[HLO.012] HA LONG BAY - HA LONG PARK - FIRE SHORE | 2 DAYS

DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY (LUNCH / DINNER)

08:15-08:45: Pick-up by car and tour guide at hotels in the Old Quarter and Opera House area for the trip to visit Halong Bay.

11:30-12:00: Arrive at Halong Bay port, the group gathers at the waiting room under the guidance of the tour guide to wait for ticket purchase and distribution to board the ship to start the journey to explore the Bay. The boat will pass through many small and large islands with different shapes, including the Fighting Cock Island - a symbol of Halong Bay... Enjoy lunch on board.

14:00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island. Visit the Surprising Cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Next, guests can kayak or take a bamboo boat to visit Luon Cave (kayaking or bamboo boat ride cost not included). After 30 minutes of kayaking, guests return to the boat to head to Titop Island. Guests can swim at Titop Beach with white sandy beach, or try trekking up Titop Mountain to admire the panoramic view of Halong Bay.

16:30: Return to the boat. The boat will move to take guests back to the port. Guests can sunbathe on the boat deck, listen to music, relax, and immerse themselves in the nature of Halong Bay.

17:30: Boat docks. Car picks up guests to return to the hotel for check-in and rest.

19:00: Dinner. Evening is free for exploring Night Market, Food Street... Overnight in Halong.

DAY 2: HALONG PARK - HALONG CITY - HANOI (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / -)

Morning: Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Suggestions for morning activities in Halong:

• Leisurely walk to swim at Bai Chay Beach or take a taxi to visit the colorful 7-color street, likened to a miniature Italy in the heart of Halong.Sign up for a tour to Yen Tu - Dong Pagoda. Explore one of the largest Buddhist centers in Vietnam (please contact to book services at least from the afternoon of the previous day to receive a quote). In case of going to Yen Tu, you will check out of the hotel right after breakfast to depart for Yen Tu. After finishing the sightseeing program at Yen Tu, you will have lunch at a restaurant and then the guide will take you back to Hanoi.

11:00 AM: Check out of the hotel, have lunch at the hotel, and relax.

Afternoon: You can choose one of the three options:

1. Return to Hanoi immediately after lunch. Arrive in Hanoi around 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM.
2. Enjoy free time at the entertainment areas of Halong Park with various exciting amusement areas (individual ticket costs for amusement parks).

• The Queen Cable Car area and the giant Sunwheel Ferris Wheel on the mysterious hill
• Dragon Park with thrilling rides like roller coasters, spinning swings...
• Typhoon Water Park with water-related attractions that are very appealing

3. Around 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM, a car will pick you up for a City Hon Gai tour (minimum condition is to have at least 4 guests):

• Sit on the car to admire the Bai Chay Bridge. This is a type of cable-stayed bridge, with prestressed concrete box girders. The two bridge towers are placed on large-scale pressure grouting caisson foundations, first applied in Vietnam with modern, advanced construction technology. The bridge is constructed using balanced cantilever technology, at the main bridge tower at a height of 50m, the bridge girder extends out to the sea and ends when connecting the two cantilever arms, this construction technology ensures that boats can still operate normally during the construction process.- Visit the Quang Ninh Museum. The museum draws inspiration from the image of coal - a characteristic mineral of Quang Ninh, and was designed by Spanish architect Salvador Perez Arroyo. The Quang Ninh Museum - Library is considered a perfect cultural work and a sustainable highlight of the famous Ha Long Bay area. It is also the largest architectural complex with a huge investment value (over 900 billion VND) and the first official museum built in Quang Ninh province.
• Take photos (outside) at Dolphin Palace, a beloved name for the Planning Exhibition Hall, Trade Fair, Exhibition, and Culture of Quang Ninh province. Dolphin Palace was honored to be listed among the top 10 buildings and structures worldwide recognized at the 2019 International Architecture Awards (Chicago). The palace is seen as an outstanding structure, with grand architecture and innovative design, evaluated by experts as beautiful, unique, and harmonious with the space along the coast of Ha Long Bay - a World Natural Heritage site. Dolphin Palace promises to become a new and attractive destination for domestic and international tourists visiting Ha Long.
• Sit on a vehicle to admire the beautiful coastal road named Tran Quoc Nguyen along the shores of the heritage bay.
• Visit the Duc Ong Tran Quoc Nguyen Temple. Hung Vu King Tran Quoc Nguyen, the eldest son of General Tran Quoc Tuan, and the nephew of King Tran Thai Tong. In 1282, he married Princess Thien Thuy, becoming the Marshal of King Tran Thanh Tong. He was a talented general, excelling in both literary and martial arts, a filial son, and loyal subject; the temple is located on the shores of Ha Long Bay.
• Conclude the City Ha Long program by relaxing at Gio Coffee with a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay and watching the ships pass by.Please note: City Ha Long program is an open program, only including transportation for sightseeing without covering expenses such as entrance tickets, personal expenses, and may not have a tour guide accompanying the group.

5:30 PM: Board the bus back on the most beautiful highway in Vietnam to return to Hanoi.

8:30-9:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the program. See you again!

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR YOUR ATTENTION:

⮚ The visiting time of Ha Long Bay may be adjusted to suit the weather conditions of each day by the Ha Long Bay Management Board. In some cases, there may be sudden departure bans due to strong winds or thunderstorms without prior notice. We hope our customers will accept and understand this with joy!

⮚ For travelers with early flights or *desire to return to Hanoi early, please inform the tour guide from the first day of the tour so that we can proactively arrange transportation back to Hanoi for you after finishing lunch on the second day.*

TOUR PRICE: .000 VND / 01 GUEST

(for individual guests joining the group)

Tour price includes:

● Air-conditioned car from 7 to 45 seats (depending on the number of guests) for transportation Hanoi => Ha Long => Hanoi

● Boat visit to Ha Long Bay (new and beautiful 48-seat iron boat, with images for reference under the program)

● Entrance ticket to Ha Long Bay (currently priced at 290,000 VND/guest)

● 01 standard main meal on the boat visiting Ha Long Bay

● 02 main meals at the hotel, costing 150,000 VND/meal

● 01 breakfast at the hotel (buffet breakfast or set menu depending on actual number of guests)

● 01 night stay at a 3-star hotel, double occupancy (single guests will stay triple)

● Tour guide serving the group during the visit to Ha Long Bay (while resting at the hotel, only hotel staff will serve, guests are free to enjoy activities based on our suggestions).Beverages served on the bus, 01 bottle per person per tour (for the day visiting Halong Bay).

Exclusions:

• 10% VAT invoice
• Drinks during meals, in the room
• Entrance tickets to all amusement parks in Halong or other optional self-exploration options
• Single room surcharge in case a guest registers to travel alone without being able to share a room with another person or requests to sleep separately from the customer's side
• Kayaking or bamboo boat ride to visit Luon Cave (based on actual price list)
• Other services and expenses not mentioned in the program
• Tips for drivers and tour guides
• Regulations for Vietnamese guests at 50,000 VND/guest/01 day tour
• Tipping policy for foreign guests: $3/guest/01 day tour

Children (need to read carefully to understand the standards for children):

• Children from 1-4 years old are free of charge for services but must pay the boarding fee according to regulations (parents are responsible for all related expenses for the child, not taking up a seat on the bus). 02 adults are only allowed to accompany 01 free child, from the second child onwards, 50% will be charged (with half meal and separate seating standard on the bus).

As children are also counted in the capacity on the cruise to visit Halong Bay, children eligible for free (from 1-4 years old) will be subject to an additional charge of 80,000 VND/child (referred to as a fee for occupying a seat on the cruise). During holidays such as April 30th-May 1st, National Day, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year, an additional charge of 150,000 VND/child will apply.

If 01 adult accompanies 01 child eligible for free, the child must purchase 50% of the adult tour price (the standard for children of 50% includes half a meal and a separate seat on the bus. Any additional costs for entrance tickets at sightseeing spots are borne by the family).

• Children from 5-9 years old are charged 75% of the price (including 01 meal and a separate seat on the bus, excluding admission tickets by default)

Children aged 5-9 years old who are taller than 120cm and do not have a valid student card or document with a photo sticker will have to pay an additional *100,000 VND to purchase a ticket like an adult.*Hạ Long Port does not accept the use of birth certificates.

● Children aged 10 and above are charged at adult rates

(*) Note on purchasing Seafood:...

● Trường hợp mua đồ hải sản phải được đựng trong thùng xốp dán kín và sạch sẽ. Lái xe có quyền từ chối vận chuyển nếu Quý khách mang theo đồ hải sản lên xe mà không được đóng gói cẩn thận.

● Không mang bất kỳ đồ hải sản gì lên khoang ghế ngồi. Lái xe có quyền từ chối vận chuyển đồ hải sản nếu như Quý khách mua quá nhiều đồ hải sản và không có chỗ để trong cốp xe.

Other notes:

• Travelers on tours (especially those involving boats, trains, airplanes, or border areas) must carry valid personal identification documents (ID card/Citizen ID/Passport). Children under 14 must carry a birth certificate at least. Children aged 14 and above must have a Citizen ID or passport.
• It is advisable to bring stomachache and diarrhea medicine, as well as common fever medication.
• Vegetarian guests should bring their own vegetarian food to ensure their dietary preferences are met.
• Any unused services during the tour will not be refunded.
• The tour guide has the right to rearrange the order of sightseeing spots to suit the specific departure conditions each day while ensuring all scheduled attractions are visited.

(*) Customer responsibilities:

• Customers are responsible for their health and chronic illnesses (heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems, etc.), congenital diseases, hidden illnesses, HIV AIDS, mental and nervous disorders, pregnant women, which are not covered by insurance. When necessary, customers must provide a written commitment about their health condition when participating in the tour. The tour organizer is not responsible for cases where customers do not disclose their illnesses, provide inaccurate information, or fall outside the scope of travel insurance coverage during the tour.
• Customers must take care of their personal belongings in all situations and places throughout the trip. The tour organizer is not liable for any loss of money, valuable items, flight tickets, or customers' personal belongings during the journey.

LUNCH MENU ON THE BOAT

1. Steamed shrimp
2. Fish with tomato sauce
3. Stir-fried squid with garlic
4. Seafood spring rolls
5. Stir-fried chicken with mushrooms
6. Fried eggs
7. French fries
8. Clams in sour soup
9. Stir-fried vegetables
10. White rice
11. Dessert...