AMT3: Hanoi – Hoa Lu - Tam coc - Halong bay 5 days / 4 nights

Itinerary in Brief:

 

Day 1: Hanoi arrival 
Day 2: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam coc - Hanoi  ( B, L )

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay ( B, L,D )

Day 4: Halong bay  - Hanoi ( B, L )

Day 5: Hanoi departure D)

 

Itinerary in details:

 

Day 1 Ha Noi arrival 

Arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to city center, checkin, relax.( Room may not be available till 12:30 PM )

 

Optional tours: Street food tour including dinner

Time frame: Around 3 hours

At around 17:30, we start walking around Hoan Kiem Lake and the old quarter "36 streets" to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business everyday. Special thing that tour guide would like to introduce some popular authentic food in lovely mini restaurants (not luxury restaurants) where you feel comfortable to sit down and enjoy some favorite dishes and nice drinks too.

It's interesting to taste some local food stalls and mini restaurants in hidden alleys and sidewalks, to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language. 

Street food tour will give you an unique experience to try the foods of the local Hanoi people, kow how a Hanoian cook the meals. What’s a great way to discover Vietnam culture.

Price: 25 USD/ person

 

Day 2: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam coc – Hanoi ( B, L )

Morning 8:00 AM depart from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, located in the marshy Red River delta, featuring a network of waterways coupled with spectacular limestone formations rising up from rice paddy fields. Spend one hour visiting the Dinh and Le temples of the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu which are dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century.

Lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, take aboard sampans at Tam Coc to ferry down the Boi river, spend some time relaxing on a 2 hour boat trip. The boat goes through 3 cavernous limestone tunnels, offering a cool break from the sunshine and astounding views of the cave structures. After boat tour in Tam Coc, you have the chance to visit the 15th century Bich Dong Pagoda complex. On a limestone mountain three pagodas were built, the Lower, the Middle and the Upper pagoda. Transfer back Hanoi for overnight at hotel.

  

Day 3:  Hanoi – Halong bay cruise  ( B, L ,D )

08:00  Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Harbor.

11:30 - 12.00: Arrive at Swan office in Ha Long, have a bit time to relax , and then you will transfer toCruise by tender.

12.45: Enjoy welcome drink, be briefing about safety on boat and activities included then check in your cabin.

13.30: Have lunch while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay. 

15.30: Arrive to Cap La Island - the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karsts and breathtaking nature, and relaxing. 

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy Sunset Time ( enjoy tea and fresh fruits). This time is regarded as 

“ Happy Hour ” buy 2 get 1 while our cruise is sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Have dinner in the dining room on board.

20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing. If you want to sing karaoke, please inform our tour guide to be supported.

Overnight on Cruise in Cong Do area

 

Day 4 : Halong bay – Hanoi  ( B, L )

06.30: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck. Enjoy early morning landscape of the bay.

07.00: Have breakfast on board (tea and coffee are free)

07.45: Explore Thien Canh Son cave. Our tour guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature.

08.45: Return to the main boat.

09.30: Finish packing and check out your cabin. 

(Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (our staff will support you transfer directly to the pier).

Around 10.00 (Flexible time): Join in cooking class which is also organized by our guide. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine by yourself.

10.45: Enjoy lunch while our cruise is returning Hon Gai harbour.

12.00 – 12:30: Back to the harbor and disembark in Hon Gai pier. Transfer back to Hanoi, drop off at your hotel

 

Day 5: Hanoi departure ( B )

Free until transfer to airport for home flight. End of tour.

Note: Room available till 12:00 PM. If you request late check out, please advice in advance!

 

 
Cost in USD per person based on sharing double/ twin room

Hotel class	Period	2	3	4-5	6-9	Sing. Sup.
3 star	Whole year 2020	284	260	249	258	100
4 star	Whole year 2020	336	315	302	306	143