Northern Highlights 7 days

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our driver will be waiting outside with your name sign. Check in your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Enjoy your free time exploring the charming  Hanoi — wander around Hoan Kiem Lake, savor Vietnamese dishes, or simply unwind with a cold beer on a lively street corner.

Ninh Binh 1 day trip

07.25 – 08.00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09.15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10.15: Visit HoaLu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people

12.00: Have the buffet lunch at Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13.30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15.30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time
17.00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

19.00: Get dinner and

8-8:30: Get pick up from Ha Noi Old Quater by limousine VIP bus to Ha Long Bay

11.30 – 12.00: Arrive at the Tuan Chau Harbor in Halong Bay.

Noon: You will be transferred to the main boat by tender. Embark on the Velar of The Sea Cruise and enjoy the warm welcome to the Velar of The Sea Cruise! While you’re having the welcome drink, our cruise manager will brief the cruise and safety introduction. Then you can check in to your cabin.

13.00: Fabulous lunch is served while Velar of The Sea Cruise Luxury Cruise starts sailing into the extension of Halong Bay Wonder - much more tranquil and has less tourist traffic. We will pass the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of other uniquely shaped limestone towers and islets.

15.00 – 16.00: For the first expedition, we will visit the Dark & Bright Cave – one of the signature sites of the pristine natural seascape in Lan Ha Bay. Take your time to capture some photos while on the bamboo boat or kayaking – a must-try activity to enjoy the close view of turquoise water and the towering islands. Afterward, you can dive into the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities. The area is safe for swimming.

Note: Please prepare a swimming suit, sun cream and sun class beforehand.

16.30- 18.00: Back to Velar of The Sea Cruise for our sunset activities: Tea Ceremony, Happy Hour, and Cooking Class.  Appreciate the best look of Halong Bay during the day. Join our tea party, have some drinks at discounts, or learn how to make Vietnamese traditional food with chefs! No matter which one you are in, the sunset creates a magical canvas to enhance the experience.

Before dinner, our captain will anchor at the most tranquil area in Lan Ha Bay for the night.

19.00: Savor a deluxe dinner with local food prepared and served for you by our onboard catering staff. Enjoy the meal in front of the incredible night view of Lan Ha Bay.

21.00-23.00: Time for special activities. Immerse yourself in fun activities on board such as squid fishing, trying fabulous drinks on bars, watching movies, spa therapy, or just relaxing in your room.

Overnight on Velar of The Sea Cruise.

06.00:  Start your day with a Sunrise Tai-chi section on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind. And don’t forget to hunt for photos of the astonishing view of Lan Ha Bay at sunrise.

06.45: Have a light breakfast.  Tea, coffee, and a nutritious menu are served in fresh air and peaceful surroundings. Meanwhile, the Velar of The Sea Cruise continues to pass marvelous karst towers.

07.30:  Our tender brings you to the Tra Bau fishing village, or you can partake in the kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the filming location for the Kong Skull Island movie (King Kong) in 2018. For a deeper cultural immersion, visit the fish raft and interact with local fishermen to explore their daily lives and traditional fishing methods.

On the way back, our boat will pass slowly through a pearl-farming village so you can see how the locals cultivate pearls.

08.30: Back to the Velar of The Sea Cruise.

09.30: Check out of the cabin.

10.00: Brunch time at the restaurant as our cruise slowly navigates emerald water towards the harbor.

11.00: Transfer to tender.

11.30: Back to Tuan Chau Harbor.

15.00 – 15.30: Bus transfer service will arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

06.30 - 7.00: You will have breakfast in your hotel before our bus to Sapa come to pick you up at 06.30 - 7.00 AM for the transfer to Sapa.

13.00 – 13.30: Our tour guide pick you up at bus station and go to hotel.
Having lunch and check – in procedure.
14.00 – 14.30: Tour guide and guests walk to visit Cat Cat village, start the journey to discover the village Visit Cat Cat village of the H'mong. Visitors will be able to visit and learn about the customs and habits of ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat waterfall and hydroelectric power plant built by the French in the early 20th century, have fun and take souvenir photos…
19.00:Have dinner at the restaurant

Sleeping at hotel in Sapa Town.

7.00-8:00: Have breakfast at your hotel and check out hotel if you come back after 12:00am

8:00-13:00: It's free day you can go to Fansipan moutain - The top moutain in Indochina by cable car and train or hang out around Sapa town or go to Moana Coffee

14:00: Ready at your hotel to get pick up to bus station and come back to Hanoi

You will arrive Hanoi about 11:00pm

Pick up for the transfer to Hanoi Airport. End of tour. Time depend on flight you booked

You will have free time in Hanoi until our pick you up for the transfer to the airport. In your free time, you can discover Hanoi in your own way or do shopping for the souvenirs for family and friends.