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Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city centre.
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake
It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam. Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine
with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 centuries
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which 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.
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel.
PRICE: 30$/ PAX (Shuttle Bus), 35$/PAX (Limousine)
TOUR INCLUDED:
- Shuttle bus during the trip (Ford Transit, New County…)
- English speaking guide (at least 5 years of experience)
- A bottle of water
Entrance tickets
Vietnamese lunch (can see menu)
TOUR EXCLUDED
- Drink for lunch
- Tips for tourguide& driver
- Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge
- Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
- Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
SPECIAL NOTES:
Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block…(depending on the weather)
Option Cyclo Ride/ Puppet Show will be done in the end of the tour.
Tour may finish a bit earlier or later in some cases
The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on our guide’s arrangement
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
BAI DINH – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE
7h00-7h50: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
9h15: Stops on the way for a 15 - 20 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or have a quick snack
10h30: The first destination to explore in Ninh Binh today is Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the most famous pagodas in Vietnam and well known for many Asian and Vietnamese records. In the pagoda, you can see 500-stone statues of Arhats, a Belltower with 27 tons and 36 tons of bronze bell, and a Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy
12h00: It is time to enjoy Ninh Binh specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat. The vegetarian option is available.
13h15-13h30: Visiting Trang An, a World Heritage Site rec ognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.
15h30: Our next destination is Mua Cave. There, you will climb 500 steps to reach the mountain’s peak, overlooking the beautiful view of the city and Tam Coc below.
17h00: It is time to get transferred back to Hanoi.
19h00-19h30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
PRICE: 38$/PAX (Shuttle Bus), 44$/PAX (Limousine), 55$/PAX (Dcar 9c-11c)
TOUR INCLUDED:
- Shuttle Bus, Limousine or Dcar during the trip
- English speaking guide
- A bottle of water
- Entrance tickets
- Premium Buffet Lunch at Trang An's private restaurant Eco Restaurant (Wati Group)
- Two-way electric vehicle
TOUR EXCLUDED
- Drink for lunch
- Tips for tourguide& driver
- Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
CHILDREN POLICY
Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge
Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
SPECIAL NOTES:
Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block…(depending on the weather)
Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking street, therefore our limousine/shuttle bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
07h00-7h50: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
09h15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack.
10h30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11h15 - 11h45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, and valleys. Enjoy swimming at pool on summer time.
12h00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat. The vegetarian option is also available.
13h15-13h30:
Option 1 : Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Option 2 : Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.
15h30: We continue to visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.
16h30-17h00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
19h00-19h30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
PRICE: 38$/PAX (Shuttle Bus), 44$/PAX (Limousine), 55$/PAX (Dcar 9c-11c)
TOUR INCLUDED:
Shuttle Bus, Limousine or Dcar during the trip
English speaking guide
A bottle of water
Entrance tickets
Premium Buffet Lunch at Trang An's private restaurant Eco Restaurant (Wati Group)
Two-way electric vehicle
TOUR EXCLUDED
Drink for lunch
Tips for tourguide& driver
Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge
- Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
- Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
SPECIAL NOTES:
Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block…(depending on the weather)
Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking street, therefore our limousine/shuttle bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
07h00-7h50: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
09h15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack.
10h30: The first destination to explore in Ninh Binh today is Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the most famous pagodas in Vietnam and well-known for many Asian and Vietnamese records. In the pagoda, you can see 500-stone statues of Arhats, a Belltower with 27 tons and 36 tons of bronze bell, and a Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
12h00: It is time to enjoy Ninh Binh specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat. The vegetarian option is available.
13h30: You continue your trip to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.
16h00-16h30: Transfer back to Hanoi
18h30-19h00: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
PRICE: 36$/PAX (Shuttle Bus), 42$/PAX (Limousine), 53$/PAX (Dcar 9c-11c)
TOUR INCLUDED:
- Shuttle Bus, Limousine or Dcar during the trip
- English speaking guide
- A bottle of water
- Entrance tickets
- Premium Buffet Lunch at Trang An's private restaurant Eco Restaurant (Wati Group)
- Two-way electric vehicle
TOUR EXCLUDED
- Drink for lunch
- Tips for tourguide& driver
- Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge
- Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
- Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
SPECIAL NOTES:
- Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block…(depending on the weather)
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
- On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking street, therefore our limousine/shuttle bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
7.00-7.50: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
9.15: Stops on the way for a 15 - 20 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or have a quick snack.
10.30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11.15 - 11.45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, and valleys. Enjoy swimming at pool on summer time.
12.00: It is time for a buffet lunch to enjoy local specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat. The vegetarian option is also available.
13h15-13h30:
Option 1 : Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Option 2 : Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.
16h00-16h30: Transfer back to Hanoi.
18h30-19h00: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
PRICE: 36$/PAX (Shuttle Bus), 42$/PAX (Limousine), 53$/PAX (Dcar 9c-11c)
TOUR INCLUDED:
- Shuttle Bus, Limousine or Dcar during the trip
- English speaking guide
- A bottle of water
- Entrance tickets
- Premium Buffet Lunch at Trang An's private restaurant Eco Restaurant (Wati Group)
- Two-way electric vehicle
TOUR EXCLUDED
- Drink for lunch
- Tips for tourguide& driver
- Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge
- Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
- Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
SPECIAL NOTES:
Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block…(depending on the weather)
Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking street, therefore our limousine/shuttle bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (or Trang An) – Mua Cave
07.30 - 8.00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
09.15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack.
10.30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11.15 - 11.45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, waterfall and valleys.
12.00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.
13.15 - 13.30:
Option 1: Visting Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Option 2: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
15.30: Our next destination is Mua Cave. There, you will climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak, overlooking the beautiful view of the city and Tam Coc below.
17.00: The minivan will transfer you back to Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat.
17.30: Check in the room. Enjoy swimming at pool on summer time.
19.00 - 19.30: Have dinner at a restaurant. Overnight at Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat.
Day 2: Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat - Halong Bay - Hanoi
06h15 - 06h30: Check out of room. Have a light breakfast
07h00: Get picked up by driver, transfer to Halong bay. Its take about 3.5-4 hours
11h15-11h30: Arrive at international port. Our Crew welcome guests at International Port & check-in on boat. Enjoy the welcome drink.
12h00-13h15: Have lunch on boat. Enjoy a BUFFET lunch at a luxury restaurant on cruise with special seafood of Ha Long. The cruise will pass the most beautiful spots in Ha Long Bay
13h30-14h15: Tour guide will take you to visit Sung Sot cave – one the most beautiful & biggest caves of Ha Long Bay.
14h30-15h15: Discover the Luon cave by kayaking or sitting on bamboo boat rowing by local residents.
15h30-16h30: From the top of Titov island, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay with thousands of limestone. Swimming at Titov beach. Or enjoy the Jacuzzi on boat.
16h45: Attend a sunset party, complimentary variety of fruits, cakes, juices, tea. Enjoy the sunset while the cruise returns to International Port.
17h45-18h00: The Cruise back to harbour, get onto comfortable limousine back to Hanoi.
20h30-20h45: The limousine drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour End.
INCLUSION
• Ninh Binh 1st Day:
· 1 buffet lunch; 1 dinner; 1 breakfast
· Accommodation: 1nite at Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat.
· Bicycle activity
· Entrance fee & sharing boat at Tam Coc: 2-3pax/boat; Trang An: 4pax/boat
· Limousine transfer Hanoi - Ninh Binh: 17-19 seats
· English speaking guide
· Free 01 bottle of mineral water/1way on the limousine
• Halong Bay 2nd Day:
- Luxury Cruise: 6 hours cruising in Halong bay
- Buffet Lunch on boat
- Welcome drink
- Visiting Surprising cave
- Kayaking or Bambo boat at Luon cave
- Swimming & hiking at Titov island
- Sunset Party: Teas, fruit juice, fresh fruits & cakes
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
- English tour guide
- Limousine/ Bus transfer
EXCLUSION
· VAT
· Beverages
· Tips for tour guide & driver
· Personal expenses
· All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
· Surcharge on Vietnam public holidays
Price: 122$ (Shuttle Bus), 127$ Limousine
Single room surcharge applies upon request: 12$/Room
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge (Sitting with parents, entrance fees are paid by the parents)
- Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
- Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
- Children aged 1-4 years old who occupy a separate seat will be charged an additional fee:
- Shuttle Bus: $10
- Limousine: $12
Note:
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
- The price of the tour is subject to change based on the price of the entrance ticket to visit Ninh Binh & Halong Bay
- On weekends, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking Street, therefore our limousine will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarterinstead.
- Please note that "Cycling" is an add-on service to add more fun and excitement to the tour and is not included in the tour price. It's a quick complimentary detour activity and is totally optional. If you think you are physically not able to do the cycling, you may choose to stay behind and either relax in the restaurant or go sightseeing and capture the views around: waterfall, pond and valleys.
The cycling activity is not for: Guests who don't know how to cycle, children under 2 years old.
Please check the bicycle carefully, if you see something wrong with it, please inform our tour guide immediately.
Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (or Trang An) – Mua Cave
07.00 - 7.50: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the limousine transfer to Ninh Binh.
09.15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack.
10.30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11.15 - 11.45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, and valleys.
12.00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.
13.15 - 13.30:
Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Option 2: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
15.30: Our next destination is Mua Cave. There, you will climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak, overlooking the beautiful view of the city and Tam Coc below.
17.00: The minivan will transfer you back to Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat.
17.30: Check in the room. Enjoy swimming at pool on summer time.
19.00 -19.30: Have dinner at restaurant. Overnight at Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat.
Day 2: Thai Vi Temple - Bich Dong Pagoda - Thung Nham Bird Valley - Hanoi
07.00 - 08.00: Have a breakfast at restaurant.
08.15: Check out of room.
08.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide, the minivan transfer to visit the Thai Vi temple. The temple is a place to worship Kings and generals of Tran dynasty is one of the most powerful and prosperous dynasties of feudalism in Vietnam.
Bich Dong pagoda is one of the most attractive landmark in Ninh Binh. It is also known as the second beautiful cave of the Southern Vietnam. The pagoda was built in the style of “三” which is meaning “three” in Chinese word. It includes 3 separate pagodas: Bottom pagoda, Middle pagoda and Top pagoda, leaning on the mountain from the bottom to the top.
11.30-12.00: It is time to enjoy Ninh Binh specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Restaurant
13.30: Continue to Thung Nham Bird Valley. Get on a small sampan to discover Hang But (Buddhist Cave), about 500m in length, a magical view of the stalactites and stalagmites, and see a big Buddha-shaped stalactite sitting beside an underground river, as well as visit an orchard of tropical fruits in this area.
The best time for the bird park in the afternoon, sit quietly on a boat and slowly paddle through Thung Chim (Thung Nham), discover the most features of this area with more than thousand birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day. Your best chance to take nice photos and immerse yourself in the wild and nature.
16.00-16.15: Minivan transfer back to Mua cave
17.00: It is time to get transferred back to Hanoi
19.30 – 19.45: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
INCLUSION
· 1 buffet lunch; 1 dinner + 1 lunch set menu; 1 breakfast
· Accommodation: 1nite at Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat
· Bicycle activity
· Entrance fee & sharing boat at Tam Coc: 2-3pax/boat; Trang An: 4pax/boat
· Sharing boat at Thung Nham bird park: 10-12pax/boat
· Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi limousine/shuttle bus round trip
· Mua cave - Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat - Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong pagoda - Thung Nham Bird park transfer: minivan
· English speaking guide
· Free Wifi, 01 bottle of mineral water/1way on the limousine/shuttle bus
· Free usage of Vietnamese conical hat & rain-coat during the trip
EXCLUSION
· VAT
· Beverages
· Tips for tour guide & driver
· Personal expenses
· All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
· Surcharge on Vietnam public holidays
Price: 114$ (Shuttle Bus), 120$ Limousine
Single room surcharge applies upon request: 12$/Room
CHILDREN POLICY
Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge (Sitting with parents, entrance fees are paid by the parents)
Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
Children aged 1-4 years old who occupy a separate seat will be charged an additional fee:
Shuttle Bus: $8
Limousine: $10
Note:
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
- The price of the tour is subject to change based on the price of the entrance ticket to visit Ninh Binh & Halong Bay
- On weekends, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking Street, therefore our limousine will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarterinstead.
- Please note that "Cycling" is an add-on service to add more fun and excitement to the tour and is not included in the tour price. It's a quick complimentary detour activity and is totally optional. If you think you are physically not able to do the cycling, you may choose to stay behind and either relax in the restaurant or go sightseeing and capture the views around: waterfall, pond and valleys.
The cycling activity is not for: Guests who don't know how to cycle, children under 2 years old.
Please check the bicycle carefully, if you see something wrong with it, please inform our tour guide immediately.
Day 1: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (Or Trang An) – Mua Cave
07.00 – 7.50: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House
09.15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10.15: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local peop
12.00: Have the buffet lunch at Trang An Eco Restaurant designed with eco -style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13.30:
Option 1: Visting Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Option 2: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
15.30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breathe fresh air at the very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summertime
17.00: Check in Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat then free time to relax (can use swimming pool)
19.00: Have dinner at the restaurant, then walk around Trang An for a walk
Sleep at Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat
Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park
Morning: Have breakfast and be ready for Cuc Phuong National Park.
08.45: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start the tour
10.30: We will firstly visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre - a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats.
12.00: Have lunch in the restaurant with the local foods.
Continue taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn more about the fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam. Back to the Park Centre visit the “Cave of Early Man”.
16.00: Take the Limousine Bus back to Ha Noi
18.30: Arrive at Ha Noi and get dropped at the hotel.
Price: 101$ (Shuttle Bus), 110$ Limousine
Single room surcharge applies upon request: 12$/Room
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge (Sitting with parents, entrance fees are paid by the parents)
- Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
- Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
- Children aged 1-4 years old who occupy a separate seat will be charged an additional fee:
Shuttle Bus: $8
Limousine: $10
Note:
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
- The price of the tour is subject to change based on the price of the entrance ticket to visit Ninh Binh & Halong Bay
- On weekends, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking Street, therefore our limousine will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarterinstead.
- Please note that "Cycling" is an add-on service to add more fun and excitement to the tour and is not included in the tour price. It's a quick complimentary detour activity and is totally optional. If you think you are physically not able to do the cycling, you may choose to stay behind and either relax in the restaurant or go sightseeing and capture the views around: waterfall, pond and valleys.
The cycling activity is not for: Guests who don't know how to cycle, children under 2 years old.
Please check the bicycle carefully, if you see something wrong with it, please inform our tour guide immediately.
PARADISE GRAND CRUISE
Day 1
11.30 - 12.00: Check-in at Paradise Suites on Tuan Chau Island.
12.00 - 12.30: You will be transferred to the pier to embark on Paradise Grand cruise by a speedboat.
12.30: The speedboat start sailing to take you on board Paradise Grand cruise.
12.45: The cruise manager conducts a short briefing about your cruise itinerary and safety regulations while you enjoy your welcome drink aboard the Paradise Grand cruises.
13.00: Buffet lunch will be served in the La Espacia Restaurant while Paradise Grand cruises to the islands and islets of stunning Lan Ha Bay.
15.30 - 16.30: The first destination is Viet Hai village. You can explore the majestic landscapes and the simple life of local villager by going cycling, walking, or electric car. You will also visit ancient houses and experience fish pond foot massage.
16.30 - 17.30: Take your time to contemplate the beauty of Lan Ha Bay or alternatively or treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea in the Piano Lounge or indulge yourself in Spa Treatment*.
17.30 - 19.00: At sundown, Paradise Grand cruises will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free from 17:30 to 18:30) and cooking class on the notable Vietnamese dish while being serenaded by a live music performance by Philippines band** at L'Odyssée Sundeck or Piano Lounge.
19.00 - 22.00: Set dinner will be served in La Espacia Restaurant.
20.30 - 21.30: After dinner, indulge yourself at Piano Lounge with a nice glass of wine* and spectacular live band**.
21.30 - 23.30: Join squid fishing at the back of the boat or enjoy fantastic movies with our large screen in Le Piano Lounge.
Day 2
6.30 - 7.00: Welcome your second day onboard Paradise Grand cruise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises.
6.45 - 7.15: Re-energize yourself in a light breakfast with some freshly baked pastries, coffee and tea in the restaurant.
7.15 - 8.15: Your last stop is the mesmerizing Dark and Bright cave, you can enjoy kayaking or a tranquil bamboo boat ride guided by locals. This unique location acts as a gateway to a serene lake, enclosed by walls of stones in various shapes and sizes.
08.30: Back on board, breakfast will be served as we once again while cruise back to the harbour.
9.30 - 10.00: After breakfast, you may settle your bills and return the room keys to the reception area. Then you may enjoy your remaining moments at Piano Lounge or on sundeck looking at the astonishing view of Lan Ha Bay.
10.15 - 10.30: After disembarking from Paradise Grand, you will be transferred on a speedboat to return to Tuan Chau Marina.
Note:
• Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/ bar area, but internet connection is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.
• The itinerary is applied from October to April.
• Additional charges.
* Live music is performed for 45 minutes each slot and is not available on Mondays.
• The price for a standard cabin for 2 guests is $310.
INCLUSIONS
- 2 days 1 night cruise itinerary.
- 1 night in luxury cabins/ suites with ensuite bathroom, air conditioning.
- 1 breakfast/ 1 lunch/ 1 dinner and 1 light breakfast.
- Two bottles of water in cabin daily.
- Cooking demonstration.
- Tai Chi session.
- Onboard insurance, tax and service charges.
- Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Electric cart or bicycle on the first day.
- Kayak service.
EXINCLUSIONS:
- Airfare and airport transfers
- Visa arrangements
- Hotel accommodation
- Transportation
- Beverages
- Massage, spa treatments
- Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city centre
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake
It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
PRICE: 27$/ PAX (Shuttle Bus), 31$/PAX (Limousine)
TOUR INCLUDED
- Shuttle bus during the trip (Ford Transit, New County…)
- English speaking guide (at least 5 years of experience)
- A bottle of water
- Entrance tickets
- Vietnamese lunch (can see menu)
TOUR EXCLUDED
- Drink for lunch
- Tips for tourguide& driver
- Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge
- Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
- Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
SPECIAL NOTES:
- Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block…(depending on the weather)
- Option Cyclo Ride/ Puppet Show will be done in the end of the tour.
- Tour may finish a bit earlier or later in some cases
- The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on our guide’s arrangement
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city centre
12.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
(If you don't have lunch, we will pick you up at 13.00. The cost will be reduced by $4.)
14.00: Visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 centuries
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
PRICE: 27$/ PAX (Shuttle Bus), 31$/PAX (Limousine)
TOUR INCLUDED:
- Shuttle bus during the trip (Ford Transit, New County…)
- English speaking guide (at least 5 years of experience)
A bottle of water
Entrance tickets
Vietnamese lunch (can see menu)
TOUR EXCLUDED
Drink for lunch
Tips for tourguide& driver
Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
CHILDREN POLICY
Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge
Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
SPECIAL NOTES:
Should bring the necessary things such as: cash, cellphone or camara, raincoat/ umbrella, sun block…(depending on the weather)
Option Cyclo Ride/ Puppet Show will be done in the end of the tour.
Tour may finish a bit earlier or later in some cases
The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on our guide’s arrangement
THANK YOU & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!
BAI DINH - TRANG AN - HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE
DAY 1: BAI DINH – TRANG AN
7h00-7h50: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
9h15: Stops on the way for a 15 - 20 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or have a quick snack
10h30: The first destination to explore in Ninh Binh today is Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the most famous pagodas in Vietnam and well known for many Asian and Vietnamese records. In the pagoda, you can see 500-stone statues of Arhats, a Belltower with 27 tons and 36 tons of bronze bell, and a Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy
12h00: It is time to enjoy Ninh Binh specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat. The vegetarian option is available.
13.30: Departing to visit Trang An attraction with majestic limestone cliffs, mysterious yet inviting caves, and deserted green fields. Take a boat trip to visit the cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in around 2.5 hours.
17.00: Check-in Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat and then you have your own time for relaxing or swimming.
19:00: Have dinner and stay overnight in Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat. (Tour guide is not available until next morning).
DAY 2: HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE
Morning: Breakfast is served at the homestay, then free time to explore the neighborhood.
10.00: Start Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties. Here, you will have the opportunity to visit the temples of the Dinh and Le Kings and learn about the history and culture of the region.
12:00: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with great local cuisine.
13:00: Departing to visit Tam Coc, also known as the "Ha long Bay on land." This area is famous for its limestone karst formations and winding waterways, which we will explore by boat. During the boat ride, you will have the chance to admire the stunning scenery and learn about the local way of life.
15.30: Hiking up Mua Cave (Mua means Dance) with over 500 steps up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain with a panorama view of Ninh Binh City, Ngo Dong River.
16.30: Getting on the bus and going back to Ha Noi.
19.00: Arriving at your hotel in Hanoi. End of tour
INCLUSION
· 2 buffet lunch with local specialties; 1 dinner set menu; 1 breakfast
· Accommodation: 1nite at Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat
· Bicycle activity
· 2-way electric car in Bai Dinh Pagoda
· Entrance fee & sharing boat at Tam Coc: 2-3pax/boat; Trang An: 4pax/boat
· Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi limousine/shuttle bus round trip
· Trang An - Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat - Hoa Lu minivan transfer
· English speaking guide
· Free Wifi, 01 bottle of mineral water/1way on the limousine/shuttle bus
· Free usage of Vietnamese conical hat & rain-coat during the trip
EXCLUSION
· VAT
· Beverages
· Tips for tourguide & driver
· Personal expenses
· All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
· Surcharge on Vietnam public holidays
Price: 90$ (Shuttle Bus), 100$ Limousine
Single room surcharge applies upon request: 12$/Room
CHILDREN POLICY
Children: from 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge (Sitting with parents, entrance fees are paid by the parents)
Children from 5 – 8 years old: 75 % of charge
Children from 9 years old: 100 % of charge
Children aged 1-4 years old who occupy a separate seat will be charged an additional fee:
Shuttle Bus: $8
Limousine: $10
Special Note:
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
- The price of the tour is subject to change based on the price of the entrance ticket to visit Ninh Binh & Halong Bay
- On weekends, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking Street, therefore our limousine will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarterinstead.
- Please note that "Cycling" is an add-on service to add more fun and excitement to the tour and is not included in the tour price. It's a quick complimentary detour activity and is totally optional. If you think you are physically not able to do the cycling, you may choose to stay behind and either relax in the restaurant or go sightseeing and capture the views around: waterfall, pond and valleys.
- The cycling activity is not for: Guests who don't know how to cycle, children under 2 years old.
Please check the bicycle carefully, if you see something wrong with it, please inform our tour guide immediately
PARADISE ELEGANCE CRUISE
Day 1
12:00: Arrive on Tuan Chau island and begin your cruise check-in process.
12:30: You will be given a short briefing about your cruise itinerary and safety regulations while sipping your welcome drink aboard the Paradise Elegance.
13:00 - 14:30: Time to enjoy your lunch at Le Marin Restaurant while Paradise Elegance passes by beautiful islets of Halong Bay.
14:30 - 15:30: Visit Titov island - the island is named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Stepanovich Titov. You can either choose to hike the mountain to get an overview of Halong Bay or swim at the beach on the island.
16:00 - 17:00: Visit Luon cave - a fascinating natural wonder located in the heart of Halong Bay. You will have the chance to travel undеr thе limеstоnе mоuntаin and admire at the amazing rock formations and crystal-clear waters via bamboo boat or kayak*.
17:15 - 19:00: At sunset, Paradise Elegance will anchor overnight. It is the perfect time to enjoy Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free from 17:30 to 18:30) and a cooking class on the notable Vietnamese dish while being serenaded by a live music performance by Philippines band** at L'Odyssée Sundeck or Piano Lounge.
19:00 - 22:00: Savor your Western set dinner, which is prepared by our talented chef, at Le Marin restaurant.
20:30 - 23:00: After dinner, indulge in drinks* and a spectacular live band** at Piano Lounge, join the squid fishing at the back of the boat or enjoy fantastic movies in your cabin.
Day 2
06.30: Boost the energy for the new day with a Tai Chi session at L'Odyssée Sundeck.
07.00: Enjoy a light breakfast with some freshly baked pastries, coffee, and tea at Le Marin Restaurant.
07.45 - 08.45: Visit Sung Sot cave - the most beautiful and largest cave in Halong Bay. Let your imagination run wide with stalactites and stalagmites at various shapes and sizes. At the end of the way out, you can have an amazing panoramic view from the viewpoint.
08.50: Breakfast will be served at Le Marin Restaurant while the cruise passes by Thien Cung and Dau Go cave and the Fighting Cock islet.
09.40 - 10.15: After breakfast, you may settle your bills and return the room keys at the reception area. Then you may enjoy your remaining moments at Piano Lounge or on the sundeck looking at the astonishing view of Halong Bay.
10.15 - 10.30: Paradise Elegance returns to Tuan Chau Marina. You will disembark and finish your journey here.
Note:
• Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/ bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.
• Additional charges
** Live music is performed for 45 minutes each slot and is not available on Mondays
• The price for a standard cabin for 2 guests is $310.
INCLUSIONS:
• 2-day cruise itinerary and program 01 night in luxury cabin/ suite with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning
• 01 breakfast/ 01 lunch/ 01 dinner and 01 light breakfast
• 02 bottles of water in cabin daily
• Cooking Demonstration
• Tai Chi session
• Onboard insurance, tax, and service charges
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
EXCLISIONS:
- Airfare and airport transfers
• Kayak services
• Visa arrangements
• Hotel accommodation
• Transportation
• Beverages
• Massage, spa treatments
• Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions
AMBASSADOR DAY CRUISE
08.00: Check in at Ambassador's Lounge and transfer to Ambassador Cruise II. 1st Floor, Terminal – Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
09.00: Enjoy a light breakfast on board while the Ambassador Cruise passes by thousands of majestic limestone islets in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
10.00: Explore Sung Sot Cave - the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay featuring marvelous and mysterious thousand-year-old stalactites in a variety of unique forms.
11.30: Visit Titov Island - a splendid destination encompassing a crescent moon-shaped beach, where you can immerse yourself in the turquoise water and climb to the top of the Island beholding the breathtaking panoramic view of the bay.
12.00: Savor a premium lunch buffet while Ambassador Cruise passes by famous beautiful landscapes in Halong Bay (lunch ends at 14:00).
13.30: Discover Luon Cave - one of the most unique caves in Halong Bay featuring the self-contained lake inside a closed arch-shaped mountain, where you can experience sitting on a bamboo boat* rowed by a local or Kayaking*.
14.30: Relax and indulge in the enchanting live music performed on the sundeck, while immersing yourself in the magical scenery of Halong Bay. Alternatively, you can opt to participate in a cooking demonstration at the 4th-floor restaurant.
16.00: Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port
The price is 62$/pax
INCLUSIONS
Day cruise itinerary and program
1 light breakfast
1 premium lunch buffet
Onboard insurance, tax, and service charges
Entrance and sightseeing fees
EXCLUSIONS
Airfare & airport transfers
Visa arrangements
Accommodation
Onboard cabins
*Transportation to and from Halong (You have 2 options: take a taxi or go on a 45-seat bus tour. Taxi prices are about 2,800,000 VND for a 5-seat car - 3,000,000 VND for a 7-seat car. Bus price is 600,000 VND per person.)
Beverages
Kayaking and bamboo boat rowing
Massage, spa treatments
Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions
IMPORTANT NOTES
Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available at the restaurant/Piano Lounge areas, however, Internet connection may be intermittently interrupted due to the geographical condition of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.
* Additional charges
DAY 1: HANOI – SAPA – LAO CHAI – TA VAN VILLAGE
06.00 - 06.30: Our bus will pick you up at or your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, then depart to Sapa, following Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway.
Along the way, you will enjoy by the beauty of the northwest mountains, or the terraced fields that sparkle in sunlight and through the fog. We will Stop halfway and take a rest for 30 minutes.
13.00 - 13.30: Arrive at Sapa. Have lunch at the restaurant.
14.00 - 14.30: When everyone is ready, we will walk about 6 km to the Southeast of Sapa along the slopes of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of Black H’mong. After that, we will continue walking about 3 km to Lao Chai village of the H’mong people. Tourists need to walk through a small tunnel/over a small bridge leading to Muong Hoa valley to get inside the village. The beginning of Muong Hoa valley
16.00: Arrive at Ta Van village; a commune of Sa Pa, 8 km from the center of the town. It is an area with many ethnic groups, including the Day and the Mong. Ta Van is a tourist area with landmarks such as Ancient Rock Beach, Cau May, Nha San and many ethnic specialties
17.00 - 17.30: Check-in at homestay. You can participate in a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.
18.30: Enjoy local dishes for dinner
20.00: Sleeping at homestay in Ta Van village.
DAY 2: TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI VILLAGE - SAPA - HANOI
07.00: Have breakfast at the Homestay
08.00 - 08.30: Giang Ta Chai Village will be place that you will visit on the morning of the 2nd day. We will walk 8 km to visit 2 villages of Red Dao. Giang Ta Chai is one of the villages of Red Dao. It has become one of the attractive places for travelers who want to experience colorful traditions and customs
12.00: Enjoy lunch then rest at the local restaurant
14.00: Car pick you up back to Sapa Town
15.00 - 15.30: Get on the bus back to Hanoi
21.00 - 21.30: Arrive in Hanoi, bus drop off at Tran Quang Khai/ Ly Thai To street. End tour.
Price: Dorm room: 47$. Shared toilet/share restroom:52$ .Private ensuite bathroom: 55$.
Single room surcharge applies upon request:
Share restroom: 6$, Private ensuite bathroom: 10$
INCLUDE:
- Sleeping bus with air-condition, wifi, travel blanket, pillow,… transfer Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
01 night at homestay at Ta Van village
- Local English speaking guide during the tour in Sapa (enthusiastic, experienced)
- Meals as mentioned on itinerary.
- Entrance fees
EXCLUDE:
- Insurance, Visas
- Other personal expenses (tip, drinks with meals,…)
PRICE FOR CHILDREN:
- Children under 5 years are free (sharing bed with parents)
- Children 5-8 years old charged 75% of price
- Children 9 years old charged as adults.
DAY 01 : HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE
06.00 - 06.45: Sleeping bus will pick you up at the meeting point. After 05 hours on
the highway, the car will take you to Sapa resort.
13.00 - 13.30: Sleeping bus will pick you up at the meeting point. After 05 hours on
the highway, the car will take you to Sapa resort.
14.00 - 14.30: Tour guide and guests walk to visit Cat Cat village, start the journey to discover the village Visit Cat Cat village of the H'mong. Visitors will be able to visit and learn about the customs and habits of ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat waterfall and hydroelectric power plant built by the French in the early 20th century, have fun and take souvenir photos…
19.00: Have dinner at the restaurant. Sleeping at hotel in Sapa Town.
DAY 02: SAPA – TREKKING LAO CHAI – TA VAN VILLAGE
08.00 - 08.30: Following breakfast at your hotel, Tour guide pick you up at your hotel and start to trekking to Y Linh Ho village and then start hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the village of Black H’mong minority. Here you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges. Pass several tribal villages, including Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to the Black H'mong, Dzao and Dzay minority peoples.
13.00: Having lunch at Ta Van village and rest
14.00 - 14.30: Come back Sapa Town by car.
15.00 - 15.30: Delegation get on the bus back to Hanoi.
21.00 - 21.30: Arrive in Hanoi. Bus drop off at Ly Thai To street. End tour
Price:
3-star Hotel: 55$, extra charge for single room: 13$
4-star Hotel: 85$, extra charge for single room: 20$
5-Star Hotel: 105$, extra charge for single room: 37$
RATES INCLUDE:
- Sleeping bus with air-condition, wifi, travel blanket, pillow,… transfer Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
- 01 night at hotel in Sapa Town, 2-3 people/room
- Meals according to the program: 03 main meals, 01 snacks
- Local English Tour guide in Sapa: enthusiastic, dynamic
- Scheduled sightseeing tickets
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Tax (10%)
- Drinks in the meal
TOUR PRICE FOR CHILDREN
- Children from 1-4 years old are free (parents take care of all expenses for children, do not occupy seats on the car). 02 adults can only be accompanied by 01 child for free, from the second child, 75% of the tour price (standard as charged children). If 01 adult comes with 01 child from 1 to 4 years old, the child must buy 50% of the adult tour price (enjoy half the adult meal and other services included in the tour, sharing a bed with parents).
- Children from 5-8 years old pay 75% of tour price (separate meals, seats in private cars, sharing bed with parents).
- Children from 9 years old and above are counted as adults
NIGHT 01 : HANOI - SAPA
21.00 - 21.30: Sleeping bus will pick you up at the meeting point to go to Sapa
DAY 01 : HANOI - CAT CAT VILLAGE
04.30 - 05.00: After 05 hours on the highway, you are in Sapa town. You will sleep on bus till 6am, tour guide pick you up to have breakfast
07.00: Having breakfast at the restaurant
08.00 - 08.30: Tour guide and guests walk to visit Cat Cat village, start the journey to discover the village Visit Cat Cat village of the H'mong. Visitors will be able to visit and learn about the customs and habits of ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat waterfall and hydroelectric power plant built by the French in the early 20th century, have fun and take souvenir photos…
12.30: Having lunch at restaurant and then check –in procedure at hotel
Afternoon: Car take you to Fansipan Cable Car Station to start the journey to conquer Fansipan with the world's most modern 3-wire cable car system with a cabin that can accommodate up to 30 visitors. Then continue conquering to the top of Fansipan at 3.143m higher from sea-level, the roof of Indochina.. (freely explore the Fansipan peak on your own (without a tour guide))
18.00: Have dinner at the restaurant. Sleeping at hotel
DAY 02: SAPA – LAO CHAI TA VAN VILLAGE - HANOI
07.00: Having breakfast at restaurant. Then check-out procedure at hotel.
08.00: Following breakfast at your hotel, Tour guide pick you up at your hotel and start to trekking to Y Linh Ho village and then start hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the village of Black H’mong minority. Here you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges.
Pass several tribal villages, including Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to the Black H'mong,
Dzao and Dzay minority peoples.
12.00 - 12.30: Having lunch at Ta Van village and rest
13.30 - 14.00: Come back Sapa Town by car. Delegation get on the bus back to Hanoi.
21.00 - 21.30: Arrive in Hanoi. Bus drop off at Tran Quang Khai/ Ly Thai To street. End tour
Price:
3-star Hotel: 103$, extra charge for single room: 13$
4-star Hotel: 133$, extra charge for single room: 20$
5-Star Hotel: 153$, extra charge for single room: 37$
RATES INCLUDE:
- Transportation 2 ways Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi: Sleeping bus/ Cabin vip bus
- 01 night at hotel in Sapa Town, 2-3 people/room
- Meals according to the program: 03 main meals, 02 breakfast
- Local English Tour guide in Sapa town: enthusiastic, dynamic
- Scheduled sightseeing tickets
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Tax (10%)
- Drinks in the meals
TOUR PRICE FOR CHILDREN:
- Children from 1-4 years old are free (parents take care of all expenses for children, do not occupy seats on the car). 02 adults can only be accompanied by 01 child for free, from the second child, 75% of the tour price (standard as charged children).
- If 01 adult comes with 01 child from 1 to 4 years old, the child must buy 50% of the adult tour price (enjoy half the adult meal and other services included in the tour, sharing a bed with parents).
- Children from 5-8 years old pay 75% of tour price (separate meals, seats in private cars, sharing bed with parents).
- Children from 9 years old and above are counted as adults.
5 HOURS HANOI PRIVATE CITY TOUR BY CAR
ITINERARY:
PICK UP TIME IN HANOI OLD QUARTER (ONLY):
7.30 A.M
12:00 PM
Pick up from pick up points. Our guide will tell you brief Itinerary of your tour that day, then drive to visit:
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL : Construction began in 1886, with the architectural style described as resembling Notre Dame de Paris. The church was one of the first structures built by the French colonial government in Indochina when it opened in December 1886. It is the oldest church in Hanoi.
HOA LO PRISON MUSEUM was a prison used by the French Colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for U.S Prisoners of War during the Vietnam War .During this later period it was ironically known to American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton.
TEMPLE OF LITERATURE- The first university of Vietnam established in 1070 by King Ly Thanh Tong, It is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.
HANOI OPERA HOUSE- One of the remains of French architectural construction left in Vietnam
CERAMIC MOSAIC MURAL - which holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest ceramic mosaic on the planet.
LONG BIÊN BRIDGE - It was built from 1899 to 1902, At 1.68 kilometers (1.04 mi) in length, it was one of the long est bridges in Asia ( at that time )
TRAN QUOC PAGODA - the more than 1500 year old pagoda, a symbol of Vietnamese buddhism.
OUTSIDE HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM- to learn about his life and the structure of this construction.
HANOI TRAIN STREET – a new tourist site in Hanoi where has lots of cafes nearby the train track.
LUNCH/DINNER ( OPTIONAL) IN THE LOCAL RESTAURANT WITH FROM 5-7 DISHES
Tour ends at the hotel in the Old Quarter.
DROP OFF:
- MORNING TOUR: 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM
- AFTERNOON TOUR: 5.30 P.M- 6:00 PM
INCLUSION:
- English speaking tour guide
- 1 Bottle of water
- Entrance fees (if needed)
EXCLUSIONS:
- Personal expense of the guests
- Tips
- Other drinks not mentioned above
NOTES:
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees in the public places like a temple, pagoda, …