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Hanoi – Halong Bay Classical

Discover Hanoi's historic sites and the natural beauty of Halong Bay on a guided tour. Visit the Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature, and cruise through Halong’s limestone formations for a memorable experience.

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  • 4 days 3 nights2 stops
  • US$560from, per person
  • Privateguide & driver
  • 4–5★hotels & cruise
  • 30%deposit to confirm

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Ha Long Bay
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Hoi An Ancient Town
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The route

4 days 3 nights, arranged end to end

  1. Hanoi
  2. Halong Bay
Day by day

Itinerary

IHanoi Arrival

Upon arrival in Hanoi, be met by the guide and private car and be transferred to the hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.Overnight in Hanoi. *Notes: The itinerary can be flexible base on the arrival flight schedule; some sites can be visited today to have more time at sites or adding some other sites in the next day (with small surcharge).

IIHanoi City Tour

Explore the charming city of Hanoi, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes. Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument of marble and granite built to house the preserved body of beloved revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, affectionately known to the Vietnamese as “Uncle Ho”. Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in 1049 of wood in the shape of a lotus blossom and set on a single stone pillar. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. In the afternoon, visit the fascinating Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays) which houses an extensive collection of traditional costumes and artefacts from Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups. Drive back to central Hanoi for a walking tour through the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. Conclude your day by watching an entertaining water puppet performance, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form said to have originated in the flooded rice fields of the Red River Delta where villagers entertained themselves by manipulating puppets over the water. The show uses colourful wooden puppets to depict scenes of rural life and episodes of national history set to music. *NOTESSuggested departure time: 08:00Tour duration: 07 hoursHo Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every Monday & Friday, all morning from 15 June to 15 August

IIIHanoi - Halong Bay

Depart for a 2.5 hour journey to Halong Bay. Make a stop en route for some refreshment (around 15-20 minutes). On arrival in Halong Bay, board your deluxe junk, settle into your cabin and prepare your appetite for an enjoyable lunch on deck. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.Overnight aboard on Halong Bay.

IVHalong Bay - Departure

Rise early and greet the day with another refreshing Tai Chi demonstration on the upper deck. the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi or Haiphong for the onward flight.

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Every day can be changed before you confirm.

Price

What it costs

GuestPer personDeposit (30%)
AdultFrom US$560from US$168
ChildFrom US$421from US$126
InfantFrom US$281from US$84

“From” prices in US dollars per person, private tour, hotels shared in twin/double rooms; the final price depends on dates, group size and hotel level. Peak-season surcharges, if any, are shown in your quote before you pay.

What you get

Included & not included

Included

  • Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
  • All private transportation.
  • Accommodation in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
  • Overnight Cruise (Private cabin)
  • Private guide in your language (Laos & Cambodia subject to availability).
  • Private boat trip as per tour
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
  • All sightseeing tickets.
  • Tissues and water on coach.
  • Services charges and government tax.
  • No extra charge after services confirmation
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Not included

  • International flights & Departure taxes if any
  • Personal expenses, drinks, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
  • Vietnam visa
  • Other services not mentioned above.
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    Deposits & Payment Policy

    Deposit of 30% of the total of tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour. The full prepayment will need to be made 45 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client.

    The bank account name: METTA VOYAGES COMPANY LIMITED

    The bank name: Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank The bank branch: Hanoi Branch

    The International Banking Account Number: 8888116868

    Bank Swift Code: ASCBVNVX

    The bank address: 442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam Phone number: (84.28) 3929 0999

    Prefer to pay in your own currency? We hold local receiving accounts in the name of METTA VOYAGES COMPANY LIMITED in the United States (USD), the United Kingdom (GBP), Singapore (SGD), Australia (AUD), New Zealand (NZD), the Netherlands (EUR, Airwallex), Hong Kong (HKD), Israel (ILS) and the United Arab Emirates (AED). Ask your travel designer for these details. Credit card payment is also available. Before any transfer, always confirm the bank details with us by phone or WhatsApp (+84 812 247 572).

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    Children Policies

    + Maximum 1 child can share the parent's existing bedding.

    + Children from 2-6 years old: 50% of adult price, or quote case by case

    + Children from 7-11 years old: 75% of adult price, or quote case by case

    + Children from 12 years old up: 100% adult price

    Booking Amendment

    You can amend your booking when the confirmation is made. Just contact us at [email protected] with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly. The extra expense may occurred will be informed to you before you decide to amend the services or travel date.

    Cancellation Policy

    A deposit of 30% of the total tour price is required to confirm your booking; the balance is due 45 days before departure (bookings made within 45 days of departure are paid in full). A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit charge of US$100 per person applies upon confirmation of the package tour services: this is the amount retained if you cancel 45 days or more before arrival (plus any supplier cancellation fees), not the whole 30% deposit. Cancellations will be charged as follow:

    o    45 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.

    o   44 - 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.

    o    30 days - 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.

    o   14 - 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.

    o   Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100% charge per group/booking.  

    *** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

    Refund of Unused Services during travelling

    No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced or during the tour.

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    Metta Voyage Co.,ltd is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, epidemic or political actions and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance.

    Airline schedules and local conditions may affect accommodation and itineraries. Should this occur, Metta Voyage Co.,ltd will endeavor to substitute a suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tours implies full agreement to the above conditions by all parties involved.

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    Your passport must be valid for at least six months following your entry date to your travel destination. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport and visa and all travel documents are valid for travel.

    Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details. We can suggest you the insurance carrier case by case.

    Metta Voyage Co., ltd strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation, lost of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.

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