Day 01 : Hanoi arrival (-/-/D)

Upon arrival, meet our Authentik Travel’s tour guide and transfer to hotel in the downtown.

Check in and relax.

Enjoy our welcome dinner in a finest restaurant in the city center.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 02 : Hanoi city tour (B/L/-)

Today, we discover the wonders of the capital of Vietnam, filled with timeless charm. Start by visiting Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), the first University of Vietnam built from the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Continue to visit Chua Ha (Ha Pagoda), known as a sacred place to pray for luck in love, especially for your future spouse.

After that, transfer to the Ethnology Museum (closed every Monday) which offers a deep insight into Vietnamese culture through traditional costumes, tools, musical instruments and traditional houses of many minority ethnic groups. Enjoy a special water puppet show in the museum garden.

Lunch is served in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, discover the Ho Chi Minh complex including the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's House on stilts and the fish pond. 

For those who are interested in visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, it is only open in the morning and closed every Monday and Friday. Sometimes it is necessary to queue for a couple of hours to go inside the mausoleum.

Transfer to the old quarter to visit Hoan Kiem lake (Restored Sword Lake) and Ngoc Son temple in the middle of the lake.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 03 : Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

8.30am, pick up and transfer to Halong Bay

12h30 – 13h00          Embark Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.

13h30 – 14h30          Savor a delectable lunch on cruises among the limestone islands.

15h00 – 16h00          Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

16h00 – 17h00          Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.

17h00 – 17h30          Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.

17h30 – 19h00          Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.

19h00                        Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

Overnight on board.

Day 04 : Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L/-)

06h30 – 07h00          Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.

07h00 – 07h30          Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.

08h30 – 09h30          Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.

09h45 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.

10h00 – 10h30          Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

10h30 – 11h30          While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

11h45 – 12h00          Disembark the cruise

12h15 – 12h30          Transfer back to Hanoi.

Free on your own in the old city.

Hotel in Hanoi

Note: The Cruise’s activity schedule will be dependent on each cruise and tide. It is adjustable.

Day 05 : Hanoi Departure (B/-/-)

Free till meet our driver for a transfer to airport for your flight home.