After having your breakfast in the hotel in Hanoi, the hotel will arrange a pick-up service from 7:45 to 8:30 AM from your hotel in the Old Quarter or the Opera House area, and thus your trip to Ha Long Bay will start.The trip will take approximately three amazing hours, during which you may enjoy the beautiful scenery and the chance to observe the lush northern countryside of Vietnam. You’ll arrive at Tuan Chau Marina around noon, where your cruise ship will be waiting for you.Additionally, a welcome drink and a captain's and crew members' introduction could be arranged when you enter your room. The lunch will be flanked by the cruise, which will be sailing through Ha Long Bay, noted for its emerald water and islets and cliffs—the lunch will be very delicious. Surprising Cave is a must-see; it is the most magnificent cave in the bay, and then you can proceed to Titop Island for a swim or hike up for a panorama. After that, you could participate in the sunset celebration on the deck with fruit, cake, and tea or during sunset enjoy a cooking class that teaches you how to make Vietnamese spring rolls. Later, have a rich dinner on board, meet new friends, or practice your skills by catching squids and doing other activities while on board. The night will be spent on the cruise in cozy cabins that are air-conditioned, and you will be completely lost in the beauty of Ha Long Bay.

Feel the calmness of nature around Ha Long Bay while having breakfast on the cruise that morning. It is an impressive scene of big rocks and uncharted islands that you are passing by in the boat. After breakfast, between 8:00 and 9:30 AM, be part of the kayaking escapade at Luon Cave and its nearby Pearl Area, where you will take awesome pictures, and if luck is on your side, you can see some cheeky monkeys at the cliffs playing. Go back to the cruise for a refreshment and then pack your things, leaving the larger ones at the cruise's luggage storage. Following that, the boat will carry you to the bay where you will be shown remarkable formations such as the Dog Islet, and also be allowed to appreciate the stunning scenery. Around 11:30 AM, you will be dropped off at Tuan Chau Marina and then either a shuttle bus or a private car will bring you back to Hanoi.Have a great time riding through the countryside of Vietnam, and remember the lovely Ha Long Bay. It is expected that your check-in time at the hotel in Hanoi will be around 3:00 to 3:30 PM. You have the option to either check in or just relax, as it will be after the trip.The whole day will belong to you to visit the lively streets of Hanoi as you wish.If you want a taste of a variety of delicious Vietnamese dishes, you will find plenty of restaurants around the lake after an evening spent walking the path around Hoan Kiem, all within the old borders of Hanoi. Spend one night in Hanoi.

After having breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi, you will leave around 7:30 AM for Ninh Binh province, which is known to be the “Ha Long Bay on land” because of its amazing karst formations and rivers.Around 9:15 AM, there will be a short break to unwind and have a quick freshening up during the trip. The arrival point is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010, where you will be led by the temples and the history of the Dinh and Le dynasties. A buffet lunch comprising local Vietnamese specialties like goat meat, fresh fish, chicken, fried rice, vegetarian and others will be served at 11:45 AM.After your lunch break, you will have an opportunity to join a 1.5-hour bamboo boat tour at Tam Coc around 1 PM, which will lead you through picturesque rice fields, calm rivers, and occasionally a cave. You will be completely fascinated by the marvels of nature. Then you have two options; either enjoy a 45-minute bike ride around the village next to Tam Coc or if you prefer a lazy day you can just hang out on a hammock. Later you will go to Mua Caves which are nicknamed the Dancing Caves and there you will have to climb nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, where a magnificent view of Tam Coc and its lovely nature will be your reward. Return to Hanoi by around 6.30 PM. You shall have the evening for yourself, to enjoy dinner and leisure time walking through the crowded streets of Hanoi. A night in Hanoi is your accommodation.

The day will depend on you after breakfast in your hotel in Hanoi: You can find the best parts of the city, get some presents for your friends, or simply stroll around the nearby areas and markets. If your flight is in the late hours of the day, one of the activities you can do is relax at the hotel or grab a local coffee. Noon marks the official check-out time for hotels, but if you prefer, the luggage storage service is available for you.The driver will come to your hotel at the time that you had booked earlier, and then will take you to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight. The journey will give you another chance to view the city and remember the wonderful trip that was a combination of cultural heritage, nature's beauty, and local interactions. This will be the last moment of the tour, which also signifies the end of the hospitality and your stay in Vietnam.