A ceremony for Halong Bay to receive the title of ‘World Natural Wonder’ will take place at the My Dinh stadium in Hanoi with the participation of international and Vietnamese visitors.

The Swiss organisation New Open World announced that Halong Bay had been named one of the New Seven Wonders in the world last November.

On April 24th, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee to hold a press brief on the ceremony to announce that Ha Long Bay had been named one of the New Seven Wonders in the world last November.

Individuals and organisations had participated in voting for Halong Bay as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Many promotional campaigns had been launched in cities and provinces throughout the country, along with activities that highlighted the spectacular beauty of Halong Bay.

Earlier, in Halong city, representative leaders of the Quang Ninh’s Provincial Standing Committee, Provincial People’s Committee, and Provincial People’s Council had a meeting to discuss the issues regarding advertisement and sponsorship for the organization of the ceremony to receive the certificate of World Natural Wonders as well as 2012 Carnival Halong.

At the meeting, the provincial leaders also expressed the province’s gratitude to the organizations and individuals inside and outside Vietnam who have enthusiastically supported the campaign and voted for Halong Bay.

(Source: CPV)

Vietnam ’s rice basket, the Mekong Delta is a watery landscape of green fields and sleepy villages, everywhere crisscrossed by the brown canals and rivulets fed by the mighty Mekong River ,” the Lonely Planet said in its website

The inhabitants of this region – friendly and easygoing people – have long toiled on the life-sustaining river, with the fruits of their labour depending on natures cycles that govern the waterways.

The delta, which produces enough rice to supply the domestic market and a sizable surplus, was formed by sediment deposited by the Mekong River over many years. The process continues today, with silt deposits extending the shoreline by as much as 80m per year. The river is so large that it has two daily tides.

Lush with rice paddies and fish farms, this delta also nourishes the cultivation of sugarcane, fruit, coconuts and shrimp.

Although the area is primarily rural, it is one of the most densely populated regions in Vietnam and nearly every hectare is intensively farmed.

“The uniquely southern charm with its welcoming introduction to life along the river is the real draw, and visitors can explore quaint riverside towns, sample fruits bartered in the colourful floating markets or dine on home-cooked delicacies before overnighting as a homestay guest,” it said.

Other highlights include visits to local orchards, flower markets and fish farms. There are also bird sanctuaries, beach getaways and impressive Khmer pagodas in the region.

In addition to highlighting the Mekong Delta as one of the tope ten best destinations, the travel guide also said that Vietnam is always a good value destination for tourists.

The nine other top destinations include the northeast of the US , San Francisco , Japan , Tajikistan , Porto in Portugal , Lesotho in southern Africa, Iquitos in Peru , Ohrid in Macedonia and Merida , Mexico .

Earlier, the US Tourism Association (USTOA) named Vietnam as top destination for 2012.

(Source: VNA)

Tour Code : VEH 02
Tour Duration: Day trip
Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Hanoi
Level: Easy
Commence date: Advice upon booking

DETAIL ITINERARY
This morning we depart from our hotel in Hanoi around 08.00. After more than 3 hours driving including a stop-over at the Humanity Center in Hai Duong province, to see and might be shop some handicraft productions made by disadvantage people and victims of Agent Orange, we arrive in Halong Bay at around 11:30. We move from our car to our private boat. We will enjoy a delicious, fresh, seafood lunch after that and spend about 4 hours cruising on this secluded bay. During the time we will have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Heaven Palace (Thien Cung) and Dau Go caves, those caves crammed with thousand of stalactites and stalagmites with different colors, shapes and size. Those definitely will stir your imagination. After that we keep cruising to see many lime stone islands and islets which dotted around the bay including: Incense Bowl islet, Cock Fighting islet, Sail islet, turtle island…And if weather permitting; we can swim from our boat in the bay. We then go back to the dock by another way. And we will return to Hanoi in the late afternoon. Trip concluded around 7 pm.

NOTE:
Day packs
Shorts would be suggested
Sunglasses, sun lotion, towel and swimsuits
If required, special food needs should be requested before the trip.

PRICE & INCLUDED FEATURES
What’s included ?
A/C Private transportation
English speaking guide
Four hours private boat trip with Seafood Lunch
Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
A bottle of water/person

Trip price excluded:
Any things not mention on tour itinerary

Tour Code : VEH 05
Tour Duration: 2 Days
Starts/Ends: Hanoi /Hanoi (Pickup/Drop off at the hotel)
Tour Level: Moderation
Group Size: Private only

Special interest:
Boat cruising through thousand islands and swimming in crystal water in Halong Bay, learn more about Anti-American war by visiting Military Hospital cave on Cat Ba Island, visit Cat Ba National Park

DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 1 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Island (L)
This morning we will depart Hanoi at 8.00am for more than 3 hour driving through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. On the way, we will stop for taking pictures of Vietnamese farming and refreshments. Upon arriving in Ha Long city we will embark on the calm waters of Halong Bay to explore the Bay with thousands of lime-stone mountains and grotto caves. on the sailing to the island, we will stop at crystal water and calm area for swimming, In the afternoon we arrive in Cat Ba Island, transfer from the wharf to hotel, free at the leisure then, dinner in own.

Day 2 Cat Ba Island – Hai Phong – Hanoi (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel, we then getting to Cat Ba National Park on the way there we will have short break for visiting Military Hospital cave that was used by the North Vietnamese Army during the American war, following is short trek in national park to enjoy panoramic view jungle, afterwards we will return to Cat Ba town, lunch before boarding the one-hour ferry service back to Vietnam’s largest sea port and third largest city of Hai Phong. Arriving in Hai Phong where our vehicle waiting for two hour riding back to Hanoi. Tour ends at the hotel around 06:00 PM.

Trip Price Included
A/C Transportation
English speaking guide
Boat trip with Seafood Lunch
Meal are indicate on schedule (1 breakfast, 2 lunches)
Entrance fees sightseeing tickets
A bottle of water/person

Trip Price Excluded
Travel insurance
Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
Tips and gratuities
What to bring
Sun block, swimming suite, your own towel, sunglasses, good trekking boots, insect repellence, 2 day packs
Trip price: Please enquire for availabilities & the most update price

Location Crown Hotel
Located in the New East Hung Thang Road, Cai Dam, Crown is built amidst the modern and huge area for future expansion of Bai Chay which will soon be called the Halong City, a World acclaimed Heritage site by the UNESCO. Crown Hotel presently stands alone just hundred meters away from the calm and pristine waters of Halong Bay, where one can enjoy the spender of a comfortable and pleasant stay at the Crown.

Highlights Crown Hotel
Crown Hotel presently stands alone just hundred meters away from the calm and pristine waters of Halong Bay, where one can enjoy the spender of a comfortable and pleasant stay at the Crown. All Guests of the 72 rooms and suites of Crown Hotel can enjoy a good view of the calm waters and beauty of the mystic Halong Bay and enjoy a favorite drink in the balcony.

SUPERIOR ROOM CROWN HOTEL
All rooms and suites are air-conditioned, modern toilet and baths with complete amenities, colour TV with multi-satellite channels, fully stocked Mini-Bar, IDD Telephone line with fast internet access.

DELUXE ROOM CROWN HOTEL
All rooms and suites are air-conditioned, modern toilet and baths with complete amenities, colour TV with multi-satellite channels, fully stocked Mini-Bar, IDD Telephone line with fast internet access.

VIP ROOM CROWN HOTEL
All rooms and suites are air-conditioned, modern toilet and baths with complete amenities, colour TV with multi-satellite channels, fully stocked Mini-Bar, IDD Telephone line with fast internet access.

CROWN HOTEL FACILITIES
24hr room service
elevator
restaurant
tours
babysitting
business center
concierge
laundry service/dry cleaning
room service
shops
Wi-Fi in public areas
bar/pub
safety deposit boxes
garden
shanghai massage
jacuzzi
sauna
spa
internet access
car park

Location
Located in the heart of Tuan Chau Island – a largest and the only inhabited island in Halong Bay which two times acclaimed as a Natural Heritage Site of the World.

Highlights
Set on the hill, surrounded by a forest of pine-trees and overlooking the magnificent view of the bay, adjoining to the Entertainment Complex and walking distance to the beach, 10 minutes driving to city center. Hidden Charm Hotel is set to three-star international standard, newly opened in August, 2007.

SUPERIOR (SEA VIEW) ROOM
Size 34 sqm. All rooms are well equipped with private air-conditioner, multi-channel cable television, IDD telephone, wireless internet access, writing desk, tea/coffee maker facilities, mini-bar. Private bathroom with bathtub and shower combination. Full, luxury amenities setup.

DELUXE HONEY (SEA VIEW) ROOM
Size 38 sqm. All rooms are well equipped with private air-conditioner, multi-channel cable television, IDD telephone, wireless internet access, writing desk, tea/coffee maker facilities, mini-bar. Private bathroom with bathtub and shower combination. Full, luxury amenities setup.

FAMILY ROOM (SEA VIEW) ROOM
Size 49 sqm. All rooms are well equipped with private air-conditioner, multi-channel cable television, IDD telephone, wireless internet access, writing desk, tea/coffee maker facilities, mini-bar. Private bathroom with bathtub and shower combination. Full, luxury amenities setup.

SUITE ROOM
Size 72 sqm. All rooms are well equipped with private air-conditioner, multi-channel cable television, IDD telephone, wireless internet access, writing desk, tea/coffee maker facilities, mini-bar. Private bathroom with bathtub and shower combination. Full, luxury amenities setup.

HOTEL FACILITIES
24hr room service
bicycle rental
coffee shop
elevator
hotel/airport transfer
restaurant
salon
tours
business center
concierge
executive floor
laundry service/dry cleaning
room service
shops
Wi-Fi in public areas
bar/pub
family room
meeting facilities
safety deposit boxes
smoking room
garden
massage
jacuzzi
sauna
gym
spa
internet access
internet access (wireless)
internet access (complimentary)
wireless internet access (complimentary)
car park

LOCATION
Royal International Hotel & Villas belongs to a large Entertainment & Resort Complex right at Halong’s centre. It is situated on an area of 10 hectares and bounded by 1,500 meters of the coastal road.

HIGHLIGHTS
The International Royal Hotel & Villas is an oasis of entertainment, relaxation and culinary delights. It boasts a 10,000 square-foot solarium, an ideal venue to unwind with an outdoor pool, a spacious sunbathing terrace and a whirlpool. The Royal International Gaming Club offers a number of lighthearted games including Baccarat, American Roulette, Black Jack, Sic Bo, Pai Gow and Poker. The famous Royal Park is an entertainment centre in Halong with museums, water puppet show and Vietnamese cultural show. The hotel also boasts a number of reputable restaurants. You may enjoy local traditional food and music at the Vietnamese Restaurant or international buffet and BBQ at the Casino Restaurant. For exclusive dining options, Shark’s Fin Restaurant is your ultimate choice with a wide range of special dishes such as Shark’s Fin Soup, Braised Abalone, Stewed Sea Cucumber and so on. All are superbly prepared by the hotel’s experienced Chinese Chef.

SUPERIOR ROOM
Room Facilities.
- IDD ( International Direct Dial) telephone.
- Executive writing desk.
- Central air-conditioning & individual control.
- Private bathtub and shower.
- Hair dryer.
- Bathroom shaver outlet (220/110 volts)
- Refrigerator with minibar.
- Radio/music operating system.
- Satellite TV ( CNN, BBC, STAR TV, NHK ).
- In-room safety deposit box.
- Coffee/ Tea making facilities.
- Wireless High Speed Internet.

DELUXE ROOM
Room Facilities.
- IDD ( International Direct Dial) telephone.
- Executive writing desk.
- Central air-conditioning & individual control.
- Private bathtub and shower.
- Hair dryer.
- Bathroom shaver outlet (220/110 volts)
- Refrigerator with minibar.
- Radio/music operating system.
- Satellite TV ( CNN, BBC, STAR TV, NHK ).
- In-room safety deposit box.
- Coffee/ Tea making facilities.
- Wireless High Speed Internet.

SUITE ROOM
Room Facilities.
- IDD ( International Direct Dial) telephone.
- Executive writing desk.
- Central air-conditioning & individual control.
- Private bathtub and shower.
- Hair dryer.
- Bathroom shaver outlet (220/110 volts)
- Refrigerator with minibar.
- Radio/music operating system.
- Satellite TV ( CNN, BBC, STAR TV, NHK ).
- In-room safety deposit box.
- Coffee/ Tea making facilities.
- Wireless High Speed Internet.

Location
The hotel is located on a back road but just few steps to the sea and the Royal Park.

Highlights
Hoang Ha Hotel is one of the most popular budget hotels in Halong. Hoang Ha hotel was designed and built according to international standard 3 star hotel in the Yellow River is a beautiful hotel and the new interior, the most luxurious one in Halong Bay.

STANDARD ROOM
- Real fires for those cold winter nights
- Individual controlled air-conditioning
- IDD Telephone
- Bathroom with hair-dryer, bathrobe, slippers and telephone
- Hair Dryer
- Mini Bar
- Private balcony with nice views
- Tea/Coffee making facilities

HOTEL FACILITIES
laundry service/dry cleaning
shops
bar/pub
internet access
internet access (wireless)
car park

HOTEL POLICIES
These are general hotel policies for Hoang Ha Hotel Ha Long. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room description.

Location
The hotel is located right on the shore, just 300m from the ferry station. It is also within easy walking distance to the central bank, post office and market.

Highlights
At Van Hai Hotel, you may count on a comfortable stay with reasonable rate. The hotel has two wings next to each other, offering a range of choice. Van Hai Hotel boasts a new 11-story building with 80 modern rooms & suites. Located on the top floor, its bar features a sparkling and romantic venue where you may indulge in gentle sea breeze, melodious sounds of waves and dazzling view of Halong Bay.

STANDARD ROOM
Size 14 sqm with hill view and amenities:
- Satellite TV with international channels
- Individual controlled air-conditioning
- Private bathroom with bath-tub or shower
- IDD Telephone and hair-dryer (on request)
- Mini-bar and Refrigerator
- Coffee/Tea making facilities

SUPERIOR ROOM
Size 22 sqm and amenities:
- Satellite TV with international channels
- Individual controlled air-conditioning
- Private bathroom with bath-tub or shower
- IDD Telephone and hair-dryer (on request)
- Mini-bar and Refrigerator
- Coffee/Tea making facilities

EXECUTIVE ROOM
Size 14 sqm with ocean view and amenities:
- Satellite TV with international channels
- Individual controlled air-conditioning
- Private bathroom with bath-tub or shower
- IDD Telephone and hair-dryer (on request)
- Mini-bar and Refrigerator
- Coffee/Tea making facilities

DELUXE ROOM
Size 32 sqm with Ha Long Bay view and amenities:
- Satellite TV with international channels
- Individual controlled air-conditioning
- Private bathroom with bath-tub or shower
- IDD Telephone and hair-dryer (on request)
- Mini-bar and Refrigerator
- Coffee/Tea making facilities

SUITE ROOM
Size 52 sqm with a living room & bedroom, Ha Long Bay view and amenities:
- Satellite TV with international channels
- Individual controlled air-conditioning
- Private bathroom with bath-tub or shower
- IDD Telephone and hair-dryer (on request)
- Mini-bar and Refrigerator
- Coffee/Tea making facilities

HOTEL FACILITIES
24hr room service
bicycle rental
restaurant
tours
business center
laundry service/dry cleaning
Wi-Fi in public areas
bar/pub
disabled facilities
massage
sauna
steamroom
internet access
internet access (wireless)
car park

Location
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Bai Chay, just 50m to the sea. It is opposite to the Discotheque 2000 in Royal Park and within 5 minutes driving to Halong Jetty.

Highlights
Trade Union Halong Hotel is the biggest 3-star hotels in Halong with 144 rooms & suites. It has two wings: a new 7-story building and an old 3-story building (almost for domestic travelers only). The Hotel offers 60 rooms, offering a panoramic view of the town and the beach, all rooms are fully equipped with IDD telephones, Tea & Coffee making facilities, Mini Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Color Television with Cable Vision and the most impeccable range of bathroom toiletries.

SUPERIOR ROOM
Room amenities:
- Air conditioning
- TV – Cable/Satellite
- Bathroom-Private: Shower only
- Coffee/Tea-making facilities
- Mineral/Bottled Water
- Fridge
- Bathroom-Private: Bathtub
- Hot and Cold Water
- Telephone – IDD
- Minibar

DELUXE ROOM
Room amenities:
- Air conditioning
- Sofa
- TV – Cable/Satellite
- Bathroom-Private: Shower only
- Coffee/Tea-making facilities
- Telephone – IDD
- Room Safe
- Slippers
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom-Private: Bathtub
- Hot and Cold Water
- Telephone
- Minibar

HOTEL FACILITIES
coffee shop
restaurant
tours
babysitting
business center
laundry service/dry cleaning
room service
bar/pub
disabled facilities
meeting facilities
safety deposit boxes
massage
sauna
gym
spa
internet access
internet access (wireless)
car park

Location
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city, right on the shore of the scenic Halong Bay. It is merely five minutes walking to Bai Chay Beach and ten minutes to the wharf.

Highlights
HaLong Pearl Hotel has been a celebrated landmark of Halong’s hospitality tradition for more than a decade. It boasts 181 elegant rooms and suites set amidst an airy, tranquil and lush ambiance. The Halong Pearl Hotel is popular with business travelers for its all-round event packages. Its contemporary architecture and décor are not very charming but the relaxing and beautiful surroundings are so appealing. It will also be the right and ultimate choice for leisure travelers.

SUPERIOR ROOM
- IDD Telephone
- Color TV with satellite connection
- Tea and Coffee making machines
- Working Desk
- Electronic safe Deposit Box
- Separate Hook-up lines for computer with high speed internet accessibility.
- Room service
- Mini Bar
- Modern Lamp

DELUXE ROOM
- IDD Telephone
- Color TV with satellite connection
- Tea and Coffee making machines
- Working Desk
- Electronic safe Deposit Box
- Separate Hook-up lines for computer with high speed internet accessibility.
- Room service
- Mini Bar
- Modern Lamp

SUITE ROOM
- IDD Telephone
- Color TV with satellite connection
- Tea and Coffee making machines
- Working Desk
- Electronic safe Deposit Box
- Separate Hook-up lines for computer with high speed internet accessibility.
- Room service
- Mini Bar
- Modern Lamp

HOTEL FACILITIES

coffee shop
elevator
nightclub
restaurant
tours
business center
concierge
laundry service/dry cleaning
room service
shops
Wi-Fi in public areas
bar/pub
meeting facilities
poolside bar
safety deposit boxes
garden
massage
jacuzzi
outdoor pool
sauna
steamroom
gym
spa
internet access
car park
valet parking

Location
The hotel is nestled in the center of Tuan Chau Island, the only inhabited island in Halong Bay.

Highlights
With great location, modern facilities and enthusiastic staff, the Atlantic Hotel is a reliable address for a pleasant stay in Halong. Atlantic Hotel enjoys fabulous backdrop with beautiful beach and booming nature. It also offers open view over the magnificent Halong Bay.

STANDARD ROOM
Facilities
- Air-conditioning
- Satellite TV
- Private bathroom
- IDD Telephone
- Mini-bar
- Refrigerator

HOTEL FACILITIES
24hr room service
bicycle rental
restaurant
business center
laundry service/dry cleaning
shops
bar/pub
massage
sauna
spa
tennis courts