You will be warmly welcomed by our guide and driver at the airport and transferred to Hanoi city center.
Today, you will visit:
•    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: An important historical attraction of Hanoi, known for honoring the national hero: President Ho Chi Minh
•    One Pillar Pagoda: One of Vietnam's two most iconic temples
•    Temple of Literature: The very first national university of Vietnam
•    Dong Xuan market: The largest covered market of Hanoi where the wholesale traders sell everything from clothes and household goods to foodstuffs.
•    Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square: An open space and a lively center in the city
•    Hoan Kiem Lake: The heart of Hanoi Capital
•    Hanoi Old Quarter: An intriguing neighbourhood, home to a mix of Vietnamese architecture, green spaces, ancient shops and fresh-as-it-gets street food.
Tour ends at 5.30pm, you will be transferred to your hotel and have free time afterwards.
Meals included: __/Lunch/__

At 08:30, our tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and you will leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh - your destination today.
•    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: The capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century
•    Tam Coc: Boat trip at Ngo Dong River – surrounded by grand limestone mountains, secretive caves, and beautiful greenery.
•    Bich Dong Grotto: The second nicest cave in Vietnam nestled into a mountainside.
•    Panorama of the paddy fields from Bich Dong area.
In the late afternoon, you will be transferred back to Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/__

The following program for Ha Long Bay trip belongs to Hermes Cruise – Luxury 5 star Cruise
Limousine bus of cruise will pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau wharf on the new highway. You will participate in various activities operated by Hermes Cruise.
•    Pearl store, pearl breeding place on the way.
•    Nice buffet lunch at our restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay.
•    Pearl Farm Village: Participate in kayaking, a must-try sport activity in Halong.
•    Titov Island: Reach the peak of Titov Island and admire the beautiful panorama view of Ha Long Bay.
•    Sunset Party with fruits and snacks on Sky Bar.
•    Cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food.
•    Join the Squid Fishing activity after having an European set-menu dinner
Relaxing in your deluxe room with private balcony and ocean view on cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast/Buffet Lunch/ Dinner

•    06: 30: Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served.
•    06: 45 – 07: 30: Light breakfast is served.
•    07: 30: Visit Sung Sot cave - the biggest and most popular limestone cave in Halong Bay
•    09: 30: Check out time on the board.
•    09: 45 – 10: 30: Enjoy buffet brunch while the cruise transfer to the Tuan Chau Wharf.
•    10: 45 – 11: 00: Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf.
•    12: 00: The limousine sharing bus (operated by cruise) will pick you up and transfer you back to Hanoi.
Reaching Hanoi, you will have free time afterwards.
Meals included: Breakfast/Brunch/__

Depending on your flight time, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals included: Breakfast/__/__