5D Hanoi / Halong Bay (VN5HH)

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and fly to Hanoi, is the capital of Vietnam and the country’s second largest city. Upon arrival, meet & greet by local representative. Transfer to hotel for your accommodation.

After breakfast, visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (except for Monday, Friday & the whole month of October and November. Quan Thanh Pagoda will be replaced), continue to Ho Chi Minh Museum (except for Monday) and Ho Chi Minh House. Thereafter, proceed to Temple of Literature which is regarded as the first university in Vietnam. Continue to visit Restored Sword Lake. Proceed to Bat Trang Ceramic Village to watching the real production of ceramics as well as you can see the daily life of the village with a small exciting market and the wharf at the Red River where the products shipped are also very fascinating.

Today, depart for Ha Long Bay. Upon arrival, embark on overnight Junk where you will be served welcome cocktail followed by a cruise briefing. Savor on a delicious Vietnamese Buffet Lunch while enjoying a fantastic cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the some beautiful towns and the Fishing Village by local rowing boat then return to the vessel for leisure time whereby you can do optional activities such as kayak, swimming, sunbathing or traditional massage etc. In the evening, it’s your happy hour on the sundeck, to enjoy the sunset. At night, feast on a seafood set dinner served on board before you retreat into your private cabin. Or you may join the night fishing program.

Start your day with Sunrise subject to weather condition）on the sundeck while complimentary tea and coffee will be served. While having your breakfast, you will be passing by beautiful spots such as Trong, Trinh Nu and Me Cung Caves, Cc Ngoi Islet etc. You shall disembark and explore the Surprise Cave. Re-embark Cruise for buffet brunch. Thereafter, transfer back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, proceed to the Old Quarters of Hanoi which has the original street layout and architecture of old Hanoi. Next, proceed to shop at Dong Xuan Market before watching a performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of Water Puppetry.

Today, transfer to airport for flight home. We hope you have enjoyed your holidays with CTC travel!