See Vietnam and Thailand on Vacation with Halong Bay Cruise

This vacation takes you to two of Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations: Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, and the island of Phuket in Thailand. Though you’ll have an English-speaking guide for a tour of Hanoi and a cruise along Halong Bay, you’ll also have plenty of free time to explore on your own. This vacation from Indus Travels includes:

• Round-trip airfare with Singapore Airlines from Los Angeles (LAX) or New York (JFK)
• 2 nights of accommodations at the 4-star May de Ville Old Quarter Hotel in Hanoi
• 1 night of accommodations aboard V’Spirit Cruises on Halong Bay
• 3 nights of accommodations at the 4-star Centara Blue Marine Resort & Spa Phuket in Phuket
• Daily breakfast
• Airport transfers
• Transportation throughout the tour
• All entrance fees during sightseeing
• Tours with English-speaking guide
• Domestic flight from Hanoi to Phuket

Days 1–4: Arrival and Hanoi

In Hanoi the ancient mingles with the ultramodern—ritzy nightclubs and wine bars often share the lane with 1,000-year-old squares where locals practice tai chi. This is especially evident in the Old Quarter. Here, 13th-century streets are lined with hip boutiques, French-Vietnamese fusion restaurants, and etched signs denoting what craftsmen originally sold along each street more than 600 years ago.

• Vietnam’s first university was established in Hanoi in 1076, when entrance was only granted to students of noble birth. The site is now the Confucian Temple of Literature.
• Eat like a local: Order a bowl of pho (pronounced “fuh”), a popular Vietnamese street food that consists of long rice noodles, fresh herbs, and meat in a savory broth.
• Optional excursion: traditional water-puppet show (day 4; $31/person)

Days 5 and 6: Halong Bay Cruise

From aboard a V’Spirit cruise liner, you’ll experience up-close views of Halong Bay, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site surrounded by forested cliffs, rural villages, and paddy fields. You’ll be able to enjoy tai chi onboard, as well as a kayaking expedition. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast are provided.

• Language lesson: The word “Halong” roughly translates to “where the dragon descends into the sea.”
• Sung Sot: Climb hundreds of stairs to reach this cave along the bay and you’ll see elaborate rock formations.
• Floating fishing villages—some of which date back to the 19th century—are home to many of the area’s fishermen.

Days 7–10: Phuket and Departure

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is home to white-sand beaches and stunning snorkeling and scuba-diving sites. You’ll enjoy a tropical climate from the sparkling waterfront to the inland mountains—the average high temperature stays around 90 degrees all year round.

• Phuket Big Buddha: This nearly 150-foot-tall statue is perched on a mountain overlooking the sea.
• Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park: Hike through dense mangrove swamps and past crashing waterfalls, or ride a motorbike down unspoiled beaches. Macaques and flying lemurs are among the animal inhabitants.
• Optional excursions: Take an ATV tour of Phuket ($83/person), explore it on a city tour ($50/person), go on an elephant trek with white-water rafting ($80/person), explore the wilderness via zipline ($84/person), or tour Phuket’s hidden side with dinner ($74/person).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal available only from New York (JFK) & Los Angeles (LAX) but once the sale has ended and you have redeemed your voucher, Indus Travels can help you with booking separate tickets from your home airport to the gateway have purchased. Please call Indus Travels for prices from other gateways.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling Indus Travels to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children must be at least 10 years old to travel on this tour. Each traveler (including children) must purchase a Groupon voucher.

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