Visit three of the top destinations in the country with this 4-day itinerary, part of our Vietnam package tours suited for tourists from Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, India or other countries with the same travelling style, providing everything you need for an incredible time in the northern stretches of Vietnam. Around the capital of Hanoi, Vietnam’s ancient history and current outstanding beauty project themselves vividly, in Ninh Binh province and Halong Bay, both of which lie within easy reach of our hub in Hanoi.
We delve into the history and nature of Hoa Lu and Tam Coc, located in Ninh Binh province, boasting feudal Vietnamese architecture and a lush green world of rice and forested mountaintops. We conclude the tour with a daytrip to Halong Bay, a location of legend amongst everyone who has visited and wishes to visit its incredible seascape of rising mountains, beaches, caves and serene waterways.
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Activities: Arrive in Hanoi and take the transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to Hanoi, the deeply cultural and vibrant capital of Vietnam. Find the driver from Incredible Asia Journeys waiting for you at the airport before taking the transfer across the Red River and into the city. You will be able to check into your hotel any time after 14:00, at which point you are free to explore the city at your leisure.
There are no meals included on the first day; please make your own arrangements for your meals and stay overnight in Hanoi.
Activities: Explore Hoa Lu on a walking tour and Tam Coc on a boat and cycling tour before returning to Hanoi.
08:00 – 08:30: Await pick-up from the driver and guide at your hotel lobby. We will start the Hoa Lu – Tam Coc day tour by taking the 2-hour drive south to Ninh Binh, a province naturally blessed with some of northern Vietnam’s most incredible scenery.
10:00 – 10:30: We start our tour at Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital and the seat of power over two dynasties that lasted 42 years between them. In this small enclave, we will learn of how King Dinh established his recently unified country amidst the mountains of Hoa Lu, building beautiful architecture that still stands today. The two temples in the grounds will give us a chance to hear more about the achievements of King Dinh and his successor, King Le, before the capital was moved to Hanoi.
12:00: At midday, we head over to Tam Coc to enjoy a buffet lunch served with an eye onto the natural splendour around us. We then continue to the centre of the village, where we will board a sampan boat at the head of the Ngo Dong River and glide down it with the help of a local rower using their feet. On the 90-mintue boat ride, we find luxuriant nature reaching forth on all sides, presented in tree-topped cliffs of limestone, eerie wet caves and fields of rice stretching out from directly beside the boat.
14:00: On bicycles, we take in the rest of Tam Coc village from the sanctity of its quiet cycling paths. More views of rice paddies before an unforgettable backdrop of a jagged mountain range will be the perfect ending of the tour and leave you with a lasting memory of Ninh Binh’s rural majesty.
15:00: We take the ride back to Hanoi and drop you off at your hotel in the late afternoon, leaving you to get re-acquainted with the capital through your own means.
Please make your own arrangements for dinner and stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Activities: Take in the sights of Halong Bay with a cruise, a visit to a fishing village and the exploration of a cave before returning to Hanoi.
In the morning
At your hotel lobby again, you will be picked up to start your Halong Bay day cruise with a drive across 3.5 hours of gorgeous Red River Delta scenery.
In the afternoon
We board the Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi and begin our sailing out into the prehistoric world before us. The sights of many limestone mountains will welcome us to the bay in some style, topped off with an excellent seafood or vegetarian lunch.
For the next 4 hours, we enjoy the incredible scene of Halong Bay both aboard the cruise and out in its many naturally carved features. Our first stop is to Ba Hang fishing village, where we can opt to kayak or take a bamboo sampan boat rowed by a local. This is a colourful enclave for fishermen and their families, tucked into a quiet corner of Halong Bay and bordered by unbelievable mountain scenery.
After this, we drop anchor at Dong Thien Cung, translating to the Cave of the Heavenly Palace, in order to explore a hidden world of incredible limestone structures illuminated in colourful lighting. On a walk around the cave, the incredible geology of Halong Bay will unveil itself in spectacular fashion.
Return to the cruise to enjoy green bean cake and some tea as the sun begins to set. We will disembark at the harbour and take the bus back to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel for you to spend another lovely evening in the capital.
Please make your own arrangements for dinner and stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Activities: Relax in Hanoi until your flight.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and the last of your free time in Hanoi. The driver will transfer you to the airport about 3 hours before your departure time. At the airport, you can catch your return flight or move onto your next destination. End of North Vietnam Tour Package 4 Days.
Meals: Breakfast
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A mere 2-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and a 3-minute drive from Dong Xuan and the weekend night market lies the lavish Gondola Hotel. Along with the open-plan communal areas like the restaurant and the rooftop bar, The Gondola Hotel features rooms with windows affording either lake or city views. Every room features effective air conditioning and a safety deposit box for your comfort and security. For working or relaxing, the accompanying lounging area comes complete with a desk and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathrooms come with either a bathtub or shower option.The Gondola Hotel is your home base for travelling around Vietnam. We are located just 10 minutes from Hanoi’s central Train Station and about 35 minutes from Noi Bai International Airport via car. The tour desk at the Gondola Hotel provides you with reliable information as well as the convenience of ticket buying and tour booking services. Motorbikes and cars are also available to rent from the hotel. Return back to the Gondola Hotel after a day of activities to a soothing massage, or head upstairs to our rooftop bar to enjoy a drink and the panoramic views of the city at sunset. The Gondola Restaurant provides a great mix of Vietnamese and European food throughout the day.
The amenities at the Boss Legend Hotel make it one of the more unique hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Boss Legend Hotel is one of the hotels to feature an outdoor swimming pool and our many services include event banquets, a fully equipped gym and a relaxing sauna and spa, perfect for leisure and business travellers alike. Its central location puts you in close touch with some of Hanoi’s best attractions – Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, while just slightly further afar lies Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. The Boss Legend Hotel features 80 stately rooms, from comfortable City View suites to the palatial Presidential Suite.
The Apricot Hotel welcomes you to Hanoi!We are a proud group of Hanoian locals, passionate about Vietnamese culture, heritage and art, and are eager to share the wonders of our great country with you.Our 123 rooms are decorated with the finest examples of original art, sourced from local Vietnamese artists as a true expression of Hanoi. The delicate touches along the walls fit perfectly with the intricacy of our fine living aesthetic, which is evident throughout all rooms, lobby, restaurant, fitness centre, rooftop bar and swimming pool. Our unique Avanti Music Stage features classical piano music from 7pm to 10pm every night, providing you with the most relaxing means to end the day’s excursions. You will receive nothing buy 5-star service during your stay at the Apricot Hotel, as we want you to leave Hanoi with many positive memories forged both by the city and by us.To this end, the Apricot Hotel has the perfect location, just a few steps from the city’s centre of Hoan Kiem Lake and beautiful Ngoc Son Temple. From our gorgeous swimming pool, you can watch the interesting activity around the lake, and head out to find great local food right on our doorstep.Experience Hanoi in complete opulence at the Apricot Hotel, your luxurious home during your stay in Hanoi.
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