HANOI STOPOVER - 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam!
 
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport terminal 2, please follow the signs to immigration and passport control, collect your luggage and proceed through customs. Your private tour guide and driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a welcome sign with your name on (**Please note: this is the standard sign board all your tour guides will have for meet and greet at airports and rail stations on your trip).
 
Please note that standard hotel check-in time is from 14:00; we will make every effort possible to request an earlier check-in for you depending on your arrival time and if your room is ready. Your tour guide will provide additional details regarding your stay, and answer any questions you may have. 

Meals at your own expense.

Overnight in Hanoi, at Meritel Hanoi hotel 4 star/ Deluxe Inner view or similar ones

Please note: The itinerary can be changed by the cruise provider without prior notice 
Distance: 160 kilometers, 2.5 driving hours

08:00-08:30. You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Streets and transfer to Tuan Chau harbor by luxury limousine.

11:30. Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.

11:30-12:30. Transfer by tender boat to Blue Diamond Cruise.

12:30. The Cruise Manager and crew member welcome you onboard with guiding information and a safety briefing.

Check in your cabin before a fabulous lunch in our restaurant.

During lunch time, our cruise starts to sail through the magnificent Lan Ha Bay, a geological extension of Halong Bay which is less visited, less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place.

15:30-16:30. Visit Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by the local fishermen, a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs.

16:30-17:00. Enjoy swimming in the private emerald water.

17:00. We return to Blue Diamond cruise and join some interesting activities such as cooking demonstration, sunset party and relax on the sundeck to catch the daily spectacular of a gorgeous panorama

Don’t miss the happy hour at our bar as well.

After that, the captain will let the cruise stop at a quite area of the bay.

19:00. A special dinner of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served.

20:45. In the late evening, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, playing games, squid fishing…

Overnight on board Blue Diamond cruise 5 star/ Senior Suite

Please note: The itinerary can be changed by the cruise provider without prior notice 

06:30. Be an early riser and attend the healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome.

07:00-08:00. Enjoy a breakfast in the restaurant.

08:00-09:00. Explore Lan Ha bay by kayak.

09:00-09:30. Back to the main cruise and it’s time to pack your things, do the check-out procedure. Make sure not to forget your belongings. 

Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland.

11:30. Travel on a tender boat back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Make your farewell to the  crew. 

12:00. Meet the luxury limousine for a return to Hanoi.

15:00. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi. 

Check in your hotel and relax. Overnight in Hanoi, at Meritel Hanoi hotel 4 star/ Deluxe Inner view or similar ones

Group tour to Ninh Binh: Maximum of 15 persons

07:45-08:30. Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Streets. Transfer by bus to Ninh Binh province which is 120km from Hanoi city.

09:30. Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

10:30. The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

11:45. Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.

13:00. Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make  a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “

14:30. Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

15:30. Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

16:30-17:00. Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

19:30. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi. Check in the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi, at Meritel Hanoi hotel 4 star/ Deluxe Inner view or similar ones

Breakfast at the hotel. 

11:00. Check-out of your hotel. 

Free time until your tour guide and vehicle arrive to take you to Noi Bai International airport for your departure flight. 

End of services.

Yes. A single supplement is available with a surcharge fee. If you're a solo traveller, please contact us for more information. 

Yes, all visitors to Vietnam must be covered by a minimum of travel medical insurance with a liability of US$10,000 or more for COVID-19 treatment. A more robust travel insurance policy for a trip to Vietnam is optional, but highly recommended due to the unpredictable nature of international travel.

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Yes. Travel Health Insurance covering Covid-19 is mandatory. To enter Vietnam, you must show evidence of health or travel insurance that covers COVID-related medical care up to a minimum of US$10,000 for the duration of your visit. Failure to produce this may result in being refused entry to the country.

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