Impressive Halong Bay & Ninh Binh - The Magical Kong's Land

5 Days 4 Nights

Duration
5 Days 4 Nights
Tour Style
Classic Tours
Destinations
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay

Overview

Escape from the bustle and hustle of Hanoi with a discovery of a corner of Vietnam where ancient history and stunning landscapes collide. Travel from the modern capital Hanoi to the ancient capital - Hoa Lu and admire ancient relics. Explore the limestone karsts and rice paddies of ‘Ha Long Bay on Land’ and an overnight stay on a luxury cruise in Halong bay. Immerse yourself in the middle of thousands of stunning limestone karsts rising dramatically from the bay’s deep emerald waters - the magnificent Ha Long Bay.

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by ViTravel’s guide and car driver and be transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.


Overnight in Hanoi.

Notes: The itinerary can be flexible based on the arrival flight schedule; some sites can be visited today to have more time at sites or add some other sites the next day (with a small surcharge).

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Day 2: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (B,L,D)

Today, we will leave Hanoi for a 2,5-hour drive to Trang An Landscape Complex was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014 and is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, some of which are submerged, and surrounded by vertical cliffs.
Start the trip at Hoa Lu ancient capital. It was the capital of the first centralized feudal state in Vietnam at the end of the 10th century after nearly 1000 years of Northern domination. The ravages of time have destroyed the ancient citadel but some vestiges including the temples of King Dinh and King Le still stand today among the rice paddies and are a worthwhile visit to get a glimpse of the ancient Vietnamese past. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Binh then continue to Tam Coc - “Ha Long Bay in Land” for a 2-hour row-boat journey.


Enjoy the beauty of the karsts formations as you pass along their base and row into several of the 3 caves carved through the limestone and paddy fields. (Boat is rowed by local farmers).


Overnight in Ninh Binh.

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Day 3: Ninh Binh – Ha Long bay(B/L/D)

After breakfast and checking out your hotel, we will drive you to Ha Long Bay through national highway 10.
The drive takes 3,5 hours to reach Ha Long City. When arrive, we will embark on a luxury cruise to go deep into the magical beautiful seascape – Ha Long Bay. The scenery of Ha Long Bay where 1.969 limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes is truly an iconic image for Vietnam.


An overnight boat trip is the best way to enjoy this Vietnamese must-see place. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on the cruise.


Overnight on cruise.

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Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B/Br)

Wake up early for a super amazing sunrise in the bay then have a buffet breakfast on cruise.


Let's join in some more activities of the cruise’s program then back to check out your cabin. Later on, relax on the sundeck till brunchtime.


Disembark around noon and be welcomed again by our guide and driver. Afterwards, depart for a 2.5-hour journey back to Hanoi via new highway 5B.


Overnight in Hanoi City.

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Day 5: Hanoi & Departure (B/L)

Today – the last day in Hanoi, you will take a city tour to visit some of the very attractive spots in the city as Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and its complex, President Palace then be transferred to visit the Ethnic Museum and have lunch by noon. In the afternoon, keep on the tour by visiting The Temple of Literature – the first royal academy in Vietnam then move to Hanoi Hilton (Hoa Lo prison) at the end.


The trip ends at Noi Bai airport for your onward flight.


ViTravel goodbye and see you again.

 

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

  • Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
  • All private transportation
  • Accommodation shared in Double/Twin room with daily breakfast
  • Experienced English speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
  • All sightseeing tickets
  • Tissues and water on coach
  • Services charges and government tax
  • Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
  • No extra charge after services confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
  • All domestic flights (if any)
  • Private boat trip as per tour (if any)
  • Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter (if any)

Not Included

  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverage
  • Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 1 passport photo for each person)
  • Other services not mentioned above
  • International flights & departure taxes (if any)
  • Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year (if any)

Additional information

1. Deposits & Payment Policy:

  • A deposit of 50% of the total of the tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour.  You have peace of mind until 1 months before departure dates. At that point, we would require full prepayment only 60 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client. 
  • Payment is available by bank transfer or OnePay. VAT is 10%. OnePay collects a 50% deposit of the tour total including VAT, plus a 3.5% processing fee on that deposit. Bank transfer has no OnePay processing fee. The exchange rate and exact VND amount are displayed before payment.
  • After receiving your payment, we will issue  the hotel voucher and/or final confirmation itinerary, which can be sent to you by email or chatting texts to you phone’s number.
  • Price applies to weekdays. Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges. On public holidays, the surcharge will be from 20 to 30% of the tour price and the ticket price will increase.

2. Booking Amendment:
Flexibility is one of our pride. You can amend your booking when it is customized. Just contact us at tours@vitravel.com.vn with your booking number(s). Our reservations team is happy to amend your booking(s) accordingly.

 

3. Cancellation Policy:
Non-Refundable: 
NON REFUNDABLE deposit of USD$20 per person for hotels and air ticket booking upon services confirmation and US$ 100 per person upon the package tours services confirmation

 

Cancellations timeline will be charged as follows:

  • 60 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
  • 59 – 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
  • 30 days – 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
  • 14 – 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
  • Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100 % charge per group/booking.

*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.
 

4. Refund of Unused Services:
No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced.

 

5. Liability:
ViTravel is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, political actions, and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance.

 

6. Travel Insurance:

  • Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger’s responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details.
  • ViTravel strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation lost of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.
     

If you wish to talk to us, please dial us at +84 24.37.369.369 and live chat during our business office hours from Monday to Saturday.

Departure dates and prices

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