Your Travel Experience with ARRIVAL
Day 1
ARRIVAL
Touch down in Vietnam’s capital. A friendly face will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to your hotel. There’s nothing on the agenda today – just time to check in, settle in and ease into the rhythm of Hanoi. Why not wander out for your first taste of Vietnam. Bánh mì anyone?
Day 1 - 2
Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture
A French-colonial sanctuary tucked within Hanoi’s leafy heart. Elegant, quiet and central, it’s a refined escape from the city's chaos. Stroll through its peaceful gardens, lounge by the pool, or take in Hanoi’s charm just beyond your doorstep.
Day 2 - 3
Mai Chau Lodge
Traditional decor meets mountain calm in this rice paddy-fringed retreat. With stilt house charm, valley views,and an inviting pool, it's the perfect welcome to rural Vietnam. A place where time slows and every window frames stillness.
Day 3 - 5
Central Hills Pu Luong
Set deep in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, this hillside resort feels like it’s part of the landscape. Expect misty valley views, wildflowers and wooden charm. It’s where forest sounds replace Wi-Fi pings, and nature does all the talking.
Day 3
Mai Chau Village Cycle Tour
Ride quiet backroads through stilt house villages and rice paddies. Visit a workshop for a window into the local community and learn to craft natural dye in a hands-on session. A scenic, slow-paced ride that blends cultural depth with countryside beauty.
Day 4
Pu Luong Guided Hike
Embark on a full-day 14km trek through the heart of Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Follow jungle trails, cross bamboo bridges, pass terraced fields and stop in remote villages. Includes a riverside picnic lunch and plenty of moments to soak up this unfiltered mountain life.
Day 5 - 7
Tam Coc Rice Fields Resort
A laid-back stay tucked between karst cliffs and endless green paddies. Think open-air verandas, rustic finishes and views that feel like a painting. It’s your launchpad for slow Ninh Binh days or cave-laced adventures.
Day 5
Cuc Phuong Wildlife Visit
Explore Vietnam’s first national park and two critical conservation centres. Meet endangered primates and turtles rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, then hike to prehistoric caves and ancient jungle giants. A day of rare animals, history and green purpose.
Day 7 - 8
Emeraude Classic Cruise
Sail through Halong Bay aboard a French-inspired paddle steamer from another era. All teakwood elegance and timeless romance, with kayaks, crepes, and cocktails under the stars. Wake to sunrise yoga with karsts as your backdrop.
Day 8 - 9
Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture
A French-colonial sanctuary tucked within Hanoi’s leafy heart. Elegant, quiet and central, it’s a refined escape from the city's chaos. Stroll through its peaceful gardens, lounge by the pool, or take in Hanoi’s charm just beyond your doorstep.
Day 7 - 8
Halong Bay Cruise Activities
Glide between limestone karsts aboard a vintage steamer. Paddle your own kayak, hike to panoramic island peaks, join sunrise yoga and dine on fresh local flavours. Optional squid fishing under the stars completes this dreamy Halong Bay experience.