A Luxury Journey through Hanoi & Halong Bay

Upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you’ll be personally welcomed by our airport concierge and escorted through immigration with fast-track VIP service. Your private driver and guide will be waiting at the arrivals hall to transfer you in comfort to your luxury hotel in central Hanoi. After check-in, take some time to unwind and settle into your room. If you wish, we can arrange a soothing spa treatment or afternoon tea in the hotel’s stylish lounge. In the evening, your guide will escort you to a specially selected fine-dining restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner of refined Vietnamese cuisine paired with premium wines—a perfect introduction to Hanoi’s culinary sophistication.

After breakfast, your private guide and driver will take you on a full-day cultural exploration of Hanoi’s most iconic and authentic places. Begin with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, where you’ll learn about Vietnam’s revered leader and stroll through the Presidential Gardens. Continue on to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and admire its elegant courtyards and Confucian legacy.

You may visit a local family home or workshop for a private encounter with traditional crafts like lacquer painting or calligraphy. In the late afternoon, enjoy a water puppet show—an art form born in the rice fields of northern Vietnam, performed just for you in an intimate theater. As the sun sets, join your guide for a rooftop cocktail overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake before returning to your hotel for the evening at leisure.

This morning, your private driver will collect you after breakfast for a scenic 2.5-hour journey to Halong Bay, or, if you prefer, we can arrange an optional helicopter transfer for stunning aerial views of the bay. Upon arrival at the pier, you’ll board your luxury cruise. Settle into your private balcony suite as the ship sets sail into the UNESCO-listed waters, dotted with dramatic limestone islands and hidden grottoes. Enjoy a welcome drink and gourmet lunch as you cruise deeper into the bay’s tranquil corners. In the afternoon, you can join a guided kayaking session through a peaceful lagoon, visit a remote floating village, or explore a cave steeped in legend. Back on board, unwind with a sunset aperitif on the sundeck as the sky turns golden. In the evening, indulge in a candlelit dinner of fresh seafood and Vietnamese specialties, all prepared with fine-dining flair. Fall asleep to the gentle lull of the bay in your luxurious cabin.

Greet the day with a Tai Chi session on the upper deck as the sun rises above the karsts, followed by a light breakfast and one last excursion by bamboo boat or kayak to discover more of Halong Bay’s natural beauty. Return to the ship for a hearty brunch as you cruise back toward the mainland. Your driver will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi, with the option to stop en route at a high-end ceramic village or local art gallery. Arrive back in Hanoi by late afternoon and check into your hotel. If you’d like to cap off your day with a bit of excitement, we can arrange an optional evening Vespa foodie tour—ride pillion through the backstreets and boulevards with a local driver, tasting your way through Hanoi’s rich street food scene and hidden gems. Alternatively, you may choose to dine at leisure or enjoy a final nightcap at the hotel bar.

After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Hanoi. You may want to take a stroll along the lakeside promenade, pick up some last-minute handmade souvenirs, or enjoy a spa session at the hotel. When it’s time, your private driver will take you to Noi Bai International Airport. Our team will assist you with check-in and ensure a smooth departure. We hope you leave with unforgettable memories of northern Vietnam’s elegance, charm, and natural splendor.