Cat Ba, the largest island in Halong Bay, has experienced a tourism surge in recent years. The central hub of Cat Ba Town is now framed by a chain of low-rise concrete hotels along its once-lovely bay, but the rest of the island is largely untouched and as wild as ever. With idyllic Lan Ha Bay just offshore you'll soon overlook Cat Ba Town's overdevelopment…

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)

• Arrival to Hanoi airport. Meet to Guide and transfer to hotel.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc (-/-/-)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Our driver and guide will pick you up at hotel in Hanoi at 07:30 am and then transfer to Ninh Binh (100km).
• On the way, stop in Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam dated to 10th century, to visit the ancient Dinh & Le kings temples. These temples are surrounded by beautiful hibiscus gardens, ponds with lotus blossoms and frangipani spreading a delicate perfume. Drive to Tam Coc means “three caves” adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes like gemstones, get in a small rowing boat to discover an outstanding karst waterscape on Ngo Dong River. From boat, you may enjoy extended views of rice fields dotted with limestone peaks along the river banks.
• After lunch at the local restaurant, start cycling in the winding roads passing lotus pond, temple and cottages, typical scenery of Vietnamese countryside to visit Bich Dong pagoda situated on a hillside. Drive back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day  3:  Hanoi - Halong (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel. Сheck out. Meet to Guide and a morning driving from Ninh Binh to Quang Ninh Province, we are closer to Halong Bay, one of seven world’s natural heritage recognized by UNESSCO.
• Spirit Classic Cruise tour as arriving Halong and have lunch while the ship sailing around the islands.
• In the afternoon, let’s start our journey to explore the charm of Ha Long Bay, another film setting in Kong: Skull Island movie. The first destination is Luon Cave and then Soi Sim Island where you are able to swim in the cool water or climb up to the top of the hill and experience the panoramic view of Halong Bay in a whole.
• Later in the evening, return to the ship, relax and enjoy dinner. Afterward, participate in optional activities on the shop such as squid fishing or just take a rest.
  Overnight Cruise.

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Day  4:  Halong – Cat Ba Island (B/ Brunch/-)

• Breakfast at hotel. Сheck out.
• You have two options: exercise Tai Chi early in the morning or just enjoy the incredible view of the bay before breakfast. A new day has begun with the discovery trip to Sung Sot Cave, the most astonishing cave in Halong Bay.
• Next, take a look at Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and others sites along the way back to the port. Vietnamese traditional cooking show will be the remarkable during the lunch time.
• After that, transfer by ferry to Cat Ba Island.
• Check in hotel and relax.

Day  5-7:  Relax in Cat Ba Island (B/-/-)

• Swimming on beach of Cat Ba Island and relax.

Day 8: Cat Ba Island - Hanoi (B/L/-)

• Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cat Ba Island to Ben Binh Hai Phong.
• Meet to Guide and transfer back to Hanoi.
• Overnight in Hanoi

Day 9: Hanoi Departure (B/-/-)

• Breakfast at hotel. Check out.
• Meet to Guide and transfer to Hanoi City airport. Fly to your country.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• 8 nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime)
• Ticket for speed boat from Cat Ba to Binh port.
• All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax):
  • 1-2pax: car of 4 seats
  • 3-6pax: van of 16 seats
  • 7-12pax: coach of 25-29 seats
  • 13-15pax: coach of 30-35 seats
  • 16-24pax: coach of 45 seats
• Local ENGLISH speaking guides
• All entrance fees as program
• Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program (Local food):
  • Daily breakfasts at hotels
• 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Airfares (international and domestic)
• Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
• Drinks
• Visas to Vietnam
• Mineral water beyond that supplied
• Tips
• Early check in or late check out
• Insurances
• Optional excursions and activities
• Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
• Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
• Peak season surcharges if any
• All not mentioned above

HOTEL LISTS (subject to availability): below hotels or similar ones of same category:

Remarks: In places where there are no hotels of 4 star or 5 stars, we will quote based on the best hotel category available for Superior and Deluxe category

Remarks: Some hotels do not issue the rates for Compulsory Meals yet. In this case, we will keep you updated at time of booking if available

SEVERAL POINTS TO NOTE:

1. The above tour prices are based on our current transportation rates. Increasing petrol rates might affect our transportation and boat fees, in which case we reserve the right to revise our current rates. If any increase should arise we will of course keep you well informed.

2. Availability: Please note that if a certain hotel is not available at the time of booking, then we will gladly make alternative suggestions in the same category. We will advise you accordingly with the surcharge if any. As a result, we would highly appreciate it if you could advise us to block rooms soonest possible to guarantee the rooms and rates in period of high and peak season

3. All the above points of interest are open for visit based on current updates. In case of closure for construction or any other reason, we will replace with a similar point of interest

4. Above itinerary is based on the current flight schedule. In case of flight changes, the itinerary will be changed accordingly.

5. No early check in or late check out is included except those indicated in the program. Generally, the check in time is 14.00pm and check out time is 12.00pm.

6. Visas into Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are required except for countries who have signed the visa exemption contracts. Please contact us for visa information details.

7. Compulsory dinners on Dec 24th (Christmas), Dec 31st (New Year) or Vietnamese Lunar New Year will be advised at time of booking.