Day 01: SAIGON – HANOI (L, D)

Transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi . Arrive in Hanoi . Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon tour to visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temples and History Museum . Evening enjoy the water puppet show.

Water puppetry (source: Internet)

Day 02: HANOI - HALONG (B, L, D)

Overland to Ha Long Bay via Dong Trieu Pottery Village en route. Arrive in Ha Long City .

12:00 : Board at the Emeraude Pier.

12:30 : Welcome cocktail and check in on the sundeck, presentation of the trip.

13:00-18:00 : The Emeraude cruises through Ha Long Bay passing by some of the most scenic locations

including Yen Ngua, Con Coc (Toad) Mountains and a floating fishing village.

13:00-15:00 : A Vietnamese lunch based on fresh seafood is served between 13:00 and 14:30 in the

Emeraude restaurant.

15:00-16:00 : Optional excursion to Sung Sot Grottos (Grotto of Surprise) if weather and tide permit.

For those wishing to spend a relaxing afternoon, being surrounded by this unique landscape,

the sundesk and its bar is the perfect location. Afternoon tea with pastries on the sundesk or

in the restaurant.

16:00-17:00 : The Emeraude cruises to the Trinh Nu and Hang Trong where we anchor for the night.

17:00-19:00 : As soon as the cruise anchors down, swimming is possible from the back of the boat.

Rental kayak is available and allow to visit of both grottoes.

19:00-21:00 : Vietnamese dinner is served in the restaurant. After dinner, the sundesk is waiting for

those looking for unforgetable glamorous evening.

Day 03: HALONG - HANOI (B)

06:30 : Tai Chi class on the sundesk.

07:00 : The Emeraude sets sail once again through the breathtaking scenery of the bay and head

for Ha Long City.

07:00-08:30 : European breakfast will be served in the restaurant.

09:00-09:30 : Check out.

10:00 : Disembark at the Emeraude Pier.

Then, overland back to Hanoi . Then, transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure.

Fighting-cock Islets in Halong Bay

Day 04: HANOI - SAIGON (B, L)

Morning tour to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and take 01-hour pedicab to the Old French Quarters and Dong Xuan Market. Afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight back to Saigon . Arrive in Saigon . Meet and transfer to the departure point. End of service.

HOTEL LIST: Basing on the standard room at the hotels

Hotel Class

Hotel Names

Deluxe Class: 4-star hotels

* Hanoi : Melia / Sofitel Plaza Hotel (02 Nights).

* Ha Long: Emeraude Classic Cruises (01 Night).

(or similar)

Superior Class: 3 to 4-star hotels

* Hanoi : Sunway / Hanoi Hotel (02 Nights).

* Ha Long: Emeraude Classic Cruises (01 Night).

(or similar)

Standard Class: 2 to 3-star hotels

* Hanoi : Hoa Binh / Saigon Hotel (02 Nights).

* Ha Long: Emeraude Classic Cruises (01 Night).

(or similar)

TOUR SERVICES INCLUSIVE:

* Transfer and transport with 04-seat A/C car or 15-seat A/C van.

* Accommodation basing on twin sharing with daily breakfast.

* English, French or Chinese-speaking guide service.

* Sightseeing admission fees as specified in the itinerary.

* All meals without beverage at local restaurants as specified.

* Domestic air-tickets (SGN / HAN / SGN).

* VAT and service charge.

TOUR SERVICES EXCLUSIVE:

* All meals and beverage unspecified in the itinerary / Travel insurance / Personal expenses.

* Optional visit, Gala Dinner, New Year Eve, Lunar New Year Eve, Christmas Eve etc.

Notes: If required

* The domestic airfares will be US$ 202/Pax.

* The airport transfer in Saigon will be US$ 24/Car/One way or US$ 30/Van/One way.

NB: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.