Day 1 Arrive Hanoi (D)

Upon arrival at Hanoi 's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Evening watch a performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Overnight in Hanoi .

Day 2 Hanoi City Tour (B/L)

Vietnam 's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Enjoy people-watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's myriad galleries. Also visit Hanoi 's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature . Overnight in Hanoi .

Day 3 Hanoi - Day Trip on The Red River Delta (B/L/-)

Just 100 km from Hanoi , Van Long is an area of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is often said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay. It is true that this area is often referred to as the new Ha Long Bay on land. The tour includes being rowed along the Van Long River, which makes for a truly unforgettable experience, passing between towering limestone peaks.

Pick-up at 8:30 am at your hotel lobby. We leave Hanoi and head south for a 2-hour drive along Highway One or former Road Mandarin. We spend one hour visiting the Dinh and Le temples of the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu and then we move to Van Long for lunch.

You may also enjoy an optional cow chart ride to Van Long Wharf for a 2-hour boat trip along the Van Long River. Along the way we will see caves, green rice fields, limestone mountains and the rural life of the locals before returning to Hanoi . We arrive at 6:00 p.m. Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi . Alternatively a half day cooking class on the Old Hanoi Restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Overnight on Deluxe Junk (B/L/D)

Private pick up at 8:30 am at the lobby of your hotel, you leave Hanoi arriving at the jetty around 12:30 pm. Welcome on board of the Chinese Junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth.

After lunch, we cruise to the inside of magical landscape of Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island , Binh Phong mountain, Sung Sot Cave , Round over Titov Beach . Enjoy sunset on the top of the Titov mountain or you take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnels with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on junk, enjoy dinner on boat. Overnight on Junk.

Day 5 Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)

Rise to the sound of the ocean coming to life for another lovely day. Before breakfast, you may have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, we cruise to the Bai Tho Mountain in the other beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay and we cruise back to the Halong dock. Boat check-out. Drive back to Hanoi . Drop you at your hotel. Our guide recommend you the most recommended restaurant in town for your dining out tonight. Overnight in Hanoi .

Day 6 Depart Vietnam (B/-/-)

There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time until transfer to airport for your onward flight

Tour price includes:

• All private transfer and transportation
• Accommodation in twin share basis with daily breakfast
• French or English Speaking Guide
• Cylo Ride - Junk Cruise in Halong bay
• Meals as stated in the itinerary
• Sightseeing tickets
• Vietnam visa on arrival approved letter ( complimentary)
• Services charges and government taxes

Tour price exclude:

• International flights and International departures taxes
• Visa stamp fee ( USD 25 + 2 passport photos)
• Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Meals and beverage

Within this summer short trip of luxury summer 6 days Hanoi, Halong bay, customer have their own choice to stay in the most luxury hotel in Hanoi like: famous boutique five star of Metropole or a contemporary of InterContinental Hotel on the bank of the West Lake.

Guests will experienced a wonderful Red River Delta on a short trip to “Halong bay on land” and visiting our ancient capital Hoa Lu including our temple worshiping our first two kings of Vietnam and a motorboat ride along peaceful rice paddle- river with floating fishing village along the way.

Cruising around Halong bay with stunning beautiful natural scenery, over night on the most luxury Chinese Junk and set sail through the natural world heritage of Halong Bay. There are so many activities onboard and gourmet cuisines severed, make guests never bored! Travelers are also free to request helicopter tour, restaurant reservations, meetings with artists, cooking instructors and designers, shopping recommendations, spa reservations, tours with special-interest lecturers, and exclusive access to local activities and cultural events.