Vietnam

Welcome to Hanoi - Bat Trang ceramic village | Overnight: Hanoi

Early arrive in Hanoi. Pick-up at airport. Transfer to visit the Bat Trang ceramic village known for producing high-quality ceramics and see how this pottery is made by hand. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a workshop crafting your own piece or shop for something to take home with you. Back to hotel. Check-in time: 14.00. Early check-in is subject to availability and not included. At leisure. Evening enjoy the water puppet show – a unique art performance in Vietnam.  

Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong Bay | B -L -D | Overnight : Cruise

08:00 Pick-up at the meeting point. Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay via the Red River Delta.

12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.

12:45 Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.

13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...

14:30 Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after

Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ...

16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.

18:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00 Set menu dinner.

20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...

 Halong Bay – Hanoi | Brunch | Overnight: Hanoi

06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.

07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).

08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.

08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour.

09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).

10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

11:15 Drive back to the meeting point in Hanoi. Check-in. At leisure. Evening free to join the night market in the Hanoi Old quarter.

Hanoi - Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi |  Overnight: Hanoi

In the morning you drive to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and the Dinh-Le temples. These two temples are constructed by near the center of the old capital in order to honor Dinh Bo Linh, the first emperor of Vietnam and Le Dai Hanh who founded the Le Dynasty in the 10th and 11th centuries.  Take a a unique rowing boat trip along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc's three caves. Back to Hanoi.  At leisure.