Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, and transfer to hotel for check in and free time leisure. Overnight in Hanoi

Today, we enjoy a full day city tour starting in the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (Close on Monday, Friday & November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, several of which we will see on our forthcoming trekking. Then we take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. In the evening enjoy a water puppet performance before a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and an overnight stay in Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

On the morning after bbreakfast at the hotel and then start a 3-hour driving through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City by sharing Limousine 

10:00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbour, you will check-in and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover the World Heritage. 

10:30: Enjoy welcome drink. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock, a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay.

12:00: Have a huge buffet lunch with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.

13:00: Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists whom can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).

14:00: Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking)

15:00: Stop at Titov Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.

16:00: After that, you will get back to cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi.

On the way back, cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spots in the bay.

17:30-18:00: Arrive in Tuan Chau port. Transfer back to Hanoi by sharing Limousine bus. Overnight in Hanoi

• Note: Due to operation or weather conditions, itineraries and food may change without prior notice. Thank you for your kind understanding!

On the morning after breakfast at hotel, drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong River. Drive back to Hanoi, arrive a little bit late at around 19:30. Overnight in Hanoi

On the morning after breakfast at hotel then you are free at hotel until transfer to the airport for your departure. End of service!

• Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room
• Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise (join tour)
• English speaking guide as guided time
• Cyclo tour and water puppet show in Hanoi
• Boat trip in Ninh Binh
• Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
• All entrance fees
• Water cool towels
• Government taxes & service charge

• Vietnam Visa
• Tipping and Personal expenses
• Domestic & International Travel Insurance
• Domestic & International flight Tickets
• Early check-in and Late check-out (Check-in time is 14h00 & check-out is 12h00)