DAY 1. MANILA - HANOI - SAPA (B/L/D)
Simply pack your bag for a 3?hour flight to Hanoi, the charming ancient capital.Arrive at Hanoi International Arrival, please proceed through immigration and customs, and make
your way to the exterior arrivals area, using the exit indicated for your flight on the arrival marquee (either exit A1 or A2). Our guide will be waiting here for you holding a Pick-up sign. Breakfast boxes will be arranged then drive straight to Sapa. Lunch at Le Bordeaux Restaurant then check in your hotel. In the afternoon visit Moana Caf with delicate and elaborately designed miniatures, creating many distinctive backgrounds. Moreover, with the majestic scenery of Hoang Lien Son Mountain range, Fansipan Peak Clouds cover the back, making the scene here more spacious and poetic. Continue to Cat Cat Village, home of Black H?mong ethnic people. The hike through mountains will offer you the wonderful picture of rice paddies, waterfalls, or even water buffaloes grazing leisurely. It also offers a chance to have a glimpse into the daily life of local ethnic people, as well as take part in traditional activities such as weaving fabric. It is also a good opportunity to purchase some traditional souvenirs and handicrafts right from the craftsmen. Dinner at Sapa Story with Salmon Hotpot then you will spend the night in Sapa.
DAY 2. SAPA - FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN - HANOI (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel and you will visit Fansipan Mount with a package of train and cable car. You will take a short walk to the station, where you will take a 5 minute-train to cable car station. Each cabling can accommodate from 30 to 35 people. Sapa station is in Muong Hoa Valley, the station is a 3000 meters high point and very close to Mount Fansipan. The distance between the two stations is over 1400 meters. The cable car journey is 15 minutes. The higher you go, the more clouds you see, the temperature will also decrease and the wind can make your cable swing a little, do not fear just a little challenge for your courage! After visiting, you will be back to Sapa Town for lunch at Indigo Restaurant then you will be transferred to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 3. HANOI - HA LONG CITY - DRAGON PEARL CAVE (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out you have a morning to discover Vietnam's charming capital. First stop would be Tran Quoc Pagoda then the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Hanoi ? St. Joseph Cathedral. The church brings an ancient and peaceful beauty inside bustling Hanoi. Taste amazing Vietnamese cuisine at Home Moc Vietnamese Restaurant. Proceed to Ha Long City then check in your hotel and take a rest. At 5.00 PM, you will be picked up and transferred to the spectacular Dragon Pearl Cave for dinner - a one-of-a-kind dining and concert experience within the 4000-square-metre cavern, combining exquisite cuisine with captivating live entertainment. This natural wonder boasts two chambers adorned with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites, earning its nickname a theatre inside a mountain. Overnight in Ha Long City.
DAY 4. HA LONG BAY - ONBOARD AMBASSADOR SIGNATURE CRUISE (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel and spend the morning relaxing. At 11:00 AM, you will check out and proceed to the Ambassador check-in lounge - Your heavenly journey across Ha Long Bay starts around noon at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder.
11:45-12:30: Passengers are transferred to Ambassador Signature Cruise (in Gia Luan Pier) by speedboat.
12:30-12:45: A short welcoming briefing will be held at the Piano Lounge or at the restaurant, whilst you are sipping our special welcome drink.
12:45-14:00: Savor a delicious lunch whilst enjoying the majestic views of Lan Ha Bay's islands and islets.
15:00-16:30: Your first excursion is Viet Hai Fishing Village a primitive and tranquil location with precious traditional cultural values. You will have a chance to explore features of the locals daily life, visit fish lakes, bee houses, ancient houses, or experience fish foot massage.
15:30-17:00: For guests who are not participating in the excursion, we will serve home-made cakes at the Piano Lounge. Guests can also stay onboard and opt for an afternoon of pampering at Spa or relaxing on the Sundeck whilst admiring the magnificent scenery of Lan Ha Bay.
16:30-17:30: Experience the thrilling water slide on board and immerse yourself in the emerald sea.
17:30-18:30: At sundown, Ambassador Signature Cruise will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy cooking class or Happy Hour and Canapes at the Piano Lounge or on the
Sundeck (depends on weather conditions).
19:00: Savor a premium Michelin-standard dinner with Chef's special menu at the restaurant. DRESS CODE: FORMAL / SEMI-FORMAL / SMART CASUAL
21:00-23:00: After dinner, indulge in drinks and enjoy live music at the Piano Lounge (except for Monday), squid fishing, a spa treatment, or movies at your cabin.
NOTES: DUE TO CRUISING CONDITIONS, ITINERARIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. WI-FI IS AVAILABLE IN THE RESTAURANT/BAR AREA, BUT INTERNET CONNECTIVITY IS LIMITED DUE TO THE GEOGRAPHY OF HA LONG.
DAY 5. HA LONG BAY - HANOI (B/L/D)
06:00-6:30: Start your day with a Tai Chi Session on the sundeck or at the Piano Lounge (depends on weather conditions).
06:30-07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and freshly baked pastries at the Piano Lounge.
07:00-08:00: Explore Dark and Bright Cave a frog-jaw-shaped cave featuring marvelous sparkling stalactites in various shapes and sizes on the arch-shaped ceiling. This cave leads to a peaceful lake surrounded by limestone mountain cliffs. Kayaking and sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by locals are the best options for tourists to explore the cave's interior.
08:30-09:30: Full breakfast is served at the restaurant
09:30-09:45: Bill settlement and check-out at the reception at the first deck.
10:15-10:30: After disembarking from Ambassador Signature Cruise, passengers will be transferred to Ha Long International Cruise Port by speedboat. Your dream cruise will come to an end at the Ha Long International Cruise Port at 10.30 AM. Return to Hanoi and visit Mega Grand World on the way. Lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi then train track experience. Spend time for last minute shopping at Dong Xuan Market, Hoan Kiem Lake and Lotte Mall until the end of the day. After dinner at Lotus Buffet Restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight back to Manila.
DAY 6. HANOI - MANILA (-/-/-)
Touchdown in Manila?bringing home not just souvenirs, but sweet memories of Vietnam?s charm and culture. From blooming adventures to flavorful feasts, your Vietnam Rose Reloaded journey ends where it began, with a heart full of stories waiting to be told.
NOTE: THE ITINERARY MAY BE ADJUSTED BASED ON YOUR FLIGHT DETAILS, WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
EXCLUSIONS:
PH Travel Tax (FOR CEBU PACIFIC) - PHP 1,620 (To be paid at the airport)
Airline Tax (FOR VIETNAM AIRLINES) - USD 130
Travel Insurance - PHP 780 (For 75 y/o and below only. For 76 y/o and above, surcharge may apply.)
Tipping on Cruise - PHP 305/pax
Tipping for Tour Guide and Driver - PHP 1,200
Check-in Baggage (FOR CEBU PACIFIC) (SHOULD BE REQUESTED UPON BOOKING)
PRIOR DEPARTURE / UPON ISSUANCE
o 20 KG (1 PC) - PHP 1,500/way
o 32 KG (1 PC) - PHP 3,300/way
o Extra 1 PC of 20 KG - PHP 2,700/way
ONCE DEPARTED / LESS THAN 48 HOURS
o 20 KG (1 PC) - PHP 2,500/way
o 32 KG (1 PC) - PHP 3,600/way
o Extra 1 PC of 20 KG - PHP 3,500/way
