Home to eclectic nature in the form of massive cliffs, green grasslands, and rich history and culture, Vietnam has grown into one of the best locations to visit in South East Asia. Visit the capital city of Ho Chi Minh which is bestowed with both cultural and colonial architectural buildings and knows how to make a weekend count at its night market and walking street. Along with the urban beat of the capital city, get a chance to witness the marvelous archipelagos as you cruise on the azure blue waters of Halong Bay. Owing to its rich history and turbulent past, Ho Chi Minh city is still seen as rooted in its culture and proudly boasts its history through war memorials and museums.

This is the perfect vacation for all, you and your loved ones will get to enjoy cruises, island visits, interacting with the locals, trying out Vietnamese foods and shopping, witnessing the country's history unravel with sightseeing tours, and much more.

Itinerary

DAY01- (24DECEMBER2023): ARRIVEHANOI–HALFDAYCITYTOUR

On your arrival at the Noi Bai International Airport at early morning, you will be welcomed by our guide and driver who will bring you to Hanoi city. Hanoi is over 1000 years old and is currently the capital of Vietnam as well the commercial, political, and cultural heart of the country.

Note:  The official time for check-in is 14h00. The early check-in is according to the room available. Upon check-in, the hotel required the passport copy of the clients.

After breakfast, a full day city tour of Hanoi starts with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Outside), following the tradition of Lenin and Stalin before and Mao later, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh is a glass sarcophagus installed inside the monumental building.whichhasbecomeaplace ofpilgrimage.Next, wewillalsovisitthehouseonstilts; The One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 out of wood on a single stone pillar, is designed to resemble a lotus flower in honor of Buddha.

We continue visiting the serene Museum of Ethnology, a 20 minutes' drive out of town that offers a fascinating insight into Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority groups (Museum of Ethnology is closed on Mondays).

Take a short rest with egg coffee. Among many delicious food, one of the most must-try food for all visitors when travelling to Hanoi is this odd kind of coffee. Frankly speaking,egg coffee is the remarkable symbol of Hanoi’s coffee. Since the 1950s, this famous drink hasbeen astaplefor Hanoi peopleandGiang Coffeeisthefirst placeintroducingEgg Coffee to customers.Then we will drive to Hoan Kiem Lake. In Hanoi, there are so many beautiful places worth seeing. However, the "essence" of an ancient gentle Hanoi is most clearly shown in Hoan Kiem Lake. Here, tourists can walk around the lake to sightsee and visit the surroundingOld Quarter. You will have the opportunity to discover the unique features of Vietnamese architecture, cuisine, life style and learn about the typical culture ofHanoi. At there, you will visit Ngoc Son Temple which worships Van Xuong saint and Tran Hung Dao, a former general commander.

DAY2- (25 DECEMBER2023): HANOI–HALONGBAY–OVERNIGHTONJUNK(B/L/D)

We leave Hanoi in morning and travel to the astonishing and mystical Ha Long Bay (By cruise services’ carpool) which is described by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is one of the most beautiful places in the region. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, it is an spectacular collection of 2,000 islands covering an area in excess of 1,500km. This forms a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and cliff faces.

• 12:30ReceptionistswelcomeguestsattheInternational TuanChau harbour.
• 12:45 Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.
• 13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay-natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, ??nh H??ng island, Chó ?á islet, Gà Ch?i islet...
• 14:30Cruises stops at B? Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
• 15:45            Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in1962Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ...
• 16:45       Backtothecruise.Relaxandenjoysunsetonthesundeck.Gototheovernight place.
• 18:00 – 19:00        HAPPYHOUR-Buy1drinkget1free(wineexcluded). 18:30        Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
• 19:00       Acquaintyourseftwiththesetmenudinner.
• 20:30       Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...

DAY3 (26DECEMBER2023):HALONGBAY–HANOI(B/BRUNCH/--)