Luxury Northern Vietnam – 05 Days

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam!

On your first day, you can arrive in Hanoi at any time as the only activity scheduled is the airport pick up. The driver will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city and form your own first impressions of Vietnam. The airport transfer is included in the itinerary, so you don’t have to worry about arranging transportation on your own.

Stay overnight in Hanoi and get ready for an exciting adventure!

• Meal: NA
• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Exploring the renowned museum of ethnology, the Van Mieu Center for Culture & Education, the French Quarter, Old Town, and enjoying a water puppet show

9:00 AM: Tour guide will pick you up and take you to the Temple of Literature, which was established in the 11th century during the Ly dynasty to honor Confucius and teach Royal children. Take a stroll through the garden to the city’s icon, Khue Van Cac. Then you’ll see the World Heritage “stone steles” that display the names of excellent students. Continue your exploration of the Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam’s first national university.

After that, go to one of the city’s museums (select from the National History Museum, Hoa Lo, Museum of Ethnology, or Fine Art Museum) before stopping for lunch or a drink (on your own budget).

In the afternoon, you visit the French Quarter, Hanoi’s “little Paris” with tree-lined boulevards, government headquarters, and a large square. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (outside) before taking a leisurely stroll through the botanical gardens to the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s mansion on stilts where he used to live and work. One of the city’s icons is the one-of-a-kind one-pillar pagoda. Depending on the amount of travelers, we spend 1 to 2 hours exploring this complex.

Continue to the Quan Thanh temple, one of the city’s four most prominent temples, dating back to the 11th century under Ly Thai To King and worshiping the Tran Vu gods, the city’s main deities.

Come back to your hotel. Have a rest of your day!

• Meals: B, L
• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

An Excursion to Hoa Lu ancient capital, hiking to Bich Dong pagoda & boat trip in Tam Coc

8:00 AM: Meet your tour guide and vehicle at the hotel and journey to Ninh Binh, an incredible destination rich in historical, cultural, religious, and geographical attractions. Stop for pictures as you travel through the Red River delta.

Travel to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital from the 10th to the 11th centuries. The citadel is naturally protected by limestone mountains and rivers, creating a wonderful scenic location.

When you get at Hoa Lu, you will see the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80) and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009), who were instrumental in obtaining the country’s independence after a thousand years of Chinese dominance. Both temples were built in the 17th century to honor the King’s efforts.

Continue your excursion to the Bich Dong, a typical pagoda in the Red River Delta area established in the 15th century. When you arrive, cross a stone bridge to Chua Ha, where over 100 steps lead to Chua Trung, a cave pagoda with distinctive clay figures. Then you’ll hike up to Chua Thuong. You can not only learn about Buddhism but also enjoy breathtaking views of the countryside.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to Tam Coc, often known as “Halong Bay on Land” and featured in the popular French film “Indochina.” When you get at the port, you will board a private sampan boat for a 90-minute ride down the Ngo Dong River. Pass through three caves to see a breathtaking panorama interspersed with little settlements, rice fields, a cemetery, and temples.

Return to Hanoi at 18h30

• Meals: B, L
• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Transfer to Lan Ha Bay, where you may admire the beautiful scenery and swim in the less visited part of Ao Ech.

8.30 A.m: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Take the national route No5B from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay for two and a half hours. Your excursion will take you through the Red River Delta’s communities and rice farms. Make a pit stop for a drink and a potty break. Continue driving to the harbor around noon, where you will be greeted warmly at the cruise greeting.

12:30: You will join our support vessel and proceed from the quay to our elegant yacht via the bay. Fresh drinks, cold towels, and a special meal of fresh food and an assortment of delectable delights will be offered as a welcome. When you indulge in our luxurious crap, you will be delighted. Life doesn’t get any better than this! After that, we set sail for Lan Ha Bay, one of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays.

15:30: We will explore the Dark and Bright Cave – a hidden gem of Lan Ha Bay with its untouched natural beauty and enchanting seascapes. You will have a chance to take some amazing photos of the scenic views and the local life. You will also enjoy bamboo boats and swimming – two fun activities that let you experience the beauty of the limestone mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. You will feel refreshed and relaxed in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with its swimming activities or in the mini pool with jacuzzi on Cruise.

17:30: Return to the cruise. Join the sunset party on Lan Ha Bay. This is a perfect time for photography lovers to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.

19:30: Have a romantic dinner at the restaurant on the cruise.

21:00: Experience the nightlife of the bay from the top deck. Listen to music, enjoy a cocktail from the bar, watch famous movies and relax on the cruise. Or you can try squid fishing with the sailors or just relax in your room and watch the bay from the balcony

• Meals: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Overnight on cruise

Visit Trung Trang Cave for a leisurely lunch on departure from Hanoi

From 6:30 to 7:30, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Cruise restaurant.

At 8:00, we will reach the Frog Pond area, where you can kayak and relax in the four-season mini pool on Lan Ha Bay – a stunning landscape of green mountains, blue seas and diverse wildlife.

At 9:30, check out of your room and have lunch at the restaurant. Settle any extra charges (if any) at the reception while we head back to the port.

At 11:15 – 11:30, disembark and transfer to the port.

At 11:30 – 11:45, you will arrive at Tuan Chau International Marina Station.

Our driver will welcome you at the harbor and take you back to Hanoi on the new highway No5B, passing through the Red River Delta and villages. You will be dropped off at your hotel (in the Hanoi Old Quarter). Our private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby (Hanoi Old Quarter) and drive you to Noi Bai airport (international or domestic hall according to your request) in about 45 minutes.
Note: Please be at the airport 3 hours before international flights and 2 hours before domestic flights.

• Meals: B, L
• Accommodation: NA