Ideal length : 3 days – 2 nights
Trip Highlights
- Exploring Hanoi: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show.
- Boat Tour on Tam Coc: Glide along the Ngo Dong River through stunning limestone karsts, lush rice paddies, and serene .
- Cruising Ha Long Bay: Sail among limestone karsts, explore Trinh Nu and Sung Sot Caves.
- Leisure at Mega Grand World: Relax with activities like boating on the Venice river and carousel rides. Explore the night market and enjoy shopping and dining.
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (L/D)
07:30 Pick up at Noi Bai Airport. Transfer to Hanoi and visit: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnam’s revolutionary leader, Presidential Palace – grand French colonial building and official residence of the President and One Pillar Pagoda – a unique Buddhist temple built in 1049, resembling a lotus blossom. Then tour Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, located on a small island in West Lake.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit: Hoan Kiem Lake – ascenic lake associated with the legend of the magical sword, Ngoc Son Temple – a temple on a small island in Hoan Kiem Lake, accessed via the red Huc Bridge and enjoy the Water Puppet Show – A traditional Vietnamese art form depicting legends and daily life.
Dinner buffet at Sen Tay Ho Restaurant, known for its variety of Vietnamese dishes and seafood. Afterward, transfer to the hotel for rest and relaxation.
Day 2 : Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Long (B/L/D)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to visit Ninh Binh. The first destination is a boat tour of Tam Coc – Bich Dong, often referred to as “Halong Bay on land.” You’ll glide along the Ngo Dong River, passing through stunning limestone karsts, lush rice paddies, and serene caves.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afterward, visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, which was the political and economic center of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. Explore the historical temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le kings and learn about the rich history of this former royal capital.
Then, depart for Ha Long. Upon arrival in Ha Long, have dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, you will be free to visit the night market and relax.
Day 3: Cruise Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Departure (B/L)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken on a cruise to explore Halong Bay. As you sail through the emerald waters, you will marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the bay, with its unique formations such as Fighting-Cock Islet, Dinh Huong Islet, and Trinh Nu Cave. You will also have the opportunity to visit Sung Sot Cave. Afterward, return to the boat and head back to shore, enjoying a seafood lunch on board along the way.
Upon disembarking, we journey back to Hanoi. Transfer to Mega Grand World, where you have time to relax, shopping and enjoy activities such as boating on the Venice river, skydrop games and the carousel. Dinner will be on your own.
At 10:00 PM, transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your departure flight. End of trip.
Package price (twin sharing) – quoted in Malaysian RM | ||||||||
Group size | 2 pax | 3 to 5 pax | 6 to 9 pax | 10 to 14 pax | 15 to 19 pax | 20 to 24 pax | 25- Up | S/S |
5 star – hotels | 2,958.00 | 2,454.00 | 1,854.00 | 1,614.00 | 1,530.00 | 1,494.00 | 1,434.00 | 450.00 |
Inclusion:
– Accommodation at specific places:
5-star hotels : * Hanoi : Apricot hotel or similar (1 night)
* Ha Long : Citadines Marina Ha Long hotel or similar (1 night)
– Meals as per itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
– Private transportation (Limousine)
– All entrances and service as mentioned
– Cruise Halong bay and boat in Ninh Binh.
– English speaking guide as per itinerary.
Exclusion:
– All flights and airport tax
– Insurance
– Tipping
– All that is not mentioned in “ above”