Away we go exploring the quaint villages and countryside of Vietnam, discovering Hanoi (our favorite city in Vietnam) and Halong Bay – one of the most beautiful places on earth. We will enjoy a cruise witnessing the fascinating pinnacles of land and islands that stick up in the air out of the bay.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your TWT team and fellow travellers and transfer to city center. The hotel room will be available at 2:00pm, and in case that you would like to secure an early-check-in, an additional charge will be applied.
You will enjoy city tour of Hanoi:
Ho Chi Minh Complex - one of the most historic tourist attractions in Vietnam. Being there, travelers can learn numerous things about Uncle Ho’s life, together with the Vietnamese liberation process under his lead. This complex includes: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside only), Ba Dinh Square, Uncle Ho' Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda.
Temple of Literature - We’ll see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 – it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
Hoa Lo Prison. well-known as one of the most inhumane prisons with terrified punishment, Hoa Lo Prison, aka Maison Centrale, is a symbol of strong will of prisoners and their sacrifice for their communist ideals.
Hoan Kiem Lake - also known as “Sword Lake,” is a freshwater lake in the center of Hanoi. The legend about the name of the lake is known by all the Vietnamese people. Since they were small, they all learn about the story in their school about the most revered heroes, a giant turtle, and a magic sword. Stop over and enjoy the beauty of The Huc Bridge from the lakeside.
Meals Included Dinner
Distances: Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Center: 40 km – about 45 minutes
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi
Breakfast & check-out. Today we will depart for Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark Halong Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13h15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bay, admiring the fascinating rock and the beautiful of Halong Bay from your cruise.
16h00: Join a guided visit to Stalemate Cave in Ha Long Bay.
17h20: Return to Cruise, enjoy the sunset while relaxing with happy hours from now to dinner time at the bar.
18h00: Enjoy happy hours various drinks on discount. Taking part in a Cooking Demonstration & Food Décor Class with our Chef.
19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served on cruise restaurant.
21h00 – 22h00: Time of second happy hours to the late night or join Squid Fishing with the crew, sing Karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.
Note: Itinerary may be subject to change by Cruise brand; local authority or weather without prior notice.
(**No Indian food on cruise, guests can have vegetarian meals instead)
Meals Included Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Distances: Hanoi – Halong: 160 km – about 4 hours
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the cruise. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-Chi Lesson on sundeck.
07h00 – 08h00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast.
08h00 – 09h00: Climb to the peak of Island for the panoramic views of the bay. Relax on the beach, swim in the emerald water.
09h00: Return to Cruise for freshening up.
09h30: Check out your cabin and continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Bai Tho Mountain near the harbor.
10h30: Have early lunch (brunch)
12.00 : Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation.
Transfer back to Hanoi. Enjoy Water Pupet Show.
Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise (**No Indian food on cruise, guests can have vegetarian meals instead)
Meals Included Brunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi
Ninh Binh/ Hoa Lu/ Dinh Dynasties/ Sampan trip in Tam Coc
Hoa Lu (about 2.5 hrs) and visit the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties.
Tam Coc take sampan trip to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone
Meals Included Breakfast/ Indian Lunch / Indian Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast, free at leisure then Lunch at an Indian restaurant and transfer to Airport for flight home.
(Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch)
Late afternoon transfer to Airport for our flight home!
