Ha Noi: Officially established in 1010, the capital city of Hanoi is a great mix of Vietnamese – Chinese – French cultures, of ancient – modern things, of natural – cultural highlights. Being in Hanoi, you will be amazed by its hustle and bustle, its charms and colours. Sightseeing with a local guide; enjoy the unique water puppet performance; visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum; take a “cyclo (also called trishaw)” ride through the Old Quarter etc.; all is nice to do.

Halong Bay: Visiting Halong Bay - Natural World Heritage by a traditional Junk boat, discover caves & fishing villages, explore the lagoon.
Tam Coc: Tam Coc means three caves, being considered as Halong Bay on land. Sitting on a boat rowed by local ladies along the Hoang Long river and admiring the tranquil landscapes of limestone mountains and rice paddies reflecting themselves in the transparent water, you can free your mind from all worries and trouble on earth.
     

Tour Details:
Day 1:  ARRIVAL HANOI
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, warmest reception by our representative, then transfer to check in a hotel. Walk around in the Old Quarter and free time for shopping (time permitting)
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2:  HANOI – HALONG  (B)
After breakfast Hanoi City tour, covering Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Residence, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature (The 1^st University of Vietnam). Afternoon, proceed to Halong Bay which was awarded by UNESCO as a natural world heritage in 1994. Journey to Halong Bay is about four hours, you will be enjoying the diversity of the North Vietnam Villages lifestyles and the rice fields. Visit Hong Ngoc handicraft center and Dong Trieu Ceramic village.
Overnight in Halong.
Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)
After breakfast, kick off a four hours boat ride touring the Halong Bay viewing multi-shaped rocks and visit the dramatic Paradise Grotto. Lunch will be served on board with fresh seafood.
Afternoon returning to Hanoi. Stop in Hai Duong to try local specialties of green bean cakes.
Arrival in Hanoi, enjoy the world famous Water Puppet Show.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: HANOI - TAM COC BICH DONG - HANOI  (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Ninh Binh. Visit Bich Dong pagoda (Blue Grotto pagoda). Then transfer to Tam Coc (also known as Halong Bay on land). Tam Coc is best explored by boat as there are a series of 3 inter-link caves. Take a tiny wooden boat ride cruising up the river. Rowing through these natural marvels is quite a thrill. Afternoon, returning to Hanoi for relaxation and more shopping in the city center.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5:  DEPARTURE HANOI (B)
Biding farewell to Hanoi, transfer to airport for journey home.
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Children policies:  applied for children from 5 to 10 yrs old
- Sharing bed with adult: 50% of tour cost
- Extra bed: 75% of tour cost
- Twin sharing: 100% of tour cost
Group price policies:
- 5% discount for any groups from 6 to 10 people
- 10% discount for any groups from 11 people or more
- Special promotion: 5% discount for all groups booking from 1 May to 30 September
All the prices are valid in 2011, subject to change without prior notices
(Except for Christmas from  24 to 26 Dec  2011 and New Year from 31 Dec  to 5 Jan 2012)
Hotel selection:

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Included
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (based on twin sharing ROH)
- All meals indicated in the program
- All ground transport on tour with  A/C vehicles, boat
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and Water puppet show ticket
- Cold bottle of water and wet towels on route
- Local English, French, Chinese speaking guide (other languages upon request)
 Excluded
- International flight tickets to and from Vietnam
- Personal insurance
- Personal expenses: drinks, laundry
- Tips for guide and driver
- All other accounts not mentioned in the above inclusions