Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed by our local guide and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in Hanoi for check-in (standard check-in from 2:00 PM).
In the afternoon, begin your introduction to Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital with a guided city tour. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, one of Vietnam's most important historical landmarks, including Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside visit), Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university and a symbol of the country's long educational tradition.
End the day with a traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique Vietnamese performing art dating back more than 1,000 years.
Meals: None
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise
After breakfast, depart Hanoi for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its thousands of limestone islands rising from emerald waters. Travel through the picturesque Red River Delta, passing peaceful villages and lush rice fields along the way.
Upon arrival, board your overnight cruise and enjoy a welcome drink and safety briefing before checking into your private cabin.
Savor a delicious lunch as the cruise sails through the spectacular bay. In the afternoon, explore one of Ha Long Bay's impressive limestone caves before returning to the cruise to relax and admire the sunset over the bay.
Later, join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration with the onboard chef, followed by dinner. In the evening, you may try squid fishing, enjoy onboard entertainment, or simply unwind on the sundeck beneath the stars.
Note: Cruise itineraries may vary depending on the cruise operator, weather conditions, and local regulations.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ha Long Bay Cruise
Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
Wake up to the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay and begin your morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
After breakfast, continue cruising through the bay. Depending on your cruise itinerary, enjoy a short excursion to a scenic island or viewpoint, where you can admire panoramic views or relax by the beach.
Return to the cruise, check out of your cabin, and enjoy an early brunch while sailing back toward the harbor. After disembarkation, transfer back to Hanoi by private vehicle.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi Departure
After breakfast, enjoy free time at your leisure until your private transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast