$299pp Twin-Share for a Five-Day North Vietnam Tour (value up to $535)

Includes: 

• Transportation with air-con within North Vietnam 
• English speaking guide during Halong Bay tour, and Hoa Lu-Tam Coc tour 
• One-hour kayaking in Halong Bay 
• Meals as mentioned (B = breakfast, L = lunch, and D = dinner) 
• Entrance fees as mentioned 
• Accommodation – three nights in a hotel in the Hanoi centre (double/twin-share), overnight on VSpirit Cruises 
• Insurance on boat 
• Complimentary bottles of water 
• Welcome drink in hotel and onboard 

Exclusions: 

• International flights 
• Airport transfer to and from Hanoi 
• Beverages 
• International insurance 
• Tips 
• Personal expenses and other expenses not explicitly mentioned above 
• Visa to Vietnam 

Itinerary: 

Day 1: Check in Hotel in Hanoi (Meals: No)

Arrive in Hanoi and check in to  Hotel located in Hanoi centre – get welcome drink when check in hotel. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi. 

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong – VSpirit Cruise (Meals: B/L/D)

08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. 
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic Cruises among the limestone island. 
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Luon Cave area.
16h30: Back to the V’Spirit Classic Cruise. 
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climp up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
17h30: Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set. 
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around. Overnight on board.

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi – Check in Hotel (Meals: B/L)

06h30 – 07h00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt. 
07h30 – 08h30 Have breakfast at sunrise. 
08h30 – 09h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay. 
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin. 
09h30 – 10h30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and more. 
10h30 – 11h30: While heading back to the habor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch. 
12h00: Disembark V’Spirit Classic Cruise. 
12h30: Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi city center. 
16h30 – 17h00: Arrival Hanoi. Our guide says goodbye to you at the hotel. 

Overnight in hotel in Ha Noi

Day 4: Hanoi – Hoalu - Tamcoc Tour (Meals: B/L)

07:45: Picking up from your Hotel in Hanoi old quarter. 
08:15: Starting drive to Ninh Binh Province. 
10:00: Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. 
10:15: Visiting King Dinh and King Le’s temples. 
11:30: Arriving in Tam Coc Wharf. 
11:45: Having buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine. 
13:00: Getting on Sampan boats through caves and visiting countryside landscape. 
15:00: Back to Tam Coc Wharf to chill out. 
15:15: Biking to Bich Dong on country road. 
16:00: Getting on shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi. 
18:30: Your guide says goodbye to you at your hotel.

Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi Departure (Meals: B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Hanoi.