The best Highlights of the North 6-Day (PKHAN064301)

On your first day, you have the flexibility to arrive in Hanoi at any time as the only scheduled activity is airport pick-up. Our car driver will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. 

Once you have checked in, the day is free for you to take a rest or discover Ha Noi City and form your own first impressions of Vietnam. You might have a sleep to recover, or wander around for some own exploration, or consider taking part in one of our suggested such as:
- Water Puppet Performance: Watch the interesting traditional water puppet show which will tell you some Vietnamese fairy tales or historical stories. 

- Vietnamese Cooking Class / Food Tours: Explore the Vietnamese cuisine world in Hanoi by joining a cooking class and learning how to cook some basic but tasty traditional foods or taste the street flavors with a food tour in the capital

Spend the night in Hanoi and prepare yourself for an exciting adventure on the next day!

7:30-8:00: After having breakfast at your hotel, the car driver and tour guide will pick you up to depart for Ninh Binh Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10:30: Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty. Here, we go cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people. 

12h30: Have lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice...Vegetarian foods are always available in lunch

13h45: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5 hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called "Ha Long Bay on land"

15h30: Get back to the Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). The cave is often compared to the "Great Wall of China." Here, you'll walk up 500 steps to reach the top of Mua Cave and take in a splendid overview of Ninh Binh.

17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

19h00 - 19h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast at your hotel, our mini-van/bus will pick you up between 8:00 am to 8:30 am come to Halong City. During the 3.5-hour drive, you will have the opportunity to view the simple countryside and rice paddy life along the way. 
 

Upon arrival at the port, take a boat and begin your amazing cruise through the stunning Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site. Lunch will be served on board with the freshest seafood.

During the cruise, we will visit some of the most beautiful attractions on HaLong Bay. We'll then sail further into a peaceful area where we'll drop anchor and spend the night. You will enjoy a delicious dinner and relax as the sun sets over the bay. You'll spend the night on the boat, immersing yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the bay.

Greet your new day with the soft movement of Tai Chi exercises on the sundeck. Enjoy breakfast served on the boat as we leisurely cruise through thousands of stunning and seemingly never-ending islands. This is an amazing opportunity to capture some breathtaking photographs of the scenery.
Lunch will be served on the boat as we cruise back to the Halong pier. After that, return to Hanoi. You will arrive in Hanoi around 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Check in at your hotel and take advantage of some free time to explore the fascinating Old Quarter of Hanoi on your own. Take the opportunity to indulge in some delicious local street food or browse the shops for souvenirs. You will spend the night in Hanoi.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for the airport for your international flight home or to your next destination. We hope you've had an incredible time exploring Vietnam with us and have made unforgettable memories!

Please note that airport transfer is included in your itinerary. Our team will ensure that your departure from Ha Noi City is as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

Accommodation:

Accommodations based on single/twin/double/triple sharing with daily buffet breakfast. All taxes and service charges included.

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Hanoi: Anatole Hotel or similar

Halong Bay: La Regina Cruise or similar

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"All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. The final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalized travel documents.

"Subject to change" means that we may use an alternative hotel if the hotel listed in the tour package is fully booked or not available during your stay period. The alternative hotel must be of the same quality as the indicated hotel or better than the indicated hotel in the package."
 

Flights:

Included:

Internal flight tickets: Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City (Economy class) by Vietnam Airlines or similar, including fuel charge and Airport taxes.

Checked baggage allowance: 20kg + Handing Luggage: 7kg.
 

Guide: Professional tour guides with excellent English skills in every destination.

 

Meals:

Meals mentioned in the program include Vietnamese cuisine, Asian cuisine, and Western cuisine. The meals are categorized as B (breakfast), L (lunch), or D (dinner). The program includes 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner.
 

Additional Services

Entrance and Sightseeing fees

Free Wifi in the property

Boat trips in Halong Bay

Kayaking activity if complimentary

All transports and transfers

All taxes and services charge
 

Transport:

Air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for transportation during the tour. This includes pick-up and drop-off at airports, hotels, and all other tour destinations.

For any flights included in the itinerary, plane transportation will be arranged with reputable airlines to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

For boat trips, comfortable and secure vessels will be used to take you to your destinations. Our boats are equipped with life jackets and other necessary safety equipment, and operated by experienced and licensed captains.

We take your safety and comfort seriously and strive to provide the best transportation options for your travel needs.

Insurance: Insurance is not covered by Charming Viet Nam Travel

Child under 5 years old is = 50% Adult`s cost.. Sharing the same existing bed with parents

Children from 5 - 11 years old = 75% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents

Child from 12 - up = 100% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents

Triple room = 3 Persons sharing one room (01 Double Bed + 01 Single Bed)

Original passport

Sunscreen

Wide-brimmed hat

Swimsuit

Insect repellent

Sunglasses (especially from April to October)

Light jacket (from November to March)

Camera with sufficient battery and memory card capacity

Dragonfly Cruise - Charming Vietnam Travel offers you a “Instalment Payment Plan”, you will be required to settle instalments when you select to book your departure tour.

 

Flexible Cancellation

If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.

 

Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to info@charmingvietnamtravel.com, including the reason for cancellation.

In this packages, we will use some different airlines such as: Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air or similar airlines (20kg for checked baggage per passenger and 7kg hand luggage per passenger, 01-piece check-in baggage).

Some flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).

All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.

Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.

Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees.

Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.

Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.

Any airline ‘extras’ such as pre-allocated seating is at your own arrangement (additional charges apply)

Physical Requirements

A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.

 

Tipping

A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Tipping is AU$10/person per day. Tipping is collected by agent before travelling or the day of your arrival.

 

Accommodation

The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

 

Special Refund Policy

You will receive a refund for the price difference between staying in 2 rooms for 3 adult and staying in a triple room if you want to stay at the triple room

 

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.

We have partnered with NibTravel Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi-trip journeys simply with us.

 

Visa & Passport information

It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.

A visa is required for travel to Vietnam. The visa is easiest to complete with Charming Viet Nam Travel and just need to pay $160 for single entry (30-day-stay-limited)

 

Tour Documentation

Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

 

Tour Length

The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.

If you wish to do so, please follow these steps

 

Follow the “Book Now” prompts, until you reach the “Anything else we need to know?” field

Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.

After finalizing your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our Reservation team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can pay extra for arriving early or extension your trip.

Pre-tour night: Depend on the hotel standard and availability

Post-tour night: Depend on the hotel standard and availability