Amazing Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha-Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Hoi An, Da Nang (6D/5N)

• Start the day with Breakfast in the hotel.
• Around 8:15: Our Halong Bay Toru Guide & Driver will pick you up.
• 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion, discover the beauty of the world heritage site.
• 12:30: Enjoy lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch,
  you can all see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone formations such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong
  Bay.
• 14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and we will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites.
• 14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boating through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
• 15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. We can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing of Halong Bay.
• 16.00: Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits), meanwhile, the boat is cruising back to the harbor.
• 17.45: Arrive back at the harbor. Get back on the bus and return to Hanoi.
• 20:30: Get dropped off at the hotel.

Inclusions:
– Shuttle bus transfer from Ha Noi to Halong
– Local English-speaking guide on the Halong cruise
– Entry fee everywhere
– Kayaking
– Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
– Hotel in Hanoi.

• 07.00-08.00: Our Ninh Binh Tour Guide and Driver will pick us near our hotel in Old Quarter. Sometimes, if our hotel is outside the Old Quarter area, the meet-up point will be at the Hanoi Opera House. From there, we will travel by air-conditioned bus to Ninh Binh, where we will spend the day exploring the highlights of the region.
• 10.30: Cycling to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties. Here, we will have the opportunity to visit the temples of the Dinh and
  Le kings and learn about the history and culture of the region.
• 12.00: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with great local cuisine.
• 13.30: Departing to visit Trang An attraction with majestic limestone cliffs, mysterious yet inviting caves, and deserted green fields. Take a boat trip to visit the cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou in around 2.5 hours.
• 16.30: Get back on the bus and going back to Ha Noi.
• 19.00: Arrive at our hotel in Hanoi.

Inclusions:
– Shuttle bus Transfer
– Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fee
– Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
– Hotel in Hanoi

• Have Breakfast at our hotel and check out.
• Get picked up from the hotel 2.5 hours before flight time, drop at Hanoi Airport for a flight to Da Nang city. Upon arrival in Da Nang city, our Da Nang Driver will pick and drop us to hotel. Check in and relax. Check-in time: 14:00.
• We will pick you up at the hotel and Head to Coconut Forest in Cam Thanh, Hoi An. Visiting Coconut Forest first – the place is poetic with green pure water and eco-system of coconut trees in the forest. We will experience basket boat riding around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, local people’s life. While enjoying the basket boat ride, we will join some activities with boatman. Watching magical basket boat riding showed by boatman, experiencing an equally fun basket boat race and seeing how traditionally throwing fishing net, which will give us a wonderful experience.
• Explore Hoi An ancient town. In the town, we will have a chance to have a
  flashback of the old city of Viet Nam. We will walk around and visit the ancient houses,
  ancient assembly halls, and the symbol of Hoi An – Japanese Bridge.

Inclusions:
– Shuttle bus transfer
– Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fee
– Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
– Hotel in Danang.

• Around 07.30: Meet our Tour Guide and Driver to for Ba Na Hills. Take a Cable Car ride
  from Ba Na Hills station, stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung
  pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden.
• Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an
  old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour. We should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge hanging in the foggy hills of the mountain, witnessing the amazing and gorgeous view of DA NANG City.
• Have lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills.
• Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games
  zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death
  race, dinosaur park.
• Please note: in Fantasy Park: Wax Museum, Cotton Animal Game and Carnival Skill
  are excluded ( Self sponsored).

Inclusions:
– Shuttle bus transfer
– Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fee, cable car
– Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
– Hotel in Da Nang city.

Documents Required:

1. Passport with at least 6 months validity
2. Passport size photograph – 2 nos
3. Visa – E-Visa (Approximately INR 2,900)
4. Return Flight Ticket
5. Hotel booking confirmation – We will provide you before the trip

• Operations Manager will get in touch with you close to the trip dates.
• A Whatsapp group will be created few days before to coordinate everything.
• Instructions about itinerary, places, stays, timings, any special scenarios etc., will be given in the same group during the trip.

• The itinerary of the event is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained.
• Guests are expected to respect and follow the instructions of both the Driver and the Operations Manager to ensure a safe, timely, and smooth execution of the planned itinerary.
• Each guest is responsible for their own safety and well-being throughout the trip. We strongly advise against engaging in any illegal, irresponsible, or careless behavior that could potentially cause harm to themselves, fellow travelers, or local communities.
• Consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibited during the journey and all outdoor activities. Guests may indulge in alcohol/smoking moderately and responsibly at the stay during night hours, ensuring it does not disturb others or affect the trip experience.
• The use of foul or abusive language, issuing threats, or engaging in any form of physical assault is strictly prohibited. Such behavior may lead to immediate action, including the possibility of filing a formal complaint with local Police Station.
• Unexpected situations like bad weather, landslides, wildlife activity, traffic delays, or sudden site closures by authorities may impact the planned itinerary. In most cases, if time permits, our Operations Manager will suggest alternate options. However, in some cases, no alternatives may be available. No refunds will be provided in such scenarios, as these are beyond our control.
• All travel and accommodation arrangements are non-AC by default across our Private trips. The specific differences between Standard and Deluxe packages are clearly outlined in the Stay section of each event.
• All guests are required to digitally sign a liability waiver provided by the Operations Manager prior to the trip, along with uploading any necessary ID proofs required for permits. This waiver releases Muddie Trails from any legal responsibility in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as injury, loss, theft, or death during the course of the trip.

Cancellation by Guests

• 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date.
• 50% refund if a cancellation request is sent between 30 to 15 days before the trip start date.
• An email has to be sent to muddietrails@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request.
• No refund within 15 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
• No refund during/after the event.
• No refund on the partial payment (advance) done to block your seat for the trip.

Cancellation due to external factors

If the event has to be cancelled due to external factors that are beyond our control like – Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, War, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc..

In such scenarios:

• No Refund is applicable.
• 100% trip amount can be used for future dates.