Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet your driver (no guide) and transfer to your hotel. Check-in as per standard hotel policy.
In the afternoon, begin your city tour with visits to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside view only), Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to Hanoi’s famous Train Street to witness the unique sight of a train passing through narrow residential lanes (coffee optional, at own expense). Conclude with a walking tour of the Old Quarter, exploring bustling streets, traditional shops, and colonial architecture.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus. Board your cruise and sail through the spectacular limestone karsts of this UNESCO World Heritage Site while enjoying lunch on board.
In the afternoon, explore a limestone grotto and visit a nearby island for beach time or a short hike to a panoramic viewpoint. As evening approaches, relax on deck and enjoy sunset views over the bay. Participate in a cooking class, followed by dinner featuring local Vietnamese specialties. Optional evening activities such as squid fishing are available.
Overnight stay on board the cruise.
Note: Cruise itinerary may vary depending on the selected cruise. An English-speaking guide will be available on board.
Begin the day with a peaceful Tai Chi session on the sundeck and enjoy tea and coffee while cruising through the bay. Later, choose between kayaking or a bamboo boat ride to explore hidden lagoons and limestone formations.
After brunch on board, disembark and transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Enjoy free time at leisure until your transfer to the airport with a driver (no guide) for your onward journey.
Note:This is a suggested itinerary and is indicative of what is possible. We customize holidays to suit your specific needs. Contact us for modifications and personalized planning to create an unforgettable international travel experience.
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