A Classic Cycling Tour - Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh

8:00 am, be ready to go to your hotel's lobby, meet your guide & driver, and transfer out of Ha Noi on a private vehicle. Arrive in the rural area of Duong Lam, pick up the bikes to discover the hidden charm of Duong Lam's countryside, bike through rice paddies, and visit the Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung temples that worship two national heroes against the Chinese during the Tang Dynasty. Visit and learn more about Vietnam's ancient history before cycling to Mia Pagoda, built in the 15th century. The pagoda has 287 statues of different sizes, famous Buddha sculptures in the Himalayas, and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities.

Then, continue riding around the village to discover locals' daily life and farming work along the fields with a stop at two ancient houses: the most significant old house was built 200 years ago, and the most ancient house back 400 years .

You will have an extraordinary chance to experience these older ways of life in Duong Lam and find yourself making friends with the warmly welcoming villagers whose childhood are pure agriculture. This is also a great chance to explore the ancient architecture along its narrow alleyways on good quality mtb bicycles.

Enjoy your tasty lunch at the ancient house, walk along narrow alleys to visit Mong Phu communal house in Mong Phu hamlet, and immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside. Drive back to Hanoi around 3:00 pm. Take a walking guided tour to explore Old Quarter of Ha Noi, visit Ngoc Son Temple, explore the serene beauty of Hoan Kiem Lake.

8:00 You are picked up from your hotels in Hanoi for 2.5 hours driving on 5B highway to the Got Harbor in Hai Phong Province for the cruise. 12:00 – 12:30: The tender will transfer you to embark on Calypso Cruises. You will be served with a welcome drink and a towel.

Following our cruise briefing, you will also be given safety instructions before checking into your cabins. While the cruise is sailing, you enjoy a bon-appetite lunch and are impressed by the beauty of hundreds of karst islands on your way from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay.

15:00: Visit Light and Dark Water Cave, where you can kayak or bamboo boat rowed by local people.
17:30: Return to Calypso Cruises. It's time to admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy happy hour. You take part in a cooking demonstration to learn about our Vietnamese cuisine. Take part in a cooking demonstration by our chef to learn about Vietnamese cuisine. 19:00: A fantastic dinner awaits you.
20:30: Your free time to enjoy the landscapes of the Bay on the top deck, sing karaoke, enjoy ordered drinks from the bar, try your luck at squid fishing or relax in your cabins, etc.

06:30 Tai Chi on Sundeck, greet the new day with a tranquil sunrise over the legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body and mind with a revitalizing Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

07:00 – 07:45 Breakfast, enjoy a light breakfast served at the restaurant as the cruise gently sails through the bay.

08:00 Visit Trung Trang Grotto – Cat Ba Island, disembark at Gia Luan Pier and take a scenic 20-minute bus ride across Cat Ba Island to explore Trung Trang Grotto. This fascinating cave showcases the unique karst formations developed over millions of years. Along the way, soak in the lush landscapes of Cat Ba National Park.

09:00 Return & Check-out, return to Calypso Cruise for a refreshing shower. Pack your belongings and check out of your cabin.

09:00 – 10:00  Early Lunch & Departure, enjoy an early lunch onboard. After settling any outstanding bills, you will be transferred by tender boat back to Tuan Chau Wharf.

12:00 Disembark the cruise and have a transfer to Hai Phong Airport board on the domestic flight to Hue. Be met at Phu Bai Airport and transferred to Hue City to check in at the hotel in the late afternoon.