2027 VFTA–13: HANOI

Overview

Hanoi, Ha Long Bay

Itinerary

2027 VFTA–13: HANOI – HALONG BAY - 4 Days / 3 Nights

DAY 01: ARRIVAL HANOI

Pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport (Flight TBA). Transfer to Hanoi Downtown. Hanoi is 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.
O/N at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 02: HANOI - HA LONG BAY (Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

ABF at hotel.
Hanoi City Tour: Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (Close on Monday & Friday), his House on stilt, the botanical garden and the Presidential palace where were used to be the residence of the Governor of Indochina. After 1954, it was named the Presidential Palace and became the place where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked until he passed away in 1969. On the way out, visit One Pillar pagoda. The pagoda was constructed in 1049 by King Ly Thai Tong according to his dream of Bodhisattva seating on a lotus flower and led him to the pagoda. In 1954, the pagoda was destroyed by the French before their withdrawal. After taking over the city on October 10th 1954, Vietnam Ministry of Culture restored the pagoda. The pagoda of today remains since this restoration. Then we visit the Temple of Literature - The first Imperial school in Vietnam built in 1070 during the dynasty of King Ly.
After lunch at local restaurant, proceed (3.5h) to Ha Long Bay_ recognized by UNESCO twice as world natural heritage. First time on December 17th, 1994, Ha Long Bay was recognized for aesthetic value. On December 2nd, 2000, the Bay was recognized for the value of geology, geomorphology. Moreover, Ha Long Bay has been announced in list of top seven new natural world’s wonders by New7Worlder Organization.
Dinner at one of the best local restaurants. Free to discover night market.
O/N at hotel in Ha Long.

DAY 03: HA LONG BAY – HANOI (Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

ABF at hotel.
8.00: Welcome on boat at Bai Chay pier while boat is cruising towards Cho Da, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi.
10.20: Visit Thien Cung Cave.
11.00: Back to the boat, continue the cruise and have set menu lunch.
12.00: Back to Bai Chay pier. End of the trip. On the way back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, shopping at Old Quarter or Dong Xuan Market (if time permits). Enjoy the Special Vietnam water puppet show.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Take a short sightseeing tour by cyclo through the bustling ancient quarter streets.
Free go shopping at night Market in some streets of Ancient Quarter (opened at weekend).
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 04: HANOI - DEPARTURE/Good Bye Vietnam (Meals: Breakfast)

Important Information

Inclusion:

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

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

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (Requested Hala/Vegetarian meal surcharges at USD 2-3/pax/meal, available only in Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi tunnels, Hanoi);

• English speaking tour guide; (Surcharge USD 25/group/fullday visiting for Indonesian speaking tour guide);

• Entrance fees, boat trip in Ha Long;

• Special Vietnam water puppet show in Hanoi;

• 01-hour cyclo tour;

• 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.

HOTELS USED OR SIMILAR:

CITY	OPT	A	B	C
HANOI	3 STARS	La Dolce Vita Hotel 3- Superior* - https://ladolcevita-hotel.com/	The Flower Boutique Hotel 3* - Deluxe Window - https://flowerboutiquehotel.com/	Skylark Hotel 3.5* - Deluxe DBL/Twin (30m2) - www.skylarkhotel.com.vn
	4 STARS	Golden Silk Boutique 4* - Deluxe Internal window - www.goldensilkhotel.com	Soleil Boutique Hotel 4* - Deluxe - http://www.soleilboutiquehotel.com	Rex Hanoi Hotel 4* - Deluxe - https://www.rexhanoihotel.com/
	5 STARS	May De Ville Lakeside Hotel 5* - Deluxe Internal Window - https://maydevillelakesidehotel.com/	Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake - Golden Classic - https://dolcehanoigoldenlake.com	Melia Hotel 5- Deluxe* - https://www.melia.com/
HALONG Hotel	3 STARS	Diamond Hotel Ha Long 3* - Superior
	4 STARS	Grand Fleuve Boutique 4* - Deluxe Double/Twin - https://grandfleuve.vn
	5 STARS	The Watson Premium Halong 5* - Suite Ocean view - thewatsonpremiumhalonghotel.com

PACKAGE TOUR IN USD PER PAX AT: Valid from 1 January 2027 to 30 April 2027 & 1 October 2027 to 31 December 2027

TOUR FARE\QUALITY	OPT	02	03 - 04	05 – 09	10-15	15-20 + 01 FOC	21-24 +1 FOC	25-29 +1FOC	30 UP+ 2FOC	SINGLE SUP
3 STARS	A	532	420	313	242	223	215	203	199	62
	B	538	426	319	248	229	221	209	205	68
	C	552	440	333	263	244	236	224	220	82
4 STARS	A	571	458	351	281	264	250	238	234	91
	B	590	477	370	300	284	269	257	254	110
	C	597	485	378	307	292	277	265	262	118
5 STARS	A	657	544	437	367	355	345	332	331	173
	B	661	549	442	371	360	349	337	336	177
	C	733	620	513	443	436	424	412	412	249

PACKAGE TOUR IN USD PER PAX AT: Valid from 1 May 2027 to 30 September 2027

TOUR FARE\QUALITY	OPT	02	03 - 04	05 – 09	10-15	15-20 + 01 FOC	21-24 +1 FOC	25-29 +1FOC	30 UP+ 2FOC	SINGLE SUP
3 STARS	A	532	420	313	242	223	215	203	199	62
	B	538	425	318	248	229	220	209	205	68
	C	555	442	335	265	247	238	226	222	84
4 STARS	A	569	456	349	279	261	247	236	232	89
	B	585	473	366	295	279	265	253	250	105
	C	589	476	369	299	283	268	256	253	109
5 STARS	A	630	518	411	340	327	317	305	303	146
	B	661	549	442	371	360	349	337	336	177
	C	733	620	513	443	436	424	412	412	249