Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Your guide meets you at Hanoi airport and takes you to lunch at a local restaurant first. From there, you'll walk through Dong Xuan market, the largest covered market in the city, then hop into a cyclo for a 45-minute ride through the Old Quarter to see how locals really live. The afternoon has you at Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple on Jade Island, which you reach via the red wooden Huc Bridge. Before heading to your hotel, grab a Vietnamese coffee at a quiet local spot that's off the main tourist path.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant lunch), Snack (Vietnamese coffee at local café)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Au Coeur d'Hanoi Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Dong Xuan market
- 45-minute cyclo tour through Old Quarter
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
- Vietnamese coffee at local café
Optional Activities
- Egg coffee alternative drink
Landmarks Dong Xuan Market Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple Huc Bridge 
- Day 2
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Bich Dong Grotto
You'll leave Hanoi at 08:30 heading to Ninh Binh. First stop is Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital with significant historical sites from the country's unification period. After lunch locally, you get in a rowboat on the Ngo Dong River heading to Tam Coc, floating between massive limestone cliffs in a landscape people call 'Halong Bay on land.' Next comes Bich Dong Grotto where you climb up to the Upper Pagoda for views across the rice fields. Then it's back to Hanoi for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Au Coeur d'Hanoi Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam
- Rowboat journey along Ngo Dong River to Tam Coc
- Visit Bich Dong Grotto
- Climb to Upper Pagoda for panoramic views
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc Ngo Dong River Bich Dong Grotto 

- Day 3
Halong Bay Cruise: Surprising Cave, Titop Island & Sunset Party
After breakfast, take a limousine bus to Halong Bay and board the Le Journey Premium Cruise at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port with a welcome drink and cold towel service. You'll have lunch onboard while watching thousands of limestone islands pass by. The day includes exploring Surprising Cave and climbing Titop Island for views plus a swim option. Back on the cruise, join a Sunset Party and Cooking Class, then have dinner on the sundeck with music and cocktails at the Sky Bar or try squid fishing under the night sky.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board cruise), Dinner (Dinner on the sundeck (weather dependent))
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Premium Cruise)
Included Activities
- Explore Surprising Cave
- Climb Titop Island for panoramic views
- Free time swimming at Titop Island
- Sunset Party & Cooking Class
- Squid fishing (optional activity on cruise)
Optional Activities
- Squid fishing at night
Landmarks Halong Bay Surprising Cave Titop Island 


- Day 4
Halong Bay: Pearl Village Kayaking & Return to Hanoi
Early breakfast on board as the cruise moves into the Natural Preservation Area. Kayak out to Pearl Village where you might see monkeys on the cliffs nearby. Back on the cruise you'll pack up your cabin, then have brunch at the onboard restaurant while heading to shore. The cruise bus brings you back to your Hanoi hotel where the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Brunch (Brunch at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Au Coeur d'Hanoi Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board cruise
- Kayaking to Pearl Village in Natural Preservation Area
- Brunch at restaurant on return journey
Landmarks Pearl Village Natural Preservation Area, Halong Bay - Day 5
Departure from Hanoi
Your driver picks you up from your hotel based on your flight time and takes you to the airport for your departure.


















