Red River Delta - thousands of years of history, inhabited by millions of northern people. Discover the Red River delta, bringing you at a glance the area of longest history and culture of the Vietnamese in the north of
Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
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
Full-day Hanoi city tour: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole months of October-November) and His Residence, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, explore Old Quarter during a 1-hour cyclo ride.
Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast at your hotel we depart for Bac Ninh, the hometown of the famous folk music Quan Ho which has been sung by the local people here for nearly a thousand years. Our first stop is Tho Ha village, one of the very few villages in Vietnam still well maintained. We walk around the maze of narrow alleys in Tho Ha village and learn more about the local culture by visiting a local family. A special local wine welcome is hosted by the warm owners. The owner will take us around to introduce parts of his village such as the Pagoda of Quang Minh and the Tho Ha communal house. We cross the small river and drive to Diem village where we will meet a famous lady - Mrs. Ban, who is one of the oldest living person of Quan Ho folk music. Listen and hear a translation of the lovely meaning of Quan Ho from Mrs. Ban. Back to Phu Son Resort for lunch be accompanied by more Quan Ho songs. In the afternoon we keep heading to Duong River to visit two more villages which are Dong Ho folk painting & Xuan Lai smoked bamboo furniture villages. Again, you will see the skillful works of the local people in the Red River delta and beautiful scenery on the way to their villages. Back to Bac Ninh for rest at your swimming pool or massage on the sixth floor of your resort. Overnight in Bac Ninh.
After breakfast we take a coach to the fabulous Halong Bay, created in Vietnamese folklore by a descending dragon. We will have our boat, built in the style of a Chinese junk, opulently decorated. After we set off we have a terrific silver service lunch on board as we head for the Sung Sot cave and its limestone structures. In the soft Vietnamese night you can try your hand at fishing. You sleep anchored in the bay, rocked by the gentle ocean waves.
We continue cruising on the bay until just after lunch when we dock again at Halong City. Our coach will meet us and return us to our Hanoi hotel. The rest of the day is your free time for shopping. Overnight in Hanoi.
Free time until your free transfer to the airport for your flight home.Free time until your free transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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Tour Class [A] |
All prices are valid through 30 September 2009 Tour price in USD net per person in group of |
Surcharge If required |
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Hotel Categories |
1 |
2 |
3-5 |
6-9 |
10-12 |
13-15 |
Single |
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Standard=3* |
906 |
537 |
431 |
332 |
290 |
279 |
+ 175 |
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Superior =4* |
1047 |
618 |
513 |
406 |
370 |
359 |
+ 255 |
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Deluxe=5* |
1258 |
760 |
650 |
534 |
498 |
487 |
+ 380 |
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)
• 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
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Location |
3 star |
4 star |
5 star |
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Vesna hotel, Kim Tuc hotel, Trade Union hotel |
Flower hotel, Thang Loi hotel, Maison D’ |
Melia hotel, Horison hotel, |
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Bac Ninh |
Phu Son Phenix Resort (Standard room) |
Phu Son Phenix Resort (superior room) |
Phu Son Phenix Resort (Deluxe room) |
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Ha Long |
Hoa Binh Junk |
An |
Huong Hai Junk |







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