Phu Quoc – Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong 8 Days

Itinerary

B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)

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1. 
   Day 01

   Phu Quoc arrival – At leisure

   

   Welcome to Phu Quoc! -  the largest island of Vietnam. 
   Upon arrival, welcomed by the local driver and transfer to the city center.  Check in your hotel. Rest time of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc. 
   Overnight in Phu Quoc.
   Please note: 
   -    Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included. 
   -    Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.
    

2. 
   Day 02

   Vin Safari – Vin Wonders – Grand World (B) – Private tour

   

   After breakfast, we transfer to discover a fascinating world of animals at Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, the largest wildlife conservation park in Vietnam and the only one of its kind (semi-wildlife) in the country. Hop on our buses and enjoy a fantastic tour through the 380-hectare safari free of enclosures. See wild animals through a pane of glass while animals enjoy their natural habitats. Here you can also admire many interesting animals shows here. 
   Note: The Safari closes daily at 4:00 PM. 
   There are two main areas inside: 
   - The Safari zone – where guests ride a bus through open habitats while the animals roam freely outside. 
   - The Zoo zone – similar to a traditional zoo, where animals are in enclosures and guests walk around to view them. 
   The bus ride in the Safari zone is included in the entrance ticket. However, the shuttle bus in the Zoo zone is optional and not included in the entrance ticket. Should you wish to use it, there is an additional charge of USD 5 per person.
   This afternoon, we discover VinWonders Phu Quoc – the largest theme park in Vietnam, offering a great deal of interesting entertainment options, including exhilarating rides, waterpark slides, indoor games, street performances, musical fountains, 5D cinema and so many more to discover. 
   In the same complex, we also visit Grand World Phu Quoc. With a scale of 85 hectares, the area owns splendid and magnificent architecture which is inspired by the European cities. Venice River, or Lake of Love, is considered one of the best imitations of the original river in Venice City, Italy. Here, you can choose to sit on the gondolas (at your own cost) along the river to watch the romantic scenery created by a lot of sophisticated buildings. Families with children can also visit Teddy Bear Museum - inspired by The Indiana Jones movie, with more than 20 zones to observe giant or cute bears from all continents since ancient times (entrance ticket at your own cost). Remaining time is to visit other attractions in Grand World such as Bamboo House, Urban Park, or Beach Square, all are ticket-free. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
   Please note: Optional costs such as Teddy Bear Museum, Quintessence of Vietnam Show, Gondola Ride, etc, are not included in my quotation, joining them will be at your own account.
    

3. 
   Day 03

   Island Hopping Tour – Hon Thom Cable Car (B,L) – SIC Tour

   

     

   After breakfast, approximately at 8:00am, picked up by SIC guide and vehicle from your hotel and transfer to An Thoi harbor where you will embark on the canoe for an islands tour. You will pass by 12 small islets and spend time visiting 4 biggest islands of Phu Quoc including:

   Mong Tay Island (or May Rut Ngoai), known as the miniature Maldives of Vietnam on the island, with unspoiled beauty, jade blue sea and long, smooth white sand beach.

   Hon Gam Ghi Island (Dam Ngang) or Hon Bom, you can relax in the blue water, snorkel on the coral reefs, contemplate the interesting rock formations.

   May Rut Island with white sand lagoon – a unique place to chill out and check in with Bali bird's nest, heaven's ladder, ocean net bed, sun ring. Have lunch on the island restaurant (local set menu).

   During the visit, if you are the fan of the colorful coral reef, you can experience sea-walk exploring the coral park with 250 identical species of creatures together with the large corals reef that are preserved nowadays (your own expense).

   Afternoon, speed boat arrives at Thom Island where we enjoy time at Aquatopia Water Park.

   By end of the afternoon, embark on Hon Thom cable car (about 25 minutes) across above the ocean. During the journey of nearly 8km, freely enjoy the scenery, enjoy the pristine beauty of Phu Quoc from above, record the beautiful moments of the famous in-the-earth paradise in Vietnam.

   Drive back to your resort/hotel to relax. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

                 

4. 
   Day 04

   Phu Quoc – Morning flight to Hanoi – Afternoon City tour (B)

   

   Breakfast at the hotel. Morning, check out and transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) for the short flight to Hanoi City, the capital city of Vietnam (air tickets excluded).  
   Welcome to Hanoi – The Capital City of Vietnam!
   Get picked up by our friendly guide and transferred city cente. Depending on your arrival time, if your room is not ready to check in yet, you can leave your luggage there and relax after long flight.
   Please note: Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included
   In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Hanoi. This is where all of the city's biggest cultural and political events take place. We will take some photos of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. Then we continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. The temple was built in 1070, and the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past.
   After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the heart of Hanoi. The lake is home to a number of temples and pagodas, and it is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also known as "The 36 Streets," as each street is named after the merchandise that was traditionally sold there. Overnight in Hanoi.
    

5. 
   Day 05

   Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (B,L) – SIC Tour

   

   Breakfast at hotel.
   07:00 – 07:45 - Our guide will meet you at your  hotel/stay and start  110km on Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.
   10:00 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
   12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.
   13:30 – Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
   15:30 Leisure  cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains.
   16:00 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi
   18:00 – 18:30– Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Trip ends. Overnight in Hanoi.
    

6. 
   Day 06

   Hanoi – Halong – Overnight on Cruise (B,L,D) – Shuttle Bus

   

   Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. Approximately at 8:00am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters and transferred to Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. 
   Upon arrival at the Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from cruise staff and complete the check-in procedure for the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this "Descending Dragon" bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, pass floating houses, and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close proximity. Later in the afternoon, go back to the cruise and enjoy the cooking demonstration before having dinner. In the evening, attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.
   Please note: The program may be a little varied depending on the cruise you choose. You will have stationed English speaking guide on board. The guest will self-transfer to the meeting point if your hotel is outside the Old Quarters.
    

7. 
   Day 07

   Halong – Hanoi (B,Br) – Shuttle Bus

   

   You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sudinrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. 
   Disembark from the cruise, transfer back to Hanoi. Check in your hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
    

8. 
   Day 08

   Hanoi – Departure (B)

   Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure or shopping until check out time and transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.