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This is the way to go! Everything is planned and taken care of, and you get to see a lot of
sites. You also meet new friends along the way! – Keith R.
Days 1-3: Fly to Asia Day 5: Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise
Our journey begins with an overnight flight to Vietnam. We depart this morning for Ha Long Bay, one of the Seven
We cross the International Date Line and lose a calendar Wonders of the Natural World and a UNESCO World
day. Upon arriving in Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi, we Heritage Site. A speed boat transports us to our beautiful
meet our English-speaking local guide and settle into ship, the Orchid Classic for a high-class overnight cruise
our comfortable accommodations for the evening. on Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy balcony suites,
opulent amenities, and excellent service as we dine with
2 nights at Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel in Hanoi
views of iconic islands like Stone Dog. This afternoon, we
arrive at stunning caves formed over 10,000 years ago:
Day 4: City Tour & Water Puppet Show Dark and Bright Caves. Revel in the opportunity to explore
Today, we embark on a guided city tour of Hanoi, the “Paris their breathtaking beauty by kayak or boat! Later, enjoy
of the East.” Stand in awe of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum a fusion dinner, a cooking demonstration, squid fishing,
and visit One Pillar Pagoda, then discover 3,000 years
of history at the Temple of Literature. This afternoon, we and other onboard activities. MEALS B+L+D
admire artifacts at the Museum of Ethnology and ride an 1 night aboard the Orchid Classic with balcony suites
electric car into the bustling Old Quarter. Marvel at the
“36 streets of 36 wares” – coined from the original artisan Day 6: Trung Trang Cave
guilds dating back to the 13th century – and see Hoan Rise with the sun and start your day with a tai chi lesson,
Kiem Lake’s green waters. Next, we attend a traditional then grab breakfast before our stop at Cat Ba Island. We
water puppet show, where performers stand in water and drive to Trung Trang Cave, the largest cave in Vietnam,
depict scenes based on Vietnamese folklore. Tonight, surrounded by Kim Giao Forest. Ascend a series of stone
savor a delicious Welcome Dinner. MEALS B+D stairs to take in sights of its unique limestone shapes
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