Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Heritage Escape 3 Days 2 Nights

08:30 – 09:00: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Enjoy a comfortable drive to Tuan Chau Marina, with a short stop along the way for refreshments.

Upon boarding the Fantasea Cruise, you'll be welcomed with a refreshing drink as the vessel begins its journey through the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. A freshly prepared lunch is served on board while cruising among thousands of majestic limestone islands rising from the emerald waters.

In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the largest and most impressive caves in Halong Bay.

Continue to the tranquil Pearl Farm area, where you may paddle through the calm waters by kayak or simply relax while admiring the surrounding scenery.

As the sun sets over the bay, unwind on the sundeck during the Sunset Party before savoring a delicious Vietnamese dinner.

Overnight aboard the Fantasea Cruise.

Wake up to the peaceful beauty of Halong Bay and start the day with breakfast on board as the cruise continues through the bay's majestic limestone landscape.

Visit Titop Island, where you may hike to the summit for panoramic views across Halong Bay or unwind on the sandy beach below.

Back on board, enjoy a fun Vietnamese cooking demonstration and learn how to prepare a traditional local dish before an early lunch is served as the cruise returns to Tuan Chau Marina.

Disembark around midday and transfer by shared limousine from Ha Long City to Ninh Binh Province (approximately 3.5 hours).

Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, you will be dropped off at a designated rest stop in Tam Coc for a short break. We will then pick you up and transfer you to Phat Diem in Kim Son District, where you will check in at your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming town.

Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant.

Overnight at Phat Diem Plaza Hotel.

After breakfast, visit the remarkable Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, one of Vietnam's most extraordinary religious landmarks. Built in the late 19th century, the cathedral beautifully blends traditional Vietnamese architecture with European Gothic influences, creating a truly unique masterpiece.

Continue to a nearby local market with your guide and experience the lively atmosphere of everyday life in Phat Diem. Browse fresh seasonal produce, fragrant herbs, and traditional ingredients, and select what you will use to prepare your lunch.

Return to the hotel for an authentic hands-on Vietnamese cooking experience. Guided by local cooks, you will learn to prepare a selection of traditional regional dishes using the fresh ingredients you have just chosen at the market. Roll up your sleeves, discover local cooking techniques, and enjoy the delicious dishes you have prepared yourself for lunch.

After lunch, check out of the hotel and travel to Tam Coc, one of Northern Vietnam's most iconic natural landscapes.

Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional sampan boat ride along peaceful waterways surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, emerald rice fields, and natural caves. Often referred to as "Halong Bay on Land," Tam Coc offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in Northern Vietnam.

In the afternoon, begin the journey back to Hanoi.

Expected arrival at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter is around 18:00 – 18:30, depending on traffic conditions. Your cultural adventure through Northern Vietnam comes to a close.

(B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)