The 4-day, 3-night journey will take you to explore the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Northeast region of Vietnam, such as the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Cat Ba Island Biosphere Reserve with its lush forests and pristine white sandy beaches. You will also visit the resort area of Tuan Chau Island. In addition, the journey will bring you a sense of tranquility and peace for the soul when visiting Yen Tu – one of the most famous ancient pagodas in Vietnam, where millions of visitors come annually to pay respects and pray for peace. Join Ciao Asia Travel on this New Year journey to explore these famous landmarks.

TOUR PRICE: (Applies for group bookings)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 01: HANOI – HA LONG (Meals: Lunch + Dinner)

Morning: At 8:00 AM, the bus and tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point and depart for Ha Long. On the way, the group will take a 20-minute break at Sao Do - Hai Duong (guests are free to have breakfast or rest). The journey continues towards Ha Long.

12:00 PM: Arrive at the Bai Chay tourist dock. The tour guide will take you aboard the cruise ship, check-in, and rest. At 12:30 PM, lunch will be served at the restaurant with delicious dishes made from the freshest ingredients while you enjoy the beautiful sights of Ha Long Bay such as Dog Rock, Incense Burner Peak, Fighting Rooster Island, and thousands of other stone islands.

Afternoon: After lunch, guests can return to their rooms to rest, then continue exploring Ha Long Bay at famous attractions like Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. Afterward, the group will go kayaking to explore the vast waters and mountains of Ha Long Bay. After an hour of kayaking, the group will visit Titop Island, one of the most famous islands in Ha Long Bay, where there is a beautiful beach. Guests can relax on the beach or climb to the top of Titop Mountain for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. At 5:30 PM, the group returns to the cruise, relaxes, and enjoys dinner at the restaurant. After dinner, guests are free to rest or participate in activities like squid fishing, watching a movie, or singing karaoke on the cruise (overnight on the cruise).

DAY 02: HA LONG – CAT BA (Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Morning: Wake up early to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Ha Long Bay and capture this stunning moment. At 7:00 AM, breakfast will be served at the restaurant. Afterward, the cruise ship will take you to Cat Ba Island. You will visit the pearl farm and have time to explore and buy pearl products. The group will then visit the Van Gia fishing village to learn about the daily lives of the fishermen. Continuing the journey, you will arrive at the Viet Hai pier, take a bicycle, and start exploring Viet Hai village and Cat Ba National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

12:00 PM: The group returns to the cruise and has lunch while the ship heads toward Monkey Island.

Afternoon: After lunch, the group will enjoy the beauty of Lan Ha Bay, an important part of Cat Ba National Park. Then, visit Monkey Island, where guests can swim in the clear waters of Cat Ba. For those who love exploration, feel free to climb the mountains and meet wild, adorable monkeys. At 3:30 PM, the group will return to the Cai Beo tourist dock, board the bus, and head to the hotel. Afterward, you can rest or swim at Cat Co Beach 1 or 2. At 7:00 PM, dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant. Afterward, guests can rest or rent a tandem bike (self-payment) to explore Cat Ba at night. (Overnight in Cat Ba).

DAY 03: CAT BA – TUAN CHAU (Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel restaurant, the group will rest and then board the bus to Gia Luan Pier. Say goodbye to Cat Ba Island and embark on a cruise back to Ha Long Bay, where guests will enjoy the stunning views one more time.

11:30 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Pier. The bus will take the group to a restaurant at Tuan Chau for lunch and rest.

Afternoon: After lunch, guests can relax, stroll, or admire the famous Tuan Chau tourist area. Alternatively, enjoy the clear waters of Tuan Chau Beach (beach entry fee: 50,000 VND/ticket) and participate in water sports (self-payment for activities like canoeing, parasailing, etc.). At 7:00 PM, dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant. Afterward, the group can explore the Tuan Chau entertainment area, watch the water music performance, see the sea lion and seal shows, or watch a 3D movie (entrance fee: 350,000 VND/ticket). Return to the hotel for rest.

DAY 04: TUAN CHAU – YEN TU – HANOI (Meals: Breakfast + Lunch)

Morning: Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise on the bay, then have breakfast at the hotel restaurant. At 8:00 AM, check out from the hotel. The bus will take the group to Yen Tu Scenic Area.

9:30 AM: The group arrives at the Yen Tu complex. You will have free time to walk or take the cable car up to Hoa Yen Pagoda, the first stop in the Yen Tu journey (cable car ticket is self-payment or based on available packages). Guests can offer prayers and wish for peace for themselves and their families, then enjoy the temple surroundings.

11:30 AM: Lunch will be served at a restaurant at the foot of the mountain, featuring traditional dishes with the unique flavors of northern Vietnam, along with traditional music.

Afternoon: After lunch, the group continues to climb the highest peak of the Yen Tu mountain range at 1,068 meters, where the Dong Pagoda is located. After offering prayers at Dong Pagoda, the group will descend and visit the An Ky Sinh Temple, a site dedicated to a famous Taoist monk from the Qin Dynasty in China who once climbed Yen Tu Mountain in search of medicinal herbs. The group will also visit other famous temples like Bao Sai Pagoda and One-Tree Pagoda.

3:30 PM: The bus and guide will escort the group back to Hanoi, stopping at Hai Duong to enjoy fragrant tea and green bean cakes (self-payment). Afterward, the journey continues back to Hanoi.

7:00 PM: The bus arrives back in Hanoi, marking the end of the tour. We look forward to welcoming you again!

Tour Price Includes:

• Luxury air-conditioned coach transportation as per the itinerary
• 03 nights’ accommodation at hotels (1 night on a 3-star cruise ship; 1 night in a 3-star hotel in Cat Ba; 1 night in a 3-star hotel in Tuan Chau)
  • 2 adults per room (if there is an odd number of people, male or female will share with 3 people per room)
  • 03 breakfasts at the cruise and hotel restaurants according to the itinerary
  • Meals as per the itinerary (04 lunches + 03 dinners) with a meal allowance of 120,000 VND per meal
  • Boat tour to Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba as per the itinerary
  • Visit to Viet Hai Fishing Village + Monkey Island in Cat Ba
  • Entrance tickets for the Ha Long Bay attractions as per the itinerary
  • 01 hour of kayaking tour in Ha Long Bay
  • Travel insurance (when visiting Ha Long Bay)
  • Experienced, attentive tour guide serving the group according to the itinerary

Tour Price Does Not Include:

• Round-trip cable car ticket to Yen Tu: 300,000 VND per return ticket
• Personal expenses: Laundry, phone calls, and other expenses not mentioned in the included services
• VAT 10%

Notes:

• Children from 01 to 04 years old: Free of charge (parents are responsible for their child's expenses)
• Children from 05 to 09 years old: 75% of the tour price when sharing a room with parents
• Children from 10 years old: Charged as adults
• Each family is allowed to bring 01 child under 05 years old for free. The second child will be charged 50% of the adult price.