HANOI AND HALONG BAY (3 days)
The name Ha Long Bay is literally translated as “Descending Dragons”. Prior to the 19th century, this name was not recorded in any documents or archives. When mentioning the present-day Ha Long Bay, old historical books often referred to them as the seas of Giao Chau, Luc Chau, Luc Thuy, Van Don, Hai Dong or An Bang. Not until the late 19th century did the name Ha Long Bay appear on the Bac Bo Gulf (Tonkin Gulf) chart of the French.
So when did the name Ha Long Bay originate? A legend has been handed down in the local area relating to the name Ha Long Bay, which says:
“Long ago, in the first founding days, the Viet people were attacked by foreign aggressors. The Jade Emperor sent the Mother Dragon and a herd of Child Dragons to help the Viet fight the invaders. While the enemy vessels were launching massive attacks against the mainland, the dragons descended in flocks from the sky. They spat out innumerable pearls which, in a moment, were changed into innumerable stone islands linked together into a firm citadel that checked the enemy’s advance and smashed their vessels into pieces.
After the invaders were driven out, Mother Dragon and her Child Dragons did not return to Heaven but stayed on earth, right at the place where the battle occurred. The spot where the Mother Dragon landed was Ha Long, and where the Child Dragons came down was Bai Tu Long. The place where their tails violently wagged was called Long Vi( present Tra Co peninsula).
Day 01 HANOI COOKING TOUR - CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the cooking class for meeting point. Free and start getting kitted out in your chef's outfit whilst our chef talks you through today's dishes. Then our chef will lead you through each dish, giving you plenty of opportunity to get involved and try your hand at reproducing the flavours. After that, back cooking class and Dine on the dishes you have just prepared. We will also supply you with a recipe booklet containing all the information you need to reproduce an authentic taste back home. In the afternoon, spend time for visit Ho Chi Minh Museum, then One pillar pagoda, after that, back Temple of literature for the first Vietnam University. Night in Hanoi.
Day 02 HANOI-HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay. Arrive in Halong Bay around 12:30pm. The crew welcomes you on board the Junk. Enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood. Starting cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Incense Burner, Finger Islet, Fighting Cock, Stone Dog. Stop for visit Sung Sot cave to discover the stalactite and stalagmite figures created. After that, spend a time for leisure for swimming or kayaking.. There will be traditional games available for evening entertainment. Dinner and overnight on junk.
Day 03 HALONG BAY- HANOI (B/L/-)
Enjoy sunrise in the bay with a cup of tea or coffee with light breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast take 1 hour walking around one of the biggest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Amazing Cave, Titop Island (if time available) Check out from 10:00 to 10:30. Cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Board arrives at harbor by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi. End of services.
Our net price per person in USD with DBL or TWIN sharing:
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Number
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2 pax
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3-5 pax
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6-9 pax
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10-14 pax
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15 +
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SGL suppl.
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4* hotel
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448
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422
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346
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318
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304
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180
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3* hotel
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360
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336
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265
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238
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225
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112
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Services including:
Hotel with breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the programme
Cooking class in Hanoi
Land transportation by private bus and drivers
Entry fees, Cyclo, Water puppet show mentioned in the program.
English speaking guides
Services excluding:
International & domestic Air ticket
Personal expenditures such as: Drink, Telephone, and Camera & photo fees, Tips….that not mentioned in the program.
Visa arrangement.
Insurance for luggage, health….
Services not mentioned in above
Mentioned hotels:
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Location
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4 stars hotels
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3 stars hotel
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Hanoi
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Mercure Hanoi A la gare
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Hanoi emotion hotel
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Halong
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Victory cruise or similar
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Bai Tho Junk or similar- www.baithojunk.com
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MORE OPTIONS:
Heritage Halong Bay 2 days
Catba island discovery - 3 days
Tag: HaLong Bay, Ha Long Bay, HaLong Bay Tour, Ha Long Bay tour
Services including:
Hotel with breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the programme
Cooking class in Hanoi
Land transportation by private bus and drivers
Entry fees, Cyclo, Water puppet show mentioned in the program.
English speaking guides
Services excluding:
International & domestic Air ticket
Personal expenditures such as: Drink, Telephone, and Camera & photo fees, Tips….that not mentioned in the program.
Visa arrangement.
Insurance for luggage, health….
Services not mentioned in above
Mentioned hotels: