[YTU.014] YEN TU - DONG PAGODA - HA LONG BAY | 3 DAYS

Day 1: Hanoi - Yen Tu (Lunch / Dinner)

At 05:30-05:45, the tour bus will pick up guests at the Hanoi Opera House to depart for Yen Tu via Highway 18.

At 08:00-08:15, upon arrival at Yen Tu, the tour guide will meet the group and take them to admire the majestic Yen Tu forest. Guests will visit:

✔ The ancestral tower (where the relics of King Tran Nhan Tong are kept)

✔ Hoa Yen Pagoda, also known as One-Roof Pagoda. Guests will then proceed to the cable car station to take the second cable car system.

✔ Admire the Statue of An Ky Sinh, Buddha's stele...

✔ Conquer the summit of Dong Pagoda (located at an altitude of 1068m above sea level)

✔ Attend a Buddhist ceremony and enjoy the panoramic view of Yen Tu forest from the mountaintop.

At 11:30, lunch will be served at a restaurant at the foot of the Yen Tu cable car. Guests will enjoy a meal with authentic Yen Tu flavors.

In the afternoon, guests will check into their hotel in Yen Tu. In the afternoon, guests can choose to:

✔ Relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Yen Tu mountain forest.

✔ Or opt to rent a vehicle to visit Ba Vang Pagoda - the largest main hall in Vietnam with a spacious area and unique architecture.

At 18:00, dinner will be served. Guests can relax in the serene atmosphere of Yen Tu mountain forest.

Day 2: Yen Tu - Halong Bay (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

In the morning, guests will have breakfast at the hotel and have free time to relax.

At 10:30, the tour bus will pick up guests for the journey to Halong Bay.

From 12:00-12:30, upon arrival at Halong Bay port, the group will gather at the waiting area as instructed by the tour guide to purchase tickets and board the cruise for the exploration of the bay. The cruise will pass by numerous islands with unique names such as Fighting Cock Island, Stone Dog Island, Incense Burner Islet, Finger Islet... Guests will enjoy lunch on board.14:00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island. Visitors will explore the Surprise 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 cost not included). After 30 minutes of kayaking, guests will board the boat to head to Ti Top Island. Here, guests can swim at Ti Top Beach with its white sandy beach, or try trekking up Ti Top Mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

16:00: Return to the boat. The boat will cruise back to the pier. Guests can sunbathe on the sundeck, listen to music, and relax, immersing themselves in the nature of Halong Bay.

18:00: Dock at the port. Transfer by car back to the hotel for check-in and rest.

19:00: Dinner. In the evening, guests are free to explore the Night Market, Food Street... Overnight in Halong.

DAY 3: HALONG - HANOI (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / - )

Morning: Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, guests can choose:

1. Free time to enjoy the Halong Park with various attractive entertainment areas (cost of amusement park tickets at each area is self-paid). Due to Covid impact, the opening hours of the Park may be unstable or mainly focused on weekends. We appreciate your understanding.

● Queen Cable Car and giant Sunwheel Ferris Wheel on the mystical hill

● Dragon Park with thrilling rides like roller coasters, spinning swings...

● Typhoon Water Park with exciting water-related games

2. Free time to swim at Bai Chay Beach

11:00: Check out of the hotel, have lunch at the hotel. Then, transfer back to Hanoi by car.

17:00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the program. See you again!Please note: The visiting time to Ha Long Bay may be adjusted according to the departure date conditions or may be subject to changes depending on the weather in Ha Long or the coordination of the Ha Long Bay Management Board. We appreciate your understanding!

TOUR PRICE: VND / 01 GUEST

(for individual guests joining a group)

Tour price includes:

• Air-conditioned car transfer for sightseeing as per the program
• 05 main meals according to the program standards
• 01 breakfast at the cost of 30,000 VND/meal at Yen Tu and 01 standard hotel breakfast in Ha Long
• 01 night stay at a standard hotel in Yen Tu, 02 guests/room (individual guests will share a room with 3)
• 01 night stay at a 3-star hotel in Ha Long, 02 guests/room (individual guests will share a room with 3)
• Entrance tickets to specified points in the itinerary
• Ha Long Bay sightseeing ticket as per the schedule, Ha Long Bay cruise
• Vietnamese/English speaking guide on board

Not included:

• 10% VAT invoice
• Single room surcharge (if requested or if traveling alone)
• Kayaking or bamboo boat tour to visit Luon Cave (based on actual price list)
• Yen Tu cable car round trip ticket: current promotional price is 320,000 VND/ticket
• Drinks on the car due to the nature of joining the Ha Long tour
• Beverages with charges during meals and in the hotel room
• Other services and expenses not mentioned in the program
• Tips for drivers and guides
• Customary tip for Vietnamese guests: 50,000 VND/guest/day of the tour
• Standard tip for foreign guests: $3/guest/day of the tour

Children (please read carefully to understand the children's standards):

• Children from 1-4 years old receive free services but must pay the boarding fee according to regulations (parents are responsible for all expenses related to the child, not occupying a seat on the car). Only 02 adults can accompany 01 free child, from the second child onwards, 50% will be charged (with half meal standard and separate seating on the car).Children are also charged on the cruise to visit Halong Bay, so children under 4 years old (free of charge) will have to pay an extra fee of 80,000 VND/child (referred to as a seat occupancy fee on the boat). During holidays on April 30th - May 1st, National Day, New Year's Day, and Lunar New Year, there will be an additional charge of 150,000 VND/child.

If one adult accompanies one child under 4 years old, the child must pay 50% of the adult tour price (the standard for children aged 5-9 includes half a meal and a separate seat on the car. Any additional costs for entrance tickets at tourist attractions are to be covered by the family).

Children aged 5-9 will be charged 75% of the price (includes one meal and a separate seat on the car).

Children aged 5-9 who are taller than 120cm and do not have a valid student card or identification document with a photo will have to pay an additional 100,000 VND to purchase a ticket like an adult.

Halong Port Authority does not accept the use of birth certificates.

Children aged 10 and above will be charged the same price as adults.

Other general notes:

• Customers on tours (especially those involving boats, trains, airplanes... or tours to border areas) must carry legal personal documents (ID card/Citizen ID card/Passport). Children under 14 must carry a birth certificate at minimum. Children aged 14 and above must have a Citizen ID card or passport.
• It is advisable to bring medication for stomach pain due to diarrhea, and common fever medication.
• Vegetarian customers should bring their own vegetarian food to ensure their dietary preferences.
• Any unused services during the tour will not be refunded.
• Tour guides have the right to rearrange the order of sightseeing spots to suit the specific departure conditions of each day while still ensuring all scheduled sightseeing spots in the program.

(Customer responsibility:...)- Customers are responsible for their own health conditions and chronic diseases (such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems...), congenital diseases, underlying illnesses, HIV AIDS, mental and neurological disorders, pregnant women... which are not covered by insurance. If necessary, customers must provide a written commitment about their health when participating in the tour. The tour organizer is not responsible for cases where customers do not declare their illnesses, provide false information, or fall outside the scope of travel insurance on the tour.

• Customers are required to take care of their personal belongings at all times and in all places throughout the trip. The tour organizer is not liable for any loss of money, valuable items, flight tickets, and personal belongings of customers during the journey.