Halong bay cruise

Halong bay - Hanoi 5 days


With the 5 day trip you will enjoy guided tour of Hanoi and get a local's insight into Vietnam’s mythology, traditions, and customs. Visit cultural and historical sites such as the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, as well as everyday locales such the city’s busy Old Quarter and get on aboard cruising around this magnificent Halong Bay and among thousands islands that jut out of the sea with its spectacular natural environment, would be a great experience traveling to Halong bay.

Highlights
- City tour of Hanoi and the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
- Water Puppetry performance
- Junk cruise in the World Natural Heritage Site of Halong Bay
- Enjoy fabulous seafood meals on board, swim in the warm crystal clear water




ITINERARY
Day 1 Hanoi arrival
Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to hotel in Hanoi.
The rest of your day is at leisure for independent exploration ? just catch a sight of Hoan Kiem lake or explore the maze of streets in the city's fascinating Old Quarter where you are certain to find something unique to buy.

Overnight at Allure hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: None


Day 2 Halong bay cruise, overnight on boat
08.30 Pick up at hotel, leaving for Halong city. Stopover on the way 15 minutes for tea break.
12h00: Board Halong Papaya Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises ). Then, we stopover at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Late in the afternoon we anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay.

Overnight on board Papaya cruiser
Meal inclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner


Day 3 Halong cruise - Hanoi
Breakfast will be served on the boat, before cruising to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, such as Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman's Cave.
The junk then heads to Van Gia fishing village - one of the oldest and largest floating villages in Halong Bay. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the fishermen daily life, before cruising to a beautiful, secluded spot to swim.
11h30: The boat returns to the dock for lunch before returning to Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi about 16.00

Overnight at Allure hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch


Day 4 Hanoi city tour - Water Puppetry performance
On the morning of day 2 we take a city tour to Ho Chi Minh complex, his house on stilts and the museum and One Pillar Pagoda. We also make a visit to the Temple of Literature ? the first university of Vietnam, which is now dedicated to Confucian worship and ?Hanoi Hilton? ?a nick name given by US pilots during the war. For lunch we are going to taste a speciality of Hanoi: ?Pho? (Noodle soup)
In the afternoon we take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter and attend a traditional performance of Water puppetry

Overnight at Allure hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch


Day 5 Departure
Today is your departure, you are free at your leisure until transferred to Hanoi airport for the flight home. Tour ends.

Meal inclusions: Breakfast

Tour Includes:
- Transfers round trip
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation based on twin room
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees and permits
Tour does not include:
- Pre & post trip arrangements in Hanoi
- Beverages and meals not mentioned
- Tips, Personal expenses


Number of passengers Price per person in USD
2-4 000
5-10 000
 


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