Day 01: Arrive in Hanoi - half day city tour          (D) - 50km/ 1hour drive

Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel for check in and tour briefing. Take an orientation tour of Hanoi center, for a half day by walking around the guild streets in the Old Quarter, Ngoc son Temple, the Opera House and one hour cyclo tour to  Ancient Quarter. Enjoy a traditional performance of water puppet show before enjoy a welcome dinner with Vietnamese famous dishes. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - Mai Chau valley - Hanoi                     (B/ L/ D) - 450km/ 8hours drive 

Heading to Hoa Binh province, passing through a region of spectacular limestone mountains then spend the day to explore local villages of Thai minority people, enjoying their hospitality, spicy rice wine and experience a great night in a villager's house. The surroundings are absolutely stunning; enjoy a walk through the valley to learn more about the agriculture of the region. Lunch at local restaurant. Drive back to Hanoi. Have dinner before back to your hotel for relaxing. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 03: Ha long - Hanoi                       (B/ L/ D)  - 200km/ 3.5hours drive

After breakfast, go for Halong Cruise. Situated in the Tonkin Golf, Halong bay is one of the world's natural wonders - a bay with more than 3,000 islands, which time, wind and waves have sculpted into fantastic shapes. The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between these limestone cliffs, which loom like fairy-tale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves. Arrive in Halong bay after 3.5 hour driver. Check in deluxe junk and star your cruise. Overnight on deluxe junk on Halong bay

Day 04: Halong bay - Hanoi                     (B/ L/ D) - 200km/ 3.5hours drive

Enjoy a majestic scene of sunrise on Halong bay then continue to explore Halong bay. The bay is dotted with tiny islands, pristine sandbanks on the turquoise water providing an excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing about on the junk deck. The cruise will arrive in the dock at around 10h00. Driver will pick you up for a drive back to Hanoi. Dinner at the fine restaurant then check in back to you hotel for relax. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 05: Hanoi - Departure:                           (B) - 50km/ 1hour drive

 Free at our leisure, last seeing of the capital city of Vietnam then get ready for your onward flight. End of the tour

Hotel options

Destination	First Class	Superior	Deluxe
Hanoi	Medilion Hanoi hotel	Sunway hotel	Sheraton hotel
Halong junks	Bai tho Deluxe junk	Indochina Sails	Valentine junk

Base	Frist Class	Superior	Deluxe
1 person	$686	$ 1079	$ 1599
2 persons	$ 466	$ 659	$ 979
3 - 6 persons	$ 399	$ 610	$ 955
7 - 9 persons	$ 359	$ 539	N/A
10 persons up	$ 329	$ 512	N/A
Single Supplement	$ 155	$ 392	$ 597

- All rates are quoted in USD PER PERSON, valid until 31 Dec 2010 and subject to change without prior notices
- Payment can be made by: VISA, MASTER (Not Amex), bank transfer or in cash

INCLUSIONS:
•    All ground private transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle.
•    English speaking Tour guide
•    Accommodation arrangement
•    Overnight boat trip on Halong bay
•    Kayking on Halong bay and equipments
•    Entrance fees where applied
•    Meal plan as in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner)
•    1 bottles of mineral water per day while on tour.


EXCLUSIONS:
•    International Airfares, international departure airport tax
•    Visa approval arrangement – 20$ each
•    Travel insurance
•    Personal or any other incidental expenses are not mentioned in the above.