5 Days Amazing Hanoi – Halong Bay Tour

Within 5 days, this promotion tour offers us very best accommodation in Hanoi with the luxury Hanoi Hilton Hotel & the luxury Paradise Cruise in Halong Bay at AMAZING PRICE & AMAZING QUALITY. Be the early bird to get the great promotion from us.

Tour Route: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hanoi
Tour Duration: 5 Days
Activity Level: Regular itinerary
Tour Customizable: Within valid dates above! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Day 1 Arrival n Hanoi (D)
Arrival flight: At your own arrangement
Accommodation: Hanoi Hilton hotel – 5 stars
Upon arriving in Hanoi, We will be picked up at the airport, then transfer to Hanoi. After that we have free time at our leisure in Hanoi.
In the evening, enjoy Welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant in Hanoi.
Dinner included.

Day 2 Hanoi City Tour (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Hanoi Hilton Hotel – 5 stars
Sites visited: Ho Chi Minh Complex, temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum, Old Quarter of Hanoi and Water Puppet Show Today 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. The trip will be finished after the show at the hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 3 Hanoi – Halong Bay (Overnight on Luxury Junk)
Sites visited: Halong Bay
Accommodation: Paradise Junk cruise
We will be picked up from our appointed hotel in Hanoi from 7:45 to 8 o’clock in the morning. Then we depart Hanoi for Halong Bay, along the way we will have a coffee break at a humanity center. Arrival Tuan Chau private wharf at noon time (11:45), we transfer to our Luxury Paradise Cruise. On the cruise we will have a welcome cocktail and having a briefing, safety instructions then check in our luxury cabins.

We then set sail and to explore Halong Bay. Our Asian Buffet lunch will be severed from 13.00 – 14.30 as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing numerous of limestone islands and islets like: the Cocks fighting islets, the Elephant leg islet, the Castle islet…and the TITOP Island.

At around 14.30 we arrive at Luon Cave (Hallow cave). We will have chance to explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong Bay by local rowing boat or we can enjoy kayaking activities ( If weather permitted) or Discover the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, the Surprising Cave.
After the excursion at 15.30 we transfer back to cruise ship and continue cruising through the bay. At 16.30 we arrive at Fairy Male cave and visit the Cua Vạn Floating Village – experience the daily life of local people – Optional: kayaking

At 17.15 we keep on to cruise to explore Halong Bay.
17.30 Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine.

At 18.00 we arrive at Pearl farm area where once again we have chance to do swimming or kayaking, then anchor for stay overnight. At dawn we can enjoy the open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck then savor a delicious five course Set-dinner will be severed at 7:00 PM From 21.00 to 23.00 Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two Drinks’. 21.00 night activities including: enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L, D)
Sites visited: Halong Bay
Accommodation: Hanoi Hilton hotel – 5 stars
Sunrise on this seclude Bay will be a wonderful experience; we then have chance for a Tai Chi Lesson at 06:45 on the sundeck. We then can enjoy our Continental Buffet Breakfast from 07.00 – 09.00.

During Breakfast the cruise keep moving to explore other area in Halong Bay. At around 07.45 we arrive at Ti Top Island where we can enjoy the Ti Top Beach or get up to the top of the island for a fabulous bird eyes view of Halong Bay. We have option of: swimming or kayaking activities (subject to weather permission).

At 08.30 we depart Ti Top Island to continue cruise through Halong Bay. We check out our cabin at 09.30 & our settle bills – Luggage collection. At 10.30 we will disembark the Warf at Tuan Chau Island. We will be transfer from the Cruise. We then transfer to our vehicles to go back to Hanoi. Trip concluded at the hotel in Hanoi.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 5 Free at Leisure or Shopping – Hanoi Departure (B)
After breakfast at hotel, we are free for last minute shopping and then transfer to the airport for our flight to home. Trip ends.
Departure flight: your arrangement.
Breakfast included

Hanoi City: Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi
Halong: Paradise Cruise Halong Bay

About Price:
Since this is a promotional tour, the promotional price is valid only from 24 August to 10 September 2010. The price is per person and based on two people shared one room or cabin on the cruise in Halong Bay. For single traveler please kindly add the single supplement price.

If you want to get a custom price quote for similar or combines with this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give us as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

Group size	2	4	6	Single Supplement
Trip price/person	$602	$513	$501	$331
Note: - Trip price valid from 24 August to 10 September 2010

What's included ?
English speaking guide/s.
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfasts.
Additional meals as indicated in the itinerary.
All transfers and transport
Entrance fees and permits during guided time.

On Paradise Cruise
* Cruise Itinerary and Program
* In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
* Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
* Luxury en-suite Bathroom
* Slippers
* In-house Telephone
* Dining Room, Bar and Sundeck
* Full-board Meals
* Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
* Wine and Cigar Selection
* Kayaking, Swimming and Snorkeling Equipment (subject to availability)
* Cooking Demonstration
* Beauty Services and Massage
* Tai Chi Session
* Souvenir and Amenities Sales
* Entertainment Activities and Happy Hour
* Movie Nights, Board Games and Squid Fishing
* Safety Facilities and First-Aid Equipment
* English-speaking local crew and foreign management
 

What’s excludes ?
Other Airfares and taxes
Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Visas and visa fees.
Entrance fees and permits during free time
Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
Tips and gratuities