Vietnam

Private Transfer to Hotel
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, look for your guide holding a signboard with your name. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Silk Path Hotel Hanoi (or similar)

Cultural Highlights of Hanoi
After breakfast, we embark on a full-day exploration of Hanoi. Today’s itinerary includes:

• Ho Chi Minh Complex

• Ba Dinh Square

• Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

• One Pillar Pagoda

• Temple of Literature (First University of Vietnam)

• Tran Quoc Pagoda by West Lake

• Hoan Kiem Lake

• Ngoc Son Temple (Temple of the Jade Mountain)

• Cycle rickshaw ride through the Old Quarter

• Water puppet show

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Silk Path Hotel Hanoi (or similar)

Cruising Halong Bay
After breakfast, we will take a private transfer towards our cruise

Cruise Activities:
08:00 – 08:30 Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
•  11:00 – 11:30 Arriving at – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. Where a warm welcome awaits with a special tea at the lounge.
•  11:45 – 12:00 Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a speed boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
•  12:45 – 13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
•  15:00 – 15:30 We progress to Dark and Bright Caves – a must-visit destination! Kayaking through these caves is the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay up close.
•  17:00 – 17:30 Orchid Cruises anchors for an overnight stay in Tra Bau, Lan Ha Bay, offering a serene landscape to immerse yourself in the bay’s natural beauty.
•  18:00 – 18:15 Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy Happy Hour while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
•  19:15 – 19:30 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
•  21:00 – 21:30 It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck, and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant; we also have chess and cards for you.
•  23:00 Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Cooking Class & Dinner on board

Accommodation: Orchid Classic Cruises (or similar)

Full day on Cruise

Today we will enjoy the entire day on our cruise.

Cruise Activities:
06:00 – 06:30 The day starts early onboard Orchid Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. The breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
•  06:45 – 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
•  07:45 – 08:00 Transfer to day-boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud,bamboo you will have a chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on day boat.
•  13:30 – 14:00 Visit Ba Men Temple a peaceful peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
•  16:00 – 16:30 Return to Orchid Cruises. Guests may join a cooking class, take a swim at the untouched area, or enjoy the Happy Hour while watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
•  19:00 – 19:30 Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in a romantic setting.
•  21:00 – 21:30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Cooking Class & Dinner on board

Accommodation: Orchid Classic Cruises (or similar)

Morning in Halong Bay and Transfer to Da Nang

We will enjoy another day on our cruise before heading to the airport

Cruise Activities:
06:00 – 06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck.
•  06:45 – 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
 •  7:15 – 7:30 We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao Forest around the cave.
•  09:45 – 10:00 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board. Enjoy a delightful brunch before checkout.
•  11:00 – 11:30 Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
•  14:30 – 15:00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi to transfer for our flight to Da Nang

Upon arrival in Danang, our guide will transfer us to our hotel in Hoi An. After refreshing, we will enjoy some free time to explore Hoi An's Old Town.

Meals: Breakfast and brunch on board the cruise

Accommodation: Hadana Boutique Resort Hoi An (or similar)

Half Day Hoi An Exploration
We will enjoy a walking tour discovering the rich history of Hoi An, known as ‘Faifo’. Highlights include:

• Old merchant houses showcasing diverse architectural influences

• The 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge

• Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation

• Vibrant local market
  Afternoon Activities:

• Visit Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village

• Enjoy a boat cruise along the river

• Experience a bamboo basket boat journey and learn how to row and craft art from coconut leaves.

• Pause at Reaching Out Tea House for a revitalizing cup

• Enjoy lunch and a cooking demonstration

• Optional stop at the local tailor shops to purchase customized dresses.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hadana Boutique Resort Hoi An (or similar)

Free Day: You get to enjoy a free day today to explore and shop on your own.

If you want, you can choose to join our optional tour to Ba Na Hills

Optional Tour: Discover Ba Na Hills with Golden Bridge

Explore the hidden beauty of Vietnam in this day-long tour of the majestic Ba Na Hills. Begin today with an exciting cable car ride to the top of the mist-covered summit. Take in the magnificent Linh Ung Pagoda and the Giant Buddha statue before heading to the elegant and colorful flower garden at the Le Jardin D'Amour. Here, take time to absorb the vibrant wildlife on display. Next, take to the stunning, 150-metre long Golden Bridge, held up by giant moss-covered hands and marvel at the breath-taking views provided by the hills. Once colonised by the French, the area boasts an intriguing mixture of European and Vietnamese heritage. Visit an old French village and marvel at the juxtaposition of ancient French life in the middle of the distinctively Vietnamese mountains. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch before spending the afternoon at leisure. Choose to explore the fantasy park with over 100 games for children and adults alike or to simply wander amongst the stunning surroundings. After a day of adventure and sightseeing, head back to the hotel for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

Meet oat the lobby of your accommodation, for your transfer to a farewell dinner with the group.

Meals: Breakfast (Lunch is only included on the optional tour), Farwell Dinner

Accommodation: Hadana Boutique Resort Hoi An (or similar)

Farewell to Vietnam
After breakfast, it’s time to depart from Da Nang Airport. Safe travels and cherish the memories made during your adventure!

Meals included: Breakfast