Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport, 09:00 - 17:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Chateau or similar), Hotel (Harmonia or similar), Hotel (Sono Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple of Literature (Vietnam's first university)
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter with English-speaking guide
- Traditional Egg Coffee tasting
- Leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Water Puppet Show performance (traditional music and folk tales performed on water)
Landmarks Temple of Literature Hanoi Old Quarter Hoan Kiem Lake 
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic home-cooked Vietnamese lunch with fresh local ingredients at a local artisan's home in Chuong Village (vegetarian options available))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Chateau or similar), Hotel (Harmonia or similar), Hotel (Sono Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Ha Thai Lacquer Village visit and guided tour
- Create your own lacquer artwork using natural materials (bamboo, eggshell, wood, mother of pearl)
- Chuong Conical Hat Village visit and guided tour
- Meet local artisans and war veterans
- Experience conical hat making and personalize your own hat
- Quang Phu Cau Incense Village visit and guided tour
- Tour of the largest incense factory
- Photography of colorful incense bundles
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter
- English-speaking guide
Optional Activities
- Drop-off at Train Street (alternative drop-off location)
Landmarks Ha Thai Lacquer Village Chuong Conical Hat Village Quang Phu Cau Incense Village - Day 3
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with local specialties (vegetarian options available))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Chateau or similar), Hotel (Harmonia or similar), Hotel (Sono Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (Dinh and Le dynasties temples)
- Trang An boat exploration (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- 45-minute cycling through peaceful villages
- Mua Cave climb (500 steps) with panoramic views
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi
- English-speaking guide
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An Mua Cave 
- Day 4
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Amanda cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Le Journey cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site exploration by cruise
- Possible visits to Cua Van Fishing Village
- Possible visits to Vung Vieng Fishing Village
- Possible visits to Me Cung Caves
- Possible visits to Virgin Cave
- Possible visits to Surprise Cave
- Scenic cruising past Flight Cock Islet, Human Head Islet, and Toad Islet
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Diving
- Evening cooking class (subject to cruise itinerary)
- Morning tai chi lesson (subject to cruise itinerary)
Landmarks Halong Bay Cua Van Fishing Village Vung Vieng Fishing Village Me Cung Caves Virgin Cave Surprise Cave Flight Cock Islet Human Head Islet Toad Islet 
- Day 5
Halong Bay to Hanoi
- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Old Quarter, 12:00 - 15:00)
- Meals
- Brunch (Early lunch/brunch on board before disembarkation)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing and morning activities on cruise
- Transfer back to Hanoi from Halong Bay
