"With innumerable sights to see and experiences to be enjoyed, Vietnam is an ideal location for not just families, but also honeymoon couples, adventure seekers and history hunters."

Day 1: Hanoi arrival 
Upon arrival, meet our Authentik Travel’s tour guide and transfer to hotel in the downtown.
Check-in and relax. Enjoy our welcome dinner in the finest restaurant in the city center. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi Sightseeing
Today, we discover the wonders of the capital of Vietnam, filled with timeless charm. Start by visiting Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), the first University of Vietnam built from the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Continue to visit Chua Ha (Ha Pagoda), known as a sacred place to pray for luck in love, especially for your future spouse. After that, transfer to the Ethnology Museum (closed every Monday) which offers a deep insight into Vietnamese culture through traditional costumes, tools, musical instruments and traditional houses of many minority ethnic groups. Enjoy a special water puppet show in the museum garden.

Lunch is served in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, discover the Ho Chi Minh complex including the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's House on stilts and the fish pond. For those who are interested in visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, it is only open in the morning and closed every Monday and Friday. Sometimes it is necessary to queue for a couple of hours to go inside the mausoleum. Transfer to the old quarter to visit Hoan Kiem lake (Restored Sword Lake) and Ngoc Son temple in the middle of the lake. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Around 08.30 pick up and transfer to Halong Bay
12:30 – 13:00  |   Embark Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13:30 – 14:30  |   Savor a delectable lunch on cruises among the limestone islands.
15:00 – 16:00  |   Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
16:00 – 17:00  |   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.
17:00 – 17:30  |   Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoying beautiful seascape on the way.
17:30 – 19:00  |   Enjoy Sunset Party on the sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
19:00                   Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around. Overnight on board.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
06:30 – 07:00  |  Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07:00 – 07:30  |  Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08:30 – 09:30  |  Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.
09:45               |  Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
10:00 – 10:30  |  Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10:30 – 11:30  |  While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
11:45 – 12:00  |  Disembark the cruise
12:15 – 12:30  |  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 5: Hanoi Departure
Post breakfast departure transfer to airport to board a flight for the home country.