SIC VFTP 03: 4D3N HANOI – NINH BINH

OVERVIEW

Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Ha Long

Itinerary

SIC VFTP 03: 4D3N HANOI – NINH BINH - HALONG BAY - 4 Days / 3 Nights

DAY 01: ARRIVAL HANOI – HALF DAY CITY TOUR (Group tour) (Meals: Lunch)

Pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport (Flight TBA). Transfer to Hanoi Downtown. Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some of Asia's most striking colonial architecture, many peaceful lakes, parks and oriental temples making for a relaxing atmosphere.

HANOI LUXURY CITY HALF-DAY TOUR (AFTERNOON)

ITINERARY:

12.30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and go to the restaurant.

Afternoon: We will visit:

● The temple of literature (The first university in Vietnam): Being an ancient school of Thang Long and the first university in Vietnam, Temple of Literature is acknowledged as an ancient historical-cultural heritage which gives tourists a deeper understanding about Hanoi's years of culture and tradition.

● Hoa Lo prison: Built in 1899. The French held mainly political prisoners here, along with those awaiting sentencing at the nearby Court of Justice, as well as American pilots who had been shot down and captured as prisoners of war. The pilots sarcastically called it the "Hanoi Hilton. John McCain was held here at various times during his five and a half years as a POW.

16.00: End of Hanoi City Tour, the car will take you back to the hotel or depending on the needs of visitors, the car can take you to Ham Ca Map area to be free to visit and experience (all costs are not included) at one of the locations below, then return to your hotel at your own expense:

● Free go for a walk to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Ho Guom, and learn about the architecture of Vietnam and France around the lake area. Visit Ngoc Son Temple to worship Saints Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao - famous generals in Vietnamese and world history and Huc Bridge.

● Rent a bicycle or tram to explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.

● Buy tickets for the water puppet show.

O/N at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 02: HANOI – NINH BINH FULLDAY: HOA LU – TRANG AN - MUA CAVE (Group Tour) (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

ABF at hotel.
8.00: We pick you up at your hotel, departure for Hoa Lu, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars.
Visit Mua Cave (Mua mean Dance) with 500 steps up to the Top of Mua Mountain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice scene of Hoa Lu.
Have lunch.
Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.
Go back to Hanoi.
O/n at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 03: HANOI – HALONG BAY BY SHUTTLE BUS - OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

ABF at hotel.
08.00 – 08.30: Shuttle bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel for 3 ½ hour drive to Halong. Arrive in Halong board Halong Oriental Sails. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner. After visiting Amazing Cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner. Overnight on board. (Kayaking: 1,5hrs)

DAY 04: HALONG BAY – HANOI BY SHUTTLE BUS - DEPARTURE (Meals: Breakfast, Brunch)

Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks. such as Drum cave, Man's head Islet…. Heading to Van Gia fishing village, you will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods, enjoying the rest of the boat trip before back to Halong dock. Have a short break before en route to Hanoi.
Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for departure (Flight TBA). Home sweet home.
End of service.

PACKAGE TOUR IN USD PER PAX AT: Valid from 1 October, 2025 to 31 December, 2025

QUALITY	OPTIONS	01 PAX	02 PAX	03 PAX	04 PAX	05 PAX	SINGLE SUP
3 STARS	A	543	319	296	287	279	180
	B	555	324	302	292	285	187
	C	570	332	309	300	292	196
4 STARS	A	581	340	318	308	301	199
	B	612	356	333	324	316	216
	C	630	365	342	333	325	227
5 STARS	A	838	472	449	440	432	343
	B	922	514	491	482	474	392
	C	1022	564	541	532	524	449

PACKAGE TOUR IN USD PER PAX AT: Valid from 01 July, 2025 to 30 September, 2025

QUALITY	OPTIONS	01 PAX	02 PAX	03 PAX	04 PAX	05 PAX	SINGLE SUP
3 STARS	A	524	309	286	277	269	169
	B	535	315	292	283	275	176
	C	555	324	302	292	285	187
4 STARS	A	571	335	313	303	296	193
	B	602	351	328	319	311	211
	C	620	360	337	328	320	221
5 STARS	A	794	450	427	418	410	318
	B	908	506	484	474	467	383
	C	935	520	497	488	481	399

*** Noted: The tour fare may increase because as plan of Vietnam Government, entrance fee to Halong bay will be increased.

Inclusion:

• All transfers and transportation in air-conditioned vehicle with driver;

• 2 nights hotel accommodation in twin/double/triple sharing room with daily breakfast;

• 1 night on board the junk;

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary;

• SIC English speaking tour guide;

• Sightseeing & Entrance fees;

• Boat trip on Ha Long; Trang An Grotto;

• Kayaking/bamboo boat on Ha Long Bay;

• 02 bottles of mineral water/pax/day;

• Government tax.

Exclusion:

• Early and/or late check in at hotels unless otherwise stated;

• Bank transaction fee;

• International airfares unless otherwise stated;

• Airport departure taxes;

• Travel insurance;

• Tipping (2 USD/pax/day for Local guide + 1 USD/pax/day for Driver);

• Beverages other than included in pre-tour documentation;

• Personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional activities (which are subject to availability);

• Vietnam Visa (if any): any Filipino who has US/foreigner passport must apply for Vietnam Visa before travel date or on arrival date with an approval letter issued by a travel agency in Vietnam.