6-Day Vietnam Nature and Culture Tour through Hanoi, Pu Luong and Halong

• 7:30 - 8:00: Our driver will pick you up from the airport or station and transfer you to the city center to join the group tour. We will begin the city day trip with a visit to Uncle Ho's final resting place in Ba Dinh Square, where many Vietnamese cultural and political events take place.
• Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, where he lived intermittently during the Vietnam War, and One Pillar Pagoda - a Buddhist temple known for its distinctive architecture and the peaceful lotus lake outside.
• Visit Trấn Quốc Pagoda and see the Bodhi tree that was presented as a gift by Indian Prime Minister Rajendra Prasad during his visit to Vietnam in 1959.
• 12:30: Have lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter.
• Continue to Hỏa Lò Prison, the ancient Ngọc Sơn Temple, and Hoàn Kiếm Lake (Sword Lake).
• Visit Vietnam's first university - the Temple of Literature (Quốc Tử Giám), founded in 1070 and based on the teachings of Confucianism.
• 16:15: Enjoy the Water Puppet Show, a well-known traditional Vietnamese art form that has been preserved through generations for more than 800 years. Note: the water puppet show is excluded.
• Free time for dinner on your own.

Stay overnight in Ha Noi.

Please note: The program will be adjusted to suit arrival flights. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday, and all other museums are closed on Monday. Alternatives will be recommended accordingly.

• 7:30 - 8:15: Tour guide of Vietnam Travel Advisor. Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to travel by bus to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
• 09:00: Short break in Luong Son, outside Hanoi.
• 11:00: Visit the local market of the Muong ethnic minority to learn about their daily life and customs, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass, one of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam.
• 13:00: Arrive in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Have lunch and check in.
• 14:30 - 17:30: Board the van to the starting point. Follow small roads through terraced rice and sugarcane fields, cross hanging bridges, and visit remote rural villages of the Thai ethnic group. Stop at giant waterwheels and a duck farm to learn about local agriculture before trekking.
• 17:30: Take the van to the Mountain Retreat. Enjoy swimming in the infinity pool.
• 19:00: Have dinner at the lodge and enjoy some local rice wine. Spend a quiet night in the middle of the reserve.

Accommodation: Dorm Room/ Bungalow

• 07:30 - 08:30: Have breakfast at the lodge while enjoying the breathtaking view.
• 09:00 - 12:00: Trek along small roads through terraced rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote rural villages of the Black Thai minorities and learn about local life in Pu Luong. (6 km)
• Explore Dơi Cave (Bat Cave) in Kho Muong village, the largest cave in Pu Luong, depending on weather conditions.
• 12:00: Return to the Eco Garden - Mountain Retreat and check out.
• 13:00: Have lunch and enjoy free time to relax in the infinity pool or walk around the village.
• 14:00: Board the van to Mai Chau and catch the limousine bus back to Hanoi.
• 17:00: Short break on the way.
• 19:30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter and drop off at your hotel.

Accommodation: N/A

• 7:30 - 8:00 AM: Depart from Hanoi. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey to Ninh Bình province. It takes approximately two hours to reach the first destination of the day, Hoa Lư Ancient Capital.
• 10:00 - 10:30 AM: Visit Hoa Lư Ancient Capital. Hoa Lư was the capital of Vietnam during the Đinh and Lê dynasties in the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you will visit the temples of the two kings, Đinh Tiên Hoàng and Lê Đại Hành. The temples are set in a scenic area surrounded by limestone mountains and green rice fields.
• 11:30 AM: Explore Mua Cave.
• After visiting Hoa Lư, the tour continues to Mua Cave, located nearby. Mua Cave is a popular tourist spot because of its stunning panoramic view over the Tam Coc area. To reach the top of the mountain, you need to climb 500 steps, but the effort is worth it.
• 1:00 PM: Lunch break. You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Bình, where you can try traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
• 2:00 PM: Boat tour in Tràng An. After lunch, it is time for a boat tour in Tràng An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its scenic landscapes of karst mountains, caves, and rivers. During the boat tour, you will explore the caves and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
• 4:30 PM: Return to Hanoi. After the boat tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Hanoi, arriving around 6:30 PM, depending on traffic.

• 07.45 - 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then, we will head to Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta.
• 11.30: Upon arriving at our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
• 12.00 - 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you on board after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, you will receive a short cruise briefing and safety instructions.
• 12.30 - 13.00: The cruise sails into Ha Long Bay - one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes amazing limestone karst formations rising impressively from the sea.
• 14.00 - 14.30: Leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave, also known as Surprise Cave or Amazing Cave, one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
• 15.00: Return to the cruise and continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can admire magnificent views over the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald-green, cool water.
• 17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining Happy Hour or a cooking class on the sundeck.
• 19.30: A sumptuous dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by the onboard catering staff.
• 20.30: After dinner, various activities, including karaoke and squid fishing, are organized. Or you can simply relax with drinks from the bar. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

• 06.15 - 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent sunrise view over Ha Long Bay.
• 8.00 - 9.30: The cruise moves closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magical work of nature reveals the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you may capture great photos of mischievous monkeys jumping around the cliffs.
• 9.30: The cruise welcomes you back on board, and it is time to check out.
• 10.00: While cruising back, a delightful lunch will be served.
• 11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where visitors disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.
• 15.30 - 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
• During the evening, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.