08:00–08:40: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Transfer to Tuan Chau Marina, with a short stop for refreshments along the way.

Board the Fantasea Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink as you sail through Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Savor lunch on board while admiring the magnificent limestone islands rising from emerald waters.

In the afternoon, explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the bay’s largest caves. Continue to the peaceful Pearl Farm area, where you can kayak through calm waters or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Enjoy the Sunset Party on the sundeck before savoring a Vietnamese dinner.

Overnight aboard the Fantasea Cruise.

Wake up to Halong Bay’s beautiful scenery and enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise continues through the limestone landscape.

Visit Titop Island, where you can hike to the summit for panoramic bay views or relax on the sandy beach.

Return to the cruise for a hands-on Vietnamese cooking demonstration and learn to make traditional spring rolls. Enjoy your creations as part of an early lunch while sailing back toward Tuan Chau Marina.

Disembark around midday and take a shared limousine to Ninh Binh, approximately 3.5 hours away.

Upon arrival, stop at a designated rest stop in Tam Coc for a short break before transferring to Phat Diem Commune. Check in at Phat Diem Plaza Hotel and spend the remainder of the day relaxing or strolling around town.

Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant.

Overnight at Phat Diem Plaza Hotel.

After breakfast, visit Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, a remarkable late 19th-century landmark blending traditional Vietnamese architecture with European Gothic influences.

Continue to a nearby local market with your guide to discover everyday life in Phat Diem. Browse fresh produce, herbs, and traditional ingredients, selecting items for your cooking experience.

Return to the hotel for a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with local cooks. Learn traditional techniques, prepare regional dishes, and enjoy the lunch you have made.

After lunch, check out and travel to Tam Coc. Enjoy a traditional sampan boat ride through peaceful waterways surrounded by limestone karsts, emerald rice fields, and natural caves. Known as “Halong Bay on Land,” Tam Coc offers spectacular natural scenery.

In the afternoon, return to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel in the Old Quarter around 18:00–18:30, depending on traffic conditions.

Your cultural adventure through Northern Vietnam concludes.