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5 Days – Northern Journey – Wonders and Heritage

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Form USD

Original price was: $436.Current price is: $363.

/ Adult
9.6
Top Rated
Start /End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Place: Hanoi - Ha Long - Ninh Binh
Meals: 4B - 3L - 2D

Overview

Destination: Ninh Binh
Departure Day: Everyday
Depature: Hanoi
Theme: Family
Travel Style: Adventure & Nature, Cultural & Heritage
Accommodation Style: Modern

Value of the package

  • Expert Guides
    Our dedicated guides will accompany you in discovering the beauty of heritage and history at every destination, offering fascinating and insightful stories along the way.
  • Comfortable Accommodations
    Relax and unwind in well-appointed hotels where every moment brings you a sense of peace and comfort.
  • Enriching Itinerary
    From the bustling Old Quarter of Hanoi, the legendary Ha Long Bay, to the poetic landscapes of Ninh Binh, each stop promises an unforgettable experience.
  • Exquisite Cuisine
    Savor traditional flavors with iconic dishes like Hanoi pho, fresh seafood from Ha Long Bay, and Ninh Binh's signature goat specialties.
  • Modern and Safe Transportation
    Travel with ease in state-of-the-art vehicles, ensuring a smooth, secure, and comfortable journey throughout.

Itinerary

You will arrive Ha Noi city. When you finish clearance procedure, please go out to pillar B.10, our driver will wait there for you with your name on sign. 

You will be warmly welcomed by driver. Then our car will lead you from the airport to your hotel. 

Free time for leisure to enjoy the Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.

It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you.

 

 

 

 

Have cooking class tour

  • Morning Class: 9:00 to 13:30
  • Afternoon Class: 15:00 to 19:00

In the heart of Hanoi, a culinary journey awaits at the Hanoi Cooking Class. Amidst the aromatic spices and bustling market stalls, participants learn the art of Vietnamese cuisine from skilled chefs. From Pho to Spring Rolls, each dish tells a story, weaving together flavors and traditions. With laughter in the air and hands-on experience, it’s more than just a cooking class; it’s a celebration of Vietnam’s rich culinary heritage.

Get picked up from your hotel

Take a walk to local market to buy ingredients

Get a fascinating glimpse into local culture

Transfer to local house

Learn how to cook real Vietnamese traditional food under the guidance of a professional cook

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Hanoi Cooking Class, we have carefully selected and provided 2 options:

  • OPTION 1: Vietnamese Street Food Class
  • OPTION 2: 4 Signature Dishes to Make a Hanoian Feast

Although both are cooking classes, the above two options are provided by two different teams and have very different characteristics.

OPTION 1

Vietnamese Street Food Class

OPTION 2

4 Signature Dishes to Make a Hanoian Feast

Your cooking class is located in Hanoi Old Quarter, in our cooking center. True to the name Vietnamese Street Food Class, this class will bring you famous street dishes that have contributed to the popularity of Hanoi and Vietnamese cuisine with friends around the world. Join this tour to experience the atmosphere and street food of Hanoi Old Quarter!Operated by Rose Kitchen Cooking Class, your class is located in a local villa, nestled in the middle of the ancient and picturesque neighborhood of Ngoc Ha Street. Surrounded by the area’s rich history, flourishing flower gardens, and tranquil temples and lakes, you’ll embark on a culinary adventure led by esteemed cultural storytellers.
SAMPLE MENU:

  • Traditional Rice Noodles Soup with Beef/Chicken
  • Grilled Pork Balls with Vermicelli
  • Fried Spring Rolls
  • Banana Flower Salad with Chicken
SAMPLE MENU:

  • Banana Flower Salad
  • Fried Spring Rolls & BBQ Pork with Rice
  • Vermicelli and Dipping Sauce
  • Egg Coffee

Enjoy your own cooking creation and numerous foods from the instructor

Taste unique and special local wines/home-made drinks

End class and getting dropped off at your hotel

8: 30 – 8: 45 Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau wharf on the new highway 

10: 30 – 11: 00 Stopover for refreshment at Pearl store, pearl breeding place about 20 minutes. 

11: 30 – 12: 00 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour. 

12: 30 – 13: 00 Transfer to Cruises. Check in your cabin. 

13: 30 Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at our restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay. 

15: 00 – 16: 45 Continue to explore Halong by visiting Pearl Farm village. Here, you can witness the process of making pearl, buy products from pure pearl, participate in kayaking, a must-try sport activity in Halong. After that, visit Titov Island. Here, you will have time to climb up to the peak of Titov Island, admire the beautiful panorama view of Halong Bay or swim, take pictures, play on the sea. 

18: 00 Enjoy Sun Set party with fruits and snacks on Sky Bar. Option: Happy Hour (Buy 2 get 1 free). Massage service is available. 

18: 30 Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. 

19: 30 Enjoy European set-menu dinner on the restaurant on-board. 

21: 00 Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat.

6: 30 Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served. 

6: 45 – 7: 30 Light breakfast is served. 

7: 30 Visit Sung Sot cave. 

09: 30 Check – out time on the board. 

09: 45 – 10: 30 Enjoy buffet brunch while the cruise transfer to the Tuan Chau Wharf. 

10: 45 – 11: 00 Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf.

12: 00 – 15: 00 Return to Ha Noi. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.

7h10 – 7:25: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province.

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax  . 

10h30: Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.

11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.  

13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”.

14h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

15h30: Get back to the Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.

19h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.

Breakfast is served at hotel.

Our driver will come to your hotel before your flight 3 hours, then he will take you to the airport. 

Fly back. Have a safe flight!

Inclusions

Meals 4B - 3L - 2D
Transport Car, Cruise
Accommodation Hotel (3 Nights), Ha Long Cruise (1 Night)
Included activities
  • All activities on the itinerary
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;
  • Meals (not drink) as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner);
  • Experienced English-speaking guide;
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary;
  • Transfers: Airport Pick up and drop as per your flight timings + Internal Transfers on SIC basis in a comfortable and hygienic vehicle.
  • Bottle of water on the coach (1 bottle/1 person/1 day)
  • Accommodation as mentioned above. Check in: 2 pm. Check out: 11.am

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Policies

Booking and Payment Policies
  • The customer will receive a payment confirmation receipt via email within 15 minutes after successful booking.
  • The booking confirmation voucher will be sent via email within 48 hours after the deposit has been received.
  • A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm the booking. This does not include prepaid services such as flight tickets, train tickets, early bird offers, or other services requiring advance payment.
  • The remaining balance must be paid on the tour's starting date.
Cancellation Policies

Cancellation fees are calculated based on the total booking value, according to the following conditions:

  • 30 days or more before departure: The deposit will be refunded after deducting any applicable cancellation fees charged by service providers, including airlines, cruise operators, railway companies, and hotels.
  • 29–20 days before departure: A cancellation fee of 30% of the total booking value will apply, plus any applicable cancellation fees charged by service providers.
  • 19–15 days before departure: A cancellation fee of 50% of the total booking value will apply, plus any applicable cancellation fees charged by service providers.
  • 14–7 days before departure: A cancellation fee of 70% of the total booking value will apply, plus any applicable cancellation fees charged by service providers.
  • Less than 7 days before departure or no-show: A cancellation fee of 100% of the total booking value will apply.
Payment Terms Policies
  • 100% of the total tour cost must be paid by the tour's starting date, in accordance with the agreed payment schedule.
Changing Tour Program Policies
  • Once the final itinerary, services, and prices have been agreed upon and the booking deposit has been paid, any requested changes will be subject to the following conditions.
  • Changes requested at least 15 days before departure: Customers may request up to 3 itinerary changes free of charge. Additional changes from the 4th request onward will incur extra fees.
  • Free changes do not apply to flight tickets, train tickets, prepaid services, early bird offers, or hotel bookings subject to separate cancellation or amendment policies.
  • Changes requested less than 15 days before departure: Lily's Travel reserves the right to refuse changes. Any additional costs incurred due to approved changes must be paid by the customer.
  • Changes requested after the tour has started: Lily's Travel reserves the right to refuse changes. Customers will be responsible for any additional costs resulting from approved changes.
  • In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, storms, accidents, injuries, or food poisoning, Lily's Travel will provide assistance with itinerary changes or refund arrangements where applicable.
Refund Policies
  • Approved refunds will be processed within 10–14 business days.
  • Refunds will be issued through the original payment method.
  • Any bank charges, intermediary bank fees, or applicable administrative fees will be borne by the customer.
  • In cases of force majeure, including natural disasters, flight cancellations, epidemics, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond reasonable control, both parties will discuss and agree on an appropriate resolution.
  • If Lily's Travel is able to resell services cancelled by the customer, the amount recovered from the resale will be refunded to the customer.
Additional Terms and Conditions
  • Flight delays, flight changes, or passport-related issues caused by the customer do not automatically exempt the booking from the applicable cancellation policy. Lily's Travel will provide reasonable assistance where possible.
  • No refunds will be provided for uncontrollable circumstances such as hotel construction or adverse weather conditions, except where otherwise agreed under applicable force majeure arrangements.
  • Private tour prices may be adjusted if the number of participants decreases, as transportation and tour guide costs may remain unchanged.
  • Tour itineraries may be adjusted due to weather conditions, government regulations, local policies, or other unexpected circumstances. Customers will be informed when such changes occur.
  • By confirming the booking, customers acknowledge and agree to the applicable terms and conditions.
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From USD

Original price was: $436.Current price is: $363.

/ Adult
9.6
Top Rated
Start /End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Place: Hanoi - Ha Long - Ninh Binh
Meals: 4B - 3L - 2D

Or deposit at least $100

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FAQ

1. What services are included in the tour?

The tour includes all expenses for entrance fees, meals, accommodations (hotel or homestay depending on your preference), transportation between destinations, and a tour guide. Specific details are included in the itinerary we have sent.

2. Does the tour price include airfare?

The current tour price does not include airfare. However, we can assist you in booking flights at a discounted rate. You can also choose a package that includes airfare if needed.

3. Is vegetarian meal support available?

Yes, we offer vegetarian meal options. Please inform us in advance so we can arrange a menu that suits your needs.

4. Can I modify the tour itinerary?

You can adjust certain parts of the itinerary based on your preferences, but this depends on the flexibility of each destination. We will assist you with the arrangements if possible.

5. What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Our cancellation policy depends on the notice period. If canceled before X days, you will receive a full refund. From Y to Z days, a partial refund will be provided, and no refunds are available after Z days. We will send detailed terms via email.

6. What is the weather like at the destination?

The weather at the destination is generally stable during your travel period. However, we recommend checking the weather forecast closer to your departure date for accuracy. Additionally, we will send suggestions on what to pack based on current weather conditions.

7. Does the tour include travel insurance?

You can adjust certain parts of the itinerary based on your preferences, but this depends on the flexibility of each destination. We will assist you with the arrangements if possible.

8. What payment methods are available for the tour?

We accept payments via credit card, bank transfer, or in-person payment at our office. If you have special requirements for payment methods, please let us know, and we will assist you.

9. Is airport pickup service available?

Yes, we offer an airport pickup service. Simply provide your flight information, and our team will be waiting for you at the airport with a name sign.

10. Are there any special documents I need to prepare?

You will need to bring your passport, visa (if required), and other personal documents. We will send you specific instructions via email before your departure to help you prepare.

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