Hanoi Escape: Halong and Mai Chau 4 days 3 nights

08:00 – 08:30: Pick up at the hotel lobby and start the tour, 3 and a half hour drive to Ha Long bay.

12:30 – 13:00: Embark on the 3* cruise followed by a short briefing.

13:30 – 14:30: Enjoy your delectable lunch as the cruise is through among the limestone.

15:00 – 16:00: Discover the amazing Sung Sot Cave – most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

16:00 – 17:00: Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for Ha Long bay bird’s eye view.

17:00 – 17:30: Get back to the boat and enjoy beautiful seascape on the way while the cruise is cruising the quite area.

17:30 – 19:00: Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck.

19:00 Enjoy the dinner. Free and easy after dinner or take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

Overnight on the boat.

06:30 – 07:15: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.

07:30 – 08:30: Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.

09:00 – 10:00: Enjoy kayaking among the hidden areas of the bay around Bo Nau area.

10:15 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of the cabin.

10:15 – 11:00: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.

11:00 – 12:15: While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

12:15 – 12:30: Disembark the cruise.

12:30 – 13:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.

The journey finishes around 17:00.

7:30 – 8:00: The shuttle bus of Mai Chau Eco-lodge is ready at the hotel to transfer to Mai Chau – an great valley home of many hill tribes including the Dzao, Muong and Thai.

12: 00: Arrive in Mai Chau around noon and enjoy your lunch.

14:00: Check in your room.

15:00: Time to explore Mai Chau beautiful ethnic villages on the bike for 2.5 hour including Na Thia, Chieng Sai, Cha Long, Tong Dau, Van villages. Here you will be welcomed by the friendly local people, and have a chance to interact and discover their traditional culture. 

18:30: Back to Mai Chau Ecolodge for dinner.

20:30: Enjoy a traditional dance show and taste the popular rice wine called Ruou Can.

06:30 – 07:30: Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel.

08:00: Free exploring Mai Chau beautiful ethnic villages and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Mai Chau including Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac and Chieng Chau villages for 2.5 – 3 hours on flat village paths.

Check out around 12.pm

12:00 – 13:15: Have lunch at Ecolodge’ restaurant

13:30: Transfer back to Hanoi.