4-Day Northern Vietnam Discovery
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Experience the beauty of northern Vietnam touring Hanoi and Halong Bay in 4 days. You will begin in charming Hanoi - Vietnam's artistic and intellectual capital where you will explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens and furniture.
Then, explore the natural beauty of one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Halong Bay. Enjoy fabulous views of the countryside and experience the thrill of a water landing at the Tuan Chau Island Marina before you meandering through the 3,000 limestone islets to discover the secrets of the bay.
Then, explore the natural beauty of one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Halong Bay. Enjoy fabulous views of the countryside and experience the thrill of a water landing at the Tuan Chau Island Marina before you meandering through the 3,000 limestone islets to discover the secrets of the bay.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Hanoi
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Widely acknowledged as one of the loveliest cities in Asia, this one-thousand-year-old city offers you something that is totally different from other Asian cities. Hanoi still retains a small-town provincial charm and unique blend with its French legacy: wide, tree-lined boulevards, parks, grand villas and an artistic, café society.
Accommodation
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa★4 star
Activities
Hanoi Old Quarter
Water Puppet Show
Restaurants
Cha Ca La Vong Restaurant
Transportations
Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Old Quarter
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi Full-Day Tour
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This full-day tour offers you Hanoi’s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the house-on-stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda followed by Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda originally constructed in the sixth century. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature then have a walk around Sword Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple and enjoy a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street pub.
Accommodation
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa★4 star
Activities
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Temple of Literature
Hanoi Old Quarter
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Ngoc Son Temple
Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hanoi
Day 3
Halong Bay
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay, boasts magnificent scenery with over 3,000 limestone islands jutting out of emerald green waters in the Gulf of Tonkin. The best way to explore and appreciate this vast area is by traditional junk-style cruise. You'll board and begin your tour of this natural wonder.
Accommodation
Alisa Cruise★4 star
Activities
Alisa Cruise Program
Cooking Class on Alisa Cruise
Evening Entertaiment on Cruise
Restaurants
Alisa Cruise Restaurant
Alisa Cruise Restaurant
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hanoi
Hạ Long
Quảng Ninh Province
Day 4
Hanoi and Halong Bay in 4 Days - The End!
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Continue the cruise program and discover Halong Bay by visiting the beautiful Sung Sot Grotto. Enjoy the scenery of the bay before heading back to the harbour to transfer back to Hanoi to the airport. This marks the end of your trip in Hanoi and Halong Bay in 4 days.
Activities
Tai Chi Lesson
Surprise Cave
Halong Bay Cruise
Restaurants
Alisa Cruise Restaurant
Transportations
Private Driver from Halong Bay to Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hạ Long
Quảng Ninh Province
Haiphong
Included in Price
- 3 nights accommodation
- 13 activities
- 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Notes
You'll receive a cold towel and water on all ground transportation.
There's a 24-hour hotline available.
There's a 24-hour hotline available.
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