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Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam Day 1 Hanoi Xin Chao and welcome to Hanoi! On arrival, you will be met by your Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to the Anatole Hotel, situated in downtown Hanoi, for your two-night stay. Relax at the hotel, explore the city or wander Hanoi’s romantic West Lake. This evening, meet your tour director for your welcome briefing, Meals: Dinner. Day 2 Hanoi Today you will enjoy a full-day city tour of Hanoi, including its main sights. Enjoy the view from outside ‘Uncle Ho's’ mausoleum, considered the father of modern Vietnam, and continue to the small but iconic One Pillar Pagoda and to the Temple of Literature. The Temple of Literature was Vietnam’s first university, and it was established to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years, and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into the country’s past. As part of our EmeraldPLUS programme, you will enjoy lunch at KOTO (Know One Teach One), a unique restaurant set up to train and educate disadvantaged children After lunch, you'll visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake, and stop at Ngoc Son temple. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It is a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. Later, enjoy a traditional water puppet show, a unique North Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of historical significance. ©@® Lunch at KoTO Restaurant © Atutiday city tour of Hanoi © A traditional water puppet show Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay This morning after breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay where you will board your traditional-style junk boat. Cruise through the bays and islets enjoying the stunning scenery of this magnificent region. Enjoy the tours offered on board, learn more about the main livelihood of the locals in the area or simply choose to relax. Towards the end of the day, the boat anchors for the night in the Trinh Nu area among the karst formations, and dinner will be served on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 4 Halong Bay Today, continue sailing further into the region's more untouched areas towards Lan Ha Bay. From a smaller boat, enjoy swimming on quiet beaches and kayaking in Ho Ba Ham Lake. Then visit Cua Van fishing village by rowing boat. Return to your traditional junk boat after a full day of exploration. Tonight, try squid fishing. © A private boat tour to local beaches, and activities on Halong Bay Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Imperial Palace and Royal Tombs, Vietnam Day 5 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hoi An Enjoy breakfast as the sun rises before beginning your cruise back through the magnificent rock formations, visiting Sung Sot Cave and arriving back at port. Bid farewell as you transfer to Hanoi airport, with a stop en-route for a light lunch at a local restaurant. At the airport in Hanoi, board your flight to Danang (Hoi An). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for your included three- night stay at Hoi An Silk Marina Resort & Spa, where you can relax for the rest of the evening, Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Day 6 Hoi An Start your day with an EmeraldPLUS visit to the Reaching Out Project. Reaching Out is an NGO (non-governmental organisation) established in 2000, which provides opportunities for people with disabilities to learn skills and gain meaningful employment. Visit the workshop and get a glimpse of how this NGO helps them to integrate fully with their communities and lead independent and fulfilling lives. In the afternoon, enjoy a half day tour of Hoi An and see the old merchant's houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Assembly Hall of the Chinese Congregation, before trying some delicious street food for lunch. EmeraldPLUS Visit to the Reaching Out Project Established in 2000 to provide learning and development opportunities, helping people gain meaningful employment. We visit their workshop and gain an insight into how this project helps the local community. © A walking tour of Hoi An Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Key: @ EmeraldPLus ~=©@ included Excursion © DiscoverMore
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