Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Overnight on Cruise

07:30 – 08:00: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter by shuttle bus or private car.
08:00 – 10:30: Drive to Ha Long Bay via the expressway, enjoying the countryside views of rice paddies and local villages.
10:30 – 11:15: Short break at a rest stop with restroom and snack facilities.
11:45 – 12:15: Arrive at the harbor. Board the cruise, check in, and receive a welcome drink along with a safety briefing.
12:30 – 13:30: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese seafood lunch as the cruise begins gliding through the bay.
14:00 – 15:00: Explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, the most famous and impressive cave in the bay.
15:15 – 16:15: Optional kayaking or bamboo boat experience at Luon Cave, or relax on deck.
16:30 – 17:30: Visit Titov Island for swimming or a panoramic hike to the top viewpoint.
18:00 – 19:00: Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class on board (e.g., fresh spring rolls).
19:00 – 20:30: Dinner is served onboard featuring local dishes.
20:30 onwards: Free time to relax, try squid fishing, play board games, or enjoy drinks at the bar.
Overnight stay on the cruise in a private en-suite cabin.

Meals included: B,L,D

Accommodation: Overnight stay on the cruise

Day 2: Ha Long Bay – Ninh Binh (Tam Coc)

06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with sunrise over the bay and a light breakfast (tea, coffee, pastries).
07:30 – 08:30: Cruise continues through Ha Long Bay, visiting less-traveled areas.
09:00 – 09:30: Return to the cabin, pack up, and check out.
10:00 – 10:45: Early lunch served on the cruise as the boat sails back to port.
11:30 – 12:00: Disembark from the cruise and meet your driver.
12:00 – 16:00: Travel to Ninh Binh by car or minivan (approx. 3.5 to 4 hours).
16:00 – 17:00: Arrive in Tam Coc, check in to your hotel or homestay, and rest.
17:00 – 18:00: Optional: take a short bicycle ride around local villages or enjoy a peaceful walk near the rice fields.
18:30 – 20:00: Dinner at your accommodation or a local restaurant with Ninh Binh specialties.

Meals included: B,L,D
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Ninh Binh.

Day 3: Ninh Binh – Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Hanoi

07:00 – 08:00: Breakfast at your hotel.
08:00 – 10:00: Take a rowboat tour in Trang An – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The boat ride lasts about 2 hours, passing through majestic caves and temple complexes surrounded by karst mountains.
10:30 – 12:00: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist temple complex in Vietnam. Walk through the serene grounds, see the giant bronze Buddha, and take in panoramic views from the top.
12:30 – 13:30: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, featuring dishes like grilled goat, burnt rice, and fresh vegetables.
14:00 – 17:30: Drive back to Hanoi via expressway.
17:30 – 18:00: Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi.
End of tour.