7-Day Northern Vietnam Cultural Tour with Mai Chau and Halong Bay

• Arrival at Nội Bài Airport, where you will be greeted by your guide and driver.
• Transfer to your hotel in about 45 minutes.
• Enjoy a walking tour of Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi Opera House, King Ly Thai To statue, and Sofitel Metropole Hanoi.
• Explore the bustling Old Quarter, soaking in the street food and local culture.

Overnight stay in Hanoi (Conifer Grand Hotel or similar).

• Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university.
• Explore a museum of your choice: the National Museum of History, Hỏa Lò Prison, Museum of Ethnology, or Fine Arts Museum.
• Walk through the French Quarter and see Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside, the Presidential Palace, and One-Pillar Pagoda.
• Visit Quán Thánh Temple and Trấn Quốc Pagoda.
• Enjoy a traditional water puppet show in the evening.

Overnight stay in Hanoi.

• Take a scenic drive to Mai Chau, with stops at a Mường village and Thung Khe Pass.
• Check in and enjoy lunch in Mai Chau.
• Choose an optional bike ride or walk through the rice fields and White Thai ethnic villages.
• In the evening, attend a cultural performance by local villagers (optional extra).

Overnight stay in Mai Chau (Mai Chau Valley View Hotel or similar).

• Spend the morning exploring Mai Hich village, walking or cycling along scenic trails and interacting with locals.
• Return to Mai Chau for lunch.
• Drive to Ninh Bình, with an optional photo stop along the way.
• Check in and enjoy a free evening to relax.

Overnight stay in Ninh Bình (Lalita Boutique Hotel or similar).

• Enjoy a 90-minute private sampan boat ride through Tam Cốc, passing limestone karsts and rice fields.
• Visit Bích Động Pagoda and hike to the highest temple for panoramic views.
• Enjoy a local lunch.
• Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and explore the temples of Emperor Đinh Tiên Hoàng and Emperor Lê Đại Hành.
• Transfer back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.

Overnight stay in Hanoi.

• Take a scenic 2.5-3 hour drive to Tuần Châu Marina in Halong City.
• Enjoy a welcome drink as you board Mila Cruise, followed by lunch on board while sailing past limestone islets.
• Visit a Pearl Farm, go kayaking in the bay, and explore Sung Sot Cave.
• In the evening, enjoy Happy Hour, a deluxe dinner, and time to relax on the sundeck or try squid fishing.

Overnight on Mila Cruise.

• Start the day with an early morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck at sunrise.
• Have breakfast, then visit Titov Island for the beach and panoramic viewpoint.
• Check out from the cruise and enjoy a final brunch on board.
• Transfer to Hanoi, then continue to Nội Bài Airport for departure.