Best of Northern Vietnam

Hanoi -> Halong Bay -> Ninh Binh

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Overview

This package of Hanoi – Ha Long – Ninh Binh 5 days offers us to explore the best highlights and the most stunning scenery of Vietnam Northern : Hanoi - the unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples; the history of the used-to-be ancient capital of Vietnam - Hoa Lu citadel, the beauty of Tam Coc caves and a amazing cruise on magnificent Halong Bay- one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Itinerary Summary

By Day	Destinations	Activities	Meals
Day 1	Fly to Hanoi
Day 2	Hanoi, Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay		Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3	Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay, Hanoi		Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4	Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu Tam Coc - Mua Cave		Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5	Hanoi		Breakfast

Full itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Hanoi

Welcome to your holiday with Best Tour Vietnam

Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, either Domestic or International arrival, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your guide who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Best Tour Vietnam's signboard with your name on it.

Meals:

Day 2

Hanoi – Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay - Overnight on Cruise

Our guide and shuttle bus will pick you up at lobby of hotel at 8.00 - 8.20AM and start journey east to Halong Bay, through picturesque rice-farming villages of the Red River Delta, where we see every day Vietnamese village life. On arrival, we board a beautiful traditional junk and spend a full day and night cruising the bay’s 3000 magnificent limestone islets. In the evening when the boat is anchored in the middle of the stunning lagoon, we enjoy a wonderful seafood meal and later there is opportunity for an evening swim from the side of the boat. Spend the night on our luxurious boat

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi

Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong. Have brunch on board the boat before returning to Halong pier to get back Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu Tam Coc - Mua Cave

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, heading to Ninh Binh, the world heritage site.

The trip starts at Tam Coc area. Taking a rowing Tam Coc Boat Tours from Tam Coc wharf. The boat tour is arranged by local people with their both hands and legs.

Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour

Relax with biking around Tam Coc in 30-45 minutes. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many rice fields in golden colors

Enjoy special food at local restaurant in Tam Coc. Learn how to make Vietnamese cuisine

The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi . Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty

The last destination, Mua cave. The cave is compared with “Great wall of China”. Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a lookout of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh

End of the tour, relax and get on the minivan for returning to Ha Noi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

Hanoi departure

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

Trip Notes

Inclusions

All transfer and quality air-conditioned limousine vehicles

Accommodation at 3, 4 star Hotel selected including daily breakfast with double/twin room

Tours with local English Speaking Guide Meals as mentioned in the program (Breakfast: B ; Lunch: L ; Dinner: D).

Halal/ Indian food is available on your request

Airport transfer at destination

Boat trip/ Kayaking

Cycling

Entrance fee for all destinations as Tour Itinerary indicated

Bottle of water available on coach ( 2 bottle/pax/day)

Exclusions

Domestic & International airfare

Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program

Visa to Vietnam

Travel insurance Personal expenses (telephone, shopping...)

Tipping/ Gratuities

Single Supplement

Early check in & late check out Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

Accommodation

Destinations	3 star	4 star	5 star
Hanoi	La Selva Hotel	Silk Queen Grand Hanoi Silk Path Hotel	Pan Pacific Hotel Hanoi Metropole Hotel
Danang	Danang Boss Legend Hotel	Danang Silk Path Hotel	Danang Metropole Hotel
Saigon	Saigon Boss Legend Hotel	Saigon Silk Path Hotel	Saigon Metropole Hotel

Reviews

Review 1

United Kingdom

"One of our best travel experiences ever"

Feb 12, 2017

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Review 2

United Kingdom