Have breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, pick up at your hotel to join SIC tour. A 90km driving south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century.

Then our bus will transfer you from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for lunch. Please note that only local food is available in Ninh Binh

Then visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples

Late afternoon back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast at hotel.

Along the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of northwest mountains that terrace fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have a short break in 30 minutes then continue the trip to Mai Chau valley.

Arrive Mai Chau, have traditional lunch in local village (vegetarian available). Please note that only local food is available in Mai Chau

Ride a bicycle with our guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages. Free time for walking, shopping,..

Enjoy the outdoor BBQ party and watch the Thai’s traditional dance and drink the traditional wine “ruou can”. Overnight at Valley View Bungalow.

Have breakfast at Bungalow.

We continue to visit Na Meo and Na Mo villages, typical traditional Vietnamese village, to learn about their culture and custom.

Come back mountain village for have lunch and check out.

Free time for shopping and relaxing.

Getting on the car, returning to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

Have breakfast at hotel

After breakfast at hotel and check out. From Hanoi, pick up at your hotel and head East for more than 3 hours by shuttle bus to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling.

Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. Have lunch of fresh seafood on board.

While having lunch on cruise we can visit the Surprising Grotto and “Descending-dragon” bay

Stop for swimming or kayaking (at your own cost). ), passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance.

Dinner will be served with local seafood.

After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring. Overnight on boat

Sarting your day with Tai Chi on sundeck

Have breakfast on board

After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock.

Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.

Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00. Return to Hanoi around 4PM and drop off at your hotel for check in. Free at your own leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping

Check out and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home. End of our services. Please note: Hotel Check-out time is around 12.00.