Experience the contrasts of Northern Vietnam from the charming chaos of Hanoi to the relaxing waters of Halong Bay. This four day Discovery Tour is a fabulous introduction to the country and its culture.
Begin your journey in the capital city with a city tour. Visit the Temple of Literature and the masoleum of Ho Chi Minh for a touch of history before heading through the busy Old Quarter. Relax at the end of the day with a coffee at a local lakeside café and marvel at the seemingly endless stream of motorbikes.
Leave the buzz of the city behind as you travel east to the Gulf of Tonkin and board a traditional wooden junk boat. An overnight cruise on Halong Bay is the perfect opportunity to truly appreciate the beautiful waters, spending the hours sailing among limestone cliffs and turquoise seas. Stop to visit a mysterious cave, swim in the warm waters and feast on fresh seafood.
Join Exotissimo as we introduce you to the enchanting north of Vientam with our Hanoi and Halong Discovery Tour.
Day 1 - Arrival Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi! Begin today with a visit will be the mausoleum and former house of the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, for a touch of history. Take a walking tour through the busy streets of the Old Quarter where shops and markets fill the laneways.
Overnight at the Flower Hotel, Hanoi
Day 2 - Hanoi - Halong Bay (Bai Tho Cruises) (B,L,D)
This morning journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong Bay. Board a traditional wooden junk boat for an overnight journey. Sail past rock formations and enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay.
Overnight onboard a Junk Boat.
Day 3 - Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
As the boat cruises back to Halong City this morning, enjoy brunch and more stunning scenery. Disembark at the pier where your car is waiting to drive you back to Hanoi. The remainder of today is at your leisure in the capital.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4 - Hanoi Departure (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, this morning is free at your leisure for last minute shopping and sightseeing before transferring to the airport for your onward departure.
Tour Duration:4 Days / 3 Nights Tour Operates:Year Round / On Demand Tour Price:Available Upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our services include:
Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
English or French speaking guide (for other languages and a national guide supplements apply)
Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees for mentioned visits
Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Our services do not include:
Other meals than mentioned
Other services than mentioned
International and Domestic Flights
Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
Tips, Travel insurance
Creating Unique Touring Experiences All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Vietnam tour to your individual specifications.
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TRAVELLER REVIEWS
I wanted to let you know how much myself and the other ladies appreciated our guide and drivers. Mr. Nhieu was ...>> Read more
I wanted to let you know how much myself and the other ladies appreciated our guide and drivers. Mr. Nhieu was excellent and very accommodating to the needs of the ladies.
Thank you again Vi for organizing the tours to our wants and needs. I have passed Exotissimo's website onto them, for future travel in the areas your company is such an expert in.
Thank you again for all your help.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Phil Feil
Traveler's Review
Eddie V Pullar
Just to let you know that we are now back in Malaysia, having completed yet another wonderful holiday organised by Exotissimo.
We had a fabulous time in Laos and really loved meeting the people and visiting the various sights, and we especially enjoyed the food and the wonderful coffee. The trek into the forest with Bertrand to discover the Orchids was fantastic, even though we knew nothing about Orchids (we do now) and even though it rained quite heavily on us. Our Guide & Driver were also wonderful with a fantastic depth of knowledge and a warmth & enthusiasm that made us feel really relaxed.
And of course we enjoyed our return visit to Phu Quoc, which we undertook at our own pace and again despite some rain had a wonderful time.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, and all the other folks at Exotissimo who were involved, for all your help. I am sure we will return to Laos again in the future to see some more of your wonderful country and we will most definitely be calling on Exotissimo when we do so.
Thank you all very much,
Eddie V Pullar Laos and Vietnam Tour - June 2009
Traveler's Review
Mohan
Dear Hien
Happy New Year
Thank you very much for the well organised tour. We thoroughly enjoyed your lovely country and thanks to your professionalism.
I have already recommended you to a number of people.
Kind regards
Mohan
Traveler's Review
Mr. & Mrs Michael Valentine
Dear Mr. Tran Minh Trung,
My Wife and I have just returned to UK after spending several weeks in both Vietnam and Thailand. There is no doubt that the highlight of our travels was spent in Vietnam on a luxury trip organised by you and Exotissimo.
Your planning and organisation of our trip was superb and we must thank your staff, Mr Tien the Guide and Mr. Hom the Driver for the superb manner in which they escorted us to our various locations.