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Itinerary
Day – 01 : Hanoi Arrival – Half Day City Tour
- Upon arrival, you are met at the Noi Bai airport and transferred to the hotel by our driver. Lunch on your own. Pick up at the hotel for a half-day city tour. This afternoon you will visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century Leave for Hoa Lo Prison, originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton” Visit Ngoc Son Temple in Hoan Kiem Lake. Tour finishes. Back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Day – 02 : Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight On Cruise
- Morning Breakfast in hotel then check out. PICK UP TIME: 8.00 – 8.30. Leave Hanoi for a 3.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay and a 20-minute stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Day – 03 : Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/Brunch)
- We will continue our journey on Halong Bay in the early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on the cruise. Sitting on the upper deck; you can relax, sightseeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. Take part in cruise activities such as kayaking/basket boat/visiting the cave or just relaxing (depending on each boat’s itinerary).10.30 am Our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese brunch. You will leave the boat around noon time (11.30 am-12.00 pm) and transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. Free time. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day – 04 : Hanoi Free time
- Today is free time on your own leisure. Recomendation: You can explore your own local sightseeing such as Ha Noi Train Street, Ha Noi Church, The Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, Lotte Mall with Observation Sky Deck, and travel through the Old Quarter – the 36 ancient streets in an electric car or cyclo or enjoy the traditional Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day – 05 : Final Departure
- Morning Breakfast at the hotel, freely relaxing and shopping. Check out the hotel before check-out time. 3.5 hours before your flight, transfer to the Noi Bai airport for your departure flight (no guide).
Inclusions :
√ 03 Nights hotel accommodations in Hanoi.
√ 01 Night hotel accommodation in Ha Long Bay La Pandora Boutique Cruise – Ocean Suite.
√ Meal as per program.
√ Private airport transfer with A/C as per program.
√ Transfer by air-conditioned shuttle bus for joining group tours.
√ Private transfer for private tours if any mentioned
√ All sightseeing by well maintain vehicle.
Exclusions :
× Lunch & dinner.
× Guest Insurance.
× Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
× Personal Expenses.
× All Entry fees.
× Air Fare / Train Fare.