PACKAGE

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1. Welcome to Hanoi | D | Overnight: Hanoi

Early arrive in Hanoi. Pick-up at airport. Transfer to visit the Bat Trang ceramic village known for producing high-quality ceramics and see how this pottery is made by hand. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a workshop crafting your own piece or shop for something to take home with you. Back to hotel. Check-in time: 14.00. Early check-in is subject to availability and not included. At leisure. Evening enjoy the water puppet show – a unique art performance in Vietnam.

Day 2. Hanoi – Halong Bay | B - L - D | Overnight: Cruise

08:30  Pick-up at the meeting point. Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay via the Red River Delta.

12:30  Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.

12:45  Captain welcomes guests to Syrena 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, ChóĐá 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  HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30  Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00  Set menu dinner.

20:30  Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)

Important information regarding your Halong Bay cruise

Your itinerary is subject to change due to local conditions. In light of recent safety reviews, local authorities have the power to close Halong Bay to all cruising due to threats of inclement weather. Closures are advised the day before or, more often, on the actual day. Such closures and the timing of notice are outside the control of any travel company including our local operators will do all possible to inform our affected travellers as promptly as possible, but please note that sometimes travel to Halong Bay has already commenced when we are notified. local operators will also offer alternative tour arrangements for any affected travellers, but claims for compensation should be taken up with your travel insurance company.

Day 3. Halong Bay – Hanoi | B - D | Overnight: Hanoi

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.

11:15  Drive back to the meeting point in Hanoi. Check-in. At leisure.

Day 4. Hanoi - Mai Chau | B - D | Overnight: Mai Chau

Today you leave Hanoi for Mai Chau valley. Mai Chau valley has long been home to some of Vietnam’s beloved ethnic minorities. The Thai, H’mong and Dao ethnic groups have been the most prominent settlers of the region, founding traditions that have become intertwined both with the landscape and Mai Chau’s passing seasons. Check-in. At leisure. Enjoy a traditional Thai people folk dances while enjoying the local rice wine (optional).

Day 5. Mai Chau – Hanoi | B-D | Overnight: Hanoi

In the morning you you take a trip to the traditional Thai trade village of Lac where local villagers create and sell beautiful handmade scarves and instruct visitors on the art of weaving. Visit some local falily and learning about the traditions of the ethnic groups. Back to Hanoi with stop to visit a village of the Muong and the H’Mong people in Hoa Binh. Check-in. At leisure.

Day 6. Hanoi Sightseeing - Departure | B |

In the morning you visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), House-on-stilts, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature. Transfer to airport for flight home. Have a good journey. Thanks for joining us.

GENERAL NOTICE:

• The prices are in USD and per person
• 15 full paying pax group is granted one FOC based on half twin (exclusive of extra service)
• Single SUP = Single Supplement
• Standard check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 12h00.
• Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients travelling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
• In no case, the non-used services or visits will be refunded or provided on individual basis for group member(s) due to the delayed arrival/early departure unless they will go on private tour.
• Program is subject to change without notice due to Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
• There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
• We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.

1. Optional cost for meals in restaurants

- Vietnamese Lunch/Dinner: from 11 USD/person/meal.

- Indian Lunch/Dinner:  15 USD/person/meal.

1. Transfer & guide for dinner at restaurant

• Hotel list and the room type (or similar category)