NORTH VIETNAM
Description
North Vietnam, officially the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, was a socialist state in Southeast Asia that existed from 1945 to 1976, with formal sovereignty being fully recognized in 1954. A member of the Eastern Bloc, it opposed the French-backed State of Vietnam and later the Western-allied Republic of Vietnam.
Tour Timeline
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1Day 01: Good morning, Hanoi
You will be warmly welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and transfer without guide to hotel for check in. Check in time is 14:00. The rest of day is free at leisure. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Inclusion: Airport transfer, guide, water, hotel.
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2Day 02: Ha Noi city tour full day
Have a breakfast at your hotel. Meeting guide and we begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and residential grounds learning about his great life. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam´s first University.
In the afternoon, visit Dong Xuan Market, walking in old quarter. We then take a cyclo trip around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi´s fascinating Old Quarter. This is your chance to be in the midst of typical Hanoian life and Vietnamese culture. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, water, breakfast, hotel.
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3Day 03: Hanoi to Ha Long, welcome on board (SIC)
Departure for Ha Long Bay is around 8:00 AM in a shared van. Arrive at the port around 12:30 PM. Welcomed on board, you are taken to your cabin before the trip briefing while you cruise to the bay and admire the fascinating formations. Visit caves. Then relax at our secluded island-beach or explore by kayak. Later you return back to the boat just in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the top deck before enjoying the bay’s freshest seafood dinner.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide on boat, entrance fees, kayak, boat/junk, all meals.
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4Day 04: Explore the tranquil scenery in Ha Long, back to Hanoi (SIC)
Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape with towering limestone. You have breakfast at around 8:00 AM before our short rowboat by the locals of the bay.Brunch on the boat as we slowly cruise back to boat pier. Return to Ha Noi for check in hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide on boat, entrance fees, boat / junk, row boat, breakfast, brunch, hotel.
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5Day 05: Ha Noi departure
Meeting our driver and transfer without guide to Ha Noi airport for flight back home or the next destination. The end of trip and see you in the next time.
Inclusion: Airport transfer, water, breakfast.