Day 1: Arrive Hanoi

Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival, our driver will be ready at Noi Bai International airport and take you to hotel in Hanoi.

Check in and spend the rest of the day discovering Hanoi at your own pace.

Optional services: Hanoi Walkie Foodie Tour at night - 15 USD/person

This tour starts at 17:30 and ends at 20:30. The tour is not just a gastronomic tour but a great way to see parts of the city that the majority of tourists don’t get to see. On this tour we will take you to go inside the small lane and alleys inside the Hanoi Old Quarter and show you how real Hanoian live, work and eat. By far our most popular tour, this tour is great fun and perfect way to discover some of the lesser known dishes that the locals lover to eat. From noodles, to rolled pancakes and traditional Vietnames “banh mi”, end with coffee – or Ca phe trung - a blend of coffee and egg whites, folded with sugar. Cold drink with ice, it tasted like a creamy tiramisu. Served with hot water, the sugar took on more of a caramel taste. Either way, it rounded off our five courses perfectly. If you love local stories, culture, street food and drinks, and the above sounds right up your alley – you’ll be inspired to seek out those great smells and experience some of the real Hanoi food scene. It's the little things that make all the difference in your travel experience!

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Apricot Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Orchid Cruise

10:00 - 10:30: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter (book transfer in next step) and transfer to Dinh Vu Port in Hai Phong city. Up on arrival at around 11:30, transfer to Orchid Cruise. Welcome guests on board. Check-in, then enjoy Welcome drink. Receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member.

12:40 - 17:00: The cruise sets sails into Halong Bay. Lunch is served at the restaurant on board.

Head to Ba Trai Dao Islet of Lan Ha Bay, a separated part of the bay. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands.

After that, take a trip to small coracles, used by fishermen for centuries. You can choose to try kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim.

17:45 - 21:30: Return to the cruise. Cooking class in which the chef introduces and instructs you making some Vietnamese dishes.

Dinner is served with delicious local food prepared by our wonderful on-board catering staffs. Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. You can hands on squid fishing at night or watch movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Orchid Cruise

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi

6:00 - 9:45: Tai Chi class on sundeck; after that we serve breakfast on board. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Dark Cave & Light Cave is situated.

Then return to the cruise to check-out

10:15: Brunch is served on board while the cruise gets back to port. Up on arrival, disembark and say goodbye to the crew.

12:10 - 15:00: Farewell at Dinh Vu port, transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival at hotel in Hanoi at around 15:00. End of services.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: NA