Day 1: Hanoi arrival
When you arrive in Hanoi, tour guide will meet you at the Noi Bai international airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is your leisure time.
Meal: none
Accommodation: hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Then, our guide and driver pick you up at the hotel to explore Hanoi captital. The first destination is Ho Chi Minh Complex which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, His House-on-Stilts, One Pillar pagoda… Then enjoy an hour Cyclo trip around Hoan Kiem lake and the Old Quarters with ancient buildings and narrow streets. Then, we will visit the Temple of Literature - known as Vietnam’s first University built in the 10th century. Enjoy a special lunch today at a popular local restaurant. Walking through the old quarter to explore the old town on foot with numerous shops and photo opportunities. Keep walking to Dong Xuan market, then come back to visit Ngoc Son temple and Hoan Kiem lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long - Hanoi
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Then, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, travel to Halong bay by car. Arrive in Ha Long city, you are boarding a private traditional wooden junk boat cruise for exploring the magnificent Halong bay. Lunch will be served while enjoying the spectacular view of the rocky bay. The cruise will pass by Incense Burner islet, Ga Choi Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, turtle islet. Disembark the cruise for 45 minutes; you will explore the massive scenic Thien Cung grotto and Dau Go cave, 2 of the most imposing caves and grottos of the Bay. Return to the harbor after 4 hours cruise tour for traveling back to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi – Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
Breakfast is served at the hotel. About 08:00 – 8:30 Am, tour guide will pick you up at your hotel, travel to Hoa Lu. Along the way, we may take some stop-over for photo and refreshment while enjoying rural stunning scenery on the way. Arrive in Hoa Lu which is the former capital of Vietnam (968 – 1009) under Dinh and Le dynasties. Visit Dinh temple, Le temples and surroundings. Then, continuing the trip to Tam Coc which is considered as Vietnam’s “Ha long bay on land”. Enjoy the scenic journey passing through the picturesque rural area. Enjoy lunch at a popular eatery and take a sampan boat trip through the canal crossing the beautiful rice paddy. Travel back to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi departure
You will be free until transferred to the Noi Bai airport for flight back home.
Meal: Breakfast
This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and availability of ground services.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
HOTEL SELECTION:
The hotels listed below are our suggestions for the best value on this tour. However, Asia Essence Tours offers many more options of hand-picked hotels, with different "star ratings", allowing you to customize the vacation to meet your taste and budget.
LOCATIONS |
FIRST CLASS CATEGORY |
SUPERIOR CATEGORY |
DELUXE CATEGORY |
Hanoi |
Silk Queen Hanoi |
Golden Silk Boutique |
Hanoi D’Opera |
Halong Cruise |
Swan Cruise |
Huonghai Sealife |
Indochina Sails |
Ninhbinh |
Ngoc Anh 2 Hotel |
Legend Hotel |
Emerald Resort |
ABOUT HOTELS:
We, at Asia Essence Tours, are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. As the hotel cost will be the major expense of your vacation in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, it is essential that all of the hotels chosen by us are the highest quality for the price paid. All of our prices are based on twin, double or queen shared rooms.
BELOW IS AN EXPLANATION OF THE HOTEL "STAR" RATINGS:
First Class/ 3 Star (from US$ 40 - US$ 60 per room/night)
The First Class/ 3 Star Hotels are good value and normally centrally located. They all have comfortable en-suite rooms, good amenities and public areas to relax in. They are usually family run hotels, so offer great personalized service for your enjoyment and comfort. Most first class properties offer an in-house restaurant, and some may even have a swimming pool!
Superior/ 4 star (from US$ 80 - US$ 110/ per room/night)
The 4* superior Hotels offer a wide range of services. Many superior hotels feature a choice of several in-house restaurants. In addition virtually all of them have a swimming pool. Some may even feature a spa or health club. This grade of hotel offers more for your enjoyment and comfort, while still remaining affordable.
Deluxe/ 5 Star (from US$120 - US$ 180++/ per room/night)
These 5* Deluxe hotels are usually owned by Worldwide, well known Hotel chains. The deluxe hotels feature excellent locations, offer the highest standards of service and facilities, and are known as the best hotels in each region. Facilities such as swimming pools and spas are the norm, and guest rooms are luxurious. These hotels offer first class service and amenities throughout.
ASIA ESSENCE TOURS™ BESPOKE STYLE SUITS EVERYONE
Flexibility: The sample itinerary can be modified to suit your interests, budget as well as your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination.
Tailor-Made Journey: This trip can be tailor made to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of the trips, with most services being provided on a private basis.
Commitment to Excellence: We enjoys excellent relationships with all of the highly regarded hotels and finest properties in our destinations as well as with service suppliers so that we are able to negotiate the most attractive prices for our clients, which enables us to provide exclusive holidays and affordable special offers. We create one-of-a-kind vacations for groups and individuals. We love our destinations and do our best to make sure that our customers feel the same way. Our job is to make sure that everyone gets the right balance of comfort and excitement to enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
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