China to Vietnam Tour connecting Beijing & Hanoi! (#2306)

 

Day 1: Beijing – arrival (no meals)

Land in Beijing, the political and cultural center of China. It is also a well-known tourist city in the world offers sights found nowhere else on earth. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and you will be transfered to your hotel to have a rest
Overnight at hotel

 

Day 2: Beijing (B)

Free in the morning
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, whose unique architecture will give you an unmemorable impression. Overnight at hotel

 

Day 3: Beijing (B)

Walk through the Tian’anmen Square (30 minutes), visit the brilliant Forbidden City which is also called the Palace Museum used to be the Royal Palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Then you will visit the colorful Summer Palace which is the biggest Royal garden in northen China.
Overnight at hotel

 

Day 4: Beijing (B)

Today you’ll have an excursion to the impressive Great Wall at Mutianyu. It zigzages up and down on mountains become an important landmark of Beijing (cable car included)
In the afternoon, drive back and drop off at hotel.
Overnight at hotel

 

Day 5: Beijing – Night train to Xian (B)

Free until meet the guide and transfer to the railway station for night train to Xi’an in soft-sleeper cabin. Overnight trip.

 

Day 6: Xi’an (B)

Arrive Xi’an in the morning – this city most vividly illustrates the continuity of China’s long civilization. Once the largest city in the world and capital for 13 dynasties. Xi’an is a favorite destination for travellers to China. Our local guide will transfer you to hotel
Enjoy the arrival breakfast and the city tour begins with the Big wild-goose Pagoda which was originally constructed in the 7th century’s Tang Dynasty and then is the ancient City Wall constructed in 1370s as a complete defence system. Overnight at hotel

 

Day 7: Xi’an (B)

Drive to the east of Xi’an to visit the Terra-cotta army, here more than 6000 life-sized terra-cotta soldiers warriors and horses had been created over 2200 years ago to guard the tomb of the first emperor Qin Shihuang of the Qin Dynasty.
In the afternoon, drive back to see the Great Mosque which on the first sight is not a Muslim architecture but a Chinese courtyard since Islam was introduced into Xi’an (ancient Chang’an) in the 7th century. It gradually becomes local, the layout and architecture style of the Mosque are very Chinese. Overnight at hotel

 

Day 8: Xi’an – Guangzhou – Hanoi (B)

Transfer for departure flight to Hanoi via Guangzhou. Meet on arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight at hotel

 

Day 9: Full day sightseeing of Hanoi (B)

Today enjoy a full day city tour starting with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his former residence, one pillar pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son temple and the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum and take one hour cyclo ride in the Old Quarter. In the evening, attend the famous performance of water puppetry.
Overnight in Hanoi

 

Day 10: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D), NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, GUIDE ON BOARD

Have breakfast at hotel

 

PROGRAM WITH GLORY CRUISE
08.00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta on shuttle bus
10.00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break
12.00: Arrive at Tuan Chau wharf – Break and photography time
12.30: Board Glory Cruises for departure. Welcome drink will be served
13.00: Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
15.30: Visit exciting Cua Van fishing village. The village is free of busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen.
16.30: Enjoy kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits).
17.00: Back on board and continue cruising to Drum Cave (Hang Trong) to dock.
19.00: Dinner is served.
21.00: Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the bar or enjoy some night fishing.
Relax and spend a romantic night on Glory Cruise.

 

PROGRAM WITH BHAYA CLASSIC CRUISE
08.30 Pick up at your hotel, drive to Halong Bay (no guide)
12.00 – 12.30 Check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing.
13.00 – 15.30 Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
15.30 – 17.00 Visit the fishing village by tender (30 minutes each) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Discover the fishing village by local rowing boat
Kayak into the village or swim near the boat
Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.;
Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, snorkeling, etc.
17.00 Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien.
Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.
19.30 Sumptious Seafood Set-dinner onboard.
21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program.
Overnight aboard Bhaya Classic

 

Day 11: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HALONG TO HANOI

PROGRAM WITH GLORY CRUISE (Brunch)
07.00: Coffee and tea will be served
08.00: Continue cruising
08.15: Visit splendid Sung Sot Cave
09.00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, fishing villages, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.
09.30: Buffet brunch while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier
11.30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew.
12.00: Return from Halong to Hanoi on shuttle bus
14.00: Stop over in Dong Trieu town to visit a ceramics workshop.
16.00: Arrive in Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

 

PROGRAM WITH BHAYA CLASSIC CRUISE (Brunch)
06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.
08.30 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
09.30 Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
11.00 Disembark at Bhaya Cafe then take shuttle bus back Hanoi
Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 12: Hanoi – Nha Trang (B)

Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the airport (no escort guide) for flight to Nha Trang by morning flight. Pick up on arrival (no escort guide), transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Nha Trang

 

Day 13: Nha Trang – beach extension (B)

Breakfast at hotel
Free at leisure
Overnight in Nha Trang.

 

Day 14: Nha trang – fly to Saigon (B)

Breakfast at hotel.
Free at leisure till transfer (no escort guide) to the airport for flight to Saigon by noon flight.
Upon arrival, our guide will welcomed and pick you up, transfer to the hotel for check in.
Enjoy your half day visit a biggest city, our stops in this city tour inclusive Reunification Palace, War Musuem, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Notre Dame Cathedral, Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, on the way back we visit bustling China Town, and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon.

 

Day 15: Saigon – fly to Bangkok – back home (B)

Breakfast at hotel.
Free at leisure till transfer (no escort guide) to the airport for flight back home.
ends.

 

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Price inclusive

• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel as mentioned
• Private car with airconditioning
• Mineral water and wet wipe
• All entrance fees, boat fees, river cruise fees
• English speaking local stationed guide except where mentioned ‘no guide’
• Fullboard on cruise in Halong Bay
• Junk cruise fee (with kayaking – 2 people per kayak)
• Breakfast on arrival Xian
• Train ticket Beijing – Xian
• Flight ticket Xian – Guangzhou – Hanoi and departure tax
• Flight ticket Hanoi- Nha Trang – Saigon and domestic airport tax
• Vietnamese visa arrangement fee (complimentary)

Price exclusive

• Early check in/Late check out
  (Standard check in time is 14.00, check out time is 12.00)
• Chinese visa arrangement fee and stamp fee
• International flight to Beijing, exit Bangkok and international airport tax
• Vietnamese visa stamp fee at Embassy or at airport on arrival
• Flight ticket Saigon – Bangkok and airport departure tax
  (US$14 person nett)
• Travel insurance
• Meals where not mentioned
• Personal expenses & Tips

Hotels used for Superior 3* class

City	Hotel & room type	Website
Beijing	Beijing Huaqiao Hotel, standard room	http://www.bjhuaqiao.com
Xian	Xi’an City Hotel, standard room	www.cityhotelxian.com/web_en/about.asp
Hanoi	Tirant hotel Medallion (superior)	http://www.tiranthotel.com/ www.medallion-hanoi.com
Halong Bay	Glory cruise (deluxe cabin) Aclass cruise (deluxe cabin)	http://www.halongglorycruise.com/ http://aclasscruise.com/
Nha Trang	Asia Paradise, superior room	www.asiaparadisehotel.com/vn/
Saigon	Elios hotel Lavender hotel	http://elioshotel.vn/ www.lavenderhotel.com.vn

 

Hotels used for First 4* class

City	Hotel & room type	Website
Beijing	Qianmen Hotel 4*, standard room	www.qianmenhotel.com/en/index.html
Xian	Gloria Plaza Hotel 4*, standard room	www.gloriahotels.com/gloria_en/plaza/xian_meeting.asp
Hanoi	Sunway hotel Hanoi	http://hanoi.sunwayhotels.com/
Halong Bay	Bhaya Cruise	http://www.bhayacruises.com/
Nha Trang	Sofitel Vinpearl 4*, deluxe ocean view	http://www.vinpearlland.com/en-US/Home/default.aspx
Saigon	Golden Central hotel (deluxe room)	www.goldenhotelsaigon.vn