Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by our driver and transferred to your hotel. Hanoi is one of Asia’s most charming cities, with its romantic tree-lined boulevards and colonial houses.
Check-in time: 14.00 PM
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
OVERVIEW:
Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capital in the world, where travellers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city centre
ITINERARY:
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
Ovenight at hotel in Ha Noi.
Lunch with local food
Explore Halong Bay on Le Journey Cruises is absolutely recommended for visitors who love travelling off beaten track to discover an authentic local culture and hidden beauty spots.
08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up time
For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
12:00 | Transferred to main boat by tender. Embark on Le Journey Cruises
Warmly welcome to Le Journey Cruises! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.
13:00 | Enjoy fabulous lunch
Fabulous lunch is served while Le Journey Cruises – Luxury Cruises starts his sail into magnificent Ha Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. He will pass famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:30 | Explore Tra Bau floating village
Option 1 : Swimming Ba Trai Dao Island
Option 2 : Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village names “ Tra Bau “ to Join the kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
17:00- 18:00 | Sunset Party, Happy Hour and Cooking Class
Back to Le Journey Cruises and relax on cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Lan Ha Bay. There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only the colours but the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy our “Sunset Party “and “Happy Hour Deal
Cooking Demonstration is an onboard activity which helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learns more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show and guide you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried springing roll and/ or how to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits.
19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner
Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.
21:00 – 23:00: SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, the fabulous drinks on our bars, movies, spa therapy, or just relax in your room Lunch & Dinner with local food
06:00 – 7:00 | In the morning on Le Journey Cruises -Have light breakfast
Le Journey Cruises continues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay
We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoying bamboo boat or kayaking which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
09:00| Back to the boat for check-out
10:00 | Brunch time
During the time well prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
11:00 – 11:30 | Back to Tuan Chau Harbor
Bus transfer service by the highway from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance. Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00 – 16:00, end of unforgettable trip.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Brunch local food
Free time for a last bit of shopping or exploring the city on your own, before we take you to Ha Noi airport for your flight home. Your room is available until noon only.
