HANOI-TAM COC–HALONG BAY

Day 1 : Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc, discovery of «Halong Bay on land»
Departure at 8 am for Ninh Binh, which is located 100 km southeast of Hanoi. Visit the ancient temples in the Hoa Lu region, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Dating back to the 17th century, these temples are surrounded by beautiful green gardens, ponds with lotus flowers and delicately scented frangipani trees. Short transfer to Tam Coc, Halong Bay ashore. Lunch in a restaurant to taste the local specialties: goat meat and water shells. Rowing boat excursion to admire a magnificent and enchanting natural landscape. Cross the three Tam Coc caves pierced into the mountains ... a sublime and relaxing sight! After this peaceful moment, you will go for a bike ride to the Bich Dong pagodas built into the side of a beautiful limestone mountain. Overnight at the hotel.
Car: 100km/2 hours         Bicycle: 1 hour       rowing boat: 2 hours         Hotel       

Departure for Halong Bay (Dragon Descent Bay) passing through the provinces of Nam Dinh, Thai Binh and Hai Phong. Nam Dinh is known for its pagodas and temples dedicated to the emperors of the Tran dynasty (1225 - 1400). Crossing the Red River (Song Cai - Mom River) you enter the province of Thai Binh. The road will reveal a countryside landscape where rice cultivation predominates. Arrive in Ha Long and immediately board a junk for a superb exploration of the legendary bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering an area of over 1553 km2 and comprising 2000 islands and islets most of which are uninhabited and undisturbed by human activity, it forms a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and represents a perfect model of karst landscape in a tropical climate, hot and wet. You will have the opportunity to see fishermen at work on their small traditional boats. Savor a seafood meal served by the garbage crew as you continue your bay cruise. Visit a cave (the Heavenly Palace, the Surprise, or Tien Ong, depending on your garbage schedule) during the cruise and enjoy the many viewpoints over this peaceful expanse. Overnight onboard the garbage in your comfortable private cabin.
Car: 180km/3 hours             B, L, D              Cruise

Your Ha Long Bay cruise continues, amidst countless islets that offer spectacular scenery. The landscape will never cease to amaze you!
Around 11:30, disembark at the port and leave for Hanoi.
Car:  150km/3 hours            B, L      

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IMPORTANT NOTE
This trip is privately organized by iLOTUS TOURS for your group 

PRICE INCLUDES:
• Accommodation and breakfast at the listed hotel or host families
• Meals clearly indicated in the program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
• The entrance ticket to the sites
• Competent Vietnamese English-speaking guide throughout the circuit except for free times when it says: without guide. There is a supplement for the guide in Italian in case you need it.
• Privatized and air-conditioned car for all land transport and travel except free times when it is said: without driver
• One liter of drinking water per person / day
• All logistic services necessary for the organization of the program.

PRICE EXCLUDES:
• International flights and airport taxes to / from your country
• Visa fees
• Means of transport not mentioned in the program
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Tips for services: local guides, crew members, drivers, porters, etc.
• Drinks, telephone, line or all personal expenses not mentioned in the "the price includes" section.