– Landscape of the countryside (North of Vietnam)

– Halong Bay beauty with thousand of islands

– Thien Cung Dong (Heavenly Palace Grotto) with 4 hours rowing boat

– Seafood lunch on Cruise while sailing in Halong Bay

Full day Halong details

Tour  guide of Wati Travel will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel (Old Quarter) from 8 AM-8.30 AM.

We will drive 3-3.30 hours to get to Halong Bay (Bai Chay Harbour – the biggest Habour in Halong Bay). You will enjoy the beauty of rice fields with busy farmer working using Vietnam tradditional methods of cultivation on the way (We have a break 30 mins in the middle)

Check in the boat Viet Dragon Cruise at noon, while lunch has been prepared by Crews on Cruise. While having lunch, the Caption will drive the Boat Cruising aroung the most magnificient bay bay and among thousands islands that jut out of the sea with its spectacular natural environment – you will also have the opportunity to stop at two of the many grottoes.

The stop of 4 hour cruise is Dong Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Colored lights transform the scene into a fairytale palace.

We will come back Harbour around 4 PM and we will stop at a break in the middle of the way. You have chance to go to rest room or have a drink. Arriving at about 8.00 – 8.30 pm, we drop you off at your Hotel. Finish the unforgettable Halong Bay full day Trip.

Price: USD 65/pax

Tour Cost included:

Car transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel.

Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Fresh seafood, Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.

Boat Trip Cruise to visit caves, tunnel caves

English Speaking Tour guide.

All entrance and sightseeing fees

All taxes & services charge

Tour Cost Non Included: 

Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.

Travel insurance

Personal expenses, Tipping/ Gratuities

Drinks

Kayaking or rowing boat

Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

What should be prepared:

– Long sleeve clothes,
– Hat or umbrella,
– Sun cream,
– Sunglasses

Highlight:

– Trang An, the area of 2000 ha is the most attractive ecological tourism spot located in East of Ninh Binh

– Bai Dinh Pagoda, the one with hundreds of Buddist statues not only the biggest Pagoda in Vietnam but also in South East of Asia

Itinerary Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda one day tour: 

8.00 – 8.30 AM: Wati Travel tour guide will pick you up at your provided hotel adress (in Hanoi Old Quarter) to depart to Ninh Binh city, around 98 kms from Hanoi

On the way, you will have chances to take the outlook of Vietnam rice fields with the harding-working farmers doing their working in the large rice fields

10.30 – 12 AM: Our tour guide and driver will take you to Bai Dinh Pagoda, the large pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze with 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight

12.30- 14.00: We will have lunch in local restaurant with local dishes (Goat, pork)

14.30: We will transfer from Bai Dinh to Trang An. Upon on arrival, we will tak the boat trip around Trang An to visit cave complex (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave) all caves are in mystery and wildness, you also have chances to admire the beautiful scenery of mountain and rivers of the popular countryside in Vietnam

16:00: Getting on the bus for returning to Hanoi.
16:30: Back to Hanoi at your address, Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour ends.

PRICE: 60 USD/PAX

INCLUDES:

– Pick up and drop off at your hotel with modern car with air-conditioner
– 1 bottle of water/tour/person
– Enthusiastic, experienced driver & English speaking guide
– Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
– Entrance fees & boat
– Insurance.

EXCLUDES:

– Electric car: 4 USD/ person/ way
– Tips, personal expense, drinks.
– Anything not explicitly mentioned above is not included in the price

WHAT TO BRING:

– Long sleeve clothes,
– Hat or umbrella,
– Sun cream,
– Sunglasses

Hoa Lu, the first Vietnam Capital under the Dinh and Le Dynasties from 10th century between 968 and 1009 AD located arounf 100km to The South of Hanoi city

Tam Coc, the outstanding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is oftan said to surpass of Halong Bay

It is a certain true that Hoa Lu & Tam Coc is often referred to as the Ha Long Bay on land.

Hightlight

– Visit Hoa Lu Old Citadel with Dinh Temple and Le Temple
– Rowing boat trip in Tam Coc (Three caves)

– Enjoy special Vietnamese buffet lunch in local restaurant with local food

Initerary

8.00-8.30 am: Tour guide of Wati Travel will pick you up from your hotel in Old Quarter to depart to Ninh Binh city

10.30-11.00 am: 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.

12:00pm: Today you will enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc named Duc Tuan restaurant. The food is served with Asian stype, local dishes, organic vegetable. The Duc Tuan is located on the river overview Tam Coc, you can enjoy the view of overal riverside until you finish your lunch

1:30pm: 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 specular caves with hundreds of limestones  on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colours.

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: Riding bicycles or buffalow rides

4:00pm leave Tam Coc and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around 6:30pm. Finish unforgettable full day trip at your hotel in Hanoi!

Price: VND 1 290 000/pax (equal to USD 60) 

Tour Cost included:

Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.

Transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel

Boat trip on Ngo Dong River rowing by local people

English Speaking Tour guide, other languages on request
All entrance and sightseeing fees

All taxes & services charge.

Tour Cost Non Included: 

Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping/ Gratuities

Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc

What to bring:
– Long sleeve clothes,
– Hat or umbrella,
– Sun cream,
– Sunglasses

Hanoi is one of the most interesting cities in Southeast Asia. The City is slow-paced yet quick to charm, with a lovely landscape of lakes, shaded boulevards, verdant public parks and French-colonial architecture. Hanoi personifies the spirit of historic Vietnam in the temples, monuments and pockets of ancient culture along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, yet perfectly reflects the rapid changes sweeping the country as Hanoi Yuppies sip cappuccinos in roadside cafes and compare cell phones.

Tour Duration: Day trip
Tour Highlights: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum & complex – Temple of literature – One museum of your choice – Cyclo tour in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Water puppet show
Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Hanoi
Level: Easy
Group size: Private only – 1 person minimum and above
Commence date: Advice upon booking

In the morning

8h00: Start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-palace. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he used to live in the past. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda; built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist, dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam). Lunch included.

In the afternoon

Option 1 (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday)

PM: After lunch proceed to Bat Trang pottery, continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. After that we will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful water, and visit Ngoc Son temple, cyclo around Old Quarters. End the trip with a show of water puppet.
Please not wearing skirts or shorts when visiting these places.

Option 2 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

What’s included?
A/C Transportation
English speaking guide
Lunch at Cha Ca restaurant
Entrance fees
A bottle of water/person
Maximum 2 museums
What’s excluded?
Drinks
Personal expenses
Tips