Since its establishment as Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi has been a city of contrasts, from hidden coffee shops waiting to be discovered to the emerging contemporary art galleries; from historical monuments to ancient pagodas and temples and luxurious designer stores. This fascinating city holds deeply its roots and sense of history and has welcomed the modern world. Today, Hanoi is a sophisticated and elegant city, bursting with character.
Halong Bay
About 170km (or a 3.5 hour drive) east of Hanoi, you will find Halong Bay, or “Descending Dragon Bay,” a must see destination in North Vietnam. The Bay, which is twice recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features thousands of dramatic limestone karsts -limestone formations rising from the emerald water.
Legend has it that once upon a time, a family of dragons was sent to the Earth by the gods to help the Vietnamese defend the homeland against the northern invaders. The dragons battled by spitting out jewels which turned into islands and islets, linking together to create an invincible wall that protected the country. After defeating the invaders, the dragons fell in love with the peaceful landscape and decided to stay giving the area the legendary name of “Descend-ing Dragons Bay”.
This is a great combination of one-way transfer by seaplane to Halong Bay with a 15 minute flying over the bay to get panoramic views of mystical landscapes of the natural heritage site recognized by UNESCO.
After your breakfast at round 8AM, say farewell to Hanoi as you depart from the airport by seaplane to the coastal port town of Halong Bay. After about 30 minutes flight, discover the beauty of Halong Bay with a 15 minutes scenic flight over this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll get a bird-eye view of thousands of limestone karsts jutting up from the jade green waters and see remote fishing villages as you come in to land at Tuan Chau Island Marina. This is an experience like no other.
Private transfer from hotel in Hanoi to Noi Bai airport with guide
Return seaplane with 15 minutes scenic
Private transfer from Tuan Chau Island to boat port which choose to stay in Ha Long Bay (if the cruise is docked at Tuan Chau island, it’s unnecessary to arrange car and guide)
