What You Get
Included in all options: stay for two in a standard double room (including one night on a cruise ship in a 2-persons cabin, full board), transfers to and from the airport, transfers during the tour in a private car with air conditioning, meals as described in the itinerary (6 x breakfast, 5 x lunch, 2 x dinner), sightseeing fees, water puppet show in Hanoi, bicycle tour in Ninh Binh, city tour in Hanoi and Ninh Binh, trip to Cuc Phuong Forest National Park, mineral water (0.5-litre bottle per day per person)
Included in Option 2 only: daily breakfast at the Sea Start Resort and two domestic flights, from Hanoi to Phu Quoc and from Phu Quoc to Saigon or Hano
- €899 (30% off) for a 6-night tour
- €1799 (30% off) for a 6-night tour followed by a 5-night beach stay
Please Note: availability at the advertised rates is extremely limited.
- Bookings fulfilled by Far East Tour
Far East Tour reserves the right to change the orders of the visited sites, and to change the hotels to hotels of a similar standard, if necessary.
The Hotel
Hotel Sky Lark is situated on one of the most popular streets in Hanoi, where visitors can admire its unique ancient architecture. The hotel boasts an on-site restaurant and bar.
Hotel Nam Hoa, located in the centre of Ninh Binh, invities guests to their 7th floor restaurant, with views over the mountains and rice fields.
The Sea Star Resort on the Phu Quoc Island offers a long stretch of beach to explore, with natural shades from malabar almond and palm trees.
- Check-in from 2pm, check-out by midday in all the hotels
- Staff speaks English and German
- Pets not allowed
Itinerary:
Day 1: arrival in Hanoi
Pick-up by tour guide/driver at the airport and transport to the city, then leisure time or sightseeing, depending on preference. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Sky Lark.
Day 2: Hanoi - City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, one of the most visited attractions in Hanoi, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. Afternoon drive to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and the Ethnological Museum. Evening water puppet show in a water puppet theatre. Overnight stay at Hotel Sky Lark.
Day 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a tour to Ninh Binh (90 km, approximately a 2.5-hour drive). Visit to the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon boat trip, visit to Thung Nang, Van Long or Tam Coc, then bike ride around villages, with an opportunity to meet the local people and experience their culture. Overnight stay at Hotel Nam Hoa.
Day 4: Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Drive to Cuc Phuong Forest National Park, a well-known bio-tourism spot with rich flora and fauna, for those wishing to explore nature. Lunch at a restaurant in the forest. Afternoon departure to Hanoi and overnight stay at Hotel Sky Lark.
Day 5: Hanoi - Ha Long
Breakfast at the hotel. Around 8:30am: departure to Halong (160 km, approximately a 4-hour drive). Check-in on a boat, where guests can enjoy lunch, followed by visiting the landscapes of Halong Bay with thousands of large and small limestone islands. After dinner: relaxation on the sun deck or fishing. Overnight stay on board.
Day 6: Ha Long - Hanoi
Breakfast at sunrise on board. Option to participate in tai chi exercises. Visit to the Sung Sot Cave, considered the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, followed by leisure time and lunch on board, while the boat travels back to the harbour. Around 11am, arrival at the port. Drive back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel at Hotel Sky Lark.
Day 7:
Option 1: departure
Breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, if guests have enough time before their flight home, they can go on a stroll in the city, do last minute shopping, etc.
Option 2: beach holiday in Phu Quoc
Breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, transfer directly to the airport for a flight to Phu Quoc. Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam. Clear, blue water and nearly endless white sand beaches in the midst of a wild jungle landscape make bathing in Phu Quoc an unforgettable experience. Overnight stay at the Sea Star Resort.
Day 8-11: Beach holiday
Breakfast at the hotel. Leisure time throughout the stay.
Day 12: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) or Hanoi, where guests can then take a flight to another destination of their choice.
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Fine Print
Valid for stay between 01 Sept 2016 and 1 Mar 2017 (last departure date). Valid all days of the week.
Price is for 2 people.
Booking:
Must book within 14 days of purchase.
Booking required by phone: +84 917620980 or by email: ceo@fareastour.com and subject to availability.
Please attach your voucher to the e-mail.
Cancellation is not allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable to another destination once confirmed.
Modifications: at least 60 days before scheduled date of arrival and upon availability.
Limit of 1 voucher per stay. Cannot buy multiple vouchers to extend stay.
Event/Transportation details:
The hotels are located in Hanoi, Ninh Bình and, for the beach holiday option, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.
For Option 2 (beach holiday) only: valid for two domestic flights, from Hanoi to Phu Quoc and from Phu Quoc to Saigon or Hanoi.
This holiday is an ATOL protected holiday. More info here.
Not included: visa fees, travel insurance, tips for additional services and personal expenses.
A passport valid for at least 6 months after return date is mandatory.
Other Information:
City tax: N/A
Valid for stay in Standard Double Room for 2 people.
Additional persons:
Additional guests are not permitted. Maximum occupancy: 2 adults.
Original values based on stays in standard double room between Sept 2016 and Mar 2017. Limited availability for these dates.
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