Highlights:
– VIP immigration assistance and SIM card pick-up at the airport
– Private transfer to hotel
– Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature
– Explore French Quarter & Train Street Café
– Evening Hanoi Street Food Tour with Chinese-speaking guide

Itinerary:
After arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, follow the Outo Traveler’s Handbook to locate the uniformed staff holding your name sign. Present your passport and e-visa for fast-track immigration. Collect your SIM card at the designated counter.
A private car transfers you to your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter – use your Outo Trip Voucher to check-in.

If arriving early:
– At 9:00 or flexible timing, begin a guided full-day tour. Visit:
– Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
– Tran Quoc Pagoda
– Temple of Literature
– Lunch at the Michelin-listed Chả Cá Thăng Long
– Visit Hanoi Opera House and stop by Train Street Café

At 18:00, meet your Chinese-speaking guide in the hotel lobby for the Hanoi Street Food Tour, sampling iconic Vietnamese dishes like pho, bun cha, and egg coffee.
(If your flight arrives late, food tour can be rescheduled or city tour can be shortened.)

Accommodation:
⭐ 4*: Champion / Opera Thăng Long
⭐ 5*: The Legend Hanoi
Meals: 🍽 Lunch & Dinner included
End of Day: ~21:00 → Free time

Highlights:
– Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu
– Bamboo boat ride through Trang An’s caves
– Sample local goat meat specialty
– Optional hike to Mua Cave (Wolong Mountain)

Itinerary:
After breakfast, depart for Ninh Binh (approx. 2 hours by car). Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, then enjoy lunch featuring goat meat and other local dishes.
In the afternoon:
– Take a bamboo boat through Trang An’s cave systems and rice fields
– Visit nearby temples
– Optional: Hike to Mua Cave (Wolong Mountain) for a panoramic view

Return to Hanoi in the evening.

Accommodation:
⭐ 4*: Champion / Opera Thăng Long
⭐ 5*: The Legend Hanoi
Meals: 🍽 Lunch included – Dinner on your own
End of Day: ~17:00 → Free time

Highlights:
– Stay aboard the 5-star Stella of the Sea cruise
– Explore Surprise Cave
– Kayak at Hang Xanh (Blue Cave)
– Spring roll cooking class & sunset viewing

Itinerary:
Check out from the hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus (~2.5 hours).
Board the Stella of the Sea cruise, welcome drink and buffet lunch served.
Afternoon:
– Visit Surprise Cave
– Kayaking session at Hang Xanh
– Join a spring roll cooking class, relax on deck for sunset

Accommodation:
⭐ 5*: Stella of the Sea cruise – sea-view cabin
Meals: 🍽 Lunch & Dinner included
End of Cruise Activities: ~20:00 → Free time

Highlights:
– Morning Tai Chi session
– Visit Titop Island
– Brunch on board
– Return to Hanoi

Itinerary:
Start your morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck, then enjoy a light breakfast.
Stop by Titop Island – hike for panoramic views or swim at the beach.
Brunch served on board as the cruise heads back to the pier.
Transfer back to Hanoi (~15:00), free time in the evening.

Accommodation:
⭐ 4*: Champion / Opera Thăng Long
⭐ 5*: The Legend Hanoi
Meals: 🍽 Brunch included – Dinner on your own

Highlights:
– Free time for exploration and shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter
– Private car transfer to airport 3 hours before departure

Itinerary:
After hotel check-out, enjoy your free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Your private driver will pick you up at the hotel 3 hours before your flight.

Meals: 🍽 On your own (if applicable)