Hanoi & Halong Bay Discovery

Hanoi is Vietnam's capital and the country's second largest city. The city is a fascinating blend of east and west, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French design from its colonial past. HaLong Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, covers an area of 1500 square km. With more than a thousand limestone peaks soaring from its crystalline emerald water this area is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and now one of four World Heritage listed sites in Vietnam.

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Duration: 5 days/4 nights

Tour Code: MVLT02

Price from: US $ 569.00 Pax

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: 5days/4nights to discover charming Hanoi city and stunning Halong Bay, the King destination of all Vietnam North Tour Destinations and Vietnam tours.

• Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car->Cyclo
  Meals: Dinner

  The Guide of MinMax Travel will meet you at Noi Bai airport and escort you to the hotel. Arrive at the hotel, relax and then enjoy our cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter, then the cyclo will stop you at Thang long theatre for traditional water puppet show. After the show finishes, enjoy a welcome dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant and stay overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 2 - Hanoi City Tour

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  In the morning, after breakfast, from your hotel, we will go 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 prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam ( Temple of Literature). Free time for your leisure at night. Then stay overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 3 - Hanoi - Halong Bay

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Having breakfast and then we will leave the capital at 8 :30 am for Halong Bay which takes approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Do center run for and by handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at Halong Bay we will be met by captain and cruise and transferred to Cruise .Welcome on board 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. It’s opportunity to visit beautiful limestone grotto, go swimming or sunbathing, enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and have lunch at Jasmine restaurant. If weather permits, a short night cruise could bring you a nice discovery of the sea life by night. Then stay overnight on cruise.

  Day 4 - Halong Bay - Hanoi

  Place Transport: Cruise->Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Rise up early 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 Halong Bay to the pier.

  10.00: Pack the luggage and pull it out.

  11.00: Arrive at the pier. It’s time to say goodbye. Then we will transfer back to Hanoi. Stay overnight in Hanoi

  Day 5 - Hanoi Departure

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast at the hotel, you are free until we transfer to the airport to take a flight to your home. We will see you off at the airport and we would like to send our special thanks to you for travelling with Minmax and hope that you will travel with us to many destinations. End of your journey!

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 4 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily buffet BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program

  - Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guest return to the hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

  - Entry fees are mentioned in the program if necessary.

  - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport taxes.

  - Visas

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Others not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  What to bring ?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  How to start ?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)