This 4-day tour of Hanoi and Halong Bay gives you a great chance to pay a visit to many tourist destinations in Vietnam such as the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi capital city and Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island at Halong Bay. Joining in this interesting tour, you will definitely admire these incredible sceneries, discover the harmonious beauty of modern buildings and ancient sites of Hanoi as well as feel excited while being on board of a cruise sailing around to explore these mysterious islands nearby.
Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – FREE DAY
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, pick up and drop off at your hotel. Free of the day. Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: Standard check-in time is 2:00. Early check-in is subject to availability of the hotel
Day 2: HANOI - HALONG - OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (B/L/D) – SIC TRANSFER
From Hanoi, around 8AM, head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking (at your own cost), passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat.
Please note the programme may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese & International food is available on the boat.
Depending on the cruise, the kayak may or may not be available.
Day 3: HALONG - HANOI (B/L)
After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the densest area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00. Return to Hanoi around 4PM. Free at your own leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
You are free until transfer to the airport for departure.