Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

7-Day Hanoi to Đà Nẵng Tour with Hạ Long Cruise and Ba Na Hills

7 Days Round trip from Phú Minh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Hanoi, where rich history, fascinating culture, and fantastic cuisine blend ancient and modern elements
  • 02 Cruise through Hạ Long-Lan Hạ Bay and spend a night on board among dramatic limestone islets
  • 03 Visit Hoa Lư Ancient Capital and take a boat trip through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Tràng An
  • 04 Discover the Marble Mountains, Âm Phủ Cave, and the Lady Buddha statue on Monkey Mountain
  • 05 Ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills and see the iconic Golden Bridge

Embark on this captivating 7-day Vietnam tour package and discover the highlights of Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hạ Long Bay, and Đà Nẵng. This journey combines intriguing culture, unique local experiences, and memorable scenery, from the ancient capital of Hoa Lư and the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Tràng An to an overnight cruise in Hạ Long-Lan Hạ Bay. Continue to central Vietnam to explore the Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain, and Ba Na Hills with its famous Golden Bridge. With a mix of heritage, nature, and coastal experiences, this comprehensive itinerary is filled with unforgettable memories.

Tràng An has a beautiful tunnel cave system, so Kong's movie crew chose this place for the new version of Kong in 2016 - "Skull Island".

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Hai Duong, Danang, Ninh Bình, Cát Bà Island, Hoa Lư
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Hanoi

  • Welcome to Hanoi. You will be collected by our local driver at Hanoi Airport and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14:00 (2 PM) onwards.
  • The balance of the day is at your leisure. Meals are on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: None

Tour Guide: None

Transfer: Private car

2
Day 02

Hoa Lư Ancient Capital and Tràng An Excursion

  • 7h00: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We will travel to Ninh Bình province, about 120 km from Hanoi.
  • 9h00: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.
  • 10h30: The first destination on this trip is Hoa Lư, the ancient capital. This was the first capital of Vietnam. When you visit Hoa Lư, you will learn why the capital moved to Hanoi. You will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Đinh and King Lê, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Try to feel the ancient atmosphere in Hoa Lư, the ancient capital.
  • 12h30: At noon, our car and guide will take you for lunch.
  • 13h30 - 14h00: Visit Tràng An, which UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2014. Tràng An has a beautiful tunnel cave system, so Kong's movie crew chose this place for the new version of Kong in 2016 - "Skull Island". Take a boat trip to visit Tràng An and see the fantastic beauty of this landscape, with many caves such as Sang Cave (Light Cave), Tối Cave (Dark Cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), a green river, and natural views.
  • 17h30: Return to Hanoi.
  • 19h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the hotel. The trip ends.

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING

  • Hat, umbrella, shoes
  • Sun cream, sunglasses
  • Mosquito spray
  • Camera

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide

Transfer: Group transfer

3
Day 03

Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay and Dragon Bay Cruise

  • 08:00: Our tour guide and shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
  • 08:45: Depart for Hạ Long Bay for a 2.5-hour journey.
  • 10:30: Arrive in Hải Dương province and have a 20-minute short break.
  • 11:30 - 12:00: Arrive at Tuần Châu Harbor.
  • 12:00 - 12:30: Welcome to Dragon Bay Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew for a brief introduction to the cruise and safety guidelines, then complete the check-in procedure.
  • 13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and a vegetarian lunch while cruising through the magnificent Hạ Long-Lan Hạ Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
  • Continue cruising past Con Vịt Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luận Harbor, which belongs to the Cát Bà area.
  • Discover the natural lagoon area belonging to Lan Hạ Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or sunbathing on our cruise in a private, wild setting with fresh air.
  • 15:45: Go kayaking under our tour guide's instructions in many beautiful spots, then enjoy swimming or simply sunbathing on the cruise in a private, wild setting with fresh air.
  • Head back toward the sleeping area.
  • 18:00: Return to Dragon Bay Cruise and participate in our sunset party. Take photos and relax.
  • 19:00: Time for dinner. Enjoy exceptional seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
  • 21:00: Evening entertainment includes games on the cruise such as cards, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service, and an overnight stay on the Dragon Bay Cruise.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Overnight on cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide on board

Transfer: Shuttle bus

4
Day 04

Hạ Long Bay Cruise, Return to Hanoi, and Fly to Đà Nẵng

  • 7:00-7:45: Have breakfast and enjoy the morning view of the bay's landscape with tea or coffee.
  • 08:00: Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets.
  • Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here, you can freely kayak and explore the landscape or swim...
  • 09:15: Return to your cabin, relax, and carefully check all your luggage before leaving.
  • 9:30: Check out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay while room service is provided. Complete the check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch on the cruise.
  • 11:30: The cruise lands at Tuần Châu Harbor. Tourists say goodbye to the sailors and finish the cruise.
  • 12:00 - 12:30: Return to Hanoi by bus.
  • 15:00 - 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi.
  • After arriving at Hanoi's meeting point, our private car will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight from Hanoi to Đà Nẵng. Once you reach Đà Nẵng Airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Đà Nẵng

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Tour Guide: None

Transfer: Shuttle bus and private car

5
Day 05

Marble Mountains, Âm Phủ Cave, and Monkey Mountain

  • 13:30 - 14:00: We will pick you up at your hotel in Đà Nẵng city.
  • 14:30: Discover the Marble Mountains and walk around the site to see local factories of stone sculptures, the most impressive handicrafts village in Đà Nẵng.
  • Explore the Marble Mountains by climbing to the top (elevator is optional). Here, we will see beautiful pagodas made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the Vietnam monarchy, and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn caves.
  • Continue to the biggest fascinating cave, named Âm Phủ Cave. You will learn exciting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos of unique natural creations.
  • 16:30: Our van will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha, set against a beautiful background of mountains and a vast bonsai garden, will draw your attention. You will get lost in this garden of heaven with gripping stories while gently walking and enjoying the fresh breeze.
  • 18:00: We will drop you off at your hotel. The tour ends.
  • Meals are on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Đà Nẵng

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide for the afternoon tour

Transfer: Group transfer

6
Day 06

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Experience

  • 07:30 a.m.-08:00 a.m.: Our minivan and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby. Enjoy the ride to Ba Na Hills and travel by cable car.
  • Spend your time on Southeast Asia's most modern cable car, visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station, and admire the breathtaking view of Đà Nẵng coastal city.
  • After finishing the first cable car ride, you will visit the Golden Bridge, which has an exotic structure and is also one of the world's most prominent pedestrian bridges, as highlighted by the British Guardian newspaper, Le Jardin D'Amour, which consists of nine gardens, and Linh Ứng Pagoda.
  • Take the second cable car to visit the French Village, where you can enjoy street music, see art statues, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, watch the Carnival Performance Show, and visit Square Du Dome.
  • Have lunch at the restaurant buffet.
  • Take the Lava Train from the Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in, such as Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and the Moon Kingdom.
  • Join Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D Wild West, enjoying a 4D death race ride, watching 3D Mega 360 degrees, riding on a journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging the Freefall Tower, participating in an adventure in Horror House, and playing over 90 free games.
  • 3:00 p.m.: Return to the cable car after leaving Ba Na Hills.
  • 5:00 p.m.: Our minivan brings you back to your hotel. Tour ends.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Đà Nẵng

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide

Transfer: Group transfer

7
Day 07

Departure from Đà Nẵng

  • After checking out of the hotel, our driver will drop you off at the airport for your flight back. You will not have a tour guide, but you can enjoy some downtime before takeoff.
  • End of service.

Our Services:

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Guide: None

Transfer: Private car

Tràng An boat caves, Hạ Long-Lan Hạ Bay limestone islets, Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills

Where this trip takes you

Tràng An boat caves, Hạ Long-Lan Hạ Bay limestone islets, Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Phú Minh 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on a twin, double, or triple-sharing basis; check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00 - 5 nights in a hotel and 1 night on the cruise
  • All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a private bathroom. Hotel breakfast is included. Full hotel information will be sent after your booking is completed.
  • English-speaking local guide, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Mineral water and meals as specified in the itinerary (6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner)
  • Customers' special requests about food will be noted and informed to the tour operator after booking.
  • Transfers for arrival and departure
  • Transportation for the tour with air-conditioning, as mentioned

What's Not Included

  • Vietnam visa fee
  • International air ticket: customer's country -> Vietnam and Vietnam -> customer's country
  • Domestic flight: Hanoi -> Da Nang
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Tip for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses, including shopping, telephone usage, beverage usage, etc.
  • Supplement for French, Spanish, Italian, and German-speaking guide
  • Christmas or New Year's Eve gala dinner (if any)

Know before you go

  • CHILD POLICY
  • Child from 10 years old up: 100% of adult fare
  • Children under 10 years old sharing with 01 adult: 90% of adult fare
  • Child under 10 years old sharing with 02 adults: with extra bed: 75% of adult fare / without extra bed: 50% of adult fare
  • Child under 2 years old sharing with 02 adults without bed: FOC
  • Basic 3-star hotel. If you want to change to the 4-star option, please contact us.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Noi Bai International Airport, hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Da Nang International Airport, hotel in Da Nang Centre
Tour start
Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Phú Minh.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $489.00 — $795.00
Double Sharing $489.00 — $532.00

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