Vietnam Experience – 4 Nights, 5 Days – charter247-new.emileji.com

Vietnam Experience – 4 Nights, 5 Days

Highlights of the Trip

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with daily breakfast
Guided Hanoi city tour covering Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison Museum.
Authentic Vietnamese lunch during the Hanoi city tour.
Full-day Halong Bay cruise including Surprising Cave, Titov Island, Luon Cave (kayaking or bamboo boat), and a sunset party on board
Scenic Ninh Binh excursion featuring Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel, Tam Coc boat ride, and cycling through rural villages
English-speaking guide, all transfers within Vietnam, entrance fees, and boat services included.

Tour Highlights

Experience the cultural and natural highlights of northern Vietnam with a journey from Hanoi to Halong Bay and Ninh Binh. Explore Hanoi’s historic landmarks including Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison Museum, along with a visit to the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. Enjoy an immersive Halong Bay cruise featuring Surprising Cave, Titov Island, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boat ride, and a sunset party on board. Discover Vietnam’s scenic countryside in Ninh Binh, visiting the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, taking a tranquil Tam Coc boat ride, and enjoying a cycling tour through rural villages and limestone landscapes. The package includes guided tours in Vietnam, daily breakfast, selected lunches, and all transfers within Vietnam and entrance fees as per the itinerary.

Inclusions

3 star hotel accommodation in Hanoi with daily breakfast.
All transfers and tours within Vietnam as per itinerary.
English-speaking guide during tours.
Entrance fees for all mentioned attractions.
Halong Bay cruise with buffet lunch.
Boat trips and activities mentioned in the itinerary (Tam Coc boat trip, kayaking, bamboo boat ride, etc.)
Meals as per itinerary: Breakfast daily, lunch on Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4.

Exclusions

Tour Itinerary

Arrival in Hanoi

Arrival at Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi.
Transfer to hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (check-in from 2 PM).
Free day to relax or explore Hanoi on your own.

Hanoi City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.
Full-day guided city tour:
- Tran Quoc Pagoda – Hanoi’s oldest pagoda (6th century)
- Ho Chi Minh Complex – Mausoleum, Presidential Gardens, former residences
- One Pillar Pagoda – unique 11th-century Buddhist temple
- Vietnam Ethnology Museum (replaced by Women’s Museum on Mondays)
Lunch: 8-course authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Afternoon visits:
- Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum (“Hanoi Hilton”)
Return to hotel; evening free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Halong Bay Cruise Experience

Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning transfer to Halong Bay with a stop at a Pearl Workshop.
Board the Sonata Cruise at Tuan Chau Harbor:
- Buffet lunch on board
- Exploration of Surprising Cave
- Stop at Titov Island for swimming/hiking
- Luon Cave – kayaking or bamboo boat ride
Sunset Party with live traditional music on deck.
Disembark and return to Hanoi (~20:30 – 21:00).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu

Breakfast at hotel.
Scenic drive to Ninh Binh (110 km).
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel (Dinh & Le King Temples, 17th century).
Lunch with local cuisine.
Afternoon activities:
- Tam Coc boat trip through limestone caves and rice paddies
- Cycling tour through rural villages
Return to Hanoi (~18:00).
Evening free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Departure from Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time until check-out.
Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast