Welcome to Vietnam!

At the arrival at the airport, you will be welcome by the driver and tour guide then travel to the hotel for check-in.

Free time to walk around Hanoi street to see the daily lives of the local and comtemplate the major culture of Vietnam in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast at the hotel

In the afternoon, our tour guide will pick you up from hotel and starting to explore Hanoi by cyclo. Your cyclo (a "bicycle taxi" pedaled by a driver behind you) gives you an unobstructed view, perfect for snapping photos during your tour. The Old Quarter is the heart of Hanoi, home to many of the must-sees, like Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Hanoi Citadel, and the Opera House. Ride at the perfect pace to enjoy some of the 36 tree-shaded streets of this historic district.

Exchange your seat on the cylco for a seat at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch an hour puppet show the quintessential Vietnamese art of water puppetry—begun over a thousand years ago by farmers in the Red River Delta. A complex system of underwater poles, rods, and strings brings these elaborate puppets to life. Puppeteers bring magic to the water’s surface as they spin tales of Vietnamese legend—knights on horseback, princesses, unicorns, and fire-breathing sea dragons.

Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Mai Chau (145 km). En route, we visit Muong Village in Cau Trong. We continue to Thung Khe Pass, where we can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the valley before reaching Mai Chau Town.

Arrive in Mai Chau, rest, and have lunch.

In the afternoon, we explore Mai Chau. We will take a 5 km bike ride (optional) or hike to the rice fields. We will be seduced by the magnificent landscapes, as the villages, rice paddies, mountains, and streams are in perfect harmony with each other.

Overnight in Mai Chau.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning, our tour guide and car will pick you up for departure to Ninh Binh, where we will visit the peaceful Thung Nham ecotourism area in Ninh Binh.

We take a boat to explore the magical caves and the unique flooded forest ecosystem. One of the most interesting experiences is watching thousands of birds gather to live in the Thung Nham Bird Garden.

Visit Vai Gioi Cave, a place of mysterious beauty with unique natural stalactites. The trip will also take you to the thousand-year-old Duoi tree and Mermaid Cave.

Lunch in a local restaurant

Free time at leisure for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, pick up from your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh.

Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Hoa Lu is home to many important historical relics, such as the temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, which reflect the development of the first dynasty in Vietnamese history. Furthermore, due to its location among majestic limestone mountains, it has created a harmonious image between man and nature.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Next, you will board a bamboo boat along the Hoang Long River, expertly guided by local people. On the journey, we will visit Tam Coc (Three Caves). You will pass three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. The journey takes approximately two hours.

Then, we will return to your hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation

After breakfast, depart by shared minivan to reach Halong Bay, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and included on the list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You will encounter one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. A collection of more than 3,000 limestone islands and islets, each with imposing shapes that rise above the sea.

Arrive at the port and board on the cruise.

You will have lunch on board the boat and begin your island-hopping cruise, where you will have the opportunity to explore magnificent caves or visit a fishing village.

In the evening, enjoy a special sunset dinner, followed by an onboard activity session.

Overnight on board.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

6:00 AM: We start the day full of energy with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun rising over the horizon. We visit the bay according to the cruise itinerary.

9:30 AM: We check out.

Brunch is served at the restaurant

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Disembark the cruise ship and transfer back to Tuan Chau Port. Relax and wait for your luggage.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Port. Return to your hotel in Hanoi by shared limousine

Free time on your own

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide on board. Shared transportation

Breakfast at hotel. 

Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

End of services!

Note: Private transportation.