On arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, we will be welcomed by our guide and transfer to Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and West-lake before visiting the Temple of Literature, which originally built as a temple to Confucius.

Then, we move to the infamous Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Hoa Lo is also known as the ‘’Hanoi Hilton’’ and was where former US presidential candidate John McCain was incarcerated for over 5 years. Later this afternoon, we will be free for shopping in the old quarter ranges from markets through to designer boutique stores to amazing contemporary art galleries. After the tour, we move to hotel and spend the rest of day to relax. Have dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Meals: Dinner

Overnight in Hanoi.

08.00 – 8.30 Leave Ha-Noi City for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long city. Refresh up at the lounge. 12.00 – 12.30 Embark Oriental Sails. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin. 13.15 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchors at Titop Island area. 15.00 – 16.00 Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay. 16.00 – 17.00 climb to the Peak of Titop Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water. 17.20 Return Oriental Sails, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar. 18.00 Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts. Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef 19.00 – 21.00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested 21.00 – 22.00 Time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin. Overnight on Oriental Sails Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight on Halong Cruise.

06.30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck. 07.00 – 08.00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst. 8.00 – 9.00 Join a guided to explore hidden parts of the bay, Luon cave. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower or taking a kayak on your own. 09.00 Return to Oriental Sails for shower. 09.30 Check out your room. Oriental Sails weighs the anchor to continue to roam the picturesque route toward Bai Chay Bridge for photos. 10.50 Have lunch. 11.30 – 11.45 Disembark. Cruise ends. 12.00 – 16.30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30. Have dinner at Indian Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, we will be free until your driver arrives to take you to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight.(No Guide) Meals: Breakfast End of trip!