Land of Hidden Wonders: Vietnam

Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After storing your luggage and completing the check-in formalities, begin exploring the charming capital city of Vietnam.

Start with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, beautifully situated on an islet in West Lake. Continue to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most distinctive architectural landmarks. Later, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and a symbol of the country’s rich educational heritage.

In the afternoon, explore the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the scenic lake and experience the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Continue to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a stunning example of French Gothic architecture, and stop to savour Hanoi’s famous egg coffee at a local café. End the day at the famous Hanoi Train Street, where narrow cafés line the active railway tracks, offering a unique and memorable local experience.
Return to the hotel and relax after a day of sightseeing. Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at hotel

8h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

9h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

10h30: The first destination in this trip is visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 centuries. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

13h30 – 14h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5-hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “Halong Bay on land “

16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi

18h30 – 19h00: Arrive to Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!

Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at the hotel Transfer directly to Halong Bay by shuttle bus The itinerary can be changed based on the cruise option.

 12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.

12:45 Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.

 13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay – natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Dinh Huong Island, Cho Da islet, Ga Choi islet…

14:30 Cruises stops at Bo Nau cave, the core area of the world natural heritage.

Transfer by tender to Surprise cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay …

16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.

18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR – Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00 Acquaint yourself with the set menu dinner.

20:30 Evening activities include film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price).

Overnight on cruise

06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sunrises on Halong Bay. Sunrise photo-hunting in the bay is once a lifetime experience; however, this activity is not mandatory. You can choose to stay in bed.

07:00 – 07:30 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

07:30 – 08:30 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.

 08:30 – 09:30 Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island.

09:45 – 10:45 Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbour.

10:45 – 11:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi by shuttle bus Private transfer will pick up to watch Water Puppet Show at Thang Long Theatre.

Overnight in Hanoi.