Upon arrival, our Immigration Officer will be waiting for you at the end of the jet bridge (or terminal entrance if there is no jet bridge), holding a signboard bearing your name(s). They will assist you with immigration procedures. If you already have your Vietnam visa, it should take approximately 15-20 minutes per person to clear immigration. Once immigration is complete, the officer will accompany you to the baggage claim area to retrieve your luggage and introduce you to your guide, who will be waiting outside the terminal. Your guide will transfer you to your hotel and you will have some free time to relax.

Overnight in Hanoi

Transfer from your hotel to our meeting point where you and your tour guide will explore the little alleys and discover the daily lives of locals. First stop at vintage coffee shop, where you sit on very small chairs as is the special style of Hanoi, to start a day by tasting a cup of Vietnamese coffee. This also offers a perfect opportunity for people-watching, to get a better idea of the daily activities of the locals. After that, we make our way through a small alley which is just big enough to fit through, so be sure to bring your camera along to capture the unique experience. Pass Hanoi Church to see a highlight of the regal architecture of Hanoi. Moving on from the busy street, you get to Nha Chung alley, where the morning is always the busiest time at this corner with several vendors of food or vegetables gather for sale. Going up an old wooden staircase to the second floor of old French house, is where you will meet a local who has a strong attachment to this house. Engage with him to discover more about the change of people, life and thoughts on the future of this remarkably old city. Finish this tour by having lunch at a vintage Vietnamese restaurant decked out in 70’s décor that will take you back in time to a post-liberated Hanoi. 

NOTES
Availability: Morning.

Suggested time: 08:30

Duration: 4.5 hours.

Walking distance: 3 km.

Overnight in Hanoi

08:30 – 09:15: Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. (if you use our limousine bus or private car)

09:20: Departure to Halong Bay. You will have 1 short break during the way before arrive in Tuan Chau marina.

12:00 – 12:15: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.

12:30 – 13:15: Transferred by boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13:15 – 13:30: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. 

– Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

– Heading back toward the sleeping area

– Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet or Tra Bau area where 

17.30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax

18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam

19:15: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.

06.00: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

07.15 : Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast.

8.15: You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have 

opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals).

9:30 – 10:15: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10:30: Have early lunch at the cruise before check out

11:30: Dora Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, say goodbye to Halong Bay and finish the cruise

12:15: Return to gate 35, Tuan Chau marina and travel with our limousine bus to Hanoi Old Quarter

13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.

15:30 – 16:00: Arrive in Hanoi

Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change without prior notice due to weather and operation conditions.

Overnight in Hanoi

Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hoian. Upon arrival, you will be transferred privately to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

08:30AM/14:30PM: You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to Vong Nhi village by E-car, you receive the bikes and we 

start cycling through the village (around 6 km). On the way we may see lots of stunning landscapes from peaceful countryside such as green water coconut forest and prawn & red snapper farms or immerse ourselves in rustic beauty of rice fields.

Arrival at Thanh dong organic farm- a 10,000sqm organic garden supporting 10 local families. We will take a short stroll around the vegetable garden while listening to the life-changing story of the farmers since they have been approached organic method of cultivating herbs.

Afterwards we join the farmers to do some gardening activities like preparing and applying organic manure to the land, raking the ground, sowing herb seed, watering or picking vegetables.

Then, we leave the farm for taking the basket boat ride along the Do River to The Field Restaurant. You may enjoy the beautiful scenery or fishing life of local villagers on the way there.

Before getting back to the hotel, we will enjoy short cooking class and have Vietnamese family style lunch/dinner.                                                                         

Overnight in Hoi An.

Custom tailoring is a huge industry in Hoi An. Hoi An is home to more than 400 tailoring shops and thousands of tailors who are not only talented at making clothes but are skilled in making shoes and handbags as well! The average turnaround time for full suits is a day and about 4 hours for handbags or shoes! If you are interested in getting custom-made items, try to find a shop of your liking as early as possible during your visit.
The afternoon is the perfect time of day to see some of the famous sights within Hoi An. But first, before you set out on foot to discover the city, we recommend that you grab a Banh Mi sandwich to fuel you for the afternoon. Banh Mi Sandwich in Hoi An is both famous and different from any sandwich you will get in other parts of Vietnam. The bread and fillings are unique to the region and it is a great first insight into local cuisine. We highly recommend Madam Khanh’s stand, who has been dubbed the Banh Mi Queen in Hoi An.After dark, the Old Town in Hoi An transforms into a mystical row of lights and lanterns. In fact, Hoi An is a big center for paper lantern manufacturers and merchants. Every shop or establishment will have a few lanterns outside, but the real sight is the lantern market. Here you’ll be able to see how these lanterns are made and will have a plethora of choices should you wish to take some home with you.After a stroll through the market, check out the outdoor traditional theatre. You will have a chance to see Vietnamese folk dancers and musicians perform traditional pieces. The theatre runs from 9 pm to 10 pm at the square on Nguyen Thai Hoc street. It is completely free and open to the public so it’s interesting to see, even if it’s just for a few minutes as you pass by. Before you get back to your hotel, be sure to light a candle box and set it in the water. Many kids sit along the banks of the channel and offer candles to you – remember to make a wish.

Overnight in Hoi An

Free time in Quy Nhon

Free time in Quy Nhon

17:00 

This evening, you will depart from your hotel to witness the incredible "A O Show". This unique performance combines various forms of art, showcasing the serene countryside and picturesque landscapes of Vietnam. The show is remarkable for its depiction of traditional Vietnamese folk games, dances, and circus acts, set against the backdrop of a blend of traditional and modern music, illuminated by artistic lighting. Bamboo pipes and baskets are incorporated into the performance as set decorations, and the performers and musicians dress in farmers' clothing, demonstrating the traditional daily activities of villagers and festive celebrations.

After the show, transfer to Noir Restaurant for a unique dining in the dark experience. The pitch black experience may at first be disconcerting, but aims to encourage diners to use their other senses of taste, touch, smell and sound to identify flavours, textures and ingredients in the gourmet meal. Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones.

Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Trip Ends.