After breakfast, your day kicks off with a visit to the square in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, honoring the nation's founder. Your guide will narrate the country's independence history before you capture memories in photos.

Next, head to the Defense Pagoda (Tran Quoc) by West Lake, ending your morning with an insightful trip to the Hanoi Ethnography Museum, showcasing Vietnam's diverse ethnic cultures.

Lunch awaits at a local eatery.

In the afternoon, a fascinating stroll through the Hanoi Old Quarter awaits you. Start with the Long Bien Bridge - Paul Doumer Bridge (Trần Nhật Duật Street side) and continue to Cao Thắng Street, famous for its traditional spices. Then, explore the Đồng Xuân Market, the largest market in Hanoi, and soak in the lively atmosphere of Hàng Mã Street, known for its decorative items, Chinese toys, and colorful lanterns.

Continue your exploration through Lương Văn Can, Lãn Ông, and Hang Buồm streets, taking the time to visit the Bạch Mã Temple (76 Hang Buồm Street), the oldest temple in Hanoi. Take a well-deserved break at Café Market (Hanoi Coffee Culture, 45 Nguyen Huu Huan Street or another café boutique) to enjoy a complimentary coffee.

Capture the vibrant atmosphere by Hoan Kiem Lake before attending a mesmerizing Hanoi water puppet show in the evening.

Dinner is on your own, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel in Hanoi.

We will start your day with an 8am pick-up from your hotel to transfer you to Halong Bay. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a popular travel destination located in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. In Vietnamese, "Hạ Long" means "descending dragon."

We will arrive at Tuan Chau Port around 11:45am to 12:00pm, where you will board our boat. You will receive a welcome drink and a cruise briefing with safety instructions. A delicious deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch will also be served. If you wish, you may book a massage service in advance with your Cruise Manager and enjoy it throughout the cruise.

As we cruise through Halong Bay, we will pass by the most beautiful and serene areas, including Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, and Finger Islet. Our next destination is the breathtaking Surprise Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt), one of the largest and most stunning grottoes in Halong Bay. To reach the mouth of the grotto, we will climb approximately a hundred stone steps.

After exploring the Surprise Cave, we will depart and sail for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight. During this time, guests can attend a Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led by our Head Chef. Our chef will demonstrate fruit and vegetable carving and teach guests how to decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.

Dinner, featuring fresh seafood, will be served in the evening, followed by various activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi will be available, as well as massage services throughout the cruise. Everyone can also try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with the help of the crew.

Overnight on boat.

Guests may choose to wake up early at 6:30am to enjoy a light breakfast and hot drinks served in the dining room. However, it's not mandatory, and guests who prefer to sleep in can do so.

For those who want to participate, a Tai Chi session lasting around 30 minutes will be held on the sundeck at 6:45am.

Afterward, guests will be taken by tender to Titov Island, where they can spend approximately one hour hiking to the peak for a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Bay. There's also an expansive viewing deck available halfway up the island for guests who don't want to climb. After the climb, guests can unwind on the beach and go for a swim.

Once guests return to the boat, they'll have 30 minutes to freshen up and pack their belongings. We request that guests collect all their belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins. Our staff will transfer your luggage directly to the pier.

A full breakfast will be served in the dining room, and guests can settle their bills after breakfast. While we approach the pier, guests can relax on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the beautiful bay scenery.

We're scheduled to arrive at Tuan Chau port at 11:00am. Guests can relax inside the pier building while waiting for transportation back to their hotel.

(Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, tide levels, and operational conditions. The times provided are approximate and may vary).

At 12:00 PM, your memorable cruise experience will come to an end, and you will be transferred to Ninh Binh. On your way to Ninh Binh, you will make a stop to savor the mouth-watering green cake, a popular local delicacy.

In the afternoon, you will arrive in Ninh Binh and proceed to check-in at your hotel. Your comfortable and cozy accommodations await, offering you the chance to relax and unwind after a long day of adventure and exploration.

It's dinner on your own.

Overnight in Tam Coc (12km from Ninh Binh city).

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast before embarking on a scenic two-hour cruise through various waterways on a small sampan. Marvel at the picturesque rural landscape of limestone cliffs and rice fields en route to Thung Nham, which is situated just 5 kilometers away from Tam Coc.

Relish a scrumptious lunch at a nearby local eatery, after which you'll proceed to explore the majestic Bai Dinh Pagoda. Not only is it Vietnam's largest pagoda, but it's also Southeast Asia's largest, resting on a hill at the back and overlooking a river at the front. Bai Dinh Pagoda's prime location has made it one of Ninh Binh's most impressive tourist attractions.

Enjoy another delicious meal at a local restaurant before setting off for Mai Chau, a quaint village with numerous stilt houses belonging to the White Thai ethnic group. Mai Chau Valley in Hoa Binh Province is renowned for its tranquil beauty and rich cultural heritage. It offers visitors a peaceful getaway amidst rice fields.

At night, dine at a local home and stay overnight in Mai Chau.

You have two accommodation options: Homestay, which provides wooden stilt houses but has a ground floor toilet, or Bungalows, which offer self-contained rooms and are more comfortable.

After breakfast, we commence our Mai Chau trekking tour covering a distance of 10 kilometers in this exquisite valley, passing through various villages. You'll come across locals engaging in daily activities such as farming, logging, and buffalo herding.

Our trekking route includes visiting Na Phon village, Nà Piềng village, Nà Mèo village, and Xăm Pà village, where we'll have the opportunity to meet the White Thai people, who are the predominant ethnic group residing in Mai Chau. They are named as such because the upper garments of their women are white.

We'll return to Mai Chau for lunch, and after that, we can take a leisurely walk around the nearby hamlets before concluding our Mai Chau tour and heading back to Hanoi. Once we arrive in Hanoi, we'll check-in at our hotel.

Dinner will be at your own expense.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.