Embark on a memorable 4-day-3-night journey through Northern Vietnam, combining cultural exploration, natural wonders, and spiritual discovery. Starting from Hanoi – the thousand-year-old capital and cultural heart of the nation – this itinerary will take you to Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, and the sacred peak of Yen Tu.
Tour Highlights:
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi City Tour (Meals: Lunch)
08:00 – Pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. Begin a guided city tour:
12:30 – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Quarter.
13:30 – Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university dedicated to Confucius and scholars.
15:30 – Explore Hoa Lo Prison, built by the French in 1886, once housing Vietnamese revolutionaries and later American POWs.
16:30 – Return to hotel, check in, free time to explore Hanoi Old Quarter by night. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
07:30 – Depart for Ninh Binh (about 2 hours). Stop en route for a short break.
10:00 – Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex, famous for its monumental architecture, massive bronze Buddha statues, and sacred atmosphere.
12:30 – Enjoy a local specialty lunch featuring Ninh Binh goat meat and crispy rice.
14:00 – Take a boat trip in Trang An Eco-tourism Complex, gliding through majestic caves, limestone mountains, and rivers. Visit sacred sites like Suoi Tien Temple and Vu Lam Palace.
17:00 – Return to Hanoi.
19:30 – Arrive in Hanoi. Free evening at leisure in the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
08:30 – Depart for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12:00 – Arrive at Halong Harbor. Board a day cruise and enjoy lunch on board while sailing past limestone islands such as Stone Dog and Fighting Cocks (Ga Choi Islet).
14:00 – Visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful and largest grotto in Halong Bay. Continue with kayaking or bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave, followed by swimming or trekking at Titop Island.
16:30 – Relax on the sundeck as the boat returns to the harbor.
17:30 – Disembark, transfer to hotel in Halong. Dinner and overnight in Halong.
Day 4: Halong – Yen Tu – Hanoi (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
06:30 – Breakfast at the hotel, check out.
07:30 – Depart for Yen Tu Mountain. Explore the sacred Buddhist complex: Tran Nhan Tong Stupa, Hoa Yen Pagoda, and the One-roof Pagoda. Take the cable car to reach An Ky Sinh Statue and the Dong Pagoda at 1,068m altitude.
11:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant.
12:30 – Return journey to Hanoi.
17:00 – Arrive in Hanoi. End of tour.
✨ A 5-star voyage through the world’s natural wonder ✨
Why choose this experience?
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Titop Island (Lunch, Dinner)
12:00 – Welcome by cruise staff at Ha Long International Passenger Port.
12:30 – Transfer by tender boat to Athena Luxury Cruise.
12:45 – Embark the cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, receive a safety briefing, and check in to your cabin.
13:00 – The cruise sets sail, taking you through the stunning seascape of limestone karsts and emerald waters. Delight in a buffet lunch featuring local specialties while admiring the magical scenery of Ha Long Bay.
15:00 – Anchoring at Bo Nau Cave area, located in the heart of the Heritage Site. Transfer by tender boat to visit Sung Sot Cave – one of the most impressive and famous caves in Ha Long Bay.
15:45 – Continue to Titop Island, named by President Ho Chi Minh after Soviet astronaut Gherman Titov in 1962. Here, guests can swim on the beach or hike up the mountain for a panoramic view of the bay from 100 meters above sea level.
17:00 – Return to the cruise, relax and enjoy the sunset. The vessel anchors overnight at Titop Point 587.
18:00 – 19:00 – Join the “Happy Hour” promotion – buy 1 drink, get 1 free (excluding full bottles).
18:30 – Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class led by our chef.
19:00 – Savor a set-menu dinner at the restaurant.
20:30 – Evening leisure: watch a movie in the dining room, try squid fishing, or unwind with a spa & massage treatment (additional charges apply).
Day 2: Luon Cave – Hanoi (Breakfast, Light Lunch)
06:00 – Morning wake-up call on request.
06:30 – Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the cruise sails to Luon Cave.
07:00 – Enjoy a light breakfast (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, and cereals).
08:00 – Explore Luon Cave by kayak or on a bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen (extra fee: 30,000 VND/person). Admire its unique karst formations and rich ecosystem.
09:00 – Return to the cruise, relax and prepare for check-out. Please place your luggage outside the cabin; staff will transfer it to the port.
09:30 – Check out procedures. Early lunch will be served while settling any incidental charges.
10:45 – Disembark at Ha Long International Passenger Port.
End of journey – farewell and see you again on Athena Luxury Cruise!
Highlights of the Journey:
Itinerary:
06:15 – Pick-up at 55B Phan Chu Trinh, transfer by coach to MEDI Thiên Sơn Healing Resort.
08:00 – Arrival at MEDI Thiên Sơn. Guests will immediately feel the refreshing energy of pristine nature and the pure mountain air of the “national lifeline spring.” Proceed to Hạ Sơn area for a light breakfast with Longevity Porridge and herbal detox tea. Guests are free to explore and take photos at Hạ Sơn, a scenic feng-shui landscape featuring the charming Vọng Lâu Pavilion by the lake.
09:00 – 11:00 – Gentle warm-up with basic yoga movements, followed by a trekking journey to conquer Thiên Sơn Peak. Along the trail, discover the lush primary forest with streams and waterfalls. The highlight is Cổng Trời Waterfall, majestic amidst the mountains.
11:30 – 12:30 – Enjoy a wholesome lunch featuring signature medicinal dishes of MEDI Thiên Sơn, prepared from precious herbs to enhance vitality and health. Herbal tonic drinks are also served, helping relaxation and circulation in the fresh mountain atmosphere.
12:30 – Transfer to the stilt house in Ngoạn Sơn. Here, a Zen master will guide guests through Mindful Meditation, bringing relaxation, inner peace, and a deep, refreshing nap.
14:00 – Continue the program at Ngoạn Sơn with a serene tea break by the lakeside, enjoying the tranquil natural scenery.
14:30 – After tea, guests experience complimentary acupressure therapy and wellness consultation with traditional medicine experts.
Optional activities include:
16:20 – Conclude the Healing & Team-Building Retreat “Live Healthy” at the sacred Tổ Mountain. Return transfer to the original pick-up point.
