SATURDAY

Hanoi - Halong
Pick up from you hotel at 0830am  for a 1 scenic hour helicopter ride through the Red River     Delta to Ha Long City , viewing towering limestone back drop of Halong bay . Arrive in Halong City we transfer to  a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site.

    * 12h30: Board our junk, check-in registration
    * 13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine.
    * 14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay
    * 15h00. 15h00. Cruise amongst the stunning limestone back drop and round over  Thien Cung cave , Dau Go cave,  Tuan Chau island,  visit Sungsot cave . 
    * 15h00: Disembark and board helicopter  and ride back to Hanoi with viewing the lush vegetation of Red river Delta
    * Arrival Gialam airport, transfer to Sofitel Metropole and drop off. The trip concludes.
(Lunch included)


Vietnam Helicopter
If you have more money than time, or prefer a double shot of adventure, or for  a birth 's eye view of swaying Halong bay , you can go by helicopter. Helicopter service aboard Russian-built MI-8 or MI-17 helicopters is offered on Saturday only. You depart at 8 a.m. from Gialam heliport, about 15 km from center of Hanoi. Free transportation to Gialam heliport from the Metropole Hotel departs at 7:15 a.m. The return flight is at 3 p.m. the same day.

    Trip includes:

        * Helicopter ride round trip  Halong bay - Hanoi.
        * Boat cruise with lunch
        * Entrance to Halong bay
        * Tours with transfers, entrance fees and English speaking guide
           
    Trip excludes:

        * Pre/post trip arrangement (can be arranged upon request)
        * Travel insurance
        * Drink other than the above
        * Other personal expenses