Itinerary
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Half Day City Tour
Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat village – Night Market – Sapa Church (B) – Shuttle Bus
Day 4: Sapa – Fansipan – Hanoi (B) – Shuttle Bus
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi – Flight after 18:00 to Da Nang (LB/B or Br) – Shuttle Bus
Day 7: Da Nang – Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Hoi An Ancient Town (B, D) – SIC Tour
Day 8: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Da Nang (B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 9: Da Nang Departure (B)
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Half Day City Tour
Welcome to Hanoi! – the capital of Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and culture.
Our local driver (no guide) will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the city center. You will have free time to relax after long flight.
In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Hanoi. This is where all of the city’s biggest cultural and political events take place. We will take some photos of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. Then we continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. The temple was built in 1070, and the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the heart of Hanoi. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also known as “The 36 Streets,” as each street is named after the merchandise that was traditionally sold there. Overnight in Hanoi.
– Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included.
Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (B, L) – SIC Tour
Have breakfast at hotel.
07:00 – 07:45 – Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km on Bus-journey through verdant landscape of countryside. Short break en route.
10:00 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.
13:30 – Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5-hour boat trip). With Halong Bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
15:30 – Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains.
16:00 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi.
18:00 – 18:30 – Drop you off at meeting point.
Then rest of the day is leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat village (B) – Shuttle Bus
After breakfast and checking out of our hotel, we’ll be picked up by bus at your hotel at 07:00 – 07:30am and depart from Hanoi for the mountain town of Sapa (Bus ticket included).
The drive will take us around 5.5 hours, but the scenery along the way is sure to be breathtaking. We’ll pass through lush green hills, towering mountains, and traditional villages. When we arrive in Sapa, leave your heavy luggage at the hotel and time for lunch at your own arrangement.
Check in the hotel.
This afternoon, we will visit Cat Cat village, a Black H’mong village located at the foot of Fansipan Peak. We’ll trek down to the valley to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station. Our guide will tell us about the local culture and daily life as we explore the village. Later we visit silver waterfall. An ascent to the base of the waterfall will enable you to explore the surrounding landscape. This is a famous spot and is regularly visited by monks to pray.
Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa – Fansipan – Hanoi (B) – Shuttle Bus
Have breakfast then check out from hotel, we’ll transfer to Sun Plaza Sapa Station to take the Muong Hoa Mountain Train. This train is a unique way to see the stunning scenery of the Muong Hoa Valley. As we ride, we’ll be treated to views of forested mountains, terraced rice paddies, and blue skies buffered by thick white clouds. Upon arrival at the Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, we take the cable car ride. This system has been recognized with 2 world records – the most extended three-line cable car system in the world (6292.5 meters) in 2016, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. We’ll ride up to an altitude of 2,800 meters, and then we’ll take a short hike to the peak of Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina. At the top of Fansipan, we’ll visit the spiritual cultural complex, which is home to many Buddha statues. We’ll also take some time to enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
After that, we’ll take the cable car back down to the valley, and drive back to the town for shuttle bus pick up to driver back to Hanoi (Bus ticket included).
Check-in the hotel and stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. At around 8:00 am, you will be picked up at your hotel by shuttle bus of cruise and transferred to Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006.
Upon arrival at the Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from cruise staff and complete the check-in procedure for the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending Dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, pass floating houses, and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close proximity. Later in the afternoon, go back to the cruise and enjoy the cooking demonstration before having dinner. In the evening, attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.
– Please note: The guests will self-transfer to the pick-up point if your hotel is outside the Old Quarters. The program may be a little varied depending on the cruise you choose. You will have stationed English-speaking guide on board. Only local/international food is available on cruise.
Day 6: Halong – Hanoi – Flight after 18:00 to Da Nang (LB/B or Br) – Shuttle Bus
You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the “East Sea” by a point-oriented name “Eastern Sea”, so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast, our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent of Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back to the pier.
Disembark from the cruise, return to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Then your driver (no guide) picks you up from Hanoi and transfer to Noi Bai airport (without tour guide) for your flight to Da Nang city (air tickets excluded),
Upon arrival, welcomed by the local driver (no guide) and transfer to downtown. Check in your hotel. Overnight in Da Nang city.
Day 7: Da Nang – Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Hoi An Ancient Town (B, D) – SIC Tour
After breakfast, enjoy free time at your leisure in the morning.
12:00–12:15: The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut. As a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will learn traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe, interesting and suitable for everybody.
About 14:30: Visit the next destination, Hoi An Old Town.
• Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees make offerings.
• You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Visit Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
• Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
• Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
• Dinner with Hoi An specialty food.
18:00: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on the Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
18:30: Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Da Nang.
Day 8: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Da Nang (B, L) – SIC Tour
Breakfast at the hotel
7:40-8:15: Pick visitors up from your location (hotel or the city center) and join our group to visit Sun World Ba Na Hills (Sun World Ba Na Hills is endowed with all climate and natural advantages for a tourist area) with the height of 1487 meters above sea level. Here, visitors are immersed in experiences of European cultural tranquility and exciting stops where festivities know no ends). This is the French high- quality resort in 1990s.
9:00-9:30: The bus arrives to Ba Na Hills entrance, starting the journey up the mountain by cable car, achieving 2 world records – the longest in the world at 5,042.62m – the height difference between the two largest stations in the world at 1,291.81m. Visitors will stop at 3rd cable car station and visit around some points such as: Golden Bridge (golden hand bridge), 100 year-old Debay wine cellar, Love Garden – Le jardin d’amour, Linh Ung pagoda with a Gautama Buddha statue with 27m height.
11:30-12:00: Visitors have lunch inside a buffet restaurant on the top of Ba Na Hills. You got free time to explore games in Fantasy Park, the largest indoor recreational area of Vietnam that spans hundreds of indoor games for families and children.
15:00-15:30: Visitors gather at the meeting points, checking belongings and entering the cable car to leave Ba Na Hills.
15:30-16:00: The group return to Da Nang city and visit the local Silk craft village and local specialities foods on the way back.
16:00-17h30: The bus will drop you at the same point picking up in the morning – finish the tour. Overnight in Da Nang
– Please note optional fees in other services: Wax Museum (USD 5/pax), Debay Wine Cellar (~USD 5/pax), Alpine coaster (~USD 3/pax), Bouldering (~USD 4/pax) entrance fees and coin games at Fantasy Park are not included, joining them will be at your own account.
Day 9: Da Nang Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check out time and transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.
– Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.
End of service!
Tour ends here with happy memories….))))
Inclusion / Exclusion
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room
- Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
- SIC tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C
- o Private airport transfers
- o Shared vehicle for SIC tours
- Water during tour day: 2 bottles of 500ml/day
- Local English-speaking guide(s) in Vietnam (different guides in different cities & tour)
- E-Visa/Visa to Vietnam
Package Exclusions
- Medical | Travel Insurance.
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Any flights (International & Domestic) and airport tax
- Single Supplement; Early check-in and late check-out; Hotel/Room upgrade
- Surcharge for Christmas, New Year Eve, Luna New Year (if any)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and any services not mentioned in the program
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Tour Cost
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Rescheduling:
In case you are unable to travel as planned and need to reschedule your date of travel:
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