Your driver will pick up at the airport in Hanoi and take you to your hotel where an MGT member will be waiting to welcome you. After settling in, immerse yourself in one of the few Asian capitals that has reconciled its past with modern development. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to visit the museum of ethnography, which will prepare you for your adventure. Dinner at your leisure.

Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnography, where you will discover the distinct and unique cultures of the 54 ethnic groups present in Vietnam. Then enjoy a pedicab ride through the streets of the old quarter, the heart of Hanoi. Visit the pottery village of Bat Trang, an ancient village renowned for its beautiful ceramic products. Learn about the pottery making process and make your own ceramic products. At the end of the afternoon, attend one of the most famous shows in Vietnamese culture: water puppets. This show will be an opportunity to learn more about Vietnamese legends and myths. Dinner at your leisure and overnight in Hanoi.

Visit Pu Luong Valley, a nature reserve located about 4 hours southwest of Hanoi. Reach your accommodations at lunchtime and enjoy some free time. Explore the area and its beautiful panoramic views in a peaceful setting. In the early afternoon, go on a 6 km hike. Overnight in Pu Luong.

Start the morning with a nice walk through the heart of the valley. Descend into the valley of rice terraces, following footpaths to reach the village of Uoi at the foot of the mountain. Enjoy panoramic views of the valley as you walk by farmland and wild fields, ponds, and rivers. Have a picnic break, then explore the village of Hieu, before returning to your starting point, where a vehicle awaits you to bring you back to your hotel. Dinner on-site and overnight in Pu Luong.

Visit Cuc Phuong National Forest. Admire the famous and oldest tree of Cho Chi. Come and see the rich flora of more than 2000 types and the rare and endemic fauna that exist only in this portion of the national forest territory. Dinner inclusive. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first royal capital, in power from 968 to 1010 under the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties. Then go to Tam Coc and climb Mua Cave's tough 500 steps for a panoramic landscape of Tam Coc that makes it all worth it. After lunch, take a traditional sampan, for a river trip through the rice paddies and into the sacred caves of Tam Coc. The enormous limestone mountains rising above the rice paddies have earned it the nickname of "Terrestrial Halong Bay" for its similarity to the landscapes of Halong Bay. Dinner inclusive. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Visit Bai Tu Long Bay, less touristy than Ha Long Bay, but just as magnificent. Arrive around 12h00 in Hon Gai Harbor and transfer to your cruise ship. Enjoy a welcome drink and settle into your cabin, followed by lunch as the ship sets sail. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave in the early afternoon. Swim, relax and explore the lagoons amidst the karst mountains by kayak. Around 5:30 p.m, enjoy the sunset as the boat sails to Cong Dong-Cong Do, where it will drop anchor for the night. A cooking class is offered before dinner, which is served around 19:00. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Wake up with a Tai Chi class before breakfast, then visit Vung Vieng fishing village by bamboo boat and discover the daily life of the locals.
Return around 9:00 am to pack and relax on the deck of the boat. Enjoy brunch before disembarking and heading for Hanoi.
Once back in the capital, drive to the airport to catch your flight to Hue at 7:15 p.m.

Discover the old-fashioned charm of this royal city and its surroundings. Visit the Forbidden City and the magnificent Mausoleums of Minh Mang and Tu Duc. The Old Lady Celestial Pagoda is a memorable place to watch the sun set on the Perfume River. Dinner at your leisure.

Admire magnificent scenery on your drive to Hoi An. Settle into your hotel in this charming little town. Stroll through the night market by the river in the evening. Dine on street food at one of the various street food stalls or opt for a restaurant in the old town.

Visit Phuoc Hai- Cua Dai fishing village by boat for an opportunity to learn more about traditional fishing techniques and listen to local folk music. Ride one of Vietnam's unique bamboo basket boat while exploring the calm coconut and palm tree-lined waterways. Back onboard your main boat, enjoy lunch and a cold beer or soft drink. Return to the hotel. Afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Spend the day at Cu Lao Cham Island marine protected areas for diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. Have lunch on the spectacular Bai Chong Beach and relax. Return to the boat around 3:30 pm and head back to port. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Your driver will pick you up at your hotel after breakfast and take you to Da Nang to visit the Cham Sculpture Museum before your flight to Hanoi then your international flight.