Day 1. Hanoi – Arrival - Sightseeing day tour (-)
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet our Asian Moonlight Travel's tour guide and we transfer to the city center. Check in and refresh (check in time at hotel is from 14.00)
After refresh, meet our guide again and we visit the outside of the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum. Continue to the special architecture 11th century One Pillar Pagoda which was rebuilt after being destroyed by the French in 1954.
Then, we transfer to visit Tran Quoc pagoda in West lake– one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam, where local people come to pray for peace, health and success.
Before going back to your hotel, we enjoy 35 minute cyclo tour through Old Quarter area. If time permits, you can stop at Dong Xuan market – one of the largest wholesale markets in Hanoi city for shopping.
Meals are on your own cost. Overnigth in Hanoi.
Meals Included: Not included
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2. Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An day tour (B/L)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
8.00AM, meet our tour guide at your hotel lobby.
You will then embark on a journey south of about 100 kilometers to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties dating back to the 11th century. Having been eroded over the millennia, the dilapidated ruins have nearly been absorbed by the spectacular scenery creating a mystical atmosphere that will be sure to titillate your imagination.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will continue to nearby Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its outstanding natural beauty and the scenic karst formations which contribute to its reputation as being the “Halong Bay on land.” Board a small boat and meander lazily down the peaceful river while passing through a series of caves. While enjoying the sounds of soaring birds overhead and paddling along the crystal-clear waters of the river will be sure to bring out the photographer in you.
Finally, we return to the pier, where your vehicle will be waiting for you and we transfer back to Hanoi city. Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3. Hanoi - Halong – Lan Ha Bay – Sharing cruise trip (B/L/D)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
~08:00 – 8.30 AM: check out hotel and meet our cruise’s shuttle bus at your hotel lobby. Today, we depart to Halong for your cruise trip.
Saple itinerary for V’spirit cruise
11:45 – 12:00 Welcome to V’Spirit Cruises lounge at Tuan Chau International Harbor and complete check-in procedures.
12:00 Transfer to V’Spirit Cruises by a tender boat.
12:30 Embark V’Spirit Cruises, and enjoy a welcome drink while listening to cruise briefing and safety introductions.
13:00 Have lunch at The Dawn Restaurant while cruising from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
Explore the Tra Bau area by kayaking, get closer to the rocky islands and admire the stunning nature of the bay. You have chance to kayak pass by a hidden temple of the fishing villagers if weather 14: 45permits.
16:15 It’s time for swimming and water activities, immersed in the green water of the Bay with floats.
17:00 Join a cooking demonstration to get to know Vietnamese cuisine and create your own special flavors
17:30 – 18:30 Enjoy a Sunset party with some complimentary while waiting for twilight over limestone islands. Take the chance of HAPPY HOUR to have your favorite drinks
19:00 Dinner at the restaurant. Fine dining setting with degustation expedience will create your memorable moments.
21:00 Enjoy evening views of the bay on the top deck, join some game show at the top deck bar to get some nice local gifts. Optional: Try your luck with squid fishing.
** HAPPY HOUR: 17:30 - 18:30.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
Day 4. Lan Ha Bay – Halong – Hanoi – Free time for shopping (B/L)
6:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:30 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay
08:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30 Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina where our cruise’s shuttle bus is waiting for you and we transfer to Hanoi city.
After that, we come back to your hotel for check in and relax. The rest of day you are free for shopping. Dinner is on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi city.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch or Brunch on cruise
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5. Hanoi - Departure (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Today you are free until time until time to transfer to the international airport for a departure flight without a local expert guide. End of services!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Check out time is before 12.00PM
THANK YOU FOR TRAVELLING WITH ASIAN MOONLIGHT TRAVEL'S TEAM!
Tour Inclusion:
- Transportation with A/C as program
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Sharing 2 days 1 night on cruise in Halong
- Local English speaking guide as program
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- All sightseeing tickets as program
- Tissues and water on coach
- Boat trip as per tour (if any)
Tour Exclusion:
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities (suggest 2-5 USD/pax/day for tour guide and driver)
- Travel insurance, personal insurance
- Beverage
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (25 USD/pax/entry; if any)
- Domestic and international flight tickets (on request)
- Other services not mentioned above
- International flights & departure taxes (if any)
- Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
