Hanoi is the capital and second largest city in Vietnam. With heavily french-influenced architecture, Hanoi is a major city with 4 million people, but still has a small town feel inside the “old quarters.” Don’t forget about their famous 30 cent street beers - Bia Hoi, please!

Day One

• Guests will be arriving throughout the day with a group orientation welcome ceremony where you will get introduced to you new leaders and trip mates over Vietnamese Tea/Coffee and fruits. Followed by a night out! 
• Included Experiences: Orientation Meeting with your group leader and an Introduction to Vietnamese Drinks/Fruits.

Day Two

• Spend the day in Hanoi exploring various temples, visit a war prison and sample foods on a street food tour.
• Included Experiences: City & War Prison Tour, Street Food Sampling 
• Optional Experience: Visit the Snake Village ($25 USD)

This stunning UNESCO World Heritage site is made up of pristine emerald waters, 1,900 limestone peaks & offers some of the most amazing backdrops this planet has to offer! We will explore this majestic area for 3 days, with one night spent on one of the islands and the other spent aboard a boat.

Day Three

• We arrive into Halong Bay early morning where we will then hop straight on to a booze cruise and explore Halong Bay on a Kayak. Could today get any better?
• Included Experiences: Booze Cruise and Kayaking

Day Four

• We spend the day exploring Freedom Island with our new best mates, playing in the ocean and relaxing on the beach.
• Included Experience: Trip to Freedom Island

This little gem in the south mountains of Vietnam will leave you speechless. Don’t forget your camera for this one as every inch of this place is a National Geographic front cover contender.

Day Five

• Transfer from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh arriving in the afternoon. 
• Walking tour around Ninh Binh to gain a better understanding of the Vietnamese culture.
• Included Experiences: Walking orientation tour

Day Six

• Set out on a full day activity which includes a boat trip on the Trang An river along the rice fields and a hike up Mua Caves to witness one of vietnams best viewpoints. 
• Included Experience: Mua Caves + Trang An Boat Trip

Day Seven

• Today is a free day for you to explore the endless amount of incredible things to see around Ninh Binh. 
• We take a short bus ride back to Hanoi for one more fun night out!
• Optional Experience: Visit the ancient temples and pagodas

Day Eight

• End of the Discovery Tour