Welcome to Hanoi, the second developed and capital city of Vietnam for your Vietnam travel itinerary 7 days. Exploring the culture, cuisine, history, and architecture in Hanoi, you will find the blend of Oriental and Colonial influences that have existed for thousands of years. Besides the busy streets overwhelmed by traffic most of the time, you will find the very quiet and solemn corners to indulge in the elegance and find pieces of mind. These values make Hanoi a must-see destination when visiting Vietnam. 

Upon your arrival, you will meet your local tour guide and drive to the hotel in the city center for check-in. Late afternoon, you will travel to the house of a water puppet show artisan on the outskirts of Hanoi to learn insightful knowledge about this traditional art of Vietnam. Your host will take you to see his house which displays a wide range of water puppet characters, and how these puppets were made and controlled. In the end, you will enjoy a private show at his minitheater. You will enjoy the welcome dinner before returning to the hotel for rest. 

Early this morning, you will get to Hoan Kiem Lake where residents of Hanoi gather in the morning and practice exercises. You can behold different types of work-out like running, walking, yoga, Tai Chi, aerobics and so on. You then will meet up with your Tai Chi instructor and practice privately with her for around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Then head back to the hotel for breakfast and relaxation.

In the afternoon, you will proceed to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which is the final resting place of our respectable president Ho Chi Minh. You will stop at Ba Dinh Square and cast a view of the Mausoleum from the front to find it in the bold and nice shape of a lotus flower. Also, you will pay a visit to the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. Then, moved to the Temple of Literature or the Confucius Temple, the first university of Vietnam constructed in 1070. Next, you will traverse a lovely cyclo to the French corners of Hanoi where the Hanoi Opera House, Metropole Legend Hotel, Vietnam State Bank, and so on. Lastly, you will have an exciting walking tour for a glimpse of Hanoi Old Quarter.

Have free time this morning to relax at your hotel. You will travel to Yen Tu Mountain after hotel check-out in Hanoi. Upon arrival, travel by cable car to the Yen Tu Legacy Resort, a property designed by hospitality starchitect Bill Bensley. The hotel was meant to evoke a 13th-century 'temple' – and the result feels authentic. Check-in the room and get relaxed.

These are complementary wellness activities available at the resort for your participating during your stay:

-          Morning Yoga from 7:00 am – 7:45 am

-          Singing Bowl Workshop from 10:00 am – 10:45 am

-          Either Eye yoga, Sanskrit Chanting or Mandala drawing meditation from 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm

-          Either Bosu Ball or Full Body Work-out from 5:15 pm – 5:45 pm

Relax and enjoy your stay, as well as the wellness activities at Yen Tu Legacy Resort. Besides complimentary yoga and meditation, you can use the hotel’s spa services and other activities (your own expenses for flexibility).

Relax and enjoy your stay, as well as the wellness activities at Yen Tu Legacy Resort. Besides complimentary yoga and meditation, you can use the hotel’s spa services and other activities (your own expenses for flexibility).

You will check out the hotel this morning and descend the Yen Tu Mountain for the drive of 50km (31 miles) to Halong Bay. Get onboard and you will sail to Halong Bay cruising on the stunning bay including 1,969 islands and islets of giant rock forming. While the boat set sails toward the Halong Bay core area, you will have lunch at the boat's restaurant. Afternoon, you will get to the islands on Halong Bay to go hiking to Halong Bay cave, go kayaking in a calm area, or take a local wooden boat if you are not comfortable with the kayak. Upon return to your boat when the sun sets, you shall enjoy the tea break while chilling on the boat before dinner. Remarks: The activities order might be slightly different depending on the crew's schedule.

In the morning, there is a Tai Chi lesson available on top deck for you to participate to enjoy the freshness on Halong Bay. After breakfast, you will make a stop on other islands on Halong Bay for further expedition and enjoy the nature. The boat then sails toward the mainland in a different route for your further admiration of Halong Bay scenes. Leaving the boat at noon; you will meet up with your driver and head to the airport for your flight to Da Nang, the former capital in central Vietnam.

 Upon arriving in Da Nang, you will see your local tour guide and get transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in. 

This day will be on your own leisure for relaxing and enjoying the wellness at Almanity Wellness Resort. Your stay at the hotel is incorporated by a daily yoga class, unlimited sauna and steam, 60 mins of Spa Treatment, a Tai Chi session and other wellness activities.

Wellness Services included during your stay at Almanity Resort: 

• 6 spa treatments in 45 minutes
• Complementary steam and Sauna
• 1 Vietnamese set menu (Lunch or Dinner)
• 2 session 30-minute Tai Chi

In the morning, you will have a half day exploring Hoi An Ancient Town on foot with your local tour guide. The old town is atmospheric and cultural with Chinese houses, a Japanese bridge, Fujian communal houses, and other architecture worth an admiration. After lunch at a local restaurant savouring Vietnamese cuisine, you will return to your hotel to relax and enjoy wellness activities.

At leisure till good time, you will see your tour guide at the hotel lobby and have a private transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport before flying to the next destination.