(DV8) SIC Scenic Northern Vietnam 3 Days – overnight cruise, night flight

Upon arriving at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you’ll be greeted by our driver and transferred to your hotel in the city center. After leaving your luggage at the hotel, you’ll have some free time to explore the area on your own. At 12:15 PM, return to the hotel, where our team will take you to a local restaurant for lunch. After enjoying a meal, you’ll begin your afternoon city tour to explore the highlights of Hanoi. In the afternoon, the tour begins with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, dating back to the 11th century. Stroll through its peaceful courtyards and ancient pavilions, soaking in the scholarly atmosphere of this historic site. Next, you’ll explore the Hoa Lo Prison, famously nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton" by captured U.S. pilots. The day continues with a visit to the Ngoc Son Temple, situated on a small island in the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake. Evening free for relaxing and leisure - you may stroll around the Old Quarter, a maze of shopping streets and a hotchpotch of architecture - traditional tube houses, religious buildings, artisans’ workshops and cottages, colonial houses and modern concrete edifices. Overnight in Hanoi.

08:30 – 09:15: The guide and driver will pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter 09:20: Departure to Halong Bay. You will have 1 short break during the way before arrive in Tuan Chau marina. 12:00 – 12:15: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor 12:30 – 13:15: Transferred by transferring boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. 13:30: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay – Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. 15:30 – 17:00: Do the kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 4rd deck) Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking. Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture) Meeting point: The Reception (The back of the second Deck) 17:30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and tea. Take photos and relax. 18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam. 19:15: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise. 21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.

06.00: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck. 07.15: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have light breakfast. 08:15: You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals). Enjoy the peaceful morning on the beautiful scenery surround you. Or You can stay on the cruise for relaxing. 9:30 - 10:15: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings. 10:30: Have lunch at the restaurant 11:30: Leaving of Dora Cruise to get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor 12:10 – 12:15: Return to Dora Cruise’s Waiting Area at Gate 35, Tuan Chau Marina. From there, transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi for rest and relaxation. 14.00 – 14.30: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax. 15:30 – 16:00: Arrive back in Hanoi. You will return to your original hotel, where you can leave your luggage. Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore the city at your own pace until it's time for your transfer to the airport. Check-in time at hotel: 14.00 // Check-out time: 12.00