Highlights of Vietnam
6 Nights / 7 Days
Trip Highlights:
- Hanoi / Halong
- Bai Tu Long
- Hoi An
Day 1: Good morning Hanoi
Chao Ban! Welcome to Hanoi, we meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in.
Today is free at your leisure to rest or explore, discovering your first impressions of Vietnam (depending on what time you arrive).
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Ha Long Bay
You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City (arrive about 11:30 AM). You will travel on the longest bridge in Southeast Asia and be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
Approach the Ba Trai Dao beaches in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between two provinces, Halong Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago. This is a secret hideaway with its pristine beaches, caves and coves, plus the natural beauty of about 400 limestone islands. Options include kayaking or swimming.
Head back to the cruise ship and grab a cocktail to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Options include a tea ceremony or wine tasting, massage, or a Vietnamese traditional cookery class.
A memorable dining experience at the restaurant features local delicacies in an intimate setting.
Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant. The bars are open late.