Day 01: Fly to Hanoi – Cyclo Tour – Puppet Show

Upon arrival, meet and transfer with guide to the hotel for check-in (Early check-in is NOT included and
subject to hotel’s availability).

16.00: Cyclo Tour in Hanoi, Hop on a cyclo, a three-wheeled bicycle, to Hoan Kiem Lake. This area is a
hub for local life and activities with some of the major scenic points.

Hanoi Opera House

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel, around the early 1900s, the Hanoi Opera House was constructed in central Hanoi by the French. You will find the magnificent Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel located
right beside it, showcasing the glory of an era.

Water Puppet Show – a traditional water puppet show Hanoi.
Get to see a Water Puppet Show where colorful wooden puppets perform in a waist-deep pool.
Representing a flooding farm, watch a unique and fascinating part of Vietnamese culture.
After the show, free time for shopping.

Day 02: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long – Cong Do – Cap La Island – Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)

8.00 – 8.20 Am our driver will pick you up at Zebra Homestay Cha Ca - Address: 1T Cha Ca Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi and heading to northeast of Vietnam

12.30: Arrive at Swan office, transferred by tender to Swan Cruise.

12.45: Enjoy welcome drink, be briefing about safety on boat and activities included then check-in cabin.

13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Arrive at Cap La Island the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay.
Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing.

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.

20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.

Day 03: Cap La Island – Bai Tu Long – Hon Gai Harbor – Hanoi (B/L) 

06.30: Start early Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck.

07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food

09.30: Finish packing and check out of your cabin.
Prepare to join in our traditional cooking demonstration.

10.30: Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.

11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch.

12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier

12.30: Farewell Halong Bay then returns to Hanoi. Upon arrival Hanoi, drop you off at your hotel at 16.30 – 17.00

Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level,
and operating conditions without prior notice.

Day 04: Hanoi – Hoa Lu Tam Coc – Mua Cave (B/L) 

A modern minibus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center heading to Ninh Binh,
the world heritage site.

The trip starts at the Tam Coc area. Taking a rowing Tam Coc Boat Tours from Tam Coc wharf.
The boat tour is arranged by local people with both hands and legs.

Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto),
Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour

Relax with biking around Tam Coc in 30-45 minutes. If you travel during harvest season,
you will see many rice fields in golden colors

Enjoy special food at a local restaurant in Tam Coc. Learn how to make Vietnamese cuisine

The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968,
it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi. Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty

The last destination, Mua cave. The cave is compared with the “Great Wall of China”.
Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a look out of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh

End of the tour, relax and get on the minivan for returning to Ha Noi

Day 05: Hanoi departure (B)

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight back home.