Hanoi located on the banks of the Red River is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travellers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, and unique museums within the city centre. A great place to explore on foot, this French-colonial city is also known for its delectable cuisine, vibrant nightlife, silks and handicrafts, as well as a multi-cultural community that’s made up of Chinese, French and Russian influences. Meanwhile, its tranquil countryside is a short drive away, featuring lush parks, verdant mountains, and traditional villages, and not forgetting, the iconic Ha Long Bay. If you’re a first-time visitor to the Vietnamese capital, our Hanoi travel guide has everything you need to know for a fulfilling holiday, including the best accommodation, restaurants, attractions, shopping, and detailed information on the local culture, currency, climate, and transport options.
Halong Bay is in northern Vietnam, 170 km (105 miles) east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and is often included in lists of natural wonders of the world. Halong Bay is a bay located in the area of the Gulf of Tangkia, north of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It has an area of 1,500 square kilometers and has a coastline about 120 kilometers away from Hanoi.
The protected paradise of the island of Phu Quoc, an unspoiled natural landscape comprising hills, forests.Phu Quoc beach is white sand, turquoise sea just perfect and coastline to the horizon for an escape. Situated in the Gulf of Thailand 45 km west of Ha Tien on the Vietnamese mainland and 15 km south of the coast of Cambodia, Phu Quoc is ringed with some of most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. Phu Quoc offers some beaches stretch for kilometers with overhanging palms. There are loads of other interesting things to see, such as pearl farms, waterfalls, diving, snorkelling, sunset watching or visiting some local pepper plantation or fish source factories. You can easily connect to Phu Quoc Island by flights from Hanoi and Saigon (HCMC).
BRIEF:
– Day 1 – Hanoi Arrival
– Day 2 – Hanoi- Halong Bay (Meals: B/L/D)
– Day 3 – Halong- Hanoi (Meals: B/L)
– Day 4 – Hanoi- Phu Quoc (Meal: B)
– Day 5 – Phu Quoc full day tour (Meals: B/L)
– Day 6 – Phu Quoc free easy (Meal: B)
– Day 7 – Phu Quoc Departure (Meal: B)
DETAILS ITINERARY:
Arrival in Hanoi Arrive in Hanoi, welcomed by Smiletravel’s guide and transfer to hotel. Check-in Hotel. Free and easy. Overnight in Hanoi.
Hanoi – Halong Bay- Overnight on Cruise (Meals: B/L/ D) 07:30 – 07:45 pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. 10:30 Stopover on the way for short break 12:30 arrive at the wharf – Meet the captain, crews and join us for a welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instructions and check-in cabins. 13:00 Lunch with fresh seafood is served while cruising towards Vong Vieng floating village, passing through extraordinary shaped-islands. 15:30 Drop anchor at Vong Vieng: visit local houses, fish farm, schools and have a chat with the friendly fish men. (You also swim here if you like) The other option is to travel by kayak (passenger row kayaks for themselves). 17:00 back on board, enjoy the sunset and continue cruising to Luom Bo for anchoring. 19:00 Dinner is served. 21:00 enjoy the comfort of your cabin or night fishing. Overnight on cruise
Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hanoi (Meals: B/ L) 06:30 enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07:30 lightly breakfast is served. 08:30 explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. 09:30 back on board, continue cruising, enjoy the stunning views of the Bay and relax. 10:30 Lunch is served on board while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier. 11:30 Check-out. 12:00 back to wharf. Farewell. 12:30 Return from Halong to Hanoi. 14:30 Stop-over 16:30 Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi to Phu Quoc (Stay in Phu Quoc) Transfer to Airport for flight to Phu Quoc Arrival in Phu Quoc, be transferred to your resort for checking in. The rest time is free at your leisure Overnight in Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc 1 day tour including Snorkeling and fishing (B/L) 8:00 am Our guide and driver will pick you up at hotel lobby to Duong Dong Pier where you be greeted by our crew member and we set cruise along the coastline of the west coast to the north, relaxing moment and enjoy the panoramic view of the island. Our Captain will stop at Hot Spot for 30minutes for you to enjoy hands-on fishing. We arrive at our furthest point of the north to enjoy our first snorkelling site at Turtle Island. We will board back the boat to enjoy lunch together the food prepares by our crew. After lunch, a short break our Captain will continue to the next snorkelling site at Finger Island where you can explore the unspoiled corals of this area. When we finish snorkelling, the captain will cruise slowly back to harbour, you can enjoy for relaxing time or sunbathing on board. 15:00: Boat will arrive at the harbour 15:30 transfer you back your hotel Overnight in Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc Free easy (B)Overnight in Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc Departure (Meals: B)
Free time for shopping until transfer to the Airport to take a flight back home. Tour End
Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, BR – brunch)
All transfers and transportation as indicated in program
All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
English speaking tour guide at places as indicated in program
Boat trip as indicated in program
Air tickets: Economy class – Vietnam Airlines or Vietjet Air )
Bottle water
Smile Travel is one of the fast growing Tour Companies in Vietnam. We are as Inbound and Outbound Tour Operator Licence No 01-1051/TCDL-GPLHQT. We specialize in tailor-making and customizing individual, Couple, family and group tours throughout Indochina destinations.
