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Wonders of the North

Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long

Experience the stunning landscapes of Northern Vietnam
Visit Ha Long bay, Tam Coc, Ha Noi & more

OVERVIEW TOUR INCLUSIONS ITINERARY IMPORTANT INFO

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Overview

Northern Vietnam is a fresh mix that surprises in its balance: the influence of French culture mixing with the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay and the towering limestone karst formations in Tam Coc, with the same influences obvious in its delicious cuisine. On this unbeatable 6-day package, it’s all yours to discover!

Tour Inclusions

Highlights

Historical and cultural sites around the city of Hanoi.
Taking cyclo around Ha Noi old quarter.
Marvel at the towering limestone karst formations on a boat ride in Tam Coc
Swimming and kayaking in Ha Long bay.
An overnight cruise with wonderful bay-view cabin.

What’s Included?

4-Star hotels with daily breakfast
Sharing boat trip on Ha Long Bay (private Bay view cabin – Twin or Double)
Land transfer by private A/C vehicle for whole trip.
Meals as per itinerary = 05 meals.
Our excellent English speaking guide.
Admission Fees as Itinerary = Ha Long Bay, Tam Coc, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,…
Mineral Water (02 bottles/Adult/day).

What’s Not Included?

Drinks & personal expenses.
Personal expenses: Single Supplement, drinks, laundry, telephone, …
High peak season & National Holiday surcharges
Tourist insurance
Tip for local guide & driver
Other services not mentioned above.

Itinerary

Day 1 Ha Noi arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Ha Noi.
We check in at the hotel

Overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals included: N/A

Day 2 Ha Noi city tour

In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you from your hotel. We will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important place of pilgrimage for Vietnamese people, Ho Chi Minh’s House on Stilts, built in the style of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities, surrounded by verdant and peaceful gardens, One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th century, of wood on a single stone pillar resembling a lotus blossom. Then, we will visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, regarded as the most ancient pagoda of the city.
Your trip will continue with the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – one of the must – visit destinations in Hanoi, which gives an insight into Vietnam’s diverse culture of the 54 ethnic groups. Then enjoy a one-hour rickshaw tour of the capital, stopping at Ngoc Son Temple which is beautifully situated on Hoan Kiem Lake.

Overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 3 Ha Noi – Ninh Binh

08:00 Pick up at hotel and make our way to Tam Coc boat station. We will start the 2-hour-boat trip to visit Tam Coc (you will sit on a sampan boat with local rower). Tam Coc consists of three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong river. Enjoy a peaceful boat journey as we sail along the river from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave) taking in a beautiful scenery of limestone mountains, paddy fields and temples.
We will then visit Bich Dong Pagoda.
13:00 Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will make our way to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. 2 temples have now been built on the grounds of the old royal palace, one dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other to King Le Dai Hanh.
15:00 We will visit Mua Cave where we will climb almost 490 stone steps to take in the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city.
17:00 We check in at the hotel – free time in the evening.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 4 Ninh Binh – Ha Long

08:00 Pick up at hotel for an interesting 4-hour drive to Ha Long city. Along the way you will see the rich farmlands, water buffalo and people at work.
12:00 Arrive in Ha Long wharf at noon where you will board the cruise ship. Lunch will be served on board the ship. You will visit Ha Long Bay– a world heritage site. Great photo opportunities of shaped islands like Dog island, Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock island and so on. We will also visit Sung Sot cave. On the ship you can relax, enjoy the magnificent sunset, have your dinner and a drink or you may choose to do some night fishing before spending a night on board.

Overnight on cruise.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch/dinner

Day 5 Ha Long – Ha Noi

Enjoy morning tea or coffee with cakes on the boat. More cruising toward islets of Man’s head, Tortoise where you can take a small bamboo row-boat or do some kayaking on Ha Long Bay. Cruise through the bay while heading back to Ha Long pier. Check out. Enjoy a buffet brunch or lunch on board before returning to the wharf at noon. Pick up and transfer to Ha Noi.
16:30 Arrive in Ha Noi.

Overnight in Ha Noi.
Meals included: breakfast/lunch

Day 6 Ha Noi departure

Free at leisure until transfer to airport.

Meal included: breakfast

Important Info

Booking Information

Tour prices vary according to the size of the tour groups. Destinations and services can be changed flexibly according to customer requirements. Our travel expert will quote on a case by case basis and get back to you once you submit your request for the tour packages.
At the time of quotation, JPTraveltime reserves the right to adjust prices to account for unusual price fluctuations in currency, hotel, transportation and other commodity markets.
Single Room Supplement: If a single room is requested, you will pay extra for this cost.

Children Policy

Children < 5 years old: Free of charge if no extra bed is required, accompanied by at least two full-paying adults and stay in the same room. An extra bed is charged 50% as adults
5 =< Children =< 12 years old: Reduction of 25% of the tour price is provided that they are accompanied by at least two full-paying adults and stay in the same room. An extra bed is fully charged as adults.
Children > 12 years old: Fully charged as adults.

Price from (USD)

$ 484

Per person

6 DAYS