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Cycling in Tam Coc & Kayaking in Halong bay

Often referred to as “Inland Ha Long Bay ”, the area of Tam Coc and Hoa Lu is characterised by the limestone geology that gives rise to the towering karsts that make this picturesque area so unique. On this enjoyable day trip, the atmosphere is relaxed as you casually pedal and paddle your way past green rice fields, along waterways and through underground passages.

Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival (-/-/D)

Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Cyclo tour to visit Hanoi old quaters, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple. In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre. Dinner in the restaurant with Vietnamese traditional cuisines. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Cycling in Tam Coc – Ninh Binh (B/L/-)

7am – Meet your group at hotels in Hanoi, drive to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and The Dinh Dynasties. Cycle for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for lunch.

1.30pm - 15 minutes cycling on a country road takes you to Sunny Wharf, a small dock, for a sampan boat journey (1 hour) in the heart of “Inland Ha Long Bay”. Take in the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone.

Stop for a short rest near a small shrine before returning to the boat and making your way back to the dock (1 hour). Cycle back to Tam Coc village. Transfer to hotel in Ninh Binh, check in. Free at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

Day 3: Ninh Binh – Kayaking in Halong Bay – Overnight on Junk (B/L/D)

You leave Ninh Binh transfer to Halong city. Arriving at the jetty around 12:30 pm. Welcome on board of the Chinese Junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth. After lunch, we cruise to the inside of magical landscape of Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island , Binh Phong mountain, Sung Sot Cave , Round over Titov Beach. Kayaks are available for your trip to discover the bay. Enjoy sunset on the top of the Titov mountain or you take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnels with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on junk, enjoy dinner on boat. Overnight on Junk.

Day 4: Halong – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Rise to the sound of the ocean coming to life for another lovely day. Before breakfast, you may have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, we cruise to the Bai Tho Mountain in the other beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay and we cruise back to the Halong dock. Lunch on boat before checkout is at 11:45. Boat arrive at harbor by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi . Drop you at your hotel. Our guide recommend you the most recommended restaurant in town for your dining out tonight. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi – Departure (B/-/-)
• Time at leisure until transfer to Hanoi/Noi Bai International Airport for departure.

Tour Class

All prices are valid through 30 September 2009

Surcharge

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Tour price in USD net per person in group of

If required

Hotel Categories

1

2

3 - 5

6 - 9

10 -12

13-15

Single

Budget=2*

701

436

360

275

258

244

+ 48

Standard=3*

740

459

382

297

279

265

+ 63

Superior =4*

848

524

447

357

338

325

+ 100

Deluxe=5*

1000

631

545

454

435

422

+ 140

 

Tour price includes:

•  All private transfer and transportation
•  Accommodation in twin share basis with daily breakfast
•  French or English Speaking Guide
•  Cylo Ride (about 1 hour)
•  Cycling exercise in Tam Coc.

•  Kayaking in Halong bay (Certified kayak instructor)

•  Meals as stated in the itinerary
•  Sightseeing tickets
•  Services charges and government taxes

 

Tour price exclude:

•  International flights and International departures taxes
•  Visa fees
•  Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
•  Travel insurance
•  Meals and beverage

 

Hotels quoted in above packages or similar category:

Location

2 star

3 star

4 star

5 star

Hanoi

Eden hotel, Lucky Star, Sun hotel

Vesna hotel, Kim Tuc hotel, Trade Union hotel

Flower hotel, Thang Loi hotel, Maison D’ Hanoi hotel

Melia hotel, Horison hotel, Sofitel Plaza hotel

Ninh Binh

The Long hotel** or Van Long Resort**

The Long hotel** or Van Long Resort**

The Long hotel** or Van Long Resort**

The Long hotel** or Van Long Resort**

Halong Junk

Minh Hai Junk

Hoa Binh Junk

An Nam Junk

Huong Hai Junk

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