Hanoi – Ninhbinh – Halong Bay 6Days 5Nights Itinerary
(One night on a cruise ship)
PURE FUN GROUP – NO SHOPPING STATION – PRIVATE TOUR
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi (-/-/D)
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, the driver will pick you up at the airport, drop you off at a Hanoi restaurant for lunch (at your own expense), and then rest.
Ha Noi is located in the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam. The Red River flows through the eastern part of the city. There are 72 lakes in the town, about 100 kilometers from the seaside. In 1010 AD, Emperor Taizu of the Li Dynasty Li Gongyun moved his capital here. Legend has it that he saw a dragon coming from The Red River leaping, so this treasure land was named “Thang Long”.
Later, Emperor Minh Ming of the Nguyen Dynasty saw that the city was surrounded by the Red River and changed its name to Hanoi in 1831. Hanoi has experienced a century of ups and downs and still has a unique and unchanged style. It further shows the traditional charm and gorgeous prosperity of Vietnam.
Hanoi’s Old Quarter
can be said to be Hanoi’s unique tourist destinations. Located in a spacious old neighborhood to the north of Hoan Kiem Lake, during the Li Dynasty in the 11th century, it prospered as the emperor’s city. It is said that there were only 36 industries in ancient times, and each industry had its street, which shows the prosperity of that time. Here you can see the entire street selling clothes, fruits, seals, toys, and other unique streets.
Afterwards, you will visit Hanoi Cathedral also known as St. Joseph’s Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi, with cornices and corners, majestic and majestic. Next, you will experience a food tour with taste some of Hanoi’s most exquisite delicacies such as eggs coffee, pho, Trang Tien ice cream, and especially for dinner you will try the Obama Grilled Rice Noodles Set, which was once eaten by the President of the United States.
At night, visitors can take a shower at the hotel. (own expense)
Hanoi Train Track Cafe
Don’t forget to enjoy Hanoi Train Track Cafe: appealling to tourists coming to experience drinking coffee nearby the railway and observe the daily life of local (drinks at your own expense)
| Breakfast：– | Lunch: – | Dinner: Fine dining in Hanoi $10 |
| Accommodation: 1. Hong Ha Hotel or Halais Hotel or Gloud Hotel or Eden Hotel Hanoi 2. Acoustic Hotel & Spa or FTE Hotel |
Day 2: Phung Hung Mural Street, Dong Xuan Market, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (B/L/D)
In the morning you have breakfast at the hotel and then take the bus to visit:
Phung Hung Mural Street – Dong Xuan Market – Hoan Kiem Lake – Tran Quoc Pagoda – The Temple of Literature:
Phung Hung Mural Street: located on Phung Hung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi is the first mural street in Hanoi, Vietnam, attracting many citizens and tourists to visit and take photos. The mural street has the theme of bringing art into life. There are a total of 17 works jointly created by Vietnamese and Korean painters, which vividly display the past beauty and modern style of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Dong Xuan Market located in the old town of Hanoi, is a famous market in Hanoi, where you can visit and buy things.
Hoan Kiem Lake is an attraction located in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a fascinating place that attracts many tourists to explore. Hoan Kiem Lake is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, making people feel like they are in a fairy tale world. At Hoan Kiem Lake, you can enjoy a variety of activities.
Tran Quoc Pagoda is an ancient temple famous for its unique architectural style and long history. This temple is situated in a peaceful setting, surrounded by lush trees and beautiful gardens. As soon as you arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda, you will be shocked by its magnificent architecture.
The Temple of Literature is thousands of years old and is considered the first university in Vietnam. It is the best-preserved and most beautiful monument in Hanoi. It is quite large in scale. It was built in 1070 during the Li Dynasty to commemorate Confucius and his four disciples. It has maintained its original appearance even after thousands of years.
Note: Please be reminded that some attractions in Hanoi have clothing regulations (no shorts, shortskirts, sleeveless clothes), please cooperate.
Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ba Dinh Square- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum-One Pillar Pagoda-
Ba Dinh Square: is located in the center of the central municipality of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. There are government offices and foreign embassies around the square. It can accommodate 100,000 or 200,000 people. It is a place of gatherings and festivals for the people of Hanoi. On September 2,1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence in Ba Dinh Square, declaring that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam had gained independence and broken away from colonial rule.
Visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, you will see with your own eyes that its architecture is sturdy and solemn, and can withstand 7.0-magnitude earthquakes, bombs and floods. The landscape around the mausoleum is lush with greenery, colors and flowers, and will also leave you with many unforgettable impressions.
Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every Monday and Friday for facility maintenance. However, the mausoleum remains open during major holidays.
One Pillar Pagoda: an ancient temple famous for its unique architectural style and long history. The architectural style of One Pillar Pagoda is unique. There is only one pillar in the temple supporting the entire building, hence the name One Pillar Pagoda. This temple was built in ancient times and is one of the important heritages of Vietnamese culture.
Vietnamese Water Puppet Show:
The most distinctive traditional folk stage show in Vietnam and a unique puppet show in the world. What is unique about it is that the puppet show is performed on the surface of a pool; the performers must be immersed in the water for a long time to use its powerful. With his arm strength and skillful rope control skills, the doll can vividly perform various legends and stories, and its movements and movements are amazing.
Vietnam’s water puppet show is a highly entertaining art performance with traditional dance shows and musical instruments (own expense).
| Breakfast: Hotel buffet | Lunch: Hanoi restaurant $10 | Dinner: Hanoi restaurant $10 |
| Accommodation: 1. Hong Ha Hotel or Halais Hotel or Gloud Hotel or Eden Hotel Hanoi 2. Acoustic Hotel & Spa or FTE Hotel |
Day 3: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An eco-tourism, Bai Dinh Temple (B/L/D)
In the morning, you will have breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Ninh Binh.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
The political capital of Vietnam’s first unified dynasty, the Dinh Dynasty and the former Le Dynasty. It is located 90 kilometers south of Hanoi and takes about two hours by car. Due to its unique terrain, Hoa Lu is protected by the natural barriers of the limestone mountains. , so it was chosen as the ancient capital in the 10th and 11th centuries.
Have lunch at Ninh Binh restaurant at noon.
Trang An eco-tourism:
About 2168 square kilometers, with a total of 31 rivers. The pools pass through a total of 48 caves (only 7 caves are currently open). Mountains, streams and rivers are mixed. Trang An Ecological Reserve is Ninh Binh Lu Long Bay, which is known as “Ha Long Bay on land”. It is not close to the sea and only has a small winding river. It is specially arranged to take a bamboo raft at the “Trang An Pier” to enjoy the limestone wonders (the boat travels, please do not stand and be sure to wear a life jacket), peaceful scenery on both sides of the strait.
Experience Ninh Binh electric car (own expense)
Bai Dinh Temple:
It’s a complex Buddhist temple that houses the largest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia and the longest Arhat corridor in Southeast Asia and Vietnam. The compound consists of original ancient temples and newly built large temples. It is considered the largest Buddhist temple complex in Vietnam and has become a popular place for Buddhist pilgrims in Vietnam.Visitors can enjoy breathtaking mountains and lakes here and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. In addition, Bai Dinh Temple has many exciting activities for visitors to participate in.
| Breakfast：Hotel buffet | Lunch: Ninh Binh restaurant $10 | Dinner: Hanoi restaurant $10 |
| Accommodation: 1. Hong Ha Hotel or Halais Hotel or Gloud Hotel or Eden Hotel Hanoi 2. Acoustic Hotel & Spa or FTE Hotel |
Day 4: Halong 5 star/4 star cruise 2 days 1 night (B/L/D)
Experience Grand Pioneers Cruise or Catherine Cruises Halong Bay 6星级/Athena Luxury Cruise 5 stars/Verdure Lotus Cruise 4 stars and visit Halong Bay!
In the morning have breakfast at the hotel and then drive to the beautiful Halong Bay, which belongs to Quang Ninh Province, is dotted with more than a thousand independent islands. Halong Bay is comparable to Yangshuo’s landscape and one of the seven wonders of the world. It has become a wonder of stone forests on the sea, also known as “Guilin on the Sea”.
09:00 – 09:30 The car arrives at Halong Bay Pier, and the tour guide handles the boat boarding procedures. You can try one of the drinks featured in the “Welcome Drink” show. Enjoy lunch on the boat at noon. In the vast space of the sea, it is definitely a wonderful feeling to try seafood specialties while admiring the majestic natural scenery of Halong Bay.
You can relax, swim, or kayak on the beach in the Tra Bau area.
TITOP Island
The origin of this island is in 1962, when Ho Chi Minh accompanied the Soviet space hero CHERMANN TITOP to visit Halong Bay, to commemorate this event, Ho Chi Minh named the island after TITOP Island, and the island began to become famous. TITOP Island has a rare crescent-shaped beach in Halong Bay. Its height is 87 meters. We can climb the 424 steps of Hero Island and climb to the top pavilion, which is the best place to take photos when applying for a World Natural Heritage. You take a break on the boat.
You can enjoy wine and fruits on the boat as the sun sets. Then you can take a cooking class on board and learn how to cook traditional Vietnamese food.
In the evening you enjoy dinner on board. Then you can freely participate in squid fishing, listening to music, playing games, dancing, and singing. You spend the night on the boat and enjoy watching the stars in the vast sea, which will leave you with unforgettable memories.
| Breakfast：Hotel buffet | Lunch: Seafood buffet on cruise ship | Dinner: Cruise ship restaurant |
| Accommodation: Grand Pioneers Cruise or Catherine Cruises Halong Bay 6星级/Athena Luxury Cruise 5 stars/Verdure Lotus Cruise 4 stars and visit Halong Bay! |
Day 5: Kayaking in Halong Bay, Bai Chay Beach (B/L/D)
In the morning you can get up early to watch the beautiful sunrise over the sea, warm up and breathe in the fresh air. Then enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant.
The Dark and Light Caves:
It is one of the most unique areas on the bay. The light and dark cave area is located in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Islands, in the area bordering Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. This is a cave nearly 100 meters long. The bottom of the cave is submerged in the sea water, and the top of the cave is exposed to the water. To explore this place, visitors must sit in a kayak and slowly float down the river to admire this mysterious beauty. This place has a very unique landscape, where rocky islands meet the sea, forming a mysterious cave.
09:30 Return to the cruise ship, check out, and have free time to enjoy the view of Lan Ha Bay.
Lan Ha Bay:
Located in the Cat Ba World Biosphere Reserve, is a beautiful and very quiet bay with a total of 400 large and small islands. The limestone is densely packed together, raw and beautiful, forming many interesting shapes. Lan Ha Bay has beautiful natural landscapes but still retains its original beauty, so it is known as the “Second Halong Bay”.
10:00 Enjoy a light lunch at the cruise ship’s restaurant
11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Harbor.
Bai Chay Beach:
It is a famous beach in northern Vietnam, located in Bai Chay District, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province. We can also participate in entertainment games, or simply immerse ourselves in the plants and trees of the Royal Park. There is a wide range of entertainment activities, from traditional to modern: watching water puppet shows, folk music and dance, karaoke rooms, discotheques。
| Breakfast：Cruise ship restaurant | Lunch: Cruise ship restaurant | Dinner: Halong Seafood Hotpot $12 |
| Accommodation: 1. Hong Ha Hotel or Halais Hotel or Gloud Hotel or Eden Hotel Hanoi 2. Acoustic Hotel & Spa or FTE Hotel |
Day 6: Transfer to airport (B/-/-)
Have breakfast at the hotel in the morning, pack your luggage and check out. The driver picks you up at the hotel and takes you to Noi Bai Airport to prepare for your return home. End of Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong 6 days and 5 nights trip!
| Breakfast：Hotel buffet | Lunch: – | Dinner: – |
Note: Due to weather reasons or tourists’ health conditions, the tour itinerary can be reasonably changed without affecting the quality standards of the tour itinerary!
POLICY
Tour includes
✓ Professional English tour guide services
✓ 4-star hotel with all listed meals (5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners)
✓ Attractions and tickets listed in the itinerary: Temple of Literature, Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda , Halong 5 star/4 star cruise, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An eco-tourism, Bai Dinh Temple
✓ Travel insurance
✓ Private air-conditioned car or coach
✓ G8 bus or train
✓ Complimentary mineral water 02bottle/person/day
Tour excludes
✓ Roundtrip Airfare
✓ Expenses not specified in the itinerary, including optional suggested itinerary transportation and incidental expenses
✓ Purely personal expenses: such as shower fee for the first day, excess baggage fees, beverages and alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams and personal transportation expenses
✓This itinerary is arranged for accommodation in double rooms. If a single room is requested, a single room supplement is required.
✓ Guide tips, driver standard 15 MYR/person/day
✓ Any attraction tickets out from itinerary
✓ Own expenses listed in the itinerary
✓ Any beverage in restaurant
Gifts
• If your group has 16 people, 1 person will be free and get a free Roast Suckling Pig.
• Each guest will receive a Vietnamese-style conical hat, a group photo, and afternoon tea.
• The larger the group, the cheaper the price.
Children fare policy
• Child under 4 years old (without extra bed): free of charge
• Child from 4 – 9 years (without extra bed): 50% adult fare
• Child from 4 – 9 years (with extra bed): 70% adult fare
• Child from 10 years up: 100% adult fare
Recommended Optional Activities
• Vietnam water puppet show 15 USD/pax
• Ninh Binh Electric car 15 USD/pax
Deposit amount
Once both parties have agreed on the itinerary and price, the company will sign a contract. After
signing, the customer will pay 20% of the total amount. Upon arrival in Da Nang, guests must pay
the remaining 80% on the first or second day. The cancellation or quantity change policy will be
agreed upon by both parties.
Group Tour and Itinerary Notes
➢ Group Size: Minimum group size is 2 people. For groups of 2-3 people, a private tour can be
arranged (free/independent travel, no meals included). We will provide you with a Chinesespeaking driver-guide who will provide you with full-service tourism services (hotel, car, attraction tickets, travel insurance, self-catering meals). If the group size reaches 16 people, 1 person will be free, and for groups of 13-15 people, the leader will be exempt from 30% of the tour fee.
➢ Visa Requirements: To apply for a Vietnamese visa, you must provide a valid passport with
a validity period of at least 6 months. If the information is incorrect, you will not be able to enter the country.
➢ Shopping: The tour guide will recommend local specialties on the bus, such as coffee and cashews. Guests can purchase them at their own discretion, and there will be no forced sales.
➢ Itinerary Changes: Our company reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, including attractions, meals, accommodation, or other aspects of the tour due to local weather, traffic, flights, strikes, booking conditions, or other factors.
➢ Vehicles: Please note that the size of the vehicle will be arranged according to the number of people in the group. Regular vehicle arrangements are as follows:
– 2 people: 4-seater car
– 3-4 people: 7-seater car
– 5-12 people: 16-seater car
– 13-18 people: 29-seater car
– 19-25 people: 35-seater car
– 25 people or more: 45-seater car
Tipping Recommendations
Tipping is a gesture of friendship in Southeast Asia. As locals consider coins to be for beggars, please tip in paper money. The following are some places where tipping is expected:
➢ Hotel room service and luggage handling tips: Please pay on your own, approximately 1 USD
per time (or equivalent local currency). For luggage handling, tip approximately one piece of
luggage.
➢ Vietnamese massage therapist tip: 50 000 VND per person.
➢ Kayaking in Halong Bay tip about 20 000 VND per person.
➢ The tip for a Ninh Binh Electric car is about 20 000 VND per person
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