North of Vietnam
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
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ROUTING: HANOI – HALONG BAY
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples, including Bach Ma, honoring a legendary horse, plus Đồng Xuân Market, selling household goods and street food.
On your arrival at the Noi Bai International Airport at early morning, you will be
welcomed by our guide and driver who will bring you to Hanoi city.
Hanoi is over 1000 years old and is currently the capital of Vietnam as well the commercial,
political, and cultural heart of the country.
Note: The official time for check-in is 14h00. The early check-in is according to the
room available. Upon check-in, the hotel required the passport copy of the
clients.
After breakfast, a full day city tour of Hanoi starts with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum (Outside), following the tradition of Lenin and Stalin before and Mao later, the
final resting place of Ho Chi Minh is a glass sarcophagus installed inside the monumental
building. which has become a place of pilgrimage. Next, we will also visit the house on stilts;
The One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 out of wood on a single stone pillar, is designed to
resemble a lotus flower in honor of Buddha.
We continue visiting the serene Museum of Ethnology, a 20 minutes' drive out of town
that offers a fascinating insight into Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority groups (Museum of
Ethnology is closed on Mondays).
Then we will drive to Hoan Kiem Lake. In Hanoi, there are so many beautiful places worth
seeing. However, the "essence" of an ancient gentle Hanoi is most clearly shown in Hoan
Kiem Lake. Here, tourists can walk around the lake to sightsee and visit the surrounding
Old Quarter. You will have the opportunity to discover the unique features of Vietnamese
architecture, cuisine, life style and learn about the typical culture of Hanoi. At there, you
will visit Ngoc Son Temple which worships Van Xuong saint and Tran Hung Dao, a former
general commander.
After that you will visit Dong Xuan Market. This market is one of the oldest and biggest
markets in the old quarter of Hanoi – Vietnam’s capital. It is a symbol, a traditional feature
and a pride of all Hanoians. For those who want to explore cultural values and discover
local daily life, Dong Xuan Market is a must-visit destination when you are in Hanoi. Built in
1889 as French administration then renovated several times, Dong Xuan Market has been
covered market selling everything from souvenirs, clothes, household goods to foodstuffs.
Get back and overnight in Hanoi city
We leave Hanoi in morning and travel to the astonishing and mystical Ha Long Bay (By
cruise services’ carpool), which is described by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is one
of the most beautiful places in the region. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, it is an spectacular
collection of 2,000 islands covering an area in excess of 1,500km. This forms a spectacular
seascape of limestone pillars and cliff faces
4 STARS CRUISE’S ITINERARY:
12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.
12:45 Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a
welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.
13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural
wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights
Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...
14:30 Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer
by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by
Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962
Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the
island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ...
16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight
place.
18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).
18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
19:00 Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner.
20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing;
massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...
Overnight on board.
06:00 Morning call (if you request).
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn
cave.
07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries,
bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the cave open to the
form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a
traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your
luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for
you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour.
09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining
room after brunch (if you have).
10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to
guests and transfer back to your hotel (By cruise services’ carpool).
Arrive Ha Noi city at around 15:30PM, check in your hotel and free day at your own leisure.
Overnight at your hotel in Ha Noi city.
You are free until the check out time (At noon) then our driver (Without guide escort) will
pick you up then transfer back to Noi Bai airport to catch the international flight to next
destination or your homeland.
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