Ha Noi - Halong Bay
05 days / 04 nights - Coach, Boat
Package price based on twin share (US$) for year 2008 from US$

Trip Includes: Hotels (04 nights); Meals: All breakfast, 03 lunch; English speaking guide; Private air-conditioning coach; Private boats: Halong bay; All Entrance free; Puppet show; 01 bottle of water/ day

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi
Arrival in Vietnam, we then transfer to you hotel in Hanoi, 40km far from the airport. The rest of time is free.

Day 2: Hanoi city tour (Breakfast/ Lunch)
The city tour will start with a visit to Ngoc Son temple, an island on Hoan Kien lake with famous The Huc bridge. Our next attraction is Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, a symbol of Vietnamese traditional education. Many activities are often held at the temple on new year days so as to praise talented people who make great contribution to the country during the year. From temple of literature, we will move to one-stilt pagoda where architecture, historical stories and culture are highlighted. We next visit Museum of ethnology where we can have overview of ethnic minorities of Vietnam, at least from symbols and tools used in their daily life and work as well as festivals. The sightseeing day ends with a water puppet show. Overnight stay in Hanoi

Day 3: Halong Bay (Breakfast/ Lunch)
Journey East along Highway 5 across Hai Hung Province to Halong on the coast. Your driver will stop at various places of interest along the way including the Humanity Centre a program for disabled young people to learn crafts such as silk embroidery. Halong is a popular holiday resort for local people and also the departure point for your boat journey to Halong Bay World Heritage Park .

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast/ Lunch)
This morning a half-day boat trip through this magical land. Halong Bay is one of the most spectacular and romantic of all Vietnam 's physical wonders. From the Emerald waters 3,000 islands rise steeply to create a dramatic seascape. Said to be the 'dragon descends into the sea. 'The boat will stop at various points of interest, caves and lagoons. Weather permitting you may swim in one of the lagoons. Lunch is served on board. Return journey to Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi (Breakfast)
Free until transfer to airport. 

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