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Hanoi – Ba Be – Halong Bay | Authentic Experience – 06 Days

6 Days

Excellent option for gaining a genuine understanding of mountainous terrain and indigenous societies. Visit Halong Bay, a magnificent World Heritage site, as well. You get a fantastic opportunity to connect with the genuine values and cultures of the places you visit with this special itinerary.

Overview

  • Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
  • Visit: Hanoi – Ba Be – Bai Tu Long bay
  • Duration: 06 Days
  • Travel style: Authentic, Mountain & Minority, Nature & Discover
  • Category: Private tour
  • Tour schedule: Daily departure
  • Tour guide in: English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano

Highlights

  • Beautiful capital of Hanoi
  • Cycling, kayaking, cave exploration, and boating
  • Engage with the cultures of the minority
  • Experience staying at home
  • Gorgeous scenery Ba Be National Park, Ba Be Lake, and Ba Be World, Heritage Site Bay of Halong
  • Cruise for the night
  • A less crowded tour schedule

Itinerary

Greetings from Hanoi, and a stroll in the Old Quarter.

When you arrive at the Noi Bai airport, a knowledgeable tour guide and driver greet you in the pickup lobby. Enjoy a 45-minute drive to the Old Quarter in the heart of Hanoi while learning about the city's top attractions, customs, traffic, and food.When you go to your hotel, check in and then unwind.

Note: Hotel check in time at 14.00

The hotel checks you in at 14.00.

A walking tour is a great way to end the day. Commence at the Ba Da tiny pagoda, which is tucked away in a little lane just a little distance from the 19th-century French colonial Hanoi Great Cathedral. Your guide also shows you around some of Hanoi's characteristic streets, such Lan Ong Street, which sells traditional medicine, and Lo Ren Street, which is the location of the metal fabrication industry.

Don't forget to explore Hanoi's largest central market, Dong Xuan. Walk on until you reach Ta Hien Street, a well-known destination for nightlife and street food. Here, you'll witness colorful streets with an abundance of delectable regional fare and beverages. Taste-testing some will provide a memorable experience.

Finish up at your lodging.

Note: The walking tour will be rescheduled for the day of the city tour if your flight arrives late or if you have jet lag after a lengthy travel.

Included:
English speaking guide
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam

Day 2 :
Hanoi

Visiting the French Quarter, learning about Old Town, and exploring the Van Mieu Center for Culture and Education

9:00 AM: Acquire Tour guide pick-up at the Temple of Literature, which was constructed in the eleventh century by the Ly dynasty to revere Confucius and educate royal children. Savor a stroll through the park to Khue Van Cac, the city's emblem. Next, you will see the "stone steles" of World Heritage that list the names of distinguished pupils. Go on exploring Quoc Tu Giam, which is regarded as Vietnam's first national university.

Next, make your way to the Ethnology Museum, which is closed on Mondays but provides a thorough understanding of Vietnamese culture through a variety of ethnic groups' traditional homes, utensils, clothes, and musical instruments. It takes around two hours to thoroughly tour this fascinating museum.

You spend the day seeing Hanoi's "little Paris," the French Quarter, which has a large plaza, government buildings, and boulevards lined with trees. See Ho Chi Minh's tomb from the exterior before taking a leisurely stroll through the botanical gardens to see the Presidential Palace, which is Ho Chi Minh's former residence and place of business. In the direction of the distinctive One-pillar pagoda, one of the city's icons. Depending on the number of passengers, exploring this complex takes one to two hours.

Return to the city center and have a nap before seeing the water puppet acts, which are one-of-a-kind performances that date back to the eleventh century. Puppets on water depict Vietnamese culture, daily life, and beliefs in these performances. Usually, a traditional music performance is included in the program.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Leisure: Water puppet
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam

Visiting Hua Ma cave, cycling in Ba Be National Park, and spending the night at Tay homestay

8:00 AM: You will be driven and accompanied by a tour guide as you travel via Thai Nguyen to the Ba Be National Park. Travel through rural villages and countryside, stopping when you want to take beautiful photos. Visit the Tay community along the journey and engage in conversation with the locals to learn about their way of life.

Proceed to Ba Be, where the breathtaking scenery of rice terrace valleys and mountains meeting softly will astound you. When you get a chance, stop to record or snap pictures. After arriving in Ba Be, check into your lodging at Pac Ngoi Village. Then, cycle past a number of Tayethnic communities, following the river through a portion of the national park, to Hua Ma Cave, which is located 5 kilometers from the village. This is a picturesque location with magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. Return in the late afternoon to the settlement.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, D
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Bike: Ba Be
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Ba Be Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Ba Be lake, Pac Ngoi village, Ba Be district, Bac Kan , Vietnam

Leisurely boat ride to see Dau Dang waterfall and Puong Cave.

Take a stroll from the town to the pier in the morning to enjoy a lake boat ride (you may swim in the lake). Make a stop to explore the Fairy Pond located within the rustic woodland. Proceed to the Nang River after the lake. Stroll alongside the riverbank to experience the majesty of nature and arrive at Dau Dang Waterfall.

Proceed with our boat ride along the Nang River on the other way to Puong Cave, which is home to hundreds of bats. The boat will navigate the cave and arrive at the Buoc Lom dock. To begin your journey to Hanoi, meet our driver.

Get to Hanoi by late afternoon. After your mountain retreat, check into your accommodation and take advantage of some free time.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Boat: Ba Be
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam

Arrive in Bai Tu Long Bay, spend some time swimming and kayaking, then explore Cap La island.

8:00 A.M. Pickup at your accommodation (located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi). Take pleasure in a three-hour journey to Bai Tu Long Bay from Hanoi. The Red River Delta's chain of communities and rice paddies will pass by on your travels. Stop and get a drink and use the restroom. Proceed with your drive, reach the harbor around midday, and get a hearty greeting at the cruise reception.

Arrive at our waiting room at the Ha Long International Cruise Port between 11:30 and 11:45 AM. While you wait for our captain to finish the registration procedure, take a moment to unwind. Next, make the tender transfer to our boat.

12:00 - 12:15 PM: Before settling into your cabin, take advantage of a welcome drink and a quick safety instruction about what to do while on board.

13:00: Savor a delectable Vietnamese set menu lunch as you continue to cruise slowly into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15:00: Reach Cap La Island, the kayaking location. In addition to swimming and unwinding, take pleasure in kayaking among the stunning scenery and karst formations.

17:40: Head back to the boat and take part in our Sunset Party while we cruise to the anchorage for the night. Take in a Vietnamese culinary demonstration and learn how to prepare a tasty yet straightforward dish like Nem Cuon, or try your hand at cutting fruits and vegetables.

19:00: Savor a lavish set meal while on board.

20:30 - 22:00: Use your free time to take on new challenges in Vietnamese puzzle games, play board games with your family or friends, go squid fishing, or just kick back with a glass and take in the peaceful evening on the bay.

Included:
Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Halong
English speaking guide (on board)
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
Kayak: Halong
Leisure: Swimming,Squid fishing
Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Boutique Swan Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Cabin)
3 Dang Thai Than street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Discovering Thien Canh Son Cave, taking a breathtaking sailing route, returning to Hanoi, and leaving

06:30 AM: Take part in a Tai Chi class at sunrise on the sundeck or simply relax with a cup of tea or coffee while taking in the breathtaking morning scenery of the bay.

07:00: To set you up for a full day of exploring, a Western-style breakfast will be given.

07:45 AM: Investigate Thien Canh Son Cave, which is well concealed.

09:00 AM: Head back to the boat and spend a half hour getting ready and packing.

9:30 AM: End of stay.

10:00 AM: Savor a customary Vietnamese meal while dining on the boat.

Head back to the port around 10:30 AM.

At Ha Long Cruise Port, disembark between 11:15 and 11:30 AM.

After being greeted by the driver at the harbor, return to Hanoi with pleasure. Stop in the midst to take a break. Deliver to your accommodation (located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi).

Upon your request, a private driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby in the Hanoi Old Quarter and transport you to Noi Bai airport, either the international or domestic hall, in around 45 minutes. We appreciate you coming to our city.

Note: For domestic and international flights, you must be at the airport two hours prior to departure time.

Included:
English speaking guide (on board)
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Leisure: Morning Tai Chi
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day

Tour Included

  • English speaking tour guide following itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
  • Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Cruise: Boutique Swan Cruise - 2D1N
  • Boat: Ba Be
  • Private car following itinerary
  • Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Halong
  • Meal: Breakfast: 05, Lunch: 02, Dinner: 02
  • Bike: Ba Be
  • Kayak: Halong
  • Leisure: Water puppet, Swimming, Squid fishing, Morning Tai Chi
  • Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
  • Service charges and Taxes

Tour Excluded

  • International flight from/to your country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and Gratuities
  • Other not mentioned in the program
How long does the tour last?

There are six days in the tour.

What location does the tour begin and end?

Hanoi is where the tour starts and concludes.

Which aspects of this tour stand out the most?

Highlights of the tour include the following:

Discover the tranquil Ba Be Lake, which is encircled by mountains made of limestone and lush trees.

Take a tour of Puong Cave, one of Vietnam’s biggest limestone caverns.

Explore the ethnic communities surrounding Ba Be Lake.

Sail around the breathtaking Halong Bay, renowned for its karst limestone formations and green seas.

Savor water sports, cave exploration, and kayaking.

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Hanoi – Ba Be – Halong Bay | Authentic Experience – 06 Days
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