Vietnam offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, with Hanoi and Da Nang standing out as two of its most iconic destinations. Hanoi embodies Vietnam’s heritage and traditions, while Da Nang showcases modernity, beaches, and scenic landscapes. Together, they provide a complete picture of the country’s diversity.
Day 01
HANOI ARRIVAL
- Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our driver
- Transfer to the hotel for check in (Early check-in is not included)
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02
HANOI CITY TOUR FULL DAY
- After breakfast at hotel
- Itinerary of Hanoi City tour full day:
- 08h00-08h30: We will pick you up from your hotel. In the morning, we will visit:
- Tran Quoc Pagoda located on an east side isle of the West Lake (Tay Ho district), It is considered as the most ancient pagoda in Thang Long - Ha Noi with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness architecture and peaceful landscape of the West Lake. From the period in the Ly and Tran dynasties, it had become the Buddhist center of Thang Long.
- Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt house) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi.
- Afternoon: We will visit:
- Hỏa Lò Prison: It is a former prison located in Hanoi Vietnam, also called Central House or ironically Hanoi Hilton. It was built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partly destroyed in 1990, it is now a museum.
- Hoan Kiem lake (Sword lake) - center of Hanoi with Turtle tower, Ngoc Son Temple, furthermore, you could discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through buildings surrounding the lake.
- 16h00: End of City tour Hanoi, the car will take you back to the hotel in the Old Quarter or you can rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake at your own expense... (performance schedule may change depending on the specific period).
- Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 03
HA NOI - HA LONG BAY ON CRUISE BY SHUTTLE BUS
- 7:00: Breakfast at the hotel
- 8:00: Transfer to Halong Bay
- 12:30: Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.
- 12:45: Captain welcomes guests to Cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.
- 13:00: Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...
- 14:30: Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
- 15:45: Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titop island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titop - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ...
- 16:45: Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnightplace.
- 18:00 – 19:00: HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).
- 18:30: Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
- 19:00: Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner.
- 20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...
- Overnight on cruise.
Note: The cruise itinerary is for reference only, the exact schedule depends on the selected cruise.
Day 04
HA LONG BAY - HA NOI
- 06:00 Morning call (if you request).
- 06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.
- 07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
- 08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - .one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
- 08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour.
- 09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).
- 10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.
- Come back to Hanoi
- Overnight in Ha Noi
Note: The cruise itinerary is for reference only, the exact schedule depends on the selected cruise.
Day 05
HA NOI DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport for the flight to the next destination.
- It’s time to say thank you for coming here and hope to see you again!!
Note: The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions
Accommodation
- Transportation with air-condition
- Indicated meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/paxs/day)
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GST & TCS if not mentioned in the rates
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All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
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Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
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Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
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Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
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Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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Travel Insurance if not mentioned in the itinerary
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In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
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The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
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The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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The avance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first)...
