Day 1: Hanoi Arrival and City Tour (L)
Boarding the flight of Cebu Pacific at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Hanoi: 5J 744 MNL – HAN, 05:25 – 07:50 or VN 646 depart at 05:20 by Vietnamairlines
On arrival, you are welcome at Noi Bai International Airport and a transfer to Hanoi Center, we take a guided city excursion today to visit Hanoi's most interesting sights, including Ba Dinh Square, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with lovers street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda.
Walk around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy the soul and sound of Hanoi.
End the day with a show of water puppet.
overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Quang Phu Cau – Ninh Binh - Hanoi(B,L)
Breakfast, check out your hotel
8h00: Depart from your hotel to visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village that is about 40 kms far from Hanoi and It take about 1 hour to get there. By this time, the villagers have already set out incense to dry in various formations, and we’ll get pictures of people working among this sea of red.

We walk around the village workshops, discover how the locals making the incense, shooting images of the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dipping the sticks in dye, and the creation of incense paste, meet the locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations.
10h30: We leave for Ninh Binh, We arrive in The restaurant in Tam Coc around 12h00, lunch
13h30: Take the boat trip to visit Tam Coc, enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Halong Bay on land, visit 3 grottoes by rowing boats.
 After the boat trip we climb up to visit Hang Mua Cave, after 400 steps up, We are on the top of Hang Mua to see the panorama view of Tam Coc. Enjoy the sunset on the top of the mountain. then back to Hanoi, free time

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Luon Cave- Titop Island/ Trinh Nu Cave – Sunset Party- Cooking Demonstration – Squid Fishing

8h30: Depart to Halong Bay by shutle bus of Crown Legend Cruise, After picking up everybody, we will head directly to Halong bay; among the road we will enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red river delta.
11:30 Arriving at the Crown Legend Cruise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.
12:15 After taken to the Crown Legend Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager.
13:00 You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Roosters and Finger Islets.
14:30 – 16:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
16:00 – 17:00 Visit to Titov Island or Trinh Nu cave.
17:30 – 19:00 Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy2 get 1 free on drinks at Crown Legend Bar or Sundeck.
18:00 Join in our cooking demonstration, our chef will show you how to make our specialties (spring rolls).
19:15 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while dining with fantastic, expertly prepared dishes.
20:30 This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at Crown Legend Bar. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception.
22:00 Overnight on boat: clean air – conditioned rooms with private washroom.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Taichi - Sung Sot Cave

06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sunrises on Halong Bay. Sunrise photo-hunting in the bay is once a lifetime experience; however, this activity is not mandatory. You can choose to stay in bed.
07:00 – 07:30 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
07:30 – 08:30 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.
08:30 – 09:30 Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island
09:45 – 10:45 Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
10:45 – 11:00 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.
Arrive at your hotel around 15h00, time at leisure

Day 5: Hanoi - Manila (B)
5J 745 HAN – MNL, 08:35 – 13:35
05:30AM, our driver will come to pick you up and transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.

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