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Vietnam North Express 4 day itinerary is designed & operated by Leading Travel, is an enchanting mix of diverse nature, culture, traditions & activities, spread all across. The Northern Vietnam offers some of the best of these. To introduce some of these to the short time visit travelers, an ideally lowest priced tour package. Vietnam North Express offers all the thrills minus the frills, of the bay cruise, caves, river cruise, countryside farm living, Buddhism pilgrimage center, shopping & the enthralling night life, surely ensuring the rush of excitement.
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi – Old Quarter discovery by Cyclo tour – Water Puppet Show. Overnight in Hanoi (L)
Day 2: Halong Bay, UNESCO World Heritage discovery by cruising day tour. Overnight in the city center hotel (B/L)
Day 3: Ninh Binh day tour (Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Tam Coc River Boat Trip). Overnight in the city center hotel (B/L)
Day 4: Transfer to airport for home bound flight (B)
Abbreviation: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch
A backpack
A travel pillow
A quick-dry towel
Diarrhea treatment
Trousers
Flip flops (can buy in arrival cities later)
Travel adapter
Portable phone charger
Sun protection, a hat, sun-glasses
Waterproof jacket (a light-weight one, can buy in arrival cities later)
Sprays
Good photo-maker/ camcorder
Other things you think necessary
Special policy: *SPECIAL OFFER* if Booked & Paid for the Tour Package 1 month prior to the Tour Date.
i,e., * Vietnam's "Visa Approval Letter" would be provided Free of cost (FOC). Tipping is not compulsory.
Welcome At Hanoi in to our mesmerizing Viet Nam.
Your guide and the driver warmly welcomes you & picks you up at the Noi Bai International Airport,after you are done with the Immigration process & picking up your bags. With a comfortable drive of around 30-45 minutes, you arrive to Check-In to hotel, in Hanoi center.
The first tour activity to enjoy Hanoi is Cyclo tour with one-hour. Your cyclo (a "bicycle taxi" pedaled by a driver behind you) gives you an unobstructed view, perfect for snapping photos during your tour. The heart of Vietnam's Capital, Hanoi Old Quarter, home to many of the must-sees, like the Hanoi Citadel, and the Hanoi Opera House. Ride at the perfect pace to enjoy some of the 36 tree-shaded streets of this historic district.
Exchange your seat on the cylco for a seat at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch an hour puppet show the quintessential Vietnamese art of water puppetry—begun over a thousand years ago by farmers in the Red River Delta. A complex system of underwater poles, rods, and strings brings these elaborate puppets to life. Puppeteers bring magic to the water’s surface as they spin tales of Vietnamese legend—knights on horseback, princesses, unicorns, and fire-breathing sea dragons.
Spending night time on enjoying our capital by yourself.
07.45 – 08.30: The tour guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or provided addresses in the Old Quarter to start Halong Bay 1 Day Deluxe Tour.
After 3-3.5 hours of driving, you will get to the Tuan Chau Habour belongs to Tuan Chau Island. On the way, you will enjoy the beauty of Vietnamese countryside scenery such as rice fields with busy farmers working, using Vietnamese traditional methods of cultivation. Then, you will have a short break half way of the drive.
12.00 – 12.30: You will be welcomed on the day cruise, the highlight of Halong Bay 1 Day Deluxe Tour. Lunch will be prepared and served to you on board by the crew. While having lunch, the captain will cruise around the most beautiful islets among thousands of limestone islands such as Dog islet, Incense Burner Islet, Rooster - Hen Islet etc.
One stop of the 4-hour cruise is Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave is adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites as well as colored lights, which transforms the scene into a fairytale palace.
Another activity of Halong Bay 1 Day you could expect during the cruise is the stop at Ba Hang Fishing Village, where you could either join the bamboo boat ride or kayaking for 40 minutes to feel the Bay closer.
16.00 pm: Return to the harbor around and we will stop for one break in the middle of the way so you have a chance to go to the restroom or have a drink.
20.00 – 20.30: Arrive in Hanoi city center, and you will be dropped off at your hotel to stay overnight. Finish the unforgettable Halong Bay 1 Day Deluxe Tour.
08.00 – 08.30: Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Old Quarter to depart to Ninh Binh city
10.30 – 11.00: You will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
12.00: Today you will enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc named Duc Tuan restaurant. The food is served with Asian style, local dishes, organic vegetable. The Duc Tuan is located on the river overview Tam Coc, you can enjoy the view of overall riverside until you finish your lunch
13.30: After finishing your lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and legs. The boat will take you to 3 spectacular caves with hundreds of limestones on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colors.
The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life.
Optional activities: Enjoy a bicycle ride through the countryside after the boat trip.
16.00: Leave Tam Coc and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around
18.30: Finish unforgettable full day trip at your hotel in Hanoi
After your breakfast, Check-out of the hotel & Leading Travel’s driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport, for your home bound flight.
Thus, completing the memorable holiday in Vietnam, with Leading Travel.
We bid you goodbye, thanking you with gratitude for your decision to come visiting our Vietnam and choosing Leading Travel services to enjoy this trip. We hope to see you again, and fervently wish getting your kind recommendations to your relatives and friends. Bon Voyage!
Best Price 2019
Service quality
Group size & Price (USD per person)
08 – 12
people
05 – 07
03 – 04
02
3* Service quality
159
162
173
184
4* Service quality
188
191
201
213
5* Service quality
331
333
344
356
Accommodation list:
*** Accommodations are subject to change due to availability at the time of booking.
Hotel location
Service quality – Room/cabin category
3*
4*
5*
Hanoi
3 Nights
Hong Ha Hotel
Superior room
Thang Long Opera Hotel
Movenpick Hanoi Hotel
Superior Room
Children policy:
- Under 3 years old: 100% free, share with parents everything (maximum 2 children in a cabin/room)
- 3 years old and above and below 8 years old:
+ 70% will be charged, sharing bed with parents
+ 80% will be charged, but extra bed/mattress
- 8 years old and above: 100% will be charged (adult price) with extra bed/mattress
- Maximum 3 adults in 1 cabin/room
Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellation must be made in writing
- Any cancellation at 45 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
- Any cancellation between 44 Days – 30 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
- Any cancellation between 29 Days – 15 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
- Any cancellation less than 15 Days: 100% of tour fare charge
- As mentioned on particular booking and depends on each period
- In some situation: after deposit or full payment, cancellation is not accepted (no refund)
Peak season surcharge: will be applied depend on detail departure tour date.
Private transfer in latest version with experienced driver for private tour activities and airport
Shuttle bus for group tour activities
2 bottles of water/pax/day tour on transfer (500ml/bottle)
01 bottel of water/pax/way of airport transfer (500ml/bottle)
Single cyclo
Water Puppet show ticket
Boat in Tam Coc river trip (02 pax/ rowing boat)
Private professional and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide for private tour activities
Share professional and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide for group tour activities
Halong bay cruising itinerary
Kayaking or bamboo rowing boat in Halong bay
Meals as mention in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
Hotel accommodation: Double room/ Twin room
All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
All kinds of beverages
Airfares (international & domestic)
Visa approval
Travel insurance
Tips
Bank fees
Other things not mentioned in inclusion list
Any part of this itinerary can be altered to fit your need, e.g.accommodation, add/skip city, tour length..