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Day 1: Arrive
Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi. Meet your our guide and transfer to hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in hotel in
Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi (B,L)
A full day city tour of Vietnam's capital. Hanoi is a unique
city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture,
peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes
such sights as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda,
the Fine Arts Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Lake of
the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. Lunch in the Forest
Restaurant. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese
water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3:
Hanoi-Halong (B,L,D)
We depart from the capital at 8 :30 am
for Ha Long Bay approximately three hours away. En route we
have a short stop at the Sao Dao center run for and by
handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at Ha Long
Bay we will be met by captain and cruise and transferred to
our luxury junk,Once we have settled in we can begin our
cruise around majestic Ha Long Bay accompanied by a delicious
lunch. After lunch we have the chance to explore some of the
limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then our captain will
find a secluded spot where we can swim in the clear water of
the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck . After we have
finished exploring for the day we retire to the junk. We can
relax on the top deck using the sun-tanning area or enjoy a
refreshing drink from the bar. In the evening our cook will
prepare a splendid meal comprised of fresh seafood dishes as
well as traditional Vietnamese fare as we weigh anchor in the
heart of the bay. For those that are interested there is the
opportunity to do a spot of night fishing from the boat.
Day 4:
Halong-Hanoi (B,L)
Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before
cruising back to Halong City. En route the junk weaves through
strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from
fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose!
After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board disembark
at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi by road and
transfer to hotel on arrival.
Day 5: Depart
Hanoi (B)
At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for onward
flight. (B)
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