Upon arrival at Noi Bai international airport, meet & greet at the airport by local guide. Then transfer to the city and check in to the hotel (standard check-in time from 2.00 PM onwards).

We will take off from the hotel for Hanoi city guided tour attractions covering Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ba Dinh Square, President Palace, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Old City Gate, Phung Hung Street, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple, The Huc Bridge, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House and Hanoi Old Quarter ~ The 36 Ancient Streets; en-route we will sample Hanoi delights at local eating outlets, like Pho (Vietnam noodle with beef or chicken broth), Banh Mi (Vietnam baguette), Egg Coffee (Hanoi style coffee).

Enjoy free time for shopping activities at local markets, souvenirs, local handicraft items, coffee powder, cashew nuts and etc. Later gather and meet as per the agreed schedule and venue for dinner arrangement at a local restaurant, and enjoy authentic Vietnam cuisine of Cha Ca Grilled Fish  at local Restaurant. Transfer the guests back to the hotel.

*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Hanoi: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. 
Hanoi Standard Hotel Local 3*: Minasi Premium Hotel or similar category
Hanoi Standard Hotel Local 4*: The Q Hotel or similar category
Hanoi Deluxe Hotel Local 4*: Hanoi Le Jardin Hotel & Spa (Deluxe City View) or similar category

After breakfast and check out hotel (you may store your luggage at hotel and to bring overnight bag on board cruise). 

NOTE: Tour guide will not board to and stay at Halong Bay Cruise. Cruise crew will assist on board.

The program coordinator from La Casta Cruise will meet up with guests at the hotel’s lobby around 7.45-8.15AM and transfer the guests from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbour via Hai Phong's new expressway. The journey is approximately 150 KM and driving durations will take 2.5 hours. 

Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge. the guests may enjoy the refreshment of coffee and tea while waiting for the cruise porters to load the luggage on board.

11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes). Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink. After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant. Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Light cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the   bamboo boat, … – This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:

• Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
• Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim…

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.

10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

NOTE: Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

REMARKS:
Dinner are at self-arrangement today. The hotel is located in the tourist’s belt area, and there are many choices of restaurants available nearby to the hotel.
The guests may enjoy meals in all kinds of restaurants with budgets from USD 5.00 to USD 20.00  

*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Hanoi: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. 
Hanoi Standard Hotel Local 3*: Minasi Premium Hotel or similar category
Hanoi Standard Hotel Local 4*: The Q Hotel or similar category
Hanoi Deluxe Hotel Local 4*: Hanoi Le Jardin Hotel & Spa (Deluxe City View) or similar category

Breakfast at the hotel. Day trip to Ninh Binh Provience, attractions cover Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam, and sampan boat ride in Trang An Scenic Complex.

Today we will travel to Ninh Binh Province the journey is approximately 100 KM away from Hanoi and the driving duration takes 90 minutes. The appointed tour guide will lead us to explore local tourist attractions covering Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. We will visit 2 temples built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, and the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of the feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.

Next, continue the journey to Trang An approximate 05 KM away, here you will enjoy two hours of sampan boat ride paddled by local villagers. While rowing through Trang An grotto in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth.

In the late afternoon return to Hanoi for dinner arrangement at a local restaurant, and transfer the guests back to the hotel, then the tour program, tour guide, and transport services end. 

Breakfast served at hotel, free at your own leisure until meeting time for transfer to airport for flight departure. (Departure transfer provide driver service only)