Overview
Vietnam
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. Its capital is Hanoi, while Ho Chi Minh City is the largest metropolis. Vietnam is famous for its cuisine, featuring dishes like pho and banh mi. The country has a long coastline with beautiful beaches such as Da Nang and Nha Trang. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a top tourist attraction. Vietnam has a history marked by resistance against foreign powers, notably during the Vietnam War. The Mekong Delta is vital for agriculture, especially rice production. The country is rapidly developing and plays a growing role in the global economy.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Vietnam varies by region. For North Vietnam, visit from October to April for cool, dry weather. Central Vietnam is best from February to August, avoiding the rainy season. South Vietnam is ideal from November to April during the dry season. Overall, March-April and September-November are great for exploring the whole country.
Day - 1
ARRIVAL HA NOI – HA LONG BAY TOUR
Morning you will arrival Hanoi at 02:30 am, driver will pick-up you to hotel check-in and
rest. Morning, after breakfast. (You will rest at hotel 3 star: include buffet breakfast)
7.45 – 8.30: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter/ Opera House to depart Halong
Bay. Our journey follows Hanoi – Halong – Highway (about a 3 hours)
12.00 – 13.00: Arriving at Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our
welcome drink. Meet the captain, and crew in the cruise briefing. Check into your cabin, time to
refresh and unwind. Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay
Afternoon: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay. Back to Le
Journey Cruise, we will take you to visit Titop Island – swimming, climbing up to the Top of
the Island – take the best view of Ha Long Bay in the Summer time. Continue cruising to the
quiet area while enjoying the beautiful seascape on the way. After that, come back to the boat,
and enjoy the Sunset Party on the sundeck with cakes, fresh fruits and tea. Happy Hours with
Buy 2 Get 1 Free ( an Hour): cocktails, mocktails,…Join in the Cooking Class, teaching you how
to make our specifically ( Fresh Spring rolls )
Evening Relaxing: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish
for squid, or just laze around. Overnight on board: Clean air-conditioned rooms with private
washroom.
Overnight on cruise.
Day 2
HA LONG TOUR – BACK TO HANOI
Have breakfast at Hotel.
7.00 – 8.00: Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation
Area
8.00 – 9.30: Kayaking to explore Luon Cave, if you are lucky, you can catch great photos with
mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs. We board the cruise again. Take
time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.
10.00 – 11.00: Continue to explore the Bay, and Dog islet,….
11.30 – 12.00: Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina. Transfer to shuttle bus or private
car to Ha Noi.
15.00 – 15.30: Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi. Based on your departure time the driver
comes to your hotel to pick you up.
Overnight in Hanoi
Inclusion:
● Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
● English-speaking tour guide on boat
● All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01
breakfasts)
● Kayaking, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits, Squid fishing, Music
entertainment, Satellite TV)
● Sightseeing entrance fees
● Deluxe cabin with A/C
● Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, two bottles of mineral water in each cabin
● Overnight in cruise
Exclusion:
● Airfare, visa arrangements
● Private transfer drop-off to airport
● Tour guide drop-off to airport
● Beauty Spa Services & Massage
● Beverages, tips, gratuities, and other personal expenses
● Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s day & Lunar New Year’s day
● All other services not clearly mentioned above
Day 3
NINH BINH TOUR (SIC)
07.30: Get picked up and then depart for Ninh Binh province.
09.15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.
10.30: Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to
learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.
11.45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish,
chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
13.00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty
here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat
trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”.
14.30: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local
people.
15.30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost
500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view
of Tam Coc from here.
16.30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
18.30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Overnight stay in Ha Noi
Inclusion:
· Limousine bus with experienced driver
· English Speaking Guide
· Free Wifi & Water on the bus
· Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine (only available with SIC tour)
· Cycling activity
· Entrance fee
Hotel in Hanoi
· Free usage of hat & umbrella, rain-coat during the trip
Exclusion:
· Drinks for lunch
Dinner and Lunch in Indian Restaurant (20$/pax/meal – include car transfer)
· Tips for tour guide & driver
· Or anything is NOT mentioned above
· Meal (D)
Day 4
CITY TOUR HALF-DAY MORNING – DEPARTURE
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake
It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi
Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.
Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique
padoga in the world
· Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi
Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
· Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
· Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the
annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in
the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese
cuisine (Only available with SIC tour – with private tour lunch in Indian Restaurant is
20$/pax)
Check out the hotel and store your luggage. Based on your departure time the driver comes to
your hotel to pick you up and escort you to the airport. End of service.
Inclusion:
· Transportation to airport by private car
· Join sharing tour with shuttle bus of SIC tour
· Lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine (SIC tour)
· English Speaking tour guide
· Entrance fee follow program
Exclusion:
· Drinks,
· Travel insurance, tax
· Tips for tour guide and personal expense
· Other services not mentioned in the inclusions
· English speaking tour guide
Day 5
HANOI ARRIVAL
Have breakfast at your hotel and then our driver will take you from the hotel to the airport for a domestic flight to Hanoi. Airport transfer 2 ways.
Upon arrival, relax and explore visit Hanoi city tour half day.
13:30: Get picked up at your hotel to visit Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.
15:15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum, which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.x
16:15 -16:30: Back to hotel
Day 6
HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY (KAYAKING/ SWIMMING) – SUNSET PARTY
08:00: Our tour guide and Shuttle Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
08: 45 Depart to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.
10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20-minute short break.
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
12:00 – 12:30 Welcome to Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief
introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.
13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent
Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where
belonged to Cat Ba area.
Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply
sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild, and fresh air).
15:45: You will do kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots,
then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild, and fresh air).
Heading back toward the sleeping area.
18.00: Come back to Cruise and participate in Sunset party. Take photos and relax.
19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing,
relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Cruise.
Day 7
LAN HA BAY- HANOI
7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or
swim…
09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your
cabin.
9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service.
Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise.
11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the
cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus
15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi
7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or
swim…
09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your
cabin.
9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service.
Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise.
11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the
cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus
15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi
Day 6
DEPARTURE
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, our attentive driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight to back home.
Your amazing Vietnam Tour ends as you get dropped at the airport.
Inclusions
- Air-con private transportation 7 Seats for Return Airport transfer
- Meals follows program with Vietnamese meal for SIC group (Vegan option available)
- Join sharing tour at Hanoi, Ninh Binh if you book SIC tour
- All entrance fees in program
- English – speaking tour guide
- A bottle of water per day tour
- Overnight in La Pandora Cruise
- Accommodation like mention or similar (depend on room status)
Exclusions
- Beverages and other meals are not mentioned on tour
- All airplane tickets.
- GST @ 5%
- TCS @ 5%
- Sightseeing/ activities charge
- Compulsory tipping: USD 3/pax/day
- Late check-out at hotel
- Personal expenses (cab, etc.…)
- Travel insurance
- Anything other than specific inclusion
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoons, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
- The price does not apply for holidays in VietNam like Christmas, New Year eve, VietNam Independent day,
Cancellation Policy:
- Less than 7 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 100% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- 7 – 15 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 75% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- 16 - 30 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 50% of Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- More than 30 Days: Full Refund of Package Cost Excluding Processing Fees @ Inr: 1000/-per head.
Terms Condition:
- Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.
- In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
