DETAILED ITINERARY
- DAY 01. ARRIVAL & HANOI CULTURAL CITY TOUR (LUNCH, DINNER)
Morning: Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), our private transport and professional guide will ensure a comfortable transfer. We begin our cultural immersion at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (including the viewing of President Ho Chi Minh’s preserved body, the Presidential Palace historical site, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh Museum). Continue to the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám), Vietnam’s revered first national university.
Lunch: Enjoy a refined Vietnamese lunch before checking in to your 4-star hotel for a period of relaxation.
Afternoon: Visit Hoa Lo Prison, a significant historical landmark built by the French in 1886. Afterward, delve into the timeless charm of the Hanoi Old Quarter, exploring the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
Evening: Haver dinner at a high-quality local restaurant. The day concludes with a performance of the traditional Water Puppet Show at Thang Long Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi.
- DAY 02. HANOI – HALONG BAY LUXURY CRUISE (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
07:00 – 07:30: Enjoy breakfast and complete check-out procedures.
08:00: Transfer by our private vehicle to Tuan Chau International Harbor for the Halong Bay cruise.
12:00: Board your selected 4-star luxury cruise. Enjoy a gourmet lunch while the ship sails into the magnificent core of Halong Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site), cruising past natural icons like the Incense Burner and Fighting Cocks Islets.
16:00: Explore one of the Bay’s prominent caves (Surprise Cave or Maze Cave). Following the excursion, you may join a fruit carving masterclass and enjoy a Sunset Party on the sundeck.
19:15: Savor a delightful Exclusive Gastronomy Experience Dinner (European-style) in the ship’s warm restaurant.
20:30: Free time for relaxation or an optional experience: Night Squid Fishing. Overnight on the cruise.
- DAY 03. HALONG BAY – NINH BINH TRANSFER (BREAKFAST/BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER)
06:00 – 06:30: Start the day with a calming Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:30: Visit Titop Island. Guests can choose to swim at the natural beach or hike to the peak for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Bay.
09:30: A satisfying Brunch is served in the restaurant as the ship makes its way back to the harbor.
11:00: Disembark and transfer by private vehicle directly to Ninh Binh (The Ancient Capital). The drive includes a stop for rest and shopping.
12:00: Enjoy lunch en route featuring regional specialties.
16:00: Arrive in Ninh Binh, check into your 4-star hotel.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Explore the nearby Hoa Lu Ancient Town (Phố Cổ Hoa Lư) area by night. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
- DAY 04. NINH BINH – HOA LU & TAM COC GRAND TOUR (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
08:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, exploring the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le to understand Vietnam’s historical resilience.
12:00: Lunch at a restaurant featuring authentic local delicacies, notably Goat Meat and Crispy Rice (Cơm Cháy).
Afternoon: Experience the iconic Tam Coc (The Three Caves), often celebrated as “Halong Bay on Land.” Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, gliding through magnificent caves and surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts and rice fields.
17:00: Return to the hotel for personal time and relaxation.
19:00: Dinner at a local restaurant. The evening is free to explore the Ancient Capital at your leisure. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
- DAY 05: TRANG AN ECO-COMPLEX & HANOI DEPARTURE (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
06:30: Enjoy a comprehensive breakfast at the hotel.
08:00: Visit the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site), described as a “Fairyland on Earth.” Take a boat trip through the pristine river system, winding through grottoes and towering mountains, a sight created by geological changes over different periods.
11:00: Return to the hotel, check out, and prepare for lunch.
12:00: Enjoy a final lunch in Ninh Binh featuring the best of regional cuisine.
13:30: Depart for the return transfer to Hanoi, including a rest stop for final souvenirs.
16:30: Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). The 5-day tour concludes.