Discover the old quarter and the most famous sites in the capital of Vietnam.
An overnight cruise at Halong Bay
Visit an amazing cave, Titop Island and Ba Hang village.
Catch the sunrise/sunset on the cruise.
Enjoy Tai Chi exercises on the sun deck.
Learn how to cook local specialities with a cooking class on the cruise.
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Detail Program
Day 01 :
Hanoi arrival (-/-/D)
Upon arrival, meet our Authentik Travel’s tour guide and transfer to hotel in the downtown.
Check in and relax.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 02 :
Hanoi city tour (B/L/-)
Exploring the Temple of Literature or Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, the outstanding Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, visiting the French Quarter, and discovering the Hanoi Old Quarter
9:00 AM: Get picked up by tour guide to the Temple of Literature which was built under the Ly dynasty in the 11th century for worshipping Confucius and teaching Royal children. Enjoy a walk in the garden to the city’s symbol Khue Van Cac. You will then visit the World Heritage "stone steles” which shows the names of outstanding students. Continue to explore the Quoc Tu Giam which is considered the first national university of Vietnam.
The next stop is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (closed every Monday) which offers a deep insight into Vietnamese culture through traditional costumes, tools, musical instruments, and traditional houses of many ethnic groups. To fully explore this interesting museum, it takes you around two hours.
In the afternoon, visit (outside) Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum before continuing the day with a walking tour in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Start with a small pagoda named Ba Da quietly located in a small alley - only a few steps from the Hanoi Great Cathedral, built by French colonialism in the 19th century. Your tour guide takes you to typical streets of Hanoi, such as Lan Ong Street, which sells traditional medicine, and Lo Ren Street, where metal items are produced. Stop to visit the Dong Xuan Central Market - the largest in Hanoi. Continue walking to the famous area for night activities and street food - Ta Hien Street, where you can see the vibrant streets with a lot of amazing local foods and drinks. Try to taste some for an unforgettable experience.
Return to the city center and take a break before attending the water puppet show, a unique performance that originated in the 11th century. These shows depict the daily life, culture, and beliefs of the Vietnamese people through puppets moving on water. The performance often includes traditional music as well.
Come back to the hotel. End of the day
Day 03 :
Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
8.30am, pick up and transfer to Halong Bay
12h30 – 13h00 Embark Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h30 – 14h30 Savor a delectable lunch on cruises among the limestone islands.
15h00 – 16h00 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
16h00 – 17h00 Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
17h00 – 17h30 Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00 Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board.
Day 04 :
Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L/-)
06h30 – 07h00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h00 – 07h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08h30 – 09h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.
09h45 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
10h00 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
11h45 – 12h00 Disembark the cruise
12h15 – 12h30 Transfer back to Hanoi.
Free on your own in the old city.
Hotel in Hanoi
Note: The Cruise’s activity schedule will be dependent on each cruise and tide. It is adjustable.
Day 05 :
Hanoi Departure (B/-/-)
Free till meet our driver for a transfer to airport for your flight home.
Traveling through Vietnam with our kids was a joy. Thanks to Authentik Vietnam, we all discovered a new culture in ways that were fun, meaningful, and family-friendly.
As an avid hiker and lover of off-the-beaten-path destinations, I wanted a trip that mixed adventure with cultural discovery. Authentik Vietnam delivered exactly that - and more.
As someone seeking calm, culture, and meaningful travel, I turned to Authentik Vietnam to help me explore the far North of the country — and I’m so glad I did.
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