4 days
Daily Tour
16 people
English
Four days of Hanoi’s living culture, meaningful human connections and the extraordinary limestone landscapes of Ha Long Bay thoughtfully brought together in one memorable journey.
Heritage, local flavours & hidden corners
Meet your Expedition Guide for a warm welcome and an introduction to the adventures ahead. Ease into the morning with Vietnamese coffee near the famous Train Street, then discover Hanoi’s rich heritage and everyday life.
Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, and the iconic St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Savour Hanoi’s beloved bun cha, enjoy a traditional water puppet show, and wander through the lively Old Quarter before dinner at Hanoi Food Culture.
Accommodation: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel (or similar).
Discover traditions and take time to recharge
Begin at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where exhibits introduce the diverse ethnic communities, traditions and ways of life that shape Vietnam.
Meet people developing their skills through handicraft training, learn about their work, and take part in an experience celebrating creativity, dignity and human connection.
Unwind with a 60-minute Vietnamese body oil massage inspired by local wellness traditions. Prefer something lighter? Choose a foot massage instead.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, with time to enjoy Hanoi at your own pace.
Accommodation: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel (or similar).
Limestone landscapes, hidden caves & sunset at sea
Travel along the expressway from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, approximately three hours away. Board your overnight cruise and begin exploring this extraordinary natural landscape.
Enjoy a seafood lunch as the cruise glides through emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands. Discover Sung Sot Cave, also known as Surprise Cave, then head out for a kayaking adventure beneath towering cliffs.
Take in the magical scenery as the sun sets behind the limestone peaks, followed by a delicious dinner buffet on board.
Accommodation: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel (or similar).
Sunrise, island views & a fond farewell
Wake early to experience the calm of Ha Long Bay. Join an optional or cruise-scheduled Tai Chi session, then enjoy tea and a light breakfast as the bay gradually comes to life.
Continue to Ti Top Island to relax on the beach, swim when conditions permit, or climb to the viewpoint for a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding limestone islands.
Return to the cruise for an early lunch before disembarking and travelling back to Hanoi, where your Expedition Guide and driver will bid you farewell.
Your next chapter: Stay another night in Hanoi or continue onward to your next destination in Vietnam.
Under 12 years old need travel with adult
The wifi on cruise in Ha Long bay is not strong
Tipping is optional and should always reflect your satisfaction with the service. The guide below is the recommended amount in the tour information.
To make things easier, you may prepare the tipping money and hand it to your Expedition Guide before the trip; they can help distribute it when needed.
Recommendation: Other services from $1-$1.5/day, Expedition Guide from $2-$3/day.
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