5D4N Hanoi – Halong – Sun World Park (Halong on Cruise)
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL | (Nil) |
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our driver and transfer to your hotel. The driving time is approximately 40 munites.
Accommodation: In Hanoi | Meals: Nil
DAY 2: HA NOI – HA LONG – overnight on cruise | (B/L/D) |
Our driver will pick you up at 8:00 AM from your hotel for transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or 3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers working in paddy fields. Stop half way to visit a handicraft workshop of fine clothes and embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board.
Accommodation: On Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: HA LONG – Sun World Park – HANOI | (B/L/D) |
Early risers can enjoy the splendid yet tranquil view of the bay at the crack of dawn. Breathe the sea’s fresh air, feel the morning breeze and hear the sounds of birds above. Have breakfast and cruise to visit Human head shaped island and Tortoise Island. Continue to cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay to discover the adjacent bay of “The Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother” as it is named. Check out and have lunch on board while heading to shore.
Then start adventure tour at Sunworld Park include “typhoon park, queen cable car and mystic mountain before coming back to Hanoi.
Accommodation: In Hanoi | Meals: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
DAY 4: Hanoi – full day city | (B, L,D) |
Start a full day city tour beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder, and his rural style residence with a house on stilts and the Presidential Palace. Also part of this complex is the unique One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. The tour will continue on with a visit to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Enjoy tasty food at the local restaurant.
In the afternoon visit the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem lake, shopping at Dong Xuan market and join water puppet show to understand more about Vietnamese culture. Have dinner before coming back to your hotel.
Accommodation: in Hanoi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: HANOI – DEPARTURE | (B, L) |
Start a full day city tour beginning with Museum of ethnology, shopping at LOTTE Mart Hanoi or other shopping Centers. Enjoy buffet lunch at Hanoi Sen buffet restaurant then, our diver will transfer you to airport for departure flight.
Accommodation: No | Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch