Noi departure (breakfast)
Free until time for check out (12:00) and take a transfer to Noi Bai airport. Connecting the international flight to back your next destination. End of services.

Additional info

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen and hats are recommended

REGULATIONS ABOUT CHILDREN:
• Children under 4 years old: Free
• Children from 5-10 years old: 25% discount on adult price
• Children over 10 years old: Price as adults
• Please read the information carefully before booking the tour.
• Bring your ID card or passport when joining the tour.

Operated by: Global DMC travel
Cancellation Policy

All cancelation from guest arise additional charges as follows:
With group under 6 pax:
+ More than 07 days before departure: No charges.
+ Less than 07 days before departure or No show: 100% of the tour.
With group 7 pax up:
+ More than 30 days before departure: No charges.
+ Less than 30 days before departure or No show: 100% of the tour.

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