Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam. On arrival, you will our meet local representative outside the airport. You will proceed to the hotel & early check in to the hotel (Standard Check in time after 1400Hrs).

Today we visit Train Street – a tiny narrow street hidden in one of the back streets of Hanoi and surrounded by high narrow houses packed closely together. These families’ backyards are the railways where the train passes a few times per day.

We will take some photos of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. 

Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, locates on a small peninsula on the East side of the dazzling West Lake, this is the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi. We visit the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake and then take a cyclo tour (45mins) around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shop houses also known as ‘The 36 Streets’ – each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics, medicines to crafts. 

Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at Hotel

You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi. Get on the vehicle for your journey to Ninh Binh, the ancient capital of Vietnam. The 90-kilometer drive south will take you through stunning countryside, where rice paddies stretch to the horizon and sometimes seeing water buffalo graze in the fields.

In Ninh Binh, you'll visit Hoa Lu, the site of the Dinh and Le temples. These temples were built in the 10th century to honor the Dinh and Le kings of Vietnam. They are famous for their beautiful wooden carvings. Lunch at local restaurant. 

In the afternoon, you'll take a boat trip through Tam Coc, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This stunning landscape is home to towering limestone karsts that rise up from the lush green rice paddies. It's been called the "Halong Bay on Land," and it's easy to see why. Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains. After your boat trip, you'll drive back to Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. 

08:30 Our driver pick you up at Halong Bay via the Red River Delta. 

12.15 Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy a welcome drink and receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. 

13.15 Passengers enjoy the deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch. Massage service is available (at extra cost) after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager. 

14.00 Cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas including Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, and Finger Islet. 

16.00 Arrive at Surprise Cave - one of the most spectacular and largest grottoes of Halong Bay. The mouth of the grotto is reached by ascending about a hundred stone steps. 

17.30 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Anchor overnight. 

18.30 Attend the Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving, showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.

9.30 Dinner is served. 

20.45 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is extra cost and available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew. 

21.00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded). 

23.00 Have a good night. 

Important information regarding your Halong Bay cruise Your itinerary is subject to change due to local conditions. In light of recent safety reviews, local authorities have the power to close Halong Bay to all cruising due to threats of inclement weather. Closures are advised the day before or, more often, on the actual day. Such closures and the timing of notice are outside the control of any travel company including our local operators will do all possible to inform our affected travellers as promptly as possible, but please note that sometimes travel to Halong Bay has already commenced when we are notified. Local operators will also offer alternative tour arrangements for any affected Travellers, but compensation claims should be taken up with your travel insurance company.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast at hotel

Check out from Cruise drop at Hanoi airport.

Welcome to Danang, Da Nang is a vibrant coastal city in central Vietnam that is home to stunning beaches, modern bridges, and historical landmarks. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel to check in. Overnight in Danang 

Meals: Brunch meal

Breakfast at hotel. 

You will be picked up from your hotel in Danang. We'll transfer to Ba Na Hills, a French-inspired hilltop resort. We'll take the iconic cable car, which has been awarded 5 world records, to the Ba Na Hills station. From the iconic Golden Bridge, we can admire the lush vegetation and rich terrain of the Truong Son Mountains, which stretch to the East Sea. Just a few steps away from the village is the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a 27-meter-high Buddha statue. The pagoda's impressive facade is a testament to traditional Vietnamese architecture.

Next, we'll head to Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion for a walk through well-manicured landscapes that are perfect for photoshoots. The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House... Have buffet lunch at the restaurant. 

Later in the afternoon, conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan 

Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay. Go downhill by cable car and return to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the beach feeling. Overnight in Danang. 

Please note: Wax Museum (USD 5/pax), Debay Wine Cellar (~USD 7/pax) entrance fees and coin games at Fantasy 

Park are not included, joining them will be at your own account. 

Over Night in Da Nang.

Breakfast at hotel. 

You are free at leisure time to visit around until time to check out and then transfer you to the airport for your return flight. Pack your luggage and unforgettable memories. Have a safe flight to come back home and see you later.