Treat yourself to a night on a 5 star cruise boat in Halong Bay with hotel transfers from Hanoi. Admire Vietnam’s pristine waters, sunbathe on deck, and enjoy activities, including a traditional cooking class and kayaking. Day 1: Check in for your cruise and sip on a welcome drink before a safety briefing from the crew. Then, settle in and tuck into a seafood lunch on a board. Admire the beautiful canals of Lan Ha Bay. Visit the Dark Cave and Bright Cave, where you can go kayaking or enjoy a bamboo boat ride. Then, head back to the cruise where you can admire the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Relax in the seasonal swimming pool, enjoy a complimentary sunset party, and indulge in the Happy Hour deals in all the bars on the cruise. In the evening, soak up the sunset views over the Gulf of Tonkin, relax in the seasonal Jacuzzi, dance the night away, and enjoy happy hour deals in all the bars onboard. Take the optional traditional cooking class or enjoy deep relaxation with a cocktail with panoramic views of the ocean from the top deck. Before dinner, the captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for the night. After finishing dinner, enjoy a variety of activities, such as: taking in the landscape of the bay at night from the top deck, relaxing with romantic ballad music, enjoying drinks from the bar, squid fishing, watching a movie, or relaxing with a spa treatment. Spend the night on the boat. Day 2: Lan Ha bay -Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B/L) 6:15 AM: Wake up early to start your day with a Tai Chi class or watch the sunrise. Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant. Visit the Tra Bau fishing village by kayak and see fishermen working in the oyster farms. Return to the boat and check out of your cabin. Then, have brunch in a restaurant while the boat sails back to the pier. Settle your bill at the end of trip before disembarking the boat and returning to the port. If you don't need transfer to Hanoi, say goodbye at Halong. If you need to transfer to Hanoi, return to Hanoi with your tour guide.

Discover the beauty of the Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Bai Tu Long Bay, known as the “Bay of Descending Dragons” on an overnight cruise. Soak up the scenery and embrace the culture on this cruise that includes a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave, the biggest cave in Bai Tu Long Bay. Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay 8 - 8:30 AM: Enjoy pickup by shuttle bus from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter. 12:30 PM: Arrive at SunWorld Port. Take some time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Wait for the captain to finish registration and then transfer to the boat. 12:45 PM: Relax with a welcome drink and listen to a short briefing about boat safety and activities before checking into your cabin. 1:30 PM: Enjoy a Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay. 3 PM: Arrive in the kayaking area of Cap La Island. Kayak through the karst and enjoy some swimming. 5:30 PM: Head back to the boat for a sunset party while your boat sails to its overnight anchorage point. 7 PM: Enjoy a set dinner on board. 8:30 PM: Take some free time and challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply enjoy a cocktail and the quiet of the night on the bay. Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi 6 AM: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee. 7 AM: Breakfast is served Western style. 8 AM: Explore the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and spend time at a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. 9 AM: Upon return to the boat, take about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. 10 AM: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey, a 2-star Michelin chef, used to teach – Nem Cuon. 11 AM: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat. 12 PM: Head back to the harbor and disembark at SunWorld pier. 12:30 PM: Say farewell to Halong Bay and ride back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. 3 - 3:30 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi.

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay 08:00-8:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter. Start 2,5 hour road journey via new highway on ultra-luxurious limousine (In case Guests use Car service) 12:00 Transfer to Cruise by speed boat. Warmly welcome by our crew and given a short briefing about your cruise while sipping your welcome drink at The Opera restaurant. 12:45 Check into your cabin. 13:00 Buffet lunch will be served in The restaurant while cruise towards Halong Bay. 15:00 Explore Ao Ech area belonged to Lan Ha bay. It’s great ideal destination for kayaking around limestone islets, enjoy swimming in crystal sea water. Sunset tea or coffee break. Summit on the sundeck for watching the sunset. It’s nice 16:30 chatting time to make acquaintance with new friends or simply enjoy hunting photos and drinks. 17:30 Happy Hour, You will also be served with free 18:30 cakes and fruit for sunset party 18:00 Class of cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. 19:00 Delicious dinner is served with Seafood set menu in The restaurant. 21:00 After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at panoramic bar or take one of our onboard activities: squid fishing. Over night on board. Day 2 Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi 6:00 Start a day with a Tai Chi session, enjoy the fresh air and watch the sunrise on the bay. 6:30 Have a light breakfast on board. Option 1: 7:00-8:00 Explore the beautiful Trung Trang Cave about an hour Option 2: 7:00-8:00 Visit the beautiful Dark Cave and Bright Cave on a local bamboo boat or by kayaking to the caves. If you prefer, visit the Ba Trai Dao beaches and enjoy a relaxing day kayaking or swimming. 9:00 Return to the cruise, check-out. 9:50 Enjoy brunch at the restaurant while cruising back to Tuan Chau port. 11:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau port. 11:30 Check out the cruise 11:50 The Limousine Bus will pick-up and transfer back to Hanoi 14:30 Drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter

Start your tour at the meeting point on No.47 Hàng Bông street, and head to a traditional restaurant specializing in entrees such as pillow cake, shrimp cake, Pho rolls, and spring rolls. Have a taste of some popular and classic Vietnamese dishes. Then head over to the nearby St. Joseph’s and stop for some pictures of the late colonial French architecture. Along the way make sure to stop at a local restaurant to try banh cuon (filled rice noodles) and watch as skilled chefs demonstrate how this tasty dish is created. Next, enjoy pho (noodle soup), which is Vietnam’s most famous dish. Try both the beef and chicken versions. Definitely don't miss out on a Vietnamese traditional dessert called chè. There are both hot and cold versions for each season. After several dishes, you will be full and satisfied. Catch a taxi and go straight to the train street. Although train schedules show them to come daily, sometimes they do and sometimes not, so if you're lucky, you may catch one and experience the huge train passing right in front of your face. While here, enjoy egg coffees at a nice shop trackside and experience the unique ambiance. When you’re done with the drinks, hop in a taxi again to go back to the meeting point where the tour ends. For the disabled and those who simply have sore feet, select the cyclo option where you can sit back and enjoy the tour in quiet comfort.

Night 1: Hanoi - Ha Giang 19:30: Pick-up from your hotel/hostel or Chestnut Travel. 20:30: Depart from Hanoi to Ha Giang on a sleeper bus. Overnight: Travel on the sleeper bus. Day 1: Ha Giang - Yen Minh Town - Dong Van 03:30: Arrive in Ha Giang city, check-in to your hostel, and rest for a few hours. 08:30: Meet your guide and begin the Ha Giang Loop adventure. 09:00: Start your journey with a ride along Bac Sum Pass. 10:00: Reach Heaven Gate, enjoy the twin mountains' scenery, and see Tam Son town. 12:00: Have lunch in Yen Minh Town. 13:00: Drive towards Dong Van, passing through Chin Khoanh Pass. 15:00: Experience the stunning landscape of Dong Van Karst Plateau. 16:00: Visit Hmong King’s Palace in Sa Phin. 18:00: Arrive in Dong Van, enjoy a local Vietnamese dinner and live music. Overnight: Stay in Dong Van. Day 2: Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Du Gia Village 08:00: Have breakfast and depart from Dong Van Town. 09:00: Explore the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass, trek the Sky Path for panoramic views. 11:00: Descend to Nho Que river for a boat ride. 12:30: Lunch break in Meo Vac, Mau Due, or Lung Ho village. 14:00: Drive through the mountainous area of Ha Giang to Du Gia town. 16:00: Relax at Du Gia Waterfall or take a peaceful walk. Overnight: Stay in a homestay surrounded by green rice fields in Du Gia Village. Day 3: Du Gia Village - Ha Giang - Hanoi 08:00: After breakfast, depart from Du Gia Village. 10:00: Visit Lung Tam village known for skillful textile products by Hmong ethnic minorities. 12:00: Cross Quan Ba town and observe Nui Doi Mountain. 13:00: Pass through Sky Gate and head back to Ha Giang. 16:00: Arrive in Ha Giang, prepare for the return journey. 17:00: Dinner by your own 19:30 or 21:00: Board the sleeper bus for the return to Hanoi. Overnight: Travel on the sleeper bus. End of the tour.

Discover some of Vietnam's most picturesque locations on this multiday trip with a luxury cruise. Visit Ninh Binh, Lan Ha, and more with roundtrip transportation from Hanoi included. You'll also get to swim, kayak, make traditional cuisine, and learn about local culture. Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh 7:20-7:40 am Tour guide and bus will pick-up all traveler from the Hanoi Old Quarter and head to Ninh Binh Province. Pay a visit to the Bai Dinh Temple Complex, the largest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam, and check out the impressive pagoda. Have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An on a wooden boat and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of Tam Coc before heading to the homestay for an overnight stay. 16:30 check in Ninh Binh Bungalow and free cycling around Village 19:00 Dinner at Bungalow restaurant and free time relaxing and stay overnight at Ninh Binh Bungalow Day 2: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay 6:30 am Have breakfast at Ninh Binh Bungalow and bus will come to pick-up to Halong Bay 7:10-7:30am The Limousine bus pickup from Ninh Binh, transfer to Ha Long Bay. Check in for the cruise and have lunch. Cruise through Con Vit Islet, Thumb Islet, Gia Luan Harbor, and Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for some kayaking or swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach or, depending on the weather, visit Dark Cave and Bright Cave. As the sun sinks below the horizon, gather on the deck to enjoy the brilliant colors in the sky and relax with tea and coffee or learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking demonstration. Make new friends at the sunset party or relax in the onboard. After dinner, enjoy a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar or play board games, watch a movie, or go squid fishing Day 3 Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi Start your day with an early morning Tai Chi session on the deck to focus the mind and condition the body. Enjoy a light breakfast while taking in stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets. Sail through the calm emerald waters to Ao Ech for a kayaking trip at the caves. After exploring the caves, enjoy some Vietnamese cuisine for lunch. Disembark from the cruise and take a speedboat back to Tuan Chau Marina before heading back to your accommodation in Hanoi. 11:30 Check out the cruise and bus come to pick-up and transfer back to Hanoi 14:30-15:00 The bus will drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter, the end trip at Hanoi Old Quarter

Benefit from pick-up in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and get an introduction on how to greet someone in Vietnamese! Then, experience everyday life as you brave the traffic and walk the streets. Learn about the history and culture of Vietnam as you sample 10 or more dishes at some of the city's best eateries and small restaurants. Try a variety of foods, such as nộm bò khô (papaya with dried beef salad) bún chả (grilled pork with rice noodles) and an authentic pho (rice noodle soup). Try some nem phở cuốn (fried and fresh spring rolls), bánh cuốn (steamed rice pancake rolls) and bánh mì (sandwich). Indulge your sweet tooth with bánh gối (fried pillow-shaped cake) and bánh rán (donuts). Wash it down with trà đá (ice tea) or bia hơi (beer), and end with dessert tastings such as chè (sweet soup). End at Hoan Kiem Lake or get dropped off at a location suitable to you.  

Discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay on a cruise and a guided kayaking tour. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch on a voyage to the Thien Cung (Heaven Palace) cave. Get closer to the islands on a leisurely kayaking tour.  After you’re picked up at hotels located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, head out on the drive to Ha Long Bay, making a short stop halfway to take a short break or restroom. Continue the scenic drive to Halong, reaching Tuan Chau Island pier around midday and board the traditional cruise. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch onboard and take in the tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery from the deck. Admire tiny limestone islands with rock arches, sheer cliffs, white sand beaches, peaceful coves, and fanciful names, such as Incense Burner and Fighting Cock (the symbol of Ha Long Bay). Then, head on to Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto). Explore its vast chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. Finally, enjoy 45 minutes of kayaking or paddling a bamboo boat around the islands and water tunnels at the World Natural Area recognized by UNESCO. Return to the Tuan Chau pier and board the bus that will take you back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the evening. Lunch menu:• Tomato/ cucumber salad• Fried potato• Steam shrimp• Fried eggs roll• Fried squid • Deep-fried seafood spring rolls• Fried chicken with mushroom• Steamed fish with tomato sauce• Fried vegetables (when in season)• Steamed rice• Fresh fruit• Afternoon fresh fruit and tea

12:00 :The crew members of Peony Cruises will welcome you at No.34, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh. 12:30 :You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious craft, Peony Cruises. 13.00 : Welcome fresh drinks, wet towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn't get better than this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay - A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays. 15:30 : Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone islands. Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the Jacuzzi pool on the Peony Cruises. 17:30 - 18:30 : Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of cruise where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Enjoy a Happy Hour time – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE at the bar. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset over Lan Ha Bay. 19.30 : Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by our skillful chef. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting. 21:00 – 22.00 : Relax and sip the exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with surcharge). Indulge yourself with spa service (optional) or simply relax on the top deck just under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky. Or try to get your luck at the squid fishing on the main deck. DAY 2 : LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – TUAN CHAU 6:00 : Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon. 6:45 - 7:15 : Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time maybe adjust and follow the real itinerary) 7:30 - 9:00 : You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of talactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem. 9:30 : Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin check out. Luggage is placed outside of the cabin. Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle the bar bill by the desk at the restaurant (if any) 10:30 - 11:00 Disembark the Peony Cruises and transferred back to Block #34, Big Bay group terminal, Tuan Chau Marina. Relax and wait for the luggage. 11:30 - 12:00 The guests are ready at Tuan Chau Marina. Note: The itinerary is subject to change without notice, in accordance with the weather and other operating conditions.

Day 1 Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi's old quarter. Transfer to Tuan Chau marina, welcome aboard to cruise. Refresh with a welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew, and join the briefing and learn safety instructions. Have lunch in the luxury dining room indoors. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet, and Gia Luan harbor which belonged to the Cat Ba area. Discover the lagoon natural area belonging to Lan Ha bay. Kayak or swim or just simply sunbathe on the cruise. Enjoy a sunset party — the ideal time to make new friends or just relax. Join a short cooking demonstration. Dinner is served with a fresh food menu. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection or enjoy one of the onboard activities like squid fishing. Day 2 Join a Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck. Have a light breakfast with a panoramic view of the world heritage site. Transfer to a boat cruise for a full day trip and relax while taking in views of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy lunch before boarding a smaller boat to explore some of the areas that the main boat cannot go through. Head to Viet Hai Village and take a bicycle ride to enjoy the scenery along the village roads and rainforests. Visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the boat, continue cruising further into Lan Ha Bay. Arrive at a natural beach area for swimming. Back onboard the cruise, take time to refresh or relax in the sleeping area. Dinner is served with a different menu. After dinner, enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Enjoy on-board activities like squid fishing, and watching movies in the restaurant. Day 3 Join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck for early risers before enjoying a light breakfast. Depending on the weather, try kayaking and swimming at Ao Ech. If there's time, visit a cave in the area. Take the option of either exploring the cave by yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a boat rowed by the locals. Check out the room. Vietnamese cuisine is served. Disembark from the cruise as the crew says farewell. Transfer by ultra-luxurious limousine (if you book our transfer). Arrival back at your hotel at approximately 3:00 PM.