NINH BINH - HA LONG: THE HIDDEN CHARM AND BEAUTY HA LONG (4-STAR PREMIUN CRUISE)

THE JOURNEY TO DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF VIETNAM

HA LONG - NINH BINH

(3 DAYS)

Departure date: Every week

Transportation: By bus, cruise

Day 1: HA NOI - NINH BINH - HA LONG   (Lunch)               

G.H.T tour guide and bus will meet you at the hotel and depart to visit Ninh Binh Town. Visit Dinh & Le dynasty temples in Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam.  Have lunch. Afterward we will check in to the hotel and have free time to explore Ninh Binh with many attractions like Bai Dinh pagoda, Ky Lan Mountain, Streets 8 - Experience food and entertainment, etc. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 2: HA LONG BAY   (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)                  

Have breakfast at the hotel and getting ready to check out. Depart to visit Ha Long Bay. Once arrive to Tuan Chau port, we will board the Jasmine cruise and begin our journey to discover the true beauty of Ha Long Bay – this extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

Lunch will be served on board. We will begin our journey by visiting Cua Van - one of the last floating fishing village in Ha Long Bay. We will board a small rowing bamboo boat to have insight about the life on the fishing village. Afterward we will visit TIEN ONG CAVE – showing evidence of human civilization dating back to 10,000 – 8,000 BC.

Dinner will be served on board and the cruise will set sail to the overnight mooring area. During this time, the magical “blue hour”, Ha Long Bay reveals its true, magnificent beauty. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 3: HA LONG BAY   (Breakfast and Lunch)                  

Breakfast will be served on board. You will be able to watch the sunrise while enjoying your breakfast or participate in some of the Tai Chi class. We will set sail to Ti Top island and enjoy a morning swim on a sandy beach beneath towering rock formations. There are many activities there for you to participate like: climbing the 400 stone steps (take about 20 minutes) to have a look at the stunning panoramic views over the bay, or participate in some of the water sport activities like jet ski, diving, etc.

Afterward we will head back to the cruise and sail back to the port. Along the way you will have a chance to take picture at some of the beautiful iconic site in Ha Long Bay like Dinh Huong island, Trong Mai island, Ga Choi island, Luon cave.

Once arrive to the port, we will depart to go have lunch and head back to Ha Noi, drop you off at your hotel to end this wonderful trip to discover the true beauty of Vietnam. Say farewell and hope to see you again on your next journey.

       (This program may vary according to the weather and the situation at the tour attractions)

 TOUR INCLUSIONS:

- Accommodation basing on twin-sharing with daily breakfast at 4-star hotels and cruise.

- Private air-conditioned transfer.

- Meals:

  + 01 lunch at a local restaurant (without drink). 

  + 02 lunches at cruise (without drink). 

  + 01 dinner at cruise (without drink).

- Sightseeing, admission fees and entrance fees as specified.

- Local travel insurance.

- English or French-speaking guide service.

- VAT and service charge.

- One bottle of water per person per day tour.

 TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

- All meals and beverage unspecified.

- International and domestic air tickets.

- Vietnam entry-visa.

- Hotel and airport porterage.

- Personal expenses, optional visit and other services unspecified.

- Surcharge for a special occasion, Christmas, New Year and Public Holidays.

- Tips for drivers and guides (5-8 USD for driver per day and 10-12 USD per day for tour guide).

 CHILDREN POLICY:

- Children from 0 – 5 years old: Free of charge (One child travelling with two adults will be free of charge; the 2nd child will pay 50% of adult's price).

- Children from 6 – 10 years old:

  + Sharing bed with two adults: 50% of adult price.

  + Sharing room with two adults, using extra bed: 80% of adult price.

  + Twin-sharing room with one adult: 100% of adult price.

- Children from 11 years old: 100% adult price.

 PAYMENT:

- For registration, pay 50% total tour price as a deposit.

- The remaining amount shall be pay 7 - 10 days before the departure (applied for tours in regular days) or 20 - 25 days before the departure (applied for tours in holidays).

- Cash, bank transfer or credit card is acceptable.

 CANCELLATION POLICY:

- 30 or more days prior to departure date: 10% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund (if any).

- 15-29 days prior to departure date: 25% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).

- 8-14 days prior to departure date: 50% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).

- 7 days prior to departure date: 100% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).

Wishing you a great journey!

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