Summary
Ha Long Bay, the Bay of Descending Dragon, was recognized by UNESCO to be a Natural World Heritage in Vietnam in 1995. Chartered boat trips will take you around the bay with 3000 isles emerging from emerald water, visiting mysterious grottoes and deserted beaches along the way. You will then have a peaceful seafood lunch on boat. The tour also includes Tho Ha, the hidden village in the Red River Delta, where you can feel the atmosphere of life from hundreds of years ago.
Destination: Hanoi – Tho Ha - Halong.
Duration: 2 days
Departure: Daily.
Price: Upon request.
Activities: Visit hidden ancient village of Tho Ha, mingle with daily life of local people there. Enjoy private chartered boat trip discovering Halong Bay.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi- Tho Ha- Halong (B,L)
| Drive to Tho Ha, the ancient village of Viet people in Red River Delta which has not been known to many tourists. Take a short ferry ride over Nhu Nguyet river to the village. Walk around to discover the village with your guide. Visit one typical house, watching people making rice paper, distilling rice wine and raising pigs. Have a picnic lunch in the village. After lunch drive to Halong bay through Red River Delta. You can have lots of photo stops for pictures of daily life on green rice fields along the way. Overnight at Heritage Halong Hotel. |

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Day 2: Halong- Hanoi
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In the morning take 5 hours on private chartered boat to discover the legendary Ha Long bay, with about 3000 isles emerging from emerald water. It was recognized by UNESCO to be a World Heritage in 1995. Visit beautiful grottos hidden inside mountains and enjoy fresh seafood lunch on boat. After the boat trip, drive back to Hanoi. |
TOUR END
Included
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Transportation in private air-conditioned car with driver. |
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Meal as indicated: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner. |
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Private chartered boat trip on Ha Long Bay. |
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Professional English speaking guide. |
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Entrance fees to indicated sites. |
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Accommodation: Deluxe twin sharing room at Heritage Ha Long Hotel.
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Excluded
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Other meals, tips, drinks. |
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Personal expenses |
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Insurance |
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