Do not hesitage to give us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you.
+84-914-523-663
sales@responsible.com
Next, move on to the Old Quarter to explore its network of labyrinthine lanes. Here, you’ll learn about traditional celebrations, stop at ceremonial cake stalls, and taste a French-influenced dessert. Wander along Hang Cot Street, known for its preserved sugared or salted fruits. You’ll end the tour at a café, to sip slow-dripped hot coffee or a sweet iced drink, while watching Hanoi’s street life unfold.
08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where one worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
(Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15th June -15thAugust) for the annual maintenance but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area)
11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note: we will visit the Women’s Museum instead of the Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14.00-14.15: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton
16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
10:00: Arrive Ninh Binh. Start cycling to visit Ninh Hai village and enrich your knowledge of the daily life of local people when you visit Thung Nang valley – beautiful rice paddies fields and limestone mountains.
11:45: Check in Bungalow. Lunch is served.
13:20: Enjoying sampan boat trip in Tam Coc. Boat riding among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields.
15:30: Visiting a local family in Tam Coc. Seeing the architecture of Vietnam’s traditional houses and handicraft job of making traditional embroidery.
18:30: Dinner time.
08:30: Visiting Mua Cave by motorbike, Bicycle, or Car which are alluring place in Ninh Binh. Kicking up to the peak of Ngoa Long mountain.
09:30: Driving through beautiful villages and charm valleys such as Trang An, Bai Dinh – the biggest pagoda in
southeast Asia – has the biggest Buddha which is made of gold and 5000 other buddhas.
12:40: Lunch is served.
15:00: Depart to Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Visiting the Ding and Le King
temple.
16:30: Returning to Hanoi.
18:00 – 18:30: Drop you off at your Hotel. Tour end
11:30 Warmly welcomed by Capella team in Tuan Chau pier. Complete the check-in procedure.
12:15 Get transfer to the Capella cruise by a tender boat. Cruise briefing before check-into our suite cabins.
13:00 Buffet lunch served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant (vegetarian and special diet catered for)
15:15 Cruise anchors for outdoor activities. Free access to our high-grade entertaining facilities including Oasis Pool and Jacuzzi; Floating Ocean Pool; Inflatable Water Slide; Kayak; Mini-golf course.
17:30 Happy hours at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge and the Ocean Sky Sundeck. Enjoy freshly prepared canapés with some complimentary splendid drink while waiting for the sunset.
17:00 Sunset Happy hours at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge and the Ocean Sky Sundeck. Enjoy freshly prepared canapés with some complimentary splendid drink while waiting for the sunset.
19:00 A gourmet dinner menu in delighted fusion cuisine served at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
20:30 Free to enjoy our onboard recreations such as the Cigar & Poker room; Night Squid Fishing; Boarding game at the Spirit of the Sea Lounge … We spend a peaceful night on board the Sky cruise.
06:15 A light breakfast is served at the Harmony of the Sea Restaurant.
07:15 Quick transfer by tender boat to visit the Bright cave by traditional rowing bamboo boats. You will see an angled passageway opening the cave at water level and a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and precipitous stone cliffs.
08:45 Back to Halong Sky Cruise, shower, and downtime.
09:30 Cabin check-out procedure while cruising towards the port.
09:45 Buffet brunch at Harmony of the Sea Restaurant after check-out
11:00 Back to Tuan Chau pier by tender boat. Farewell.
As per the tour program:
B=breakfast
L=Lunch
D=Dinner
This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let Realistic Asia know the food option that you prefer.
– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
– Tissues and water on coach
– Service charges and government tax
– 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
– Vietnam Visa letter approval
– Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
– No extra charge after services confirmation
Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by LonelyPlanet. You can check out the details here.
X International flights and departure taxes
X Reservations marked as “reserved by traveler” are reservations that the traveler is responsible for directly. These items are not reserved or supported by kimkim and are included in the trip plan just for completeness.
X Optional excursions, activities, and optional tours
X The meals not mentioned in the trip plan
X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, 21 Jan (Tet), Apr,17 (New Year in Cambodia and Thailand)
X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam, Cambodian and Thai New Year) if applicable
X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person, Cambodia:$30/person)
X Services not mentioned above
You will be required to pay a deposit when booking with Responsible Asia. The deposit will be 10% of the full payment. All deposits are non-refundable. Final payment is required no later than 30 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking.
We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip to Vietnam and Indochina; however, we realize that there are many reasons for this event.
In the event of cancellation, we will refund any payment made to Responsible Asia Asia given that a cancellation fee is applicable.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
+ 60 days prior to arrival date: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% Money Back. + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
+ 59 – 30 days prior to arrival date: 5% cancellation charge. + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
+ 29 – 15 days prior to arrival date: 10% + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
+ 14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 40% + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
+ 7 days prior to arrival date: 100 %
+ No show: 100%
After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
Alterations to your itinerary before the booking is processed are happily processed free of charge. We want to provide the best tour possible for you. Alterations after you have received your booking confirmation letter will attract a fee of $10 USD per request.
Realistic Asia reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the tour if air schedule or surface transportation changes, and/or events beyond its control make such alteration necessary. In this event, any of the increase or reduction of the tour cost will be calculated and charged accordingly. If the tour is to be changed at the request of the client(s), the client will be required to pay any additional cost in advance.
All clients must be in possession of a valid passport and necessary visas or permits at the commencement of travel. All such documentation is the sole responsibility of the client. Your travel advisor may assist you in applying for the necessary travel documentation upon request. Responsible Asia accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation.
For dissatisfaction with any service Responsible Asia has provided, please notify your local tour guide or your travel advisor immediately to avoid the potential for similar problems happening again during your trip.
In the event of a complaint or claim for compensation, you must inform us by email, regular mail, or facsimile in writing within 15 days from the end of your tour. Relevant receipts and substantiating evidence must be attached to the letter of claim. Responsible Asia will not be liable for any claims made later than 15 days after the completion of your tour.