Essential Hanoi Wellness Tour to Halong Bay, Onsen Quang Hanh and Ninh Binh

 Highlights of Hanoi Wellness Tour to Halong Bay, Onsen Quang Hanh and Ninh Binh:

????  Discovering the best features in the Northern of Vietnam with focus on Onsen Quang Hanh and Halong Bay in Quang Ninh then Ninh Binh with beautiful landscapes, rich culture & tradition and interesting history
???? Staying overnight on 4 – 5 star cruises in Halong Bay and exploring magnificent beauties of islands & caves in Halong Bay
???? Treating yourself with top-notch Onsen services at Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh which is the first Japanese standard hot spring resort
????  Visiting the breathtaking Ninh Binh known as another Halong Bay on land with high mountains, beautiful lagoons cum rustic villages of friendly locals
???? Enjoying cozy atmosphere at great Emerald resort in Ninh Binh with outstanding wellness services of Spa, Yoga, Zen Meditations …
???? Engaging the high-end health care treatments with Spa & Yoga services and Zen meditations.
???? Living in harmony amongst the wild nature with mountains, jungles, lagoons …
???? Helping you recover physical & mental health after busy tired days
???? Meeting lots of friendly locals and approaching local values
???? Tasting so many great local foods
???? And many other great things are awaiting you ahead

Day 1: Hanoi Wellness Tour to Halong Bay, Onsen Quang Hanh and Ninh Binh: Hanoi – Arrival

On arrival, you are met and transferred to the hotel for a checkin.

Transfer out to enjoy Spa Package

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi Wellness Tour to Halong Bay, Onsen Quang Hanh and Ninh Binh: Hanoi – Ha Long (Quang Ninh)  (B/_/_)

7:30 – 08:30: Our SHUTTLE BUS with tour guide will pick you up at your hotels

10h30: Stopover in Hai Duong city where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products.

12h30: Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina Pier (Tuan Chau Island). Followed by activities:

+ Boarding the cruise for departure.

+ Welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins by Cruise Manager.

+ Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets, through Hoa Cuong floating village.

+ Exploration of Halong Bay passing by Soi Sim Beach, Coconut Three Island. Then arrive in the area of Surprising Cave.

+ Kayaking & swimming or climbing up to the mountain and getting a complete view of Halong Bay at Titov Beach

+ Joining our COOKING CLASS on the sun-deck. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

+ Enjoy sunset party with fruits and wine.

19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, Our luxury set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities include:

+ Join the SQUID FISHING on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef.

+ Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.

Overnight on the Cruise.

DAY 03: HALONG BAY– QUANG HANH ONSEN (Quang Ninh)  (B/L/)

06:15: Tai Chi class on the Sun-deck.

07:15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:00: Visit the SURPRISING CAVE (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.

09:30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.

10h15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Pier.

Our car with driver only will be at your disposal to pick you up then

You are met and transferred to Quang Hanh Onsen

You will have free time to relax

By the end of the day (around 18:00), our car with driver only will drive you back to your hotel in Halong city.

Overnight in Halong

Day 04: Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh’s – Hanoi (B)

In this morning, after having breakfast you will be leisure till our car with driver only pick you up at hotel then drive you to YOKO Onsen where you will experience the Mineral Bath Service of Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh (Your own account) which has 2 mineral bath zones: Public Onsen and Private Onsen. The water source is directly taken from the Quang Hanh hot spring source, affecting 5 senses: Eyesight, Tactile, Smell, Touch, Taste; help visitors balance body, relax spirit and restore health.

The amount of time spent in the bath depends on the temperature of the onsen. If it is at around 43 C-45°C, the recommended time is 5-10 minutes/time. If below 40°C, then 20-30 minutes.

You will enjoy lunch with a selection of Japanese and other international cuisines for guests to enjoy.You can try the different hot and cold saunas to get the full experience. Please take hot sauna prior to cold sauna.

By the end of the day (roughly 16:30), our car with driver only picks you up then drive back to the center of Halong city where you will get on a shared limousine to go back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 05: Hanoi – EmeraldA Resort Ninh Binh (B/_/_)

Our car with driver only picks you up from your hotel and transfer to Emerald Resort Ninh Binh.

Lunch at the local restaurant

In the afternoon, you might sample one of the suggestions below:

Swedish Massage (Your own account)

Increase inner strength and vigour with this classical massage remedy. Our therapist encourages wellness through traditional Swedish massage movements of light to strong pressure: gentle strokes, kneading, pressing and long sweeping strokes work as deeply as your body needs to boostcirculation and give your system fresh energy to encourage get up and go. A head and scalp massage completes this therapy to leave you feeling completely calmed

Emeralda HarmonyTreatment (Your own account)

Merge the spirit of aromatherapy with the soul of well-being to rebalance mind and body with this therapeutic massage. Combining nurturing strokes with movements towards the heart, using healing oil influenced blends , our therapist helps stimulate the circulatory lymphatic and nervous system to soothe away tension, stress, muscle and joint pain. The perfect treatment for those with signs of tiredness.

Overnight at the resort

Day 06: EmeraldA Resort Ninh Binh – Free and Easy (B)

Breakfast at the resort. In the morning, we suggest the tour options:

Option 1: Van Long Boat Trip (Your own account)

You can want to watch birds (esp storks), you can take the Van Long boat trip within walking distance. Set amid glorious limestone pinnacles, this tranquil reserve comprises a reedy wetland that’s popular with bird-watchers.  Among the bird species that have been spotted here are the rare black-faced spoonbill, cotton pygmy goose and white-browed crake. Van Long is also one of the last wild refuges of the endangered Delacour’s langur, partly because the wetlands keep predators and poachers at bay.

Option 2: Cuc Phuong National Park (Your own account)

Morning:

* 8:00 am: Leave Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh to travel to Cuc Phuong National Park where ecological conservation is the first priority. Cuc Phuong has saved an enormous number of rare and valuable animals from extinction.

* 9:00 am: Visit the endangered primate rescue centre to see the most rare primates from Vietnam.

* 10:00 am: Drive to Cuc Phuong National Park centre and trek for 3 to 4 kilometres to see the 1,000 year old tree: a very popular tour for local and foreign travelers. Total trekking time is about 02 hours.

* 12:30 pm: Have lunch at a restaurant in the centre of the park.

Afternoon:

* 1:30 pm: After lunch, drive back to the park entrance with a stop at the Cave of Pre-historic Man to study how early man lived in the Stone Age. Finish the tour at Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh.

Inclusive: Transport, entrance fee, lunch & English speaking guide.

In the afternoon, you might choose one of the following health treatments:

Traditional Vietnamese Herbal Compress Treatment (Your own account)

Experience Vietnamese herbal compress massage enhanced with heated herbal packs to detoxify and alleviate common muscular aches and pains. Each herbal ingredient has been specially selected to benefit different treatment areas, helping to ease muscular tension, refresh your skin’s vitality, nurture and cleanse your skin of toxins, soothe and moisturise, and calm the body’s emperature. Leave the treatment truly relaxed as aches and pains dissolve away.

Hot Stone Treatment (Your own account)

Create total harmony and balance with Hot Stone Therapy, using ‘Hot Black Basalt’ stones. The treatment acts on the body with very small vibrations caused by the change or difference in temperature. It helps to strengthen the body’s energy through stimulating key points on the body and is an effective remedy for enhancing blood circulation and relaxation, expelling toxic substances, reducing muscle stress and overcoming tiredness.

Overnight at Emeralda Resort

Day 07: EmeraldA Resort Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B)

Breakfast. Relax at the hotel pool or surroundings with some snapshots

If you take the tour options, you will check out at the hotel and join us for one of those:

Tour option 1: Trang An – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave (Your own account)

Morning:

* 8:30 am: Leave Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh to travel to Mua cave. Though small, this place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. From the cave, you can see all the way to Tam Coc’s three grottoes. Climb 500 stone steps to the top of the mountain to enjoy a stunning view of the country- side and the wonderful Ngo Dong river.

* 10:00 am: Take a small boat along the river to discover the mysterious beauty of the Trang An cave system including Ba Giot, Dia Linh, Toi (Dark cave), Sang (Bright cave), Ao Trai and Seo caves.

* 12:00 pm: Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

* 1:00 pm: Drive to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, dating from the 10th century. Marvel at the ancient architecture and the carvings on wood and stone depicting daily life, dreams and wishes for peace and good life..

Inclusive: Transport, entrance fee, lunch & English speaking guide.

Option 2: Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Hoa Lu (Your own account)

Morning:

* 8:30 am: Leave Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh for Trang An Eco-tourism Complex. Though it is newly opened, Trang An has already attracted a lot of local and foreign visitors. Take a rowing boat to discover the marvelous ecotourism complex where a system of unique grottoes like Ba Giot, Dia Linh, Toi (Dark cave), Sang (Bright cave), Ao Trai cave and Seo cave make this place both mysterious and attractive.

* 12:00 am: Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

* 1:00 pm: Depart to Hoa Lu temple – one of the most important historic vestiges of Vietnam. This was the first ancient capital of Vietnam, dating from the 10th century. Visit two old temples dedicated to the worship of kings from the Dinh and Le dynasties.

* 3:00 pm: Drive to Bai Dinh pagoda, one of the biggest pagodas in Southeast Asia and explore the largest pagoda, the biggest bell and the highest statue in Southeast Asia.

Inclusive: Transport, entrance fee, lunch & English speaking guide.

Option 3: Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Hoa Lu (Your own account)

Morning:

* 8.30 am: Leave Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh for Van Lam village from where you travel by rowing boat along Ngo Dong river through the rice fields to visit Tam Coc and its three grottoes.

* 11.00 am: Take a shot walk through the limestone mountains to Thai Vi temple which wá delicated to the four Kings of the Tran dynasty in the 13th century and now offers place of peace and simplicity against a backdrop of ancient architecture.

* 11.30 am: Drive to Bich Dong pagoda and visit Ha, Trung and Thuong pagodas. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

* Depart to Hoa Lu temple – the ancient capital of Vietnam, dating from the 10th century. Appreciate the art of ancient sculpture: carvings on wood and stone from the 11th to 17th century, depictiong the daily lives, dreams and wishes for peace and good life.

Inclusive: Transport, entrance fee, lunch & English speaking guide.

After the tour, our car with driver will pick you up from the hotel then return to Hanoi

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 8: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast.

Enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for departure. End of service.

* Inclusions:
+ Private car transfer as mentioned
+ Roundtrip shuttle bus from Hanoi to Halong
+ Overnight cruise trip in Halong Bay
+ English speaking guide
+ Accommodation at hotels/resorts as mentioned
+ Entrance fee at travel sites as indicated
+ Meals: breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 Dinner
+ Government’s taxes

* Exclusions:
+ Optional tours
+ Spa treatments / Massage therapies / Onsen Services
+ Personal expenses
+ Other meals