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‘Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi, Vietnam Day 1 Arrive 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, before meeting your tour director for your welcome briefing this evening. 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 Enjoy lunch at KOTO, a unique restaurant set up to train and educate disadvantaged street children in Hanoi. KOTO’s aim is to end the cycle of poverty by empowering and helping local young people to forge a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. © Futlday city tour of Hanoi © 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. © Atalong Bay cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hanoi's Water Puppets 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. Included Excursion A visit to Halong Bay By private boat, cruise to Halong Bay’s most. untouched areas. Enjoy swimming on quiet beaches, visiting water tunnels and fishing villages or kayaking. Lunch is served on board the boat by your private chef. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 5 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy the sunrise and breakfast 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. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City for your included two- night stay and, once you arrive, you'll have the afternoon to enjoy your surroundings at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Key: @ EmeraldPLus ~=©@ included Excursion © DiscoverMore
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