Halong Bay Located in the northeastern part of Vietnam and constitutes part of the western bank of Bac Bo Gulf, including the sea area of Ha Long City and Cam Pha Town and part of Van Don island district. It abuts Cat Ba Island in the southwest. Halong Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its exceptional scenic beauty and outstanding geological and geomorphic values.

In brief

Day 1 : Arrival Hanoi
Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour
Day 3 : Hanoi - Halong Bay Tours
Day 4 : Halong Bay Tours - Hanoi 
Day 5 : Hanoi - Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival  ( D )

The Guide of VietnamTripAdvisor will meet you at Noi Bai airport and escort  you to Sofitel Plaza hotel, which located in the center of Hanoi.  After two or more hours relax, our cyclo tour do not make you more tired but more relax. After one hour ride around the trading area  in Hanoi Old Quarter, the cyclo will stop you at Thang long theatre for Water puppet show. After the show finish, enjoy a welcome dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant.

Overnight in  Hanoi Hotels

Day 2: Hanoi city tour ( B , L , D )

From your hotel, we will go north to visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. After lunch, continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam ( Temple of Literature). Overnight in Sofitel Plaza Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long bay ( B , L , D )

We depart from the capital at 8 :30 am for Ha Long Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Dao center run for and by handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay  we will be met by captain and cruise and transferred to Jasmine Cruise .Welcome on board of Halong Jasmine and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth. Opportunity to visit beautiful limestonegrotto, go swimming or sunbathing. Enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Jasmine restaurant. If weather permits, a short night cruise could bring you a nice discovery of the sea life by night.

08.30-13.00: Pick up by private car at your hotel about 8.30. Spend 3 hours sight seeing country Vietnam on the way to Halong city. Arrive at Ginger Pier just before 12.00 noon.
12.30: Boarding Ginger for departure. Welcome drink is served.
13.00 - 14.30: Lunch is served while cruising through BAI TU LONG Bay.
16.00: Trekking or swimming at SOI SIM Island.
17.15: Cruising to visit HANG DOI water tunnel with row boat.
18.30: Docking for overnight.
19.30: Diner is served. Guests dancing w Ginger staff's interaction.

Accommodation and overnight on junk.

Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (  B, L )

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, a short trek to a nearby summit.

06.30: Sunrise Taichi on sundeck. Coffee or tea is served.
08.00: Visit splendid SUNG SOT grotto with a quick glimpse at the nearby fishing village.
09.00: Buffet breakfast while cruising back through Ha Long Bay to the pier.
10.00: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.
11.00: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye. Transfer back to Hanoi.

Overnight at Hanoi hotels

Day 5: Hanoi - Departure ( B )

After breakfast at the hotel. You are free until transfer to next destination.

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Trip Included:

• Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
• Private car/mini van,  
• English or French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
• All meals as per program (B: Breakfast, L: lunch, D: Dinner)
• Entrance fees, Taxes and Service Charge
• Exclusive Cruise through Halong Bay
• Sunrise Tai Chi Class and Night Cruise
• Welcome Cocktail, Vietnamese Seafood Sit Down Lunch, Western Cuisine Dinners, International Breakfast Buffet

Trip Excluded:

• Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
• International flight and international airport tax on departure
• Insurance
• Personal expenses & Tips
• Vietnam Visa - this can be done with our Visa service