TOUR PROMOTION : DISCOVER THE NORTH OF VIETNAM ( from now until 30 sep 2012)

DAY 01 :  Hanoi arrival                                                              (...)      

Met by our  tour guide driver then transferred to your hotel for check in Overnight in Hanoi 

DAY 02: Ha Noi Full Day Tour                                        (L)     

08.00 departure. For the start of the tour journey to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of ‘ Uncle Ho’s’ final resting-place.

Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s ‘house on stilts’, his home from 1954 till 1969 the wooden ethnic minority style house is surrounded by quiet and peaceful gardens.      

 Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.    

 Journey to The Temple Of Literature. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

For lunch, enjoy traditional Vietnamese food in a converted colonial villa.

Following lunch, visit the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake (one of the oldest in Vietnam) and Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist, dating form the Ly Dynasty). 

Visit Ethnology Museum for a closer view of Vietnam people.

Journey back to the centre of town for a Cyclo ride around Hanoi’s old streets.

Relax as you weave through the narrow alleys of Hanoi s ancient Old Quarter, glimpsing Hanoi s everyday life. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful waters, at the northern end stop and visit Ngoc Son Temple, perfect for photo opportunities!

Finish the day with Vietnam’s most famous and charming art form, Water Puppetry.

 DAY 03 HANOI-HALONG                                                      (B,L,D)        

The mystical scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes and surrounded by colourful floating villages is a truly wonderful destination. The perfect way to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site is spend a night aboard a charming junk..

Start at 08:30am from your hotel, after 03 hours and a half drive we arrive in Halong bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. Passing many rocks and islets in shape of Dog, Incense, Fighting-cock, Finger, Hoa Cuong etc and visit Surprise cave and short swim at Titov beach, kayak (kayak cost is not include in this package), if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing and later over night on board.

DAY 04 :  HALONG- HANOI  -                                                  (B,L)          

Early morning, cruising through Bai Tu long bay, enjoy breakfast while passing several rocks & islets, Bo Nau cave and fishing villages. Disembark around 11.00 noon.

Back to Hanoi , check in hotel in Hanoi

DAY 05   Hanoi departure                                                        (B)

Breakfast at your hotel, you are free at leisure till being transferred to  Hanoi airport  

HOTEL OPTIONS & INFORMATION :

PRICING - US DOLLARS PER PERSON

INCLUSIVE

• Accommodation in Hanoi with daily buffet breakfast basis at the mentioned hotel or similar
• 2 days 1 night cruise on a traditional junk in Halong bay ( overnight on boat )
• Meals as mentioned in the program B= Breakfast, L=lunch, D = dinner (03 breakfasts, 02 lunches and 02 dinners)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle during the whole trip from airport pickup to see-off
• Entrance fees for visits in Halong bay and Hanoi
• Water puppet show and cyclo ride in Hanoi
  

EXCLUSIVE

• ·International airtickets from/to Hanoi, Vietnam
• Meals other than mentioned
• Laundry, telephone calls, tips and expenditure of a personal nature
• Any services other than mentioned

IMPORTANT NOTES :

• Please advise us of your passport details for visa processing at least 15 working days in advance
• The tour price does not include personal insurance so we highly recommend you to take your own insurance before your departure to Vietnam covering also the cost of medical evacuation by air.
• Asian Destination Travel does everything to provide accurate quotes for all our travel products. However, fares and rates for airline tickets, hotels and other travel service providers fluctuate regularly. We recommend immediate payment to guarantee quotes. Rates will be rechecked at time of payment and any increase (fares, rates, taxes, etc.) is due and payable regardless of earlier quotations.
  

DOCUMENTATION :

You will need a passport valid  for six months and appropriate visas to enter our countries.  Asian Destination Travel cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct visa documentation.