Take a little rest and refresh your mind during this 5-day tour. See Hanoi at its purest and meet its friendly locals. Sunbathe on the deck while cruising through the beautiful and magnificent Ha Long Bay.

Trip highlights

• A unique tour of a little-known area in Hanoi
• Coffee in typical narrow houses on Old Quarter
• Stunning view of Ha Long Bay from the cruise

Trip summary

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi

You will be warmly welcomed upon arrival at Hanoi airport and taken to your hotel by our driver. Free for the rest of the day. Meals are your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Hanoi Red Bridge

Day 2: Sightseeing in Hanoi

Morning pick up and enjoy a day sightseeing Hanoi city including Ho Chi Minh complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda). Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where the unique features of 54 ethnic minorities are displayed elaborately and carefully. There will be a lot of activities and games that bring back childhood that will surely attract great attention of both adults and children. Return to Hanoi Old Quarter to join a walking tour to discover daily life. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at your own expense in Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi> Ha Long

Morning pick up and transfer to Ha Long Bay. Arrive in Ha Long at noon and board our traditional wooden boat/excursion. Enjoy your time for relaxing, sightseeing and swimming. Visit the Floating Fishing Village and swim if the weather permits. Meals are included. Overnight on the train

Ha Long Bay

Day 4: Ha Long > Hanoi

Wake up on the bay to the sound of waves and birds to welcome the new day. Watch the sunrise over the bay and, after breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone cave. Walk back to the boat for a final view of Halong Bay while heading back to the pier. Drive back to Hanoi. Dinner is your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Surprise Cave in Ha Long Bay

Day 5: Departure in Hanoi

Free shuttle to the airport for your flight home. The trip is over

Noi Bai Hanoi International Airport