• Halong International Cruise Port - Guests are picked up in Halong City with a private vehicle at the designated meeting point. For the All-Inclusive option, the driver will have a sign with your name at the base of your cruise. If the tour begins from a hotel in Halong City, the driver will locate you at the reception.
• Hanoi Opera House - A private driver will transport you to Hanoi in a two-hour drive. Upon arrival, a private guide will meet you at the Hanoi Opera House to commence the tour.
• Train Street - Enjoy a brief stop at Hanoi Train Street to catch a glimpse of Vietnam’s renowned railway system.
• Temple of Literature & National University - Visit Vietnam’s first university, established over 1,000 years ago.
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Join the queue to pay respects to the father of Vietnam, who founded the nation in 1945.
• Ba Dinh Square - Explore the site where Ho Chi Minh declared the nation’s independence in 1945, located opposite the Congress House and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
• One Pillar Pagoda - Discover this unique pagoda, resembling a lotus flower, built in the 11th century in the middle of a lake.
• Hoa Lo Prison - Visit the site where American pilots were held during the war. From here, the journey back to Halong City/port begins.
• Old Quarter - Enjoy lunch at a fine Vietnamese restaurant in the city center, followed by a two-hour rickshaw tour, or embark on a food tour around Hanoi’s Old Town. The walking tour includes stops at renowned family-owned shops and restaurants, offering traditional dishes. Experience the local culinary culture and learn about Vietnamese cooking and eating habits. The tour explores smaller walkways, revealing “A City Inside A City.”
• Cafe Giảng - Savor egg coffee or a local Vietnamese coffee while enjoying the Old Quarter.
• Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) - Located in the heart of Hanoi, this is where the guide bids farewell.
• Bai Chay - The driver will return you to your Halong City port/location, concluding the day tour at your preferred time.

• Private transfer
• Private Professional guide
• Lunch
• All Fees & taxes
• Port fee for driver to pick up - drop off at your cruise foot if you book PORT OF CALL option

• Tips. drinks and other personal expenditures
• Guide other language surcharge: YOU NEED TO BOOK GUIDE SURCHARGE OPTION following your Language

This tour offers flexibility, ranging from 9 to 12 hours in duration, with various start times available. Hanoi is located 100 miles from Halong City. To avoid the lengthy 4-hour bus journey each way, the tour utilizes Highway #5B, reducing travel time to just 2 hours, allowing more time to enjoy the city. Customers have the option to customize their tour according to their preferences, including the choice of guide language, places to visit, and a local food tour for lunch. Enjoy an authentic local food experience or dine at a top restaurant featuring a themed Vietnamese food menu.

• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.