Vietnam at a Glance
Language
The official language is Vietnamese. English is widely understood in major cities and tourist destinations, but proficiency can vary.
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Tipping Customs
Tipping is generally not a part of Vietnamese culture, but it is becoming more common in tourist areas and international hotels. It's not obligatory but always appreciated. Tipping around 10-15% at restaurants or rounding up the taxi fare is usually a good rule of thumb.
Popular Drink
The most popular traditional drink is Vietnamese coffee, often enjoyed with sweetened condensed milk. Another popular choice is "nuoc mia," which is sugarcane juice.
Must-eat
Pho is a must-try dish. This is a noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, usually beef or chicken. Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich), and spring rolls (fresh or fried) are also popular.
Power Plug Type
Weather
Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate in the south and a subtropical climate in the north. The weather can vary significantly from north to south. Generally, the north has four seasons while the south has a wet and dry season.
Best Time to Visit
November to February is dry and cool.
Itinerary
Day 1: Manila → Hanoi Full day City Tour and Shopping (Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner)
You have a day to discover Vietnam’s charming capital. First stop would be Tran Quoc Pagoda then Ho Chi Minh Complex.
Taste amazing Vietnamese cuisine at traditional Home Moc Vietnamese Restaurant. In the afternoon, discover the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university dating back to the 11th century, St Joseph Cathedral for religious activity. Experience the bustling old quarter by electric cart. Time for shopping at the old quarter and Dong Xuan market until end of the day. Dinner
at Lotus Buffet Restaurant then your overnight will be in Hanoi.
Hanoi is the oldest capital city in Southeast Asia. Up to now, Hanoi has been one of the few cities in Asia left entirely void of the western-style boxy business architecture. We Hanoi people regard our capital city as heart of Vietnam. Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and a source of pride throughout the history.
Day 2: Hanoi → Ha Long Bay onboard Ambassador Cruise (Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner)
AM: We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi from 08:45-09:00AM (approx. 2.5 hrs drive). Your heavenly journey across Ha Long Bay starts around noon at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder.
11:30-12:15 Arrival Ambassador's Lounge for check-in.
12:30 You will be transferred to International Port for cruise boarding and given a short briefing about Ambassador Cruise while sipping your welcome drink at the Piano Lounge or restaurant.
12:45-14:00 Savor your buffet lunch while Ambassador Cruise passes Ha Long Bay.
14:30-15:30 Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Ha Long Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking.
16:00-16:45 Continue to explore Titov Island where you can enjoy swimming or climbing up to the peak to grasp the immensity and majesty of Ha Long Bay at a 100-meter altitude.
17:30-18:30 At sundown, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy the beauty of Ha Long Bay at night, great food and drinks, and the music at the Piano Lounge.
Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay → Hanoi (Breakfast /Lunch)
06:30-07:00 Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or Piano Lounge.
07:00-07:30 Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea and freshly baked pastries in the Piano Lounge.
07:30-08:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave - the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay where you can see the stalactites in different forms.
08:30-09:30 Breakfast Buffet at Ambassador Restaurant. Back on board, a buffet breakfast will be served as we once again cruise past Bai Tu Long Bay before your bill settlement, check-out and return
to Ha Long International Cruise Port.
Your dream cruise will come to an end at the Ha Long International Cruise Port at 10.30 am. Return to Hanoi for lunch at Anh Hoa Vietnamese Restaurant then check in at your hotel. The rest of the day will be your own leisure.
Day 4: Departure for Manila (Breakfast)
Early check out from your hotel with breakfast box, at 05:45 AM you will be transferred to the airport for flight
back to Manila.
Note: Itinerary schedule, flight and pick up times may change depending on weather conditions and other unforseen circumstances.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip Airfare via Cebu Pacific with 7kg hand carried baggage allowance
- Overnight at Ambassador Cruise (Luxury Cruise)
- Nights Hotel Accommodation
- High Valued Meals as specified (4B-3L-2D)
- Private Coach
- Fully Loaded Tours
- English-Speaking Guide
- Filipino Tour Escort
Exclusions
- Check-in Baggage
- Tipping
- PH Travel Tax
- Travel Insurance
Terms and Conditions
- Non-refundable PHP 15,000 per person to reserve
- Full Payment must be settled 30 DAYS before the Departure Date, otherwise, the slot may be released and the deposit
would be forfeited. - For persons who cannot pass the immigration process in any international airport, the tour cost is non-refundable.
- Check-in baggage/s should be requested upon booking. Otherwise, additional baggage rates may change.
- The Package is non-refundable and cannot be rebooked. No refund for any unused tours, transportations, hotels and flights.
- Rebooking can only be processed in the event of natural calamities and force majeure (war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, epidemics and pandemics), or mandated government cancellations. Refund is not an option.
- In the event of sudden adjustment with the flight schedule made by the airline, the clients are expected to follow the new set schedule.
- Rebooking might be considered once the passenger's result is POSITIVE of COVID-19 but still under airline and hotel
discretions.