Halong Bay Located in the northeastern part of Vietnam and constitutes part of the western bank of Bac Bo Gulf, including the sea area of Ha Long City and Cam Pha Town and part of Van Don island district. It abuts Cat Ba Island in the southwest. Halong Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its exceptional scenic beauty and outstanding geological and geomorphic values.

In brief

Day 1 : Arrival: Hanoi 
Day 2 : Hanoi City Tours
Day 3 : Hanoi - Halong Bay Tours
Day 4 : Ha Long Bay Tour - Hanoi
Day 5 : Hanoi  Departure
 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival  ( D )

 The Guide of VietnamTripAdvisor will meet you at Noi Bai airport and escort  you to a hotel in the center of Hanoi.  After two or more hours relax, our cyclo tour do not make you more tired but more relax. After one hour ride around the trading area  in Hanoi Old Quarter, the cyclo will stop you at Thang long theatre for Water puppet show. After the show finish, enjoy a welcome dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant. Over night in hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour  ( B , L , D )

From your hotel, we will go north to visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. After lunch, continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam ( Temple of Literature). Over night in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long bay ( B , L , D )

Today we leave Hanoi to Halong bay, "Dragon Descending to the Sea". Upon arrival,  we will embark to a junk /boat for a cruise around Ha Long Bay.  While the junk cruising caves, grottoes, floating villages and beaches on Ha Long bay, having fresh seafood lunch on boat. Stop for a while for an excursing to Surprise Caves, (Grotto of Surprises) and Swimming, Kayaking (kayak cost is not include in this package) if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (if weather permitted). Over night on board.

Day 4 : Ha Long Bay - Hanoi ( B , L  )

In the morning, cruising more in the Halong bay before return to the Halong pier. Having lunch in Halong before return back Hanoi. Over night in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi - Departure (B)

VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

We are one of a small number of companies that are licensed by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Our prices are competitive while you are offerred services worth every money of yours. Our clients ever had wonderful experiences in Vietnam. Most of them have applauded and highly appreciated the services we provided. At our pleasure, we do a refund to you in any case the services does not satisfy you. Book shortly and then we will be able to make arrangements perfect.

Size of Group	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 9 pax	Single Supplemental
01 Jan 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Mid-range (3*)	435	396	334	129
Superior (4*)	499	464	398	180
Deluxe (5*)	665	630	565	297
Premium (5+*)	892	857	792	573

Accommodation	Mid-range (3*)	Superior (4*)	Deluxe (5*)	Premium (5+*)
Hanoi hotels	Thien Thai,Nam Hai hotel Majestic Salute or similar	Sunway, Bao Son or Similar	Sofitel Plaza, Melia, Horison or similar	Sofitel Metropole
Halong junk/boat	Hai Long - Junk Cruise	Hai Long - Junk Cruise	Hai Long - Junk Cruise	Hai Long - Junk Cruise

Trip Included :

• Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
• Private car/mini van,  
• All entrance fees 
• English or French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
• All meals as per program (B: Breakfast, L: lunch, D: Dinner)

Trip Excluded :

• Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
• International flight and international airport tax on departure
• Insurance
• Personal expenses & Tips
• Vietnam Visa - this can be done with our Visa service