NINH BINH - YEN TU - HA LONG: THE CHARM FORM NATURE AND CULTURE (STANDARD TOUR)

THE JOURNEY TO DISCOVER YOUR INNER PEACE

NINH BINH - YEN TU - HA LONG

(3 DAYS)

Departure date : Every week

Transportation : By bus

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 TRANG AN ECO-TOURISM AREA - it was recognized as UNESCO's world heritage & cultural heritage in 2015. This is a beautiful place with charming natural scenery. There will also be a boat ride to take you to visit 3 spiritual places: Trinh Temple, Tran Temple and Phu Khong Temple. Our ride will also pass through the caves such as Dark Cave, Bright Cave, Wine-Cooking Cave, Three Drop Cave.

Have lunch. Our next destination will be the DINH & LE DYNASTY TEMPLES in Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam. 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: NINH BINH - YEN TU - HA LONG BAY   (Breakfast and Lunch)                  

Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Depart to visit YEN TU MOUNTAIN - known for its majestic mountains and forests. It is a sacred Buddha land, attracting many domestic and foreign visitors every year. Have lunch and rest at Hoa Yen temple before continuing to go up the mountain. Along the way you will have a chance to stop and admire the peaceful sacred buddha land with many pagodas like Trinh Pagoda, Giai Oan Pagoda, Hoa Yen Pagoda, One-roof Pagoda, Bao Sai Pagoda, Van Tieu Pagoda, Dong Pagoda, Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery, etc.

Depart to Ha Long Bay and check in to the hotel. Free and easy to explore Ha Long Bay at night with many attractions and activities.

Day 3: HA LONG - HA NOI   (Breakfast and lunch)                  

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready to check out. Depart to Tuan Chau to take a boat ride to visit some of the most beautiful scenery in Ha Long Bay. Along the way you will have a chance to take photos at some of the famous sites in Ha Long Bay like Dinh Huong island, Trong Mai island, Ga Choi island. We will also stop to discover SUNG SOT CAVE - one of the most beautiful cave in the Ha Long Bay. Stop by TI TOP ISLAND and enjoy some free time on the beach. There will be many activities for you to participate on the island like kayaking, jet-ski, diving, etc. You will also have a chance to see the LUON CAVE - the largest cross-water cave in Ha Long Bay. Afterward we will head back to the port.

Have lunch and depart to go back to Ha Noi and 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 based on twin-sharing with daily breakfast at 3* hotels.

- Private air-conditioned transfer.

- Meals (at a local restaurant as specified):

   + 03 lunches (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 paid 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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