Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: None)

Arrive at Hanoi by... Upon your arrival, welcome with guide at the airport in Hanoi and then transfer to your hotel for check in. Room is at your disposal from 14h00. Free at leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:00 AM– pick up for full day tour of Hanoi’s most famous landmarks &sightseeing spots, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts and One Pillar Pagoda.

Visit the Temple of Literature - the first Royal National university in Vietnam. This is the combination of the Confucius Temple worshiping Confucius which was built in 1070 and the first Royal National university in Vietnam built 6 years later in 1076. Considered as “an escape” from the bustling city, this temple and its beautiful garden provide an opportunity to learn more about education in Vietnam since 1000 years ago until recent history.

Lunch will be served at local restaurant

Afternoon, visit Thu Huong Lacquer Arts & Workshop where you will learn about history of lacquer, when it appeared in the world and how it developed through centuries. You will also learn about the color that is made from tree bark and the technique of using it, making difference between Japanese or Chinese lacquer with Vietnamese one, and get to know the reason why the traditional Vietnamese lacquer takes a long time to finish.

Continue to visit the interesting Ethnology Museum. Located west of the city centre, this museum offer informative and well-documented display on the country’s 54 ethnic groups, include elaborate and colorful hill-tribe costumes, weaving designs, musical instruments, fishing implements, work tools and other functional objects. The display continues on to the garden outside with fascinating examples of minority housing from the King’s to the ones of the ethnic groups in Central Highlands.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet show to learn more about Vietnamese traditional culture. After the tour return to the hotel and free evening. Dinner on your own account

Overnight in Hanoi

Note: Please note that the HCM Mausoleum is closed on Fridays and Mondays and most museums are closed on Mondays and then we will go to Bat Trang ceramic village to explore the daily life of the local & learn about the process how to make a perfect product (Mondays – Wednesdays – Fridays)

Day 03: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel, check-out of the room.

08:00 AM – pick up at the hotel and transfer to Halong Bay – around 3,5 h drive. Have a break en-route, have a cup of tea or coffee on your own account. Paying a visit to the famous Pearl Farm & Workshop in Halong. Visitors will have the chance to witness the process of forming a pearl, from cultivation to harvest. The staff will introduce visitors meticulously to each stage of the pearl production. You will definitely feel excited when witnessing every single twinkle pearl is taken out by the skillful hands of artisans.

Arrive in Halong in the late morning. Get on board and start of the cruise for 2D/1N

12.30 – 13.00: Check-in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing.

13.30 – 15.00: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; admire the fascinating formations on the way.

15.15 – 15.40: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

15.45 – 18.00: Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island, swimming or kayaking.

18.00 – 19.00: Back to junk for refreshing before having dinner on board.

20.00 – 21.00: Relax, enjoy fresh air & overnight on board.

Notes:  The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have its different itinerary and will be slightly different. *Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change upon weather conditions. Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, and valid visa to Vietnam for all passengers.

Day 04: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

Tai Chi on Sundeck. Rejuvenating the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site is one of the most relaxing experiences that passengers have. Practicing this beautiful art regularly can help treat a number of human ailments.

Breakfast on board

Paying a visit to Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row boat, meet the local people, and pass through the floating school and fish farms.

Check-out: 09:30 AM.  Start cruising towards the harbor while an A la carte lunch is served.

Around 11 AM transfer to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Dinner on your own

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 05: Hanoi – Departure (Meals: Breakfast)

Free at leisure until your transfer to airport (without guide) for departure flight. Room is at disposal until noon time only. Meals on your own. End of our services

Thank you for traveling with us!

Wishing You a Happy and Safe Journey

Services included

• Transportation by private vehicle with A/C
• Local English speaking guide(s) as mentioned
• Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
• Accommodation in the category chosen basic on Dbl/ Twin or triple sharing or similar
• Join cruise (but with a private cabin) in Halong Bay
• All entrance fees where mentioned

Services excluded

• Drinks during the meals
• Meals not mentioned
• Regional and International flights and Airport taxes, fuel surcharge,
• Vietnam Visa fee (US$/ person)
• Travel Insurance & other personal expenses. Travel Insurance Please kindly note that the full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin should be purchased in advance on your own.
• Tips for guide and driver
• Porterage
• Government Taxes.
• Optional activities
• Any service not mentioned in the program

Notes:

• All rates are subject to changes with or without prior notice
• All rates are subject to surcharges during the Peak season and Holiday season if applicable.
• Halong cruise itinerary is subject to vary without prior notice and each cruise might run on a different program. 
• Transfer times are approximate and subject to local conditions at the time of travel and the daily order of sightseeing is subject to change
• Please refer to Hanoi Premium Travel & tour booking terms-and-conditions