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Hanoi City -Perfume pagoda – Halong bay Tour 3 days ~ ‘The historical, fascinating charm and be a part of the ocean magic.!
Code: PV – HN 32 – 12
Routes: Hanoi to its heritage
Duration: 3 day/ 2 nights
Feature: Alive with its tree-lined boulevards and lakes and its blend of French, Chinese and Vietnamese architecture, Hanoi is the jewel of Asia. Charming pagodas and the “36 streets and 36 wares” of the fascinating Old Quarter will vie for your attention. And, there are a multitude of other famous sights: the impressive Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House, the Museum of Ethnology, the ancient Temple of Literature…
A great way to see spectacular Halong Bay is on a slow cruise through the seemingly never-ending bay of islands. Lay in the sun, enjoy a selection of the freshest seafood, and capture photograph after photograph.
Later take a more intense look of one of the islands, “get off the beaten track” at a more leisurely pace. Finish the day with an amazing night’s swim in the phosphorescent water. On board the Chinese Junk take part in boat-watching, sunset and sunrise. Actually be a part of the magic.
Itinerary in Detail:
Day 1: Hanoi city tour – the one thausand years
Depart at 8:00 am from your hotel by car. We will begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature. The site of Vietnam’s first University, built in twelfth century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory. Here we will also have a chance to see a traditional music performance. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant for a taste of authentic Hanoi Pho (noodle soup) . In the afternoon, choose one from the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women’s Museum, History Museum or Quan Thanh Temple).
A late afternoon walk around Hoan Kiem lake and Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter for some great fun, shopping, and street side traditional food. This is your chance to be part of typical Hanoian style and its traditional Vietnamese culture. We finish our relaxing but informative day by attending a Water Puppet Show, a favorite experience for all visitors to Vietnam.We can help you get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would just rather spend the evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city.
Day 2: Perfume pagoda ~ ‘Heritage in culture.!
7h30 .The bus to pick you up at the hotel to take 2 hours road trip. Taking row-boat trip to visit that land on the Yen stream to Thien Tru. Then you will enjoy time to trekking go up and down visit the main cave so nice, step by step you will arrive Huong Tich cave on the top of the mountain to see Golden-Silver tree, rice stuck….One hour down. Have lunch at bottom mountain in restaurant beside.
PM : After lunchtime ,you will go to visit the Heaven Kitchen pagoda and to know about Buddhism ancient architectural at Le Dynasty. Then you will come back by row-boat trip and 2 hour road trip to Hanoi and arrive at about 18h30.
Halong ~ ‘Be a part of the ocean magic.!
Depart, 8:00 am, from your hotel to Halong city in our private car. After 3.5 hours driving and viewing simple, country side, rice paddy life, we arrive at the at port. Board your private boat, an authentic Chinese Junk and start your amazing cruise through this World Heritage Site. Lunch is served onboard, a selection of the freshest seafood. We visit “the amazing cave”, followed by a swim in the tranquility of Halong Bay and its emerald water.
We will cruise further into a quiet area where we will anchor and stay overnight. Dinner and relax as the sun sets. Then you are free to swim in the phosphorous water, retire to your cabin, or fall asleep under the stars amidst the magic of Halong on the top deck. (L,D)
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi
Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air. Breakfast served on boat then we do a leisurely cruise through thousands of seemingly never ending islands. These are great opportunities to capture some amazing photographs.
We stop to visit a floating fishing village and listen to some legendary stories of the fishermen’s daily life. Take one last swim somewhere in the middle of the bay to refresh before cruising back to the Halong city pier. By noon we will be ashore and break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then we hit the road back to Hanoi. We arrive and finish our tour at your hotel by 5:00 pm. (B,L)
Prices ($ US)
Your price when;
Standard
Superior
Deluxe
you are 10 persons:
189 / person
205 / person
257 / person
you are 20 persons:
129 / person
145 / person
214 / person
Included: E.S. guide, private transport, private junk, admission fees, meal as specified: B for Breakfast; L for Lunch; D for Dinner.
Excluded: drinks, other personal expenses.
What to bring: Passport, towels, swimsuits, , change of clothes, sunblock, sunglasses & hat, insect repellent, flash lights.
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