Ha Long Cruise, Hanoi Caves and Da Nang — Two-Room Journey

Land at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and travel by road to Tuan Chau Harbour to board your Ha Long Bay cruise, following the proposed Syrena visitor order. Enjoy lunch on board as the ship glides past limestone karsts. In the afternoon, visit Luon Cave by locally rowed bamboo boat or kayak, followed by time at Titov Island with an opportunity to swim, while saving Sung Sot Cave for Day 2 rather than Trang An in Ninh Binh or coastal Da Nang. Watch the sunset from the top deck, join an onboard Vietnamese cooking session, and enjoy dinner followed by evening squid fishing. You sleep on board the cruise ship in Ha Long Bay.

Start the morning on deck with sunrise views, optional tai chi, and breakfast. Visit Sung Sot Cave to explore its vast chambers before returning to the ship for checkout and lunch on board, far distinct from the Trang An waterways of Ninh Binh or coastal Da Nang. Transfer by road to Hanoi and settle into your two rooms at San Premium Hotel. In the evening, visit a permitted cafe viewpoint along Train Street in Vietnam to try traditional Vietnamese coffee or egg coffee, then attend a classic water puppet theatre performance. You have the option to seek out local spots like Banh Mi 25 at your own cost. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast at your hotel, set out on a shared excursion south to Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam before your later stay in Da Nang. Tour the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and visit the temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le kings. Board a traditional boat for the Trang An Route 2 circuit, drifting along waterways and through Lam and Vang caves. Enjoy a local lunch before taking on the climb of roughly 500 stone steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain above Mua Cave for sweeping karst views. Return by road to Hanoi for the night at San Premium.

Eat breakfast, then explore Hanoi on a morning tour covering the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Temple of Literature, distinct from Trang An in Ninh Binh. You can choose to sample independent dining spots around the city in Vietnam at your own expense, such as Maazi, Khazaana, Zaika, Namaste Hanoi, Cloud Nine Restaurant, Legend Beer, Top of Hanoi, or Lotte Club Lounge. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your Hanoi-to-Da Nang domestic flight south to Da Nang. On arrival, transfer to Cicilia Hotel. If time permits, enjoy a relaxed evening stroll along My Khe Beach, walk by the Han River, or visit local night markets and cafes. Stay overnight in Da Nang.

After breakfast following your earlier journey from Hanoi and the Trang An region of Ninh Binh, travel to Ba Na Hills in central Vietnam. Ride the long cable car up the mountainside to visit the French Village, stroll along the Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands, and ride the Alpine Coaster, subject to weather and site rules. After lunch at the resort, head back down to relax on My Khe Beach before sunset. Later, head to Dragon Bridge to watch the evening fire-and-water show, which takes place on weekends. Return to Cicilia Hotel in Da Nang for the night.

Start with breakfast, continuing your central Vietnam travels away from Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Trang An. Drive to Marble Mountains to explore caves, Buddhist pagodas, and panoramic hill viewpoints. Continue to Cam Thanh Coconut Village for a ride along palm-shaded waterways in a traditional round basket boat, followed by beach time at An Bang. In the afternoon, explore the lantern-lit alleys of Hoi An Ancient Town and take an evening boat ride along the river with paper lanterns. Optional dinner stops like Morning Glory Signature or Ganesh Indian Restaurant are at your own cost, while Banh Mi 25 remains an option for Hanoi. Return to Cicilia in Da Nang for the night.

Enjoy breakfast at Cicilia Hotel in Da Nang before checking out, concluding your travels that began with Hanoi, Trang An in Ninh Binh, and the domestic Hanoi-to-Da Nang transfer. Meet your driver for the private road transfer to Da Nang International Airport, timed to match your onward departure flight, bringing your Vietnam journey to a close.