DAY 1: Arrival in Hanoi – City Orientation Tour

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Freshen up and begin a Hanoi City Tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (outside view), One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, Explore Old Quarter by walking or cyclo ride, Optional: Water Puppet Show or Street Food Night Tour. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: Hanoi

DAY 2: Hanoi – Full-Day Excursion to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu & Tam Coc)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ninh Binh (approx. 2.5 hrs). Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – ancient temples of Dinh and Le Dynasties. Take a Tam Coc Boat Ride (or Trang An) through rice paddies and limestone caves. Enjoy cycling around the countryside (optional). Return to Ninh Binh town. Overnight: Ninh Binh

DAY 3: Ninh Binh – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Mua Cave Hike – Return to Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, Vietnam’s largest Buddhist complex. Optional: Climb Mua Cave Viewpoint for stunning panoramic views of Ninh Binh’s karst landscape. Lunch at a local restaurant. Drive back to Hanoi. Evening free for shopping in the Old Quarter Night Market. Overnight: Hanoi

DAY 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise

Breakfast at hotel, then drive to Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hrs).  Board a luxury cruise; welcome drink and check-in. Begin sailing through thousands of limestone islands and emerald waters. Visit Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, or go kayaking / bamboo boating. Participate in cooking class and sunset party on deck. Dinner on board followed by free time or squid fishing. Overnight: Halong Bay Cruise

DAY 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Start the day with Tai Chi on deck and a light breakfast. Visit a floating village or pearl farm (depending on cruise route). Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the harbor. Disembark and return drive to Hanoi. Evening at leisure for shopping or café hopping. Overnight: Hanoi

DAY 6: Departure from Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel. Free leisure time until transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.