Wonderful Hanoi – Halong (#902)

Day 1: Hanoi arrival (no meals)

We welcome you at Noi Bai airport (driver only no guide) and escort you to a hotel in the center of Hanoi. After two or more hours relax, our cyclo tour does not make you more tired but more relax. After one hour ride around the trading area in Hanoi Old Quarter, the cyclo will stop you at Thang long theatre for Water puppet show. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi (B)

From your hotel, we will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mondays and Fridays and months of October and November), his house on stilt, one Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. Then you continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature).
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, GUIDE ON BOARD.
Have breakfast at hotel

PROGRAM WITH GLORY CRUISE
7.30 – 8.00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
12.00 – 13.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf – Breaking and taking photo at Glory Legend Private Lounge
13.00 – 15.30: Check in and enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager
Start cruising. Enjoy set menu lunch while cruising to magnificent Halong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating formations on the way. You will have opportunity to see the famous such as: Perfume Rock, Fighting Cock, Lonely Rock, Saddle Rock…. before arrives to “Vung Viêng” village.
15.30 – 17.30:Visit “Vung Viêng” village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing.
17.30 – 19.30: Back to the boat and free time for relaxing

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Cooking class on sundeck – How to make spring rolls. Then enjoy spring rolls you make together and Happy Hour (buy one drink, get one free). It is time for chatting and relaxing.
19.30 – 23.00: Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served
Evening activities include: Leisure time for chatting around the bar, watching many sorts of Vietnam cultural films. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Legend Cruises’ music. Reading magazines in room and dining room. Passengers may also try their luck with squid fishing on the boat.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L/-)

GUIDE ON BOARD. NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK HANOI.

PROGRAM WITH GLORY CRUISE (Brunch)
06.00 – 09.00: Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
Coffee, tea and pastries… for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
09.00 – 11.30: Check out and make payment in reception area
Have a set menu brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as approaching the wharf.
11.30: Transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew
12.00 – 16.30: Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop
16.30: Arrive in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi departure (B)

Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer (no guide) to Noi Bai airport for departure.

Prices until 31.12.2024 (except Xmas, New Year and Public Holidays)

Price is nett per person in US$, twin shared basis, tax, service charge included in the party of

Interested in other class of hotels or customizing this tour as per your wish? Please email us for details

Price inclusive

• Breakfast and accommodation sharing a double/twin room
• 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 programme. All Ha Long Bay boats will be fully licensed and comply with current safety regulations.
• The services of experienced English – speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests’ return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
• Full board on the boat in Ha Long Bay.
• Cyclo fee (one person per cyclo)
• Water puppetry ticket fee
• Kayaking fee (2 people per kayak)

Price exclusive

• International flight tickets and airport tax.
• Visas
• Dinners, except as specified above.
• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
• Camera fees (if any)
• Diving fees
• Tips
• Insurance.

Hotels used for Standard class

Hotels used for Superior class