5D4N Hanoi & Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (Full Board)

B: breakfast L: lunch D:Dinner Day 1 : Hanoi Arrival – City Tour (Dinner)Meet & greet service by local tour guide at Noi Bai international airport (New Terminal GATE A 02) then transfer forhotel check in. However, hotel standard check in time starts from 1400 hours, early check into hotel rooms are subject to hotel room availability or at hotel’s own discretion. Continue for Hanoi city tour and visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex ~ Ba Dinh Square, Uncle Ho’s Stilt House, walk pass Mango Alley, Botanical Garden and the Presidential Palace ~ Former Residence Of The Governor Of Indochina. After 1954 it was named the Presidential Palace and became the place where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked until he passed away in 1969. On the way out visit One Pillar Pagoda, the pagoda was constructed in 1049 by King Ly Thai Tong; however, in 1954 the pagoda was destroyed by the French before their withdrawer. After taking over the city on October 10th 1954, Vietnam Ministry of Culture restored the pagoda. The pagoda of today remains since this restoration. Follows with visit to Temple Of Literature (First University In Vietnam), Tran Quoc Pagoda, photo stops at Hanoi Opera House & St. Joseph Cathedral also Hoan Kiem Lake, then to Hanoi Old Quarter ~ The 36 Ancient Streets. Guests may enjoy free time for shopping activities @ Hanoi Old Quarter; recommended streets for shopping activities such as: Hang Gai Street for silk materials and embroidery products, Cau Go Street for women's accessories, Hang Dau Street for shoes, Hang Hom Street for lacquer ware and handicrafts made by bamboo materials. Assemble as per agreed schedule for dinner arrangement at local restaurants, after dinner transfer back to hotel and tour programs end.

Day 2 : HANOI - HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITAL - BICH DONG PAGODA -TRANG AN GROTTOES - HANOI (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)Assemble at hotel’s lobby as per agreed schedule for transfer service to NINH BINH province. Upon arrival, we visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 - 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty - King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty - King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, theother is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. Next visit to Bích ộng,Đ is a pagoda on nearby Ngu Nhac Mountain dating to 1428, comprising three structures: H , Trung, and Th ng Pagodas, in ascending order. Guided tours generally ạ ượcover historical points and end with a pleasant view from the top. Proceed to local restaurant for lunch and continue an amazing boat ride to Trang An Grottoes, it is similar to Tam Coc but with many more caves to pass through, Trang An which is a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing through Trang An grotto in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth. After the boat trip, we drive back to Hanoi. Enjoy dinner at local restaurant, transfer back to hotel and tour programs end

Day 3 : Hanoi – Halong Cruise overnight (B/L/Dinner) Assemble as per agreed schedule at hotel’s lobby for SEAT IN COACH SHARING transfer services to HA LONG BAY, operates by Paradise Vietnam Cruise Company. Appointed tour guide in HANOI will not escort guests for overnight tour in HA LONG BAY. Cruise operator will provide program coordinator to escort guests from

HANOI TO HA LONG & VICE VERSA also for tour commentaries at local attractions.

Tour programs highlight of the day ~ HA LONG BAY, approximately 04 hours scenic drive along the country side or180 km away from HANOI.

Where are we cruising …… head towards SUNG SOT CAVE (SURPRISED CAVE). Ascending to the grotto, the way is covered by trees and foliage, and consists of great paved stone blocks. Inside, it is partitioned into two chambers; the first one being similar to a wide theatre hall. Many strangely shaped stalactites hang from the high ceiling. A narrow passage leads to the second room, where a flow of light meets visitors. The chamber is so immense it could contain thousands of people at one time. At the deepest point of the grotto, a "royal garden" appears with a clear pond and a seemingly fascinating landscape of mountains. Next our cruise will dock nearby toCua Van Floating Village, at current with 733 inhabitant and 176 households. We will explore the cultured pearl farm and visit the beautiful Luon Cave, sail on small boat paddle by local fisherman. Return to cruise ship and continue sailing to Coconut Tree Island and anchor here until the following morning. Cruise program manager will invite guests to participate cooking demonstration activities; guests may also enjoy swimming activities (subject toweather conditions) or just relax on board of cruise for spectacular sunset view in individual room or at the sun deck. Dinner will start around 1930 hours and dress code is casual. Guests’ may order fruit juices, bottled drinking water, beers or wines at own expenses (affordable and minimal costs only). In the evening guests may alsoenjoy board and card games or join squid fishing with crew members (without charges), enjoy a night with blanket of stars

(Customer have a choice to upgrade to Pelican Luxury Cruises by paying surcharge of RM170/pax. Upgrade must be done at time of booking.)

Day 4 : Halong – Hanoi (B/L/Dinner) Enjoy sun rise view on this beautiful bay also guests may join Tai Chi Class arrange on sun deck. Cruise will continue sailing to Ti Tov Island named after the Russian astronaut German Titov during his first visit to Halong Bay. The only beach in the bay with a 200-step path that leads to a spectacular view point of the majestic World Heritage Site. All guests will check out from cabin by 1030 hours, and cruise will disembark at Tuan Chao Harbor by 1100 hours. Brunch will serve at 1958 Restaurant @ Paradise Suite Hotel. By 1215-1230 hours cruise operator will arrange transfer service (SIC basis) for guests to return Hanoi. Local representative Rubicon Tours, Vietnam will meet up with guests at hotel and continue for dinner at local restaurant, return hotel and tour programs end.

Day 5 : Hanoi Departure (Breakfast)Free at leisure untill transfer to Airport for flight departure without guide service.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS• Three nights’ accommodation based on twin sharing in HANOI • ONE night experience on board of LA VELA CLASSIC CRUISE

• Comprehensive tour programs on board of cruise

• Transfer services HANOI > HA LONG > HANOI on SEAT IN COACH SHARING basis.

• Guided tour programs, admission fees to all attractions and meals arrangements as mentioned in abovetour itinerary.

• Tour commentaries by local tour guide will conduct in ENGLISH OR MANDARIN language on request.

REMARKS:

· KAYAKING ACTIVITIES ARE NOT INCLUSIVE ON BOARD LA VELA CLASSIC CRUISE, ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL APPLY.

· PEAK SEASON SURCHARGES FOR CERTAIN DATES

· PLEASE REFER SEPARATE PAGE FOR PEAK SEASON TRAVEL PERIOD AND SURCHARGES.

· NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MEALS ARRANGEMENT AT LOCAL CERTIFIED HALAL RESTAURANTS.

· CRUISE OPERATOR will provide program coordinator for pick up and transfer services from HANOI also for tourcommentaries at local attractions in HALONG BAY; appointed tour guide in HANOI will not escort guests for HALONG BAYTOUR.

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS• All personal expenses; porterage, bar & laundry• Travel insurance coverage i-e RM39/pax• High season surcharge, Public Holiday, Festival Season, Convention Week [if applicable]

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