Breakfast in Hanoi, transfer to visit Van Phuc Silk Village - Just 15km to the west of Ha Noi is a place renowned over centuries for its silk-making and silk products - Van Phuc village in Ha Dong of former Ha Tay Province (Hanoi now). In recent years, the village has enjoyed the revival of its craft due to a surging demand for silk in both the domestic and foreign markets. Afternoon, continue to visit Bat Trang Ceramic Village- Located On the left bank of Hong river and about 10 km from Hanoi in East (in Gia Lam District, Hanoi), there situated a pottery village, which is the most famous and long-standing pottery village in Vietnam for its name of Bat Trang.

Morning Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

13h30 – 14h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5-hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “Halong Bay on land “16h00: Return to Hanoi

Note: Tam Coc: you should tip for boat about 2US$ per pax

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field.

12h00 – 12h30: Embark Halong Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13h15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock and the beautiful of Halong Bay from your cruise.

16h00: Join a guided visit to Stalemate Cave in Ha Long Bay.

17h20: Return to Cruise, enjoy the sunset while relaxing with happy hours from now to dinner time at the bar.

18h00: Enjoy happy hours various drinks on discount. Taking part in a Cooking Demonstration & Food Décor Class with our Chef.

19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served on cruise restaurant.

21h00 – 22h00: Time of second happy hours to the late night or join Squid Fishing with the crew, sing Karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.

Note: each cruise has difference itinerary and schedule. Kindly visit cruise’s website for more details.

06h30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the cruise. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-Chi Lesson on sundeck.

07h00 – 08h00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast.

08h00 – 09h00: Climb to the peak of Island for the panoramic views of the bay. Relax on the beach, swim in the emerald water.

09h00: Return to Cruise for freshening up.

09h30: Check out your cabin and continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Bai Tho Mountain near the harbor.

10h30: Have early brunch

12.00 : Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation.

Back in Hanoi and transfer to airport for flight back home.

Note: Flight ticket has to booked after 18:00