Top Northern Vietnam Fashion Shows

Discover the secrets of traditional Vietnamese pottery without a time-consuming trip to one of the country’s rural ceramics villages. In this half-day pottery class, learn how to make all sorts of clay creations from a master artisan direct from Bat Trang, one of the country’s oldest ceramics villages. Get personalized guidance and answers to all your questions in this private session – no fighting to be heard from the back of the class.

Spend two days cruising around Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, or Bai Tu Long Bay. Highlights include Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island for Halong, Cat Ba Island and Dark and Bright Cave for Lan Ha, and Thien Cahn Son Cave and Vung Vien Floating Village for Bai Tu Long. Tour includes accommodation at different luxury levels, meals, activities, and round-trip transfers from Hanoi. Simply choose your package and relax.

The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is known for its mastery of traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, where lacquered puppets perform in a waist-deep pool of water, with live music and dramatic special effects. Enjoy a performance exclusively for your group when you book this private showing, available at a choice of four different times across the day.

Pick up at 8:30 am at your hotel then drive one and half hour to Quang Phu Cau. By this time, the villagers have already set out incense to dry in various formations, and we’ll get pictures of people working among this sea of red. We’ll have time to capture a variety of shots of the workers in action. We also venture further into the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dipping the sticks in dye, and the creation of incense paste. We’ll take more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. A visit to Quang Phu Cau incense village will bring visitors an opportunity to learn about the traditional craft of making incense sticks and take lots of unique check-in photos. Right after you enter the incense village, you’ll be able to see the busy lives of the locals here.

The ao dai, a long, split dress, is a traditional Vietnamese costume that photographs amazingly. Let your looks shine on this private full-day ao dai photography tour that visits some of Hanoi’s most important—and picture-perfect—locations. Pose at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Hanoi Opera House, Train Street, the Temple of Literature, Phung Hung Mural Street, and more.

Join us on a unique photo journey through Hanoi, where every corner tells a story. This tour unveils both the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of Vietnam’s vibrant capital. Capture the serene charm of Hoan Kiem Lake, the timeless beauty of St. Joseph Cathedral, the energy of local markets, and the thrill of Train Street — all through your lens. Perfect for photography lovers and curious explorers alike, this is more than a sightseeing tour — it’s your visual story of Hanoi.

Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda to see hundreds of Buddhist statues and take a sampan boat trip along Trang An River on this tour. Your boat will be steered by local people, so you can relax and enjoy stunning scenery including rising limestone cliffs, water caves, and more. Included hotel pickup and drop-off make, plus lunch at a local restaurant, make this a convenient day trip from Hanoi.

-Discover the centuries-old art of silk weaving in Van Phuc Village -Meet local families who continue the 1,000-year-old tradition of silk weaving -Experience the entire silk-making process, from spinning to intricate weaving. -Visit the village's shrines dedicated to the masters of silk weaving -Explore a beautiful rural community steeped in history

The Heritage Cruises Explorer is a program particularly designed for those who love exploring. Venture off the beaten path, go kayaking, swimming, and cycling. Discover secluded beaches, lagoons, coves, and caves. Cruising is all about personal experiences. We ensure your cruising experience is comfortable and special with excellent food, friendly staff, an interesting itinerary with many optional activities, excellent service, attention to detail, elegance, sophistication, and, of course, guaranteed safety.