VIET DRAGON CRUISE - A NEW DAY CRUISE IN HALONG BAY

Hoa Lu Tam Coc 1 day tour with Wati Travel

Hoa Lu, the first Vietnam Capital under the Dinh and Le Dynasties from 10th century between 968 and 1009 AD located arounf 100km to The South of Hanoi city

Tam Coc, the outstanding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is oftan said to surpass of Halong Bay

It is a certain true that Hoa Lu & Tam Coc is often referred to as the Ha Long Bay on land.

Hightlight

- Visit Hoa Lu Old Citadel with Dinh Temple and Le Temple
- Rowing boat trip in Tam Coc (Three caves)

- Enjoy special Vietnamese buffet lunch in local restaurant with local food

Initerary

8.00-8.30 am: Tour guide of Wati Travel will pick you up from your hotel in Old Quarter to depart to Ninh Binh city

10.30-11.00 am: You will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.

12:00pm: Today you will enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc named Duc Tuan restaurant. The food is served with Asian stype, local dishes, organic vegetable. The Duc Tuan is located on the river overview Tam Coc, you can enjoy the view of overal riverside until you finish your lunch

1:30pm: After finishing your lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of limestones  on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colours.

The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life.

Optional activities: Riding bicycles or buffalow rides

4:00pm leave Tam Coc and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around 6:30pm. Finish unforgettable full day trip at your hotel in Hanoi!

Price: VND 1 290 000/pax (equal to USD 60)

Tour Cost included:

Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.

Transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel

Boat trip on Ngo Dong River rowing by local people

English Speaking Tour guide, other languages on request
All entrance and sightseeing fees

All taxes & services charge.

Tour Cost Non Included: 

Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping/ Gratuities

Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc

What to bring:
- Long sleeve clothes,
- Hat or umbrella,
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses

Halong Bay - Vietnam

Vietnam is famous for may beautiful beaches and islands, but Halong Bay is the only one. The Bay has been twice considered as the World Heritage by UNESCO. The Bay consisted of a dense cluster of 1.600 limestone monolithic islands, making the stunning beauty of nature

Hang Dau Go (Dau Go Grottos)

Late 19th century, the French tourist discovered Hang Dau Go (Wooden stakes cave), the biggest caves in Halong Bay. There are three large chambers contain large numerous stalactites and stalagmites, making the most attractive beatiful caves in Halong Bay. This is the most worth-to-visit cave in Halong.

HALONG BAY 1 DAY WITH VIET DRAGON CRUISE

Hightlights on Halong Bay 1 day cruise tour with Viet Dragon Cruise

- Landscape of the countryside (North of Vietnam)

- Halong Bay beauty with thousand of islands

- Thien Cung Dong (Heavenly Palace Grotto) with 4 hours rowing boat

- Seafood lunch on Cruise while sailing in Halong Bay

Full day Halong details

Tour  guide of WatiTravel will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel (Old Quarter) from 8 AM-8.30 AM.

We will drive 3-3.30 hours to get to Halong Bay (Bai Chay Harbour - the biggest Habour in Halong Bay). You will enjoy the beauty of rice fields with busy farmer working using Vietnam tradditional methods of cultivation on the way (We have a break 30 mins in the middle)

Check in the boat Viet Dragon Cruise at noon, while lunch has been prepared by Crews on Cruise. While having lunch, the Caption will drive the Boat Cruising aroung the most magnificient bay bay and among thousands islands that jut out of the sea with its spectacular natural environment - you will also have the opportunity to stop at two of the many grottoes.

The stop of 4 hour cruise is Dong Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Colored lights transform the scene into a fairytale palace.

We will come back Harbour around 4 PM and we will stop at a break in the middle of the way. You have chance to go to rest room or have a drink. Arriving at about 8.00 - 8.30 pm, we drop you off at your Hotel. Finish the unforgettable Halong Bay full day Trip.

Price: USD 65/pax

Tour Cost included:

Car transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel.

Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Fresh seafood, Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.

Boat Trip Cruise to visit caves, tunnel caves

English Speaking Tour guide.

All entrance and sightseeing fees

All taxes & services charge

Tour Cost Non Included: 

Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.

Travel insurance 

Personal expenses, Tipping/ Gratuities

Drinks

Kayaking or rowing boat

Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

What should be prepared:

- Long sleeve clothes,
- Hat or umbrella,
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses