SIC tour only from selected hotels in the Old Quarter; otherwise, guests will have to reach the opera house for pickup. 08:00: Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then depart to Halong Bay by expressway transfer. 10:30: Have a short break for 20 minutes. 12:00 – 12:30: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port. Welcome to the cruise. We will take you on a 6-hour journey via a 2-day sleeper boat cruise route renowned for its striking passages, uninhabited islets, and outcrops that have been given imaginative names by the locals. 14:00: Visit Surprising Cave to see stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea life. 15:00: Visit Titop Island with a sandy beach and towering limestone mountain, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay. 16:00: Kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. 17:30: Cruising back to Halong International Cruise Port with time to enjoy a sunset party with tea, cakes, and sunbathing on the upper deck. 18:30: Bus back to Hanoi by expressway with a short break. 21:00: Arrive at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Important note: The time to visit Ha Long Bay may change depending on the weather or management coordination.

SIC tour only from selected hotels in the Old Quarter; otherwise, guests will have to reach the opera house for pickup. 07:00-07:30: Our tour guide and driver pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter. If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter area, the meet-up point will be at the Hanoi Opera House. From there, we will travel by air-conditioned bus to Ninh Binh. 09:40: Short break for 20 minutes. 10:30: Cycling to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties. Visit the temples of the Dinh and Le kings and learn about the history and culture of the region. Cycle through villages with rice fields and pagodas on the way back to the restaurant. 12:00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with great local cuisine (if lunch is included in the package). After lunch, get on a bamboo boat rowed by locals in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves). It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river, witnessing local fisherfolk and village life along the way. 16:30: Return to Hanoi. 19:30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the hotel in the Old Quarter or Opera House.

Meet our representative outside the arrival gate holding your 'Name Placard' and get transferred to your hotel. Please note: Hotel check-in time is 14:00 Hrs. Early check-in is not guaranteed and is subject to hotel terms and conditions. Evening free & leisure: Danang is a beautiful beach city buzzing with activities, cafes, and beachside restaurants. Enjoy your evening walking on the beach road or have a drink in a beachside bar. (Tips: There are many Indian restaurants near My An beach; find them on Google. You will also find large seafood joints where you can select fresh products that will be cooked to your taste.)

15:00: Pick you up at the rendezvous (Da Nang city) and depart for Cam Thanh, Hoi An. On the way, visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, a famous traditional village of Da Nang city for fine art stone engraving products for over 200 years. 16:00: Discover the coconut forest, considered 'Southeast inside the ancient town.' Visit the ecosystem of the forest by basket boats, catching crabs, snails, and making toys from coconut leaves. Join the basket boat race for wonderful experiences. Relax with lemon juice & Hoi An cake. 17:00: Head to Hoi An ancient town, visiting Fukyan Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, Old House. Enjoy free time for shopping at Nguyen Hoang night market and admire the beautiful lights from thousands of lanterns. 19:00 – 20:00: End of the tour program and return to Da Nang. Drop you off at your hotel.

Note: SIC pickup available only from selected hotels in the city center area. 07:30-08:00: Hotel pickup for Ba Na Hills (situated 1487 meters above sea level). Keep a jacket/shawl for this trip. 09:15: Arrive at Ba Na Hills station, board the cable car which holds 4 world records. Admire the marvelous scenery. Arriving at Gare Marseille station, you will see the Golden Bridge, Linh Ung Pagoda, Bar Debay Wine Cellar, and Le Jardin D’Amour Gardens. The Golden Bridge is an iconic architectural wonder. After that, take the cable car to the top of Ba Na Hills with the French village and Fantasy Park. 13:00: Free time to enjoy games at Fantasy Park with adventurous and thrilling games. Discover the Wax Museum displaying more than 40 lifelike statues. (Wax Museum has a direct ticketing counter and is not included in the price.) Explore the French Village at Sun World Ba Na Hills, a replica of classical and romantic France. Enjoy shows by European and American artists. 15:30: Return to the cable car & depart for Da Nang. 16:30 – 17:30: Arrive back at your hotel. End of services!

Breakfast at the hotel, check-out at 11:30 AM (late check-out subject to hotel terms on request directly to reception). Day at leisure for shopping or personal activities. Departure drop to the airport.