Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, proceed through immigration and collect your luggage. Our driver will escort you to your hotel in Hanoi. Take some time to relax and unwind before beginning your exploration of Hanoi’ 

Accommodation: Hanoi

Have breakfast in your hotel before being picked up for the Hanoi city tour at around 08:00 a.m. Head to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Situated on the serene West Lake, this pagoda offers a tranquil atmosphere perfect for meditation and reflection.

Then, visit the Hochiminh Mausoleum, one of Hanoi's most significant historical sites. This solemn monument houses the embalmed body of Vietnam's revolutionary leader, Ho Chi Minh.

The next destination is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where you can learn about the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam's ethnic groups. The museum features fascinating exhibits, artefacts, and displays showcasing the traditions, customs, and lifestyles of different ethnic communities nationwide. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant nearby. After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature, a renowned Confucian temple and the site of Vietnam's first national university dedicated to Confucius and honours scholars and intellectuals. Conclude your day with a visit to the Hoa Lo Prison Relic, also known as the "Hanoi Hilton." Initially built by the French colonialists to imprison political dissidents, the prison later gained international notoriety during the Vietnam War.
𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖
𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑙: 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡, 𝐿𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ

Start your day early with a scenic drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, which takes approximately 2-3 hours, depending on the traffic. Upon arriving in Ninh Binh, explore Hoa Lu, the Ancient Capital, Vietnam's former political and cultural centre during the Dinh and Early Le dynasties. Explore the historic temples, pagodas, and ancient citadel ruins.
After exploring Hoa Lu, take a break for lunch at a local restaurant nearby and continue your journey to Trang.
It is a breathtaking landscape characterised by limestone karst formations, lush greenery, and winding waterways. Board a traditional sampan boat for a scenic river cruise through the Trang An Grottoes, a UNESCO-listed site.
Board the transfer vehicle back to Hanoi.
𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖
𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑙: 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡

08.00 – 8.30 Leave Ha Noi City for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long City.
Refresh up at the lounge.
12.00 – 12.30 Embark the cruise, enjoy a welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety
guidelines. Check-in your cabin, and then have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature.
The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. Extraordinary limestone karst landscapes surround the area. We progress to the Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. Enjoy kayaking and/or swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
It is time to enjoy the sunset on the sundeck with a cooking class to learn how to cook some traditional dishes.
19:00: Dinner will be well served by cruise staff
21.00 – 22.00 Time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke, or laze around or relax in your cabin.
𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔
𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑙: 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡, 𝐿𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ, 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟

06.30 Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body &
soul with a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
Catch a morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, and have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst.
8:00 – 9.00 Time to join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay. Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by
local rowing boats, which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage
Then relax and check out before having brunch on the way back to the harbour.
12:00 – 16:30 Disembark and transfer back to Ha Noi City.
𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖
𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑙: 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡, 𝐵𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ

6.00-6:20: Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Hanoi to Sapa. The journey typically takes around 5-
Six hours, passing through picturesque landscapes, rural villages, and terraced rice fields along the way.
Arrive in Sapa town, a charming mountain retreat known for its stunning scenery and vibrant ethnic culture.
At noon, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Relax and savour your meal while enjoying the stunning views of Fansipan Peak and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Embark on a trekking adventure to Cat Cat Village, a traditional H'mong ethnic minority village in the picturesque Muong Hoa Valley.
Upon reaching Cat Cat Village, take some time to explore the quaint village and immerse yourself in its
tranquil ambience. Marvel at the traditional stilt houses, vibrant handicrafts, and terraced rice fields dot
the landscape.
Visit the Cat Cat Waterfall, a majestic cascade nestled amidst lush greenery, and enjoy the serene surroundings as you relax by the water's edge
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.
𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝑆𝑎𝑝𝑎
𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑙: 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡, 𝐿𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ, 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟

7.00 – 8.30: Have breakfast at the hotel and check out the room (Large luggage is kept in the hotel.)
Upon reaching the summit of Fansipan, disembark from the cable car and take in the awe-inspiring vistas from the observation deck. Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see and capture memorable photos of this iconic mountain peak.
Spend some time exploring the summit area, which features a sacred pagoda, weather station, and various
viewing platforms offering different perspectives of the surrounding scenery
At noon, we will return to Cable Car Station, return to Sapa town, and have a set menu for lunch at a local
restaurant. Relax and enjoy yourself.
Bid farewell to Sapa and board your transportation for the return journey to Hanoi in the late evening. Have
dinner on the way back to Hanoi
𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖
𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑙: 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡, 𝐿𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ

Checking out of your accommodation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.
Your private car will pick you up from your accommodation at the prearranged time. It’s time to say farewell
and start your journey back to your beloved home. I wish you a safe flight!!!
𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑙: 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡