Explore Hanoi and Halong Bay with Classic Oriental Tours. Over the past 16 years, Classic Oriental Tours has built an enviable reputation as a premium Asian tour operator offering the largest and most comprehensive range of tours for travellers seeking scenic, cultural and historical delights in exotic locations.

Classic Oriental Tour�s Hanoi and Halong Bay tour covers the following itinerary:

Day one Upon arrival in Hanoi you will be transferred to your hotel, Nikko Hotel. The Nikko Hotel is a haven of serenity amidst the vibrancy and excitement of Hanoi. Newly built, the hotel overlooks parkland and is conveniently located close to prominent office blocks, historic sites and popular shopping areas.

Then, we�ll do a half-day city tour of Hanoi city including Ho Chi Mihn Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Lake of Restored Sword.

Day two Today we�ll drive 160kms to Halong City with a coffee break en-route at the Sao Do handicraft village. We�ll arrive by noon at the dock, where we board our private junk to begin a four hour cruise through spectacular Halong Bay while enjoing a fresh seafood lunch. We�ll return to Halong city around 5pm and stay overnight at the Haiphong Royal Harbour View hotel, one of Vietnam�s finest hotels.

Day three This morning we�ll do a tour of Haiphong city. Next we�ll return to Hanoi with a stop en-route in a ceramic making village of Bat Trang to observe the century old trade of ceramic production. We�ll arrive in Hanoi in the early afternoon with the rest of the day free to explore at leisure.

Day four Today is free to explore until your transfer to the airport.

The tour includes accommodation as specified with breakfast daily, return airport transfers, morning tour with guide, half day boat trip with lunch and English speaking guide.

Classic Oriental�s flexible approach to travel has made it a favourite among a variety of travellers by presenting clients with a broad selection of touring options ranging from backpacker style journeys through to luxury holidays.

Classic Oriental Tours website address is www.classicoriental.com.au or please freecall 1300 302 118 for more information.

ENDS For more information: Rachel White Group Communications Manager The Travel Corporation Phone 02 9028 5035 Email: rachel.white@travelcorporation.com.au