Sea and Mountain: Halong Bay - Ninh Binh - Pu Luong 5 days

06:30: Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the restaurant.

07:30: Visit Titov Island. Titov is a small limestone island with one of the best sandy beaches in Ha Long Bay. You can immerse yourself in emerald water and hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the bay.

09:30: Back to Mila Lux Cruises. Check out and settle your bill at the reception.

10:00: Have brunch while cruising back to the habour.

11:30: Disembark Mila Lux Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina,

On the way to the village of Luc. Leisurely bike ride through villages and rice fields. A great opportunity to discover the daily life scenes of farmers in the Red River Delta. Possibility to see rice husking, the rice fields, a craft workshop, etc. You can meet smiling and hospitable farmers. Night at the homestay and share dinner with them - an opportunity to taste some Vietnamese specialties and spend time with the locals. You can even participate in a cooking workshop with the host family: making Nem or fried pork with medicinal leaves.

8:00 AM: Departure for Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital from 968 to 1009. This historic site is nestled in a stunning landscape of limestone peaks and rivers that once served as a natural defense against invaders. Visit two temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le Dynasties. Marvel at the intricate wood and stone carvings of the two temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties.

Next, head to Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam. Upon arrival, admire the 500 blue stone arhats lining the path to the main pagodas and the 100-ton Buddha statue standing at 10 meters in height. Explore its 36-ton bronze bell. Take the elevator to the 13-story Tower where a portion of Buddha's ashes is preserved. Enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful valley surrounded by rivers and karst rocks.

Lunch at a local home.

Explore Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning karst landscapes and as a filming location for "Kong: Skull Island." Enjoy a peaceful 2.5-hour sampan ride, gliding through emerald waters and a series of mystical caves that open into hidden valleys. Enjoy the enchanting landscapes, the beautiful view of karst mountains covered in tropical plants, and the beautiful emerald river. Along the way, visit tranquil pagodas and temples, including the Presentation Temple, where you can see red carp swimming.

Overnight in Tam Coc.

Drive to Pu Luong, exploration of the authentic life of the Thai ethnic group, discovery of water wheels.

Departure towards the Pu Luong Nature Reserve, taking a beautiful mountain road. You will arrive in Pu Luong around noon. Lunch with a local family.

Afternoon: Visit to a family engaged in artisanal weaving of colorful textiles. Then transfer to the suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you will see magnificent water wheels (norias) installed on the banks of the stream, one of the iconic images of Pu Luong. These gigantic water wheels are a clever irrigation system that brings water from the stream to the rice fields. Approach each wheel and discover this original irrigation method of the Thai ethnic group. Understand how water moves from a river to a handcrafted bamboo aqueduct through simple installations of all sizes.

Bamboo rafting along the stream to fully enjoy the serenity of nature and the picturesque landscapes on both sides of the stream. You can try paddling and steering the bamboo raft yourself.

Overnight with a local family in an Ecolodge in the village of Ban Don.

Morning walk in the beautiful rice valley of Don Ngon Leo.

After breakfast, take a walk along the small paths lined with tropical vegetation and stilt houses with palm leaf-covered roofs. Discover the beautiful rice valley of Don Ngon Leo. Immerse yourself in the calm nature and appreciate a stunning rural backdrop: terraced rice fields, ponds, stilt houses of the Thai Black people nestled at the foot of the mountain. Observe the daily life of the villagers and their agricultural activities. Take this opportunity to interact with the local residents and capture beautiful photos. Lunch in Pu Luong.

Afternoon: On the way back to Hanoi.