Upon arrival, meet and greet by our local guide. Thereafter, transfer to hotel (Do note that hotel check-in time is after 2pm).

In the late afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem lake (Restored Sword lake) and pass by Ngoc Son temple. Situated in the heart of Hanoi, the lake gotten its name according to a legend story. Thereafter, enjoy a 45-minutes cyclo tour around the Old quarter. You can also explore the unique streets of the Old quarter and shop for some souvenirs or try out various street food.

In the evening, enjoy a special “Chả Cá Lã Vọng” dinner– a famous local specialty of Hanoi.

Accommodation (Hanoi): Apricot Hotel or Du Parc Hotel or similar local 5*

Accommodation (Ninh Binh): Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort or similar local 4*

Cruise program as follow.

• 11:30 Welcome at Tuan Chau harbor in Ha Long Bay.

• 11:30-12:00 You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.

• 13:15 A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.

• 15:00 When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Ha Long Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore the Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

• 17:00 Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight.

• 17:30 Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music.

• 18:00 Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided how to prepare and make spring rolls.

• 19:15 Relish special dinner in restaurant.

• 20:45-00:00 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky.

Accommodation (Ha Long Cruise): Sapphire Cruise or similar local 4*

• 6:00 The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

• 6:30 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).

• 7:30-9:00 Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.

• 9:00-9:15 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

• 9:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.

• 10:45 You will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

• 11:45 Tour ends at Tuan Chau harbor in Ha Long Bay.

Thereafter enjoy your scenic coach ride back to Hanoi.

Accommodation (Hanoi): Apricot Hotel or Du Parc Hotel or similar local 5*