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Overview

Itinerary in brief

Day 1: Hanoi arrival - City
Day 2: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave)- Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - flight to Danang - Visit Coconut village/Hoian ancient town 
Day 5: Danang - Bana Hills 
Day 6: Danang – My Son
Day 7: Danang–Departure

Detail program

Detail program

Day 1: Arrival - Hanoi City (-/L/-)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in the morning, you will be welcomed by the driver and transferred by private car to your hotel in the city center. 
11:15: Arrive at Train Street and get ready to capture photos or videos of the train passing by this unique, narrow residential street – a true highlight of the trip. Then, enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
Visit Hoa Lo Prison which is known as Maison Centrale in Hanoi or the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ which housed Vietnamese revolutionaries & American POW during the Vietnam War, then Temple of Literature - the first university of Vietnam in The 10th Century, learn more about Confucianism and Viet Nam traditional education with Khue Van Pavilion and Doctor Stelas on turtle's back, visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (visit the outside of the mausoleum), Ba Dinh Square where president Ho Chi Minh declared Independence of Vietnam on September 2nd, 1945. Driving to West Lake to visit the most ancient pagoda Tran Quoc which was built in 528 to understand about Buddhism in Vietnam. 
Tour ends with special Egg coffee that you never try before.
17:30 Dropping you of at your hotels or meeting point. Trip ends. 
Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave)-Hanoi (B/L/…)
07:30 - 08:10: Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km on Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.
10:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Ding King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
11:30: Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with backdrop of a maze of limestone mountains. 
12:00: Enjoy buffet 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 hours 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, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery. 
15:30: Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature. 
16:30: Return to our bus and then come back to Hanoi.
18:30: Drop you off at your hotel/stay. 
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/…)
07:00 : Transfer to Halong Bay by shuttle bus (No guide)
11:30: Arrive at Halong International Habor 
Embark on cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing
Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way
Luon cave - kayaking or bamboo boat 
Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay. 
Titop island – Climbing, Beach & Swimming 
Your next stop is Titop island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop island is another not-to-be missed activity. 
Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration. 
Savour a delicious dinner 
Overnight on board.
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/brunch/…)
06:15 Enjoy sunrise on the bay. Morning Tai Chi session on topdeck
06:30 Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
Explore Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay
09:15 Check out of your cabin after a final early brunch 
09:30 Buffet brunch served at the restaurant 
10:45-11:00 Back to the port. Farewell and disembark
11:15-11:30 Get on the bus back to Hanoi (no guide)
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi– fight to Danang – Coconut village & Hoian ancient town (B//D)
After breakfast, transfer (no guide) to Hanoi airport for your flight to Danang 
Upon arrival, transfer (no guide) to hotel for check in.
13:30 PM - Departure from hotel 
15:00 PM - 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 in Danang or Hoian

Day 6: Danang Ba Na Hills  (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 Danang or 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”)
  • 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: 80 -100 USD per person (the airfare is subject to change)
  • Drinks during the meals;
  • Meals are not indicated in the itinerary;
  • Personal expenses, tax;
  • Tips for the guide(s), driver(s) and porter(s); 
  • Insurance (of all kinds);
  • Others not clearly mentioned above
  • VAT

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