Escape to Vietnam

Onboard your scheduled transfer for a day excursion to Ninh Binh City to start the day. Explore the temples of Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam and the site of several local landmarks named for the Dinh and Le Dynasties. After that, take a boat journey from Hao Lu to explore the limestone caves of Tam Coc (at an additional cost). After that, have a leisurely bicycle ride to Bich Dong Pagoda before being taken to the hotel for the night.

After leaving the hotel and being driven to Halong Bay, prepare for a cruise trip. When you get there, take a Halong Bay cruise from Tuan Chau Harbor. For leisure pursuits including swimming and kayaking, visit Ti Top Island and Pearl Farm Village. Learn how to prepare Vietnamese food on board as well. As the boat cruises past the gorgeous waters of Halong Bay and limestone karst (hollowed rock formations), end the day with an overnight stay in the cabin.

Continue your Halong Bay journey as the day breaks by taking a Tai Chi (martial art) class and touring the Surprise Caves, also known as the Sung Sot Cave, which are the largest caves in Halong Bay. After that, disembark from the ship, make your way to Hanoi, and check into your accommodation. Explore sites like the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh City's Mausoleum on your own throughout the remainder of the day. Later, make your own way back to the hotel to spend the night there.