Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival (-/-/Dinner)
Upon arrival Hanoi, you will be welcomed by our guide at the airport then transfer to your hotel in Hanoi. Free for relaxing. Tonight, we enjoy our welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant in town. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Accommodation: Maison D Hanoi Boutique hotel – 3 stars
- Room Type: Double/ Twin Superior Room
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
08:00: we start our one day city tour from the lobby of the hotel. We will drive to Ho Chi Minh Complex, where we will spend a couple of hour to visit: Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh museum and one pillar pagoda. Keep going to see the Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society placed then and now on education.
Lunch will be at a fine local restaurant in Hanoi.
In the afternoon, we will visit one of the most interesting museums in Vietnam; Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. Following by that we will wander around the city by car to see the real life of Hanoian as well as the difference parts the city.
After that we will take one-hour cyclo around the Old Quarter, known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally, each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there. Before we go back to hotel, we will have chance enjoy the unique Water Puppet show. Hear the Vietnamese traditional instruments and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Accommodation: Maison D Hanoi Boutique hotel – 3 stars
- Room Type: Double/ Twin Superior Room
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Over night on junk cruise) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
This morning, we are met at the lobby of hotel at 8:00 and transfer to Halong. The vehicle takes us through the Red River Delta for 3,5 hour and we will arrive the port at around midday. Welcome by the Phoenix Cruiser crew team and enjoy fresh seafood lunch while the cruise is gliding out.
In the afternoon, we visit Sung Sot cave (Surprising cave) in the middle of the Bay and swim. The sunset’s coming is our time to relax on the deck with favorite drink… Delicious dinner will be served with typical local seafood. Overnight on boat.
- Accommodation: Phoenix junk cruise
- Room Type: Double/ Twin Superior Room
Special note: Vegetarian menu available on boat but it should be informed in advance
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi (shopping) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
This morning, we visit Titov island and relax on the beach. Optional for us is walking up to the top of the island to get panoramic view of the anchorage area. We then back to the Phoenix Cruiser to learn the recipes and techniques that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese food. Lunch will be served when cruising back to the port where our awaiting vehicle will transfer us back to Hanoi. Trip ends at around 16:00 at the lobby of hotel.
- Accommodation: Maison D Hanoi Boutique hotel – 3 stars
- Room Type: Double/ Twin Superior Room
Day 5 Departure (Breakfast)
Free until transfer to the airport for the flight back home. Good-bye Vietnam. End of services.
PRICE & INCLUDED FEATURES
| Group size | 2pax | 3 – 5 pax | 6 – 8 pax | 9 – 12 pax | Sup SGL |
| Cost/person | $449 | $399 | $355 | $295 | $169 |
Note:
This is private tour
This is cash price; credit card payment incurs 2,5% bank fee
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Specific Services inclusive: – Accommodation with daily breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary – Transfer services in a private air conditioned vehicle – Entrance fees during the trip, other boat fees where applicable – Meals as listed in the program B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner: pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food with set menu. – Tours with local English speaking guide, another language upon request.
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Services Exclusive – Single supplement – Dinks and other meals not clearly mentioned – Surcharge for special request on food, and meals. – Entrance fees, permits and guide service during free time. – Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses – Surcharge for public holidays (if any) – Internal airfares in the tour (please refer to the supplement quotation) – International airfare from/to Vietnam – International airport departure tax – Visa handling fee, visa stamp fee. – Personal expenses such as Bar, telephone & Laundry bills – All other service not stated in the program |
