Coming to hanoi, charming ancient capital and then staying at Sofitel Metropole Hotel, this French colonial-style Sofitel Hanoi hotel building has stood proudly since 1901. Our Hanoi Vietnam hotel has a rich history and a century-long tradition of welcoming ambassadors, writers, heads of state, and entrepreneurs. Features include 363 rooms and suites, a beautiful interior garden, excellent French cuisine at Le Beaulieu, and Hanoi specialities at the Spices Garden. Experiencing sitting on a cyclo, the popular mean of transport in Hanoi, enjoying views of what is happening on the streets of the Old Quarter. After that rock your soul in Halong Bay with Emeraude Cruise. In 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude cruise was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong Bay for visitors to what was then French Indochina. The Emeraude was part of a flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure. Luxuriously designed cabin with 38 cabins (14 Superior cabins, 22 Deluxe cabin, 1 Paul Roque Suite, 1 Emeraude Suite) the over 100-aged cruise, Emeraude is offering an excellent service of cruising Halong Bay.
We will be pleased to create a fully tailor-made exotic vacation with dates and itinerary customised to your personal preferences. We understand that families come in all shapes and sizes. If you would like to travel with us but do not fit these criteria please contact us via Customized Trip.
Your Vietnam vacation commence with…..
……..your arrival and a full day in Hanoi, charming northern capital. After checking in hotel rested after your journey. Experiencing sitting on a cyclo, the popular mean of transport in Hanoi, enjoying views of what is happening on the streets of the Old Quarter and then a welcome dinner at a good restaurant with traditional cuisines.And then have tickets for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry (an art form unique to northern Vietnam)
Meals: Breakfast, welcome dinner
Activity: water puppet show
Guide: airport pick up and following day
Accommodation: Sofitel Metropole Hanoi
Two days trip to Halong Bay
Bus will pick your family up at your hotel, On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong, check-in between 11h30 to 12h00 at Emeraude Café, Halong City. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail upon boarding. Buffet lunch in restaurant. After lunch, cruise among hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay with Emeraude. Visit Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprise). At sunset time, kayak or swim at Hang Trong anchorage. All of family members will enjoy a day out on the water.
Then, onboard cooking demonstration. International buffet dinner in restaurant will be served. Watch a movie on the sundeck in the evening. Sleep well.
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay on the sundeck. Energizing western breakfast. Check out at 09h30 am at Emeraude Cafe, Halong city. Trip ends at 4:30 pm
Each bespoke cabin exudes warmth and character with high standards of workmanship, distinguished style and impeccable service. With its polished wooden floors and brass fixtures and fittings the Emeraude’s rooms offer timeless elegance.
From the sun deck, passengers can enjoy a soothing foot massage while sipping a refreshing cocktail and gazing at the rock formations reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay. The Emeraude’s huge paddle wheel opens to reveal a swimming deck offering passengers the opportunity to swim in the calm waters of the bay surrounded by the majestic scenery.At dawn, that most magical time as the sun rises, the soft and graceful movements of a t’ai chi class on the deck complement the atmospheric silence of the bay.
Meals: Breakfast,lunch, brunch and dinner
Activity: kayaking
Guide: All the way
Accommodation: Family Connecting Room
Hanoi departure
Our fantastic holiday come to an end. Coming to the airport for your next destinatiion.
Meals: Breakfast
Guide: not necessary
Our prices include
- Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room.
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Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
- Emeraude Cruise family connecting room.
- Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver.
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The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests’ return to their hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
- Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
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Lunches and dinners (if specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.
Our prices do not include
- Surcharges for peak season levied after your booking date
- Visas
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Camera fees (if any)
- Insurance
Note
Triple share is possible and must be requested at the time of booking. Please be clear whether a double bed plus extra bed is required or whether three separate beds are preferred
Where separate rooms for children are booked, interconnecting or adjacent rooms will be requested (subject to availability).