DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Xin Chào and welcome to the stunning capital of Vietnam, Hanoi! Once you have collected your luggage at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in the city center. Spend the day at leisure trying spa treatments, sipping Vietnamese coffee, and soaking up the charm of the banyan-tree lined crooked streets of the Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B,L,D)

Depart from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong bay by the cruise’s shuttle. Sit back and relax with an overnight cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage of Halong Bay, located a quick 2-hour drive outside of Hanoi. Take in the mystical scenery of Halong Bay from the jetty and proceed with check-in formalities before sitting down for lunch as the ship begins to cruise through thousands of limestone islands jutting out of the emerald sea.

In the afternoon, depending on the ship’s itinerary, you have the opportunity to join in on complimentary activities or to simply just take in the sights from your cabin or atop the sundeck. Sightseeing usually includes kayaking or being rowed by bamboo boat through colorful floating villages as well as a cave visit, although all activities are subject to change due to cruise selection and weather conditions. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night, and dinner is served on board.

Overnight on board in Halong Bay.

DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B)

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the calming waters of the bay, flowing through Tai Chi movements during a morning session from the sundeck.  Whether you join in on a final shore excursion or take the time to relax on board until breakfast is served, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy breakfast as the vessel cruises back to port.

Transfer back to Hanoi by the cruise’s shuttle, arriving at 15:00 – 15:30. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure or discover the hustle and bustle of Hanoi Old Quarter, just a walking distance from your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Spend the day at leisure until it’s time to transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward booked transportation.

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+ 2-night hotel accommodation in Hanoi (twin/double share)

+ 2 buffet breakfasts in the hotel’s restaurant

+ 1-night cruise stay in Halong Bay (twin/double share) 

+ 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner aboard the cruise ship

+ Roundtrip Noi Bai Airport transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle

+ Roundtrip transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay by cruise’s shuttle bus

+ Entrance fees for mentioned tours, attractions, and activities

+ VAT and service charges.

+ International and domestic flights (quoted separately)

+ Visa fee, travel insurance

+ The service of local guide in Hanoi

+ Meals other than mentioned above

+ Early check-in or late check-out fees

+ Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, etc)

+ Additional transfers required due to emergency situation

+ Peak season surcharges and compulsory gala dinners on 24^th Dec and 31^st Dec

+ Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above.

NOTE ON HALONG CRUISES

+ All activities provided onboard are operated on small-group join-in basis with other cruise participants. 

PAYMENTS

A deposit of 30% of the total booking is required within three days from the date of confirmation. The balance payment is due at 45 days prior to tour commencement date. For bookings made less than 45 days, full payment is required. Bookings will be cancelled if payments are not received by the due date(s).

Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit cards. In addition to the total payable amount, credit card payments will incur a merchant fee of 2.5% for MasterCard and Visa, 3% for American Express. Any bank charges and merchant fees must be covered by the customer.

CANCELLATIONS

Confirmed bookings must be cancelled by the party leader in writing (by email) and this will only be effective once the written cancellation is confirmed by FantaSea Vietnam. Cancellation by the party leader will be subject to the following cancellation fees from the date the written cancellation is received:

+ more than 45 days prior to tour date - 10% of total cost

+ between 31 and 45 days prior to tour date - 25% of total cost

+ between 16 and 30 days prior to tour date - 50% of total cost

+ within 15 days prior to tour date or “no show” - 100% of total cost.

AMENDMENTS

Any amendments to confirmed bookings must be requested by the party leader in writing (by email). Whilst we will endeavor to assist, we cannot guarantee that requests will be met. If we can make the requested change, you will be provided with a quote detailing any additional costs, whether incurred due to your amendments, imposed by a Third-Party Travel Provider, or our amendment fees. In all cases, the following amendment fees shall apply:

+ If amendments are made more than 45 days prior to scheduled tour date: the first amendment is free of charge. From the second amendment: a charge of U$80 per amendment for a short trip (less than 7 nights) or U$150 per amendment for a long journey (7 nights or more).

+ If amendments are made within 45 days prior to scheduled tour date: the above standard cancellation fees will apply, and full price will apply to new travel arrangements.

We will not charge any cancellation/amendment fees if it is due to a breach by us of any of our obligations or due to our fault; or if the Third-Party Travel Provider amends your booking through no fault of the customer.