Hanoi City – Halong Cruise | Vietnam 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary

• Upon arrival, the tour guide and driver will pick you up from Ha Noi International Airport. You’ll be transferred to Ha Noi city, where you’ll enjoy a Vietnamese lunch featuring “Pho” at a local restaurant.
• The tour will then take you to Tran Quoc Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, as well as the One Pillar Pagoda, designed to resemble a lotus flower and a symbol of Hanoi.
• Next, you’ll visit the Temple of Literature, known as Vietnam’s first university, established in the 11th century. Following this, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a coffee at Train Street, a distinctive area in Hanoi where you can observe homes and daily life next to the railway tracks.
• You’ll then take a stroll through Hanoi Old Quarter and sample some local street food. Finally, you’ll be taken to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Note: The itinerary and attractions for this day will be determined by your airport arrival time.

• 7:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• 9:00 – 9:30 AM: We’ll pick you up from your hotel and head to Ha Long Bay.
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Upon arrival, you’ll transfer by tender from the wharf to board the luxurious Sapphire Cruise. You’ll be welcomed aboard with a complimentary drink. The crew will provide a mandatory safety briefing, after which you can check into your cabin, freshen up, and explore the vessel while taking in the stunning scenery.
• 1:15 PM: A special lunch featuring fresh seafood and a variety of delicious dishes will be served. The cruise will set sail towards Lan Ha Bay, passing Da Chong Islet, where you can see a French-built lighthouse over 100 years old.
• 3:00 PM: As lunch concludes, the cruise will navigate through the Cua Van area and into Lan Ha Bay, known for its remarkable limestone karst formations. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the bay by kayaking and swimming in its clear waters.
• 5:00 PM: Return to the main boat and cruise to your overnight anchorage.
• 5:30 PM: Join the sunset party on the sundeck, enjoying a warm and romantic atmosphere with fresh local fruit, light music, and the company of fellow guests.
• 7:15 PM: Dinner will be served in the restaurant.
• 8:45 PM: Enjoy your free time with an exotic cocktail or whatever you prefer. The bar offers a variety of wines, beers, and liquors. You can also indulge in a spa service, watch documentary movies, go squid fishing, or simply relax on the rooftop deck under the star-filled sky. Overnight on the Ha Long Bay cruise.

• 6:30 AM: Start your day early on Lan Ha Bay with a Tai Chi session on the upper deck, a perfect way to enjoy the morning. Relax with a cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere on the boat while marveling at the stunning scenery.
• 7:00 AM: A light breakfast will be served in the restaurant, featuring pastries, tea, and coffee.
• 7:45 – 9:00 AM: Experience the final leg of your trip with a visit to Dark & Bright Caves and nearby islets via local rowing boats. This area offers a wild and enchanting beauty in the heart of the World Heritage site. Return to the main boat afterward.
• 9:30 AM: Check out of your cabin as the boat heads back towards the mainland.
• 10:15 AM: Participate in a cooking class on board where you will learn how to prepare and make traditional spring rolls.
• 10:45 AM: Enjoy your lunch on the boat.
• 11:45 AM: Transfer to the tender and head back to the wharf. You will then be met by your vehicle for the journey back to Hanoi.
• 12:10 PM: The driver will pick you up and drive you back to your hotel in Hanoi.
• 3:00 PM: Arrive back at your Hanoi hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Depending on your flight schedule, we will take you to Hanoi Airport for your departure. The tour concludes here.