Vietnam: Where Every Step Tells a Story.
Day 1:
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by our driver and transferred to your hotel. Hanoi is one of Asia's most charming cities, with its romantic tree-lined boulevards and colonial houses. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2:
After breakfast at hotel,
Starting the day trip will be a visit of the Ho Chi Minh Complex,
which compromises Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (closed on Mondays & Fridays),
his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace.
You will then visit the Temple of Literature constructed in 1070
to worship Confucius, which served as the first Royal National University in
Vietnam. The site also honors 82 Vietnamese doctorates who passed a number of
rigid exams in the feudal ages. Their names, birthdays and birthplaces are engraved
in 82 headstones perched on stone tortoises. It is widely believed that
touching the heads of these tortoises will bring luck. Its peaceful green
compound with its neatly maintained lawns, gardens and lotus ponds make it a
tranquil hideaway from the city’s bustle and heat.
Enjoy an afternoon walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and see historic
attractions as well as local markets, homes, and shops.
Visit Ngoc Son Temple, located on an island at
the north end of the lake which is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
Wander down busy streets, passing street stalls, and stopping at Hang Quat Street to visit an old stamp maker. Continue to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, built by the French in 1887.
Water puppet show. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 3:
After
breakfast at hotel,
Explore Halong
Bay on Le Journey Cruises 2 days is absolutely recommended for visitors
who love travelling off beaten track to discover an authentic local culture and
hidden beauty spots on the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
08:00 – 08:30 |
Pick-up time
For those who book
our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to
explore Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
11:30 – 12:00 |
Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
12:00 |
Transferred to main boat by tender. Embark on Le Journey Cruises
Warmly welcome to Le
Journey Cruises! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver
cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your
cabin.
13:00 | Enjoy
fabulous lunch
Fabulous lunch is
served while Le Journey Cruises – Luxury Cruises starts his sail into
magnificent Ha Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter
and has fewer tourists. He will pass famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and
thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:30 | Explore Tra
Bau floating village
Option 1 : Swimming Ba Trai Dao
Island
Option 2 : Our small boat brings
you to visit a fishing village names “ Tra Bau “ to Join the kayaking experience
to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island
(King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
17:00- 18:00 |
Sunset Party, Happy Hour and Cooking Class
Back to Le Journey
Cruises and relax on cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Lan Ha Bay.
There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only the
colors but the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a
certain moment. Enjoy our “Sunset Party “and “Happy Hour Deal
Cooking Demonstration
is an onboard activity which helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine
but also learns more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show
and guide you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried
springing roll and/ or how to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits.
19:00 | Savor deluxe
dinner
Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.
21:00 – 23:00:
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, the fabulous drinks on our bars, movies, spa therapy, or just relax in your room
Day 4:
After
breakfast at the hotel,
06:00 - 7:00 | In
the morning on Le Journey Cruises -Have light breakfast
Le Journey Cruises
continues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is
served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:00 | Explore
Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay
We will visit the
Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic,
attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the
romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to
enjoying bamboo boat or kayaking which is an interesting activity to discover
the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
09:00| Back to
the boat for check-out
10:00 | Brunch time
During the time well
prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and
thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
11:00 – 11:30 | Back
to Tuan Chau Harbor
Bus transfer service
by the highway from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance.
Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00 – 16:00, end of unforgettable trip. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 5:
After breakfast at the hotel,
Free time for a last
bit of shopping or exploring the city on your own, before we take you to Ha
Noi airport for your flight home.
Your room is available until noon only.
Location: TIA Airport International Terminal, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
