8-Day Vietnam Nature Tour with Bai Tu Long Cruise and Ha Giang Loop

• 11:45: Arrive at Hon Gai Pier and board the cruise.

• 12:45: Listen to the Cruise Manager's welcome speech, including all essential information and safety instructions.

• 13:15: Enjoy lunch featuring some of the bay's best products.

• 14:45: Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by kayaking.

• 15:30 - 16:30: If you prefer to relax on the boat instead of joining other activities, feel free to use the sauna at no extra cost.

• 17:00 - 18:30: Enjoy Happy Hour with a "buy one, get one free" offer at the bar.

• 17:30: Attend a cooking demonstration and discover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine.

• 19:00: Savour a set-menu dinner on board.

• 21:00: Join the squid fishing activity or enjoy your free time on the boat. The bar remains open late to serve you.

Overnight at Cong Do Area.

• 06:30: Practice Tai Chi on the open deck, one of the oldest traditions of East Asia.

• 07:00 - 08:15: Have breakfast served in the restaurant.

• 08:30: Transfer to the day boat to begin an incredible trip to Ha Long Bay. Surrounded by a breathtaking landscape, you will discover some of the bay's most beautiful corners and enjoy kayaking in the area.

• Noon: Have lunch on the boat.

• 15:30 - 16:30: Return to the Athena Cruise and enjoy some free time. Relax in your cabin or on the sundeck, or treat yourself to a free sauna session.

• 17:00 - 18:30: Enjoy Happy Hour with a "buy one, get one free" offer at the bar.

• 17:30: Take part in the cooking class and learn some new techniques.

• 19:00: Enjoy a set-menu dinner on board.

• 20:30: Join the squid fishing activity and enjoy your free time on board. The bar remains open late to serve you.

• 06:30: Practice Tai Chi on the open deck, one of the oldest traditions of East Asia.

• 07:00: Early Bird Coffee is ready to wake you up.

• 07:30: Explore Thien Canh Son Cave in Ha Long Bay and witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to reach the cave.

• 09:00: Check out of your cabin. Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave the key at the reception desk. The staff will transfer your luggage to the lounge and help settle the bill at reception.

• 09:30: Savour brunch served in the restaurant on the second deck.

• 10:45: Wait for the boat to arrive at the pier.

• Depart at 6:00 AM from your hotel in Hanoi. The journey to Ha Giang City takes around 7 hours.

• You will be picked up by your Vietnamese guide and taken to the homestay for lunch and some rest.

Overnight at a homestay in a private room.

• Drive 155 km and walk for around 1 hour to meet Mong people and see their lifestyle.

• Along the way, you will have plenty of time to stop at beautiful places for photos or simply to enjoy the landscape.

• Visit Heaven Gate, which stands 1,500 m high.

• In Quan Ba, see the famous twin mountains.

• After that, have lunch in a small restaurant in Yen Minh.

• Continue driving and stop 15 km west of Dong Van to visit Vuong Palace, which the Mong people built for their King.

• Reach Dong Van at 5:00 PM. Dong Van is a quiet village and a nice place to walk around.

• Stay in a hotel and have dinner.

• After breakfast, visit the flag tower and the Chinese border.

• Drive through the Dong Van Geopark. Ma Pi Leng Pass is considered the "king" of Vietnam's passes. At the top of this pass begins the 20 km-long Happiness Road, handmade by local people and known for its romantic atmosphere.

• Arrive at 5:00 PM and stay in the town of Meo Vac. In Meo Vac, you will see one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.

• Drive 100 km to Mau Due and Du Gia, passing many terraced rice fields and local communities.

• Around 1:00 PM, arrive in Du Gia for lunch with a Tay family.

• After that, go trekking for 2-3 hours to see villages and beautiful views.

Overnight at the homestay.

• Visit the rice terraces and take a short trekking trip.

• Visit a local White Mong family and enjoy many different views.

• By 03:30 PM, return to Ha Giang.

• You will be dropped off at your homestay in Ha Giang, where you can rest.

• Later, take a limousine bus back to Hanoi.

• Arrive in Hanoi the same evening at 22:00.