Vietnam - The Timeless Beauty
November 26 - December 3, 2022
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Group size: Â 4, 6 ,8 pax
Dates: November 26 - Dec 3, 2022
Travel route: Ha Noi – Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Overnight on the cruise – Da Nang & Hoi An
Meals indicated as B (breakfast), L (lunch), and D (dinner)
Tour Price in USD per person (Double Sharing with Breakfast)
3 Star: $660 (4-5 pax) | $603 (6-7 pax) | $549 (8-9 pax)
4 Star: $680 (4-5 pax) | $623 (6-7 pax) | $569 (8-9 pax)
Single sharing is an additional $168 (3 star) and $188 (4 star)
TCS is 5% of package price and is refunded back to you
Itinerary
DAY 1 – 27th Nov 2022: HANOI ARRIVAL
Arrival flight: TBA
Arrival in Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. Meet our tour guide and transfer to City Center where you may choose to have breakfast/coffee, freshen up and stretch your legs. We recommend the Coffee Club right in the heart of City Center that has a global menu.
We will visit The Opera House, Ly Thai To King’s Statue, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter by a green car. Check-in to our hotel and relax. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2 – 28th Nov 2022: HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI (B)
After breakfast at hotel,
09:00am we pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh province (2 hours by road). We start by visiting Hang Mua where you will wallow in a wonderful landscape of mountains, valleys and rivers. We first climb up hundreds of steps to lead to a temple on top of a hill and witness the spectacular views from Hang Mua over Tam Coc and Ninh Binh’s stunning countryside. They are well worth the effort.
Continue to visit the Trang An Scenic Landscape complex nearby which was recently recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site, get on a rowing boat (small sampan) traveling along a small river with scenic mountains and green fields all around. The boat takes you to visit the cave complex of Trang An: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou. Mysterious and wild are the words that describe the scenery of mountains and rivers of Ninh Binh. Stop and climb up to the Tran temple to get a gorgeous view of the surrounding area.
Drive back to your hotel in Hanoi and overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 3 -29th Nov 2022: HA NOI – HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT ON THE CRUISE (B,L,D)
Today we head to the cruise by Limousine shuttle bus, sharing with other tourists
After breakfast at the hotel, 07:45am we will pick you up and drive to Halong, one of the first World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO for Vietnam in 1994. Check-in to our boat and enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood and vegetarian options while the boat goes about this unusual seascape with thousands of picturesque rocks and islets, beaches and hollow islands. We can stop to visit some karsts grottoes or just go swimming, or stop at a beach and enjoy the sunset on the sea. (Lunch and dinner on board). Overnight on the boat in Halong Bay.
DAY 4 – 30th Nov 2022: HALONG BAY – HA NOI - DA NANG (B,L)
By Limousine shuttle bus from the cruise, sharing with other tourists
We suggest you wake up early to enjoy dawn on the sea. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a direction-oriented name "Eastern Sea", the sunrise over the islets of the Bay is stunning. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in spectacular areas, where almost each islet has its own name like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet , named after their shape of the object/thing they resemble. Around 12h30, take the car back to Hanoi.
Arrival in Hanoi, we pick up and transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, our driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Da Nang.
Flight with Vietnam Airline from Hanoi (HAN) to Da Nang (DAD)
Airfare: USD65/ ticket (included airport tax, service charge, baggage allowance: 20kg + 7kg)
·        Arifare is subject to change/ increase
DAY 5 – 1st Dec 2022: HOI AN – DA NANG (BA NA HILLS, GOLDEN BRIDGE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel,
09:00 we leave for the hills of Ba Na in Da Nang. Take the cable car that earns 5 points in the world to the Ba Na station. Stop at By Night Station to visit the hills of Vong Nguyet, the Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of the French. Continue to get on a cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain - the top of the Ba Na range, visit the top of Nginh Phong, Le Nim Villas, the orchid garden ... Try the climbing train (first and only funicular) in Vietnam) and visit an ancient French winery (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), Le Jardin D'amour flower garden.
Do not miss the walk on the Golden Bridge among the foggy hills of the mountain. Enjoy the beautiful view of the city of Da Nang. After visiting Ba Na Hills, we transfer to hotel in Da Nang for check-in and overnight in Da Nang.
DAY 6 – 2nd Nov 2022: DA NANG - HOI AN (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, 09:00am the tour guide will pick you up at hotel and transfer to Hoian ancient town. This afternoon we explore Hoi An ancient town – walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls and Trading Houses, Pagodas, and stroll around the market situated by the Thu Bon river, you may feel like the artists who see the charm of Hoi An. A magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. From the town pier, we embark on the boat on Thu Bon river. Enjoy the busy daily life of the Hoi An people from the boat. Continue to Thanh Ha pottery village where we learn and enjoy the daily life of Thanh Ha people. Observe all the steps of making a pottery product: vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot,... Return back to hotel or spend more time shopping at the town center. Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 7 – 3rd Nov 2022: HOI AN – DA NANG DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure then our tour guide picks you up at the hotel for transfer to Da Nang Airport for departure. You can take the internal flight from Da Nang to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City for your next flight back to home.
Flight with Vietjet Air from Da Nang (DAD) to Ha Noi (HAN) or Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
Airfare: USD65/ ticket (included airport tax, service charge, baggage allowance: 20kg + 7kg)
·        Airfare is subject to change/ increase
Late check-out is not included and check-out time is 12h00!
HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP!
Inclusions:
Hotel accommodation based on Double/Twin shared rooms
A/C transfer with experienced drivers
English speaking local tourguides
Overnight cruising package 2 days/ 1 night in Halong Bay
Boat trip as program mentioned
Sampan in Ninh Binh
Cable car to Ba Na
Meals without drinks as indicated: B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner
All sightseeing fees as program
02 bottles of 0,5l on each day tour.
Exclusions:
E- visa into Vietnam (included visa stamp fee already): USD35/ 1pax
Travel insurance
International air ticket to / from Vietnam and domestic flights.
Early check-in and late check-out.
Other meals not mentioned in programs
Gratuities/ tips for tour guides; Drinks, personal expenses and others….
Hotel Options:
Hanoi -
3 Star: Sunline Hotel (Deluxe Room) - http://sunlinehotel.vn/
4 Star: Shining Central Hotel & Spa (Deluxe Room) -http://www.shiningcentralhotel.com/
Halong Bay -
La Casta Cruise - Junior Suite - http://lacastacruise.com/
Da Nang -
3 Star: Seapon Blue Hotel (Superior Room) - https://www.seponblue.com/
4 Star: Cicilia Danang Hotel (Deluxe Room) - https://ciciliadanang.com/
Hoi An -
3 Star: Golden Holiday Hotel (Superior Room) - http://goldenholidayhoianhotel.com/
4 Star: Hoian Blue Sky Hotel & Spa (Superior Pool View) - http://www.hoianbluesky.com/
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made before 30 days of travel will qualify for a full refund after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. Thereafter, refund shall be made as follows:
• Full refund if cancelled 2 weeks before date of departure
• 50% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 1-2 weeks prior to the trip
• 100% cancellation charge in if cancelled less than 1 week of travel/postponement of the trip/no show
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