Home Vietnam VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS: FROM NORTHERN MOUNTAINS TO CENTRAL HERITAGE

Overview

Itinerary in brief

Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa by bus – Cat Cat Village
Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan Peak – Moana View
Day 4: Sapa – Hanoi by bus
Day 5: Hanoi - flight to Danang - Visit Coconut village – Hoian ancient town
Day 6: Hoian - Bana Hills – Hoian
Day 7: Hoian –Departure

Detail program

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (-/-/-)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be welcomed by the driver and transferred by private car to your hotel in the city center. Hotel check in: 14:00
After check-in, the rest of the day is free at your leisure to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Recommended highlights include:
The bustling 36 streets of the Old Quarter, especially Hang Dao, Hang Bac, and Hang Gai, known for silk and jewelry shops.
Dong Xuan Market – a large indoor market perfect for souvenirs and local experience.
Long Bien Bridge – a historic French-built bridge offering scenic views for walking and photography.
Train street
Note: These activities are self-guided and any transportation, entrance fees, or personal expenses incurred during this time are at your own cost.
Overnight stay in Hanoi. Hotel accommodation is included.

Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa by bus – Cat Cat Village (-/L/D)
6:00 – 6:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter or bus station, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.
7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break
11:45 – 13:00 : Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.
13:00-13:30: Ariving Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
- Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
- Enjoying the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.
14:30: A short walking to the Gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Driver pick up back to Sapa
17:00: Back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities

Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan Peak – Moana View (B/L/D)
8:00: After breakfast in hotel, driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
9:00: Reaching the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
11:30: Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
12:00: Lunch at local restaurant or in hotel 
In the afternoon, we will take a short 700m walk to Moana View, a popular new check-in spot for young travelers. Here you can take photos at the Bali Gate, Infinity Lake, Moana Girl statue, Golden Hand, the swing, the lonely tree, and enjoy the panoramic café overlooking Fansipan and the stunning Muong Hoa Valley. You may prepare nice outfits and accessories for your best photos.
17:00: Coming back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities.
Day 4: Sapa – Hanoi by bus (B/L/-)
Having breakfast at hotel then spend your free time to explore Sapa by yourself
12:00: Checking out and have lunch and enjoy the rest of time in Sapa
13:00-14:00: Getting on bus to go back to Hanoi with comfort breaks
20:00 – 20:30: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi– flight to Danang - coconut village & Hoian ancient town (B//D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Danang
Arrival in Danag airport, transfer (no guide) to hotel for check in.
13:30: Departure from hotel 
15:00: Cam Thanh Coconut Village
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Cam Thanh Coconut Village. Embark on a
traditional basket boat to explore the coconut forest.
16:00 PM - Hoi An Old Town
Visit Hoi An Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once a bustling international trading port in the 16th–17th century. Step into its enchanting narrow streets lined with charming yellow buildings, each preserving a piece of history.
18:00 : Get in a boat to cruise on the Hoai River and admire the charming town. Enjoy the sparkling night while dropping flower lanterns into the clam water. 
18h30: Fill your day with Hoi An local food – light dinner: Quang noodles.
19:30 PM - Return to your hotel.

Day 6: Hoian - Ba Na Hills - Hoian  (B/L /…)
08:00: Pick you up by driver at your hotel lobby and transfer to Ba Na Hills 
Upon arrival Ba Na hills, you will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores including longest single-wire cable car system 
Visit the Debay Wine Cellar (built in 1923) and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden – a vast and beautifully themed garden.
Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge ( Hands of God). 
You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda 
Have buffet lunch at Bana hills
Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at 1,487 meters – the highest point of Ba Na. Then visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere and relax your mind.
Explore the French Square and spend time visiting or playing games at Fantasy Park.
Take the cable car back down the mountain. Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Hoian 
Overnight in Hoian
Day 7:  Hoian - Departure (B/-/-)
Free at leisure. No guide
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to airport for your flight home.
Your room is available until 12:00

Services inclus

SERVICES INCLUDED:
  • Accomodation at all places  with breakfast.
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles and English speaking Guide during the tour (except the break time or program clearly mentioned “NO GUIDE”)
  • Sleeping Bus Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi ( tour guide are not avaiable on the bus)
  • Return ticket of Cable Car Sapa - Fansipan – Sapa 
  • Entrance fees (without camera fees) indicated in the itinerary;
  • One bottle of water on each excursion
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
  • Entry visa
  • International flights
  • Domestic flights Hanoi – Danang around: 70 -100 USD per person(the airfare is subject to change)
  • Drinks during the meals;
  • Meals are not indicated in the itinerary;
  • Personal expenses, tax;
  • Insurance (of all kinds);
  • Tips for the guide(s), driver(s) and porter(s); 
  • Others not clearly mentioned above
  • VAT

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Jason
22/05/2024

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