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DAY TRIP IN AND AROUND HANOI

The following excursions are carefully designed for travelers and businessman who want to extend their stay in Vietnam,and explore the beauty and the culture of Vietnam, in short time.

HIGHLIGHTS

. Hanoi

. Halong bay

. Perfume Pagoda

. Hoa Lu & Tam Coc

 

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OPTION 1

Ha Long Bay Excursion (day trip)

Heading out of town we travel by roads to HaLong Bay, truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive sights. Upon arrival, we take a 5 hour trip around the spectacular bay with nearly 3,000 islets jutting up from the clear and emerald water. Along the way we make stops for swimming and visiting one of the many grottoes as well as enjoying a seafood lunch. The trip ends after arrival in Ha Noi.(L)

 

OPTION 2

Perfume Pagoda Excusion (day trip)

An interesting drive through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Perfume Pagoda, which is not just one pagoda but many shrines and sanctuaries built into a limestone hillside. On arrival, we enjoy a boat excursion through a peaceful rural landscape of flooded rice fields and walk up into Huong Son mountain for an exploration of the pagoda complex. The trip ends after arrival in Ha Noi.(L)

 

OPTION 3

Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Excursion (day trip)

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The capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and early Le Dynasties is Hoa Lu, which however has left its legacy in  the form of two small temples, each one nearly a thousand years old. After a short drive we visit these two remaining structures, dedicated to the Dinh and Le Rulers , then climb 200 steps to the top of Ma Yen mount for a fantastic view over the surrounding areas. The next stop of our trip  is Tam Coc which is surnamed “ Inland Halong Bay”. We take a boat trip on a river through the quiet and peaceful landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone formations to the grottoes of Tam Coc. The trip ends after arrival in Ha Noi. (L)

 

OPTION 4

Ha Noi City Tour

The capital of Vietnam, Ha Noi is a unique city with tree -lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and magnificent temples. We start our city tour with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace , Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. Heading out of this area, we continue seeing the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university, the History Museum, which delays an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. We also visit the beautiful West Lake and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. The trip ends at 5h30 p.m. (L)

 

OPTION 5

Thay Pagoda - Hoa Binh

Thay Pagoda is well known as the water puppet art cradle. After a short drive from Ha Noi’s bustling streets, we visit the beautiful pagoda of Thay , in a tranquil setting of lakes and mountains. Then, we continue to venture into Hoa Binh where have settled the Muong hill tribe people. The spectacular countryside and hill villages make for an interesting journey. The tours end after your arrival in Ha Noi.

 

 

DAY TRIP IN & AROUND HANOI

Tour cost in US Dollar for one person

Group size

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

OPTION 4

OPTION 5

2 pax

US$ 82

US$ 42

US$ 51

US$ 40

US$ 50

3 - 5pax

US$ 66

US$ 35

US$ 42

US$ 34

US$ 41

6 - 9 pax

US$ 47

US$ 28

US$ 31

US$ 26

US$ 27

10 - 14 pax

US$ 36

US$ 20

US$ 26

US$ 22

US$ 21

15 - 19 pax

US$ 28

US$ 18

US$ 22

US$ 19

US$ 19

20 pax & up

US$ 24

US$ 16

US$ 19

US$ 18

US$ 17

   

 

INCLUDING: + Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver + English or French speaking guide +  Entrance fee to indicated sights +  Meal as indicated ( B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) + Boat trip

NOT INCLUDING: Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa to Vietnam, flight in/ out Vietnam, any optional additional tours or activities during free time...

TRIP NOTES:

     Vietnam is developing countries whose infrastructure, values, customs, standard may different from what you expect in your home land. Road condition are poor, accommodation and transportation may be basic in remote area.

  Daily breakfast (B) and 01 lunches (L) are included on this trip. Other meals are at client’s expenses. However, the trip with full board meal is arranged upon request.

  The dress standards are conservative thoughout Asia. Loose, lightweight, long clothing are all respectful and cool in Asian hot climate. In addition to your items of personal clothing, we suggest you to bring trainer or sneaker shoes, jacket for cold weather, torch/flash light, hat, rain coat for wet season, sun cream, sunglasses, daypack, toiletries and small towel, insect repellent.

  Occationally, this itinerary may be amended for reasons beyond our control as weather, flight delay or road conditions.

 

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