Itinerary

1. Day 1: Hanoi – Flight to Danang – Marble Mountain – Linh Ung Pagoda – Hoian [D]

   • Upon arrival, you will visit:
   • 14:30-14:45: Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel, visit Linh Ung Pagoda – the most important pagoda in Danang for the Buddhist people to come and pray.
   • On the way to Hoi An, we will visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain).
   • Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing the 5 main elements of the universe in Asian culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism. Visit Tam Thai Pagoda, Linh Ung Pagoda.
   • You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skillful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc Village at the foot of the mountain.
   • 18:00: Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac.
   • Visit Hoi An Ancient Town, with: Japanese Bridge: This remaining symbol of Japanese culture is now considered a symbol of Hoi An. Take a walk on the street along the Hoai River, and enjoy the nightlife of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung in front of the houses, across the streets, and paths all around the town, which will make you feel peaceful, serene, and wish to extend this walk forever.
   • 21:00: Drop off at your hotel.

2. Day 2: Danang – Ba Na Hill – Golden Bridge [B/L]

   • 8:00 – 8:30 a.m: Our car and guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang and start the trip to Ba Na Hills. If you start from Hoi An, please be ready at 7:30 a.m.
   • 9:30 a.m: Upon arrival at Ba Na Hills, you will get on a cable car which holds 4 world records.
   • Visit Debay Wine Cellar built in 1923 and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden. The highlight of this tour is the Golden Bridge (Hands of God). You will have a chance to see and take photos of this beautiful bridge.
   • Continue to visit Linh Ung Pagoda where the highest Buddhist statue in the country is located (27 m).
   • 11:30 a.m: Have lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.
   • 12:30 p.m: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at a height of 1,487 m, the highest peak in Ba Na, to visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. Continue to discover the French Square, visit, and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with a series of interesting games.
   • 15:30: Return via the cabin down the mountain.
   • Back to the hotel in Da Nang/Hoi An. Arrive in Da Nang at about 17:00 and in Hoi An at about 17:30.

3. Day 3: Danang – Hue Imperial Citadel – Khai Dinh Tomb – Thien Mu Pagoda [B/L]

   • 7:00 – 7:30 a.m: Pick up at your hotel. If you are in Da Nang, the pick-up will be between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
   • Begin the journey to Hue by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass. Take 5 minutes to take photos at Lang Co Beach.
   • 11:00 a.m: Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb.
   • 12:30 p.m: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
   • 1:30 p.m: Continue to Hue’s main attraction, the Imperial Citadel.
   • 3:00 p.m: Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Hue City.
   • 4:00 p.m: Cruise along the Perfume River by dragon boat.
   • 4:30 p.m: Our driver will drop you at your hotel in Hue City. Check into your room and overnight in Hue City.

4. Day 4: Hue – Quang Binh – Paradise Cave – Flight to Hanoi [B/L]

   Note: Flight tickets excluded.

   • 6:30 a.m: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hue City. Then, you will depart to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, classified as a World Heritage Site.
   • On the way, you will stop to visit La Vang Holy Land – a national shrine located in Hai Lang District, Quang Tri Province, an important place of pilgrimage for Catholics in Vietnam.
   • You will also have a chance to stop at Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River for taking photos.
   • 12:00 p.m: Have lunch at a restaurant and have a short rest.
   • 1:00 p.m: Visit Paradise Cave. Paradise Cave (Hang Thien Duong) was discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005. It has a length of 31.4 km and is the longest dry cave in Asia. With naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it a natural wonder that many have enjoyed since its opening in 2010.
   • 3:30 p.m: Our driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Hanoi.

   Overnight in Hanoi.

5. Day 5: Arrive Hanoi – City tour (L)

   • 7h30- 8:00 Our driver pick you up from Airport station tranfer to city center join group tour.
   • we will start our city day trip. Head to the Uncle Ho’s final resting-place standing in Ba Dinh Square where the Vietnamese cultural and political events are usually taken place. Visit Ho Chi Minh stilt house, where Ho Chi Minh used to live intermittently during Vietnam War, and One Pillar Pagoda – a Buddhism temple featuring a particular architecture inside and a peaceful lotus lake outside. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, visit Bodhi tree which was offered by Indian Prime Minister Razendia Prasat as a gift when he visited Vietnam in 1959. 
   • 12h30: Have Lunch in restaurant in old quarter. Continue to the ancient temple named Ngoc Son Temple, and Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake). Go to see the first Vietnam University - Literature Temple (Quoc Tu Giam) founded in 1070 based on teachings of Confucian. 
   •  16h15: Enjoy Water Puppet show - a kind of well-known traditional Vietnamese art which is preserved through generations with more than 800 years old. (Excluded water pupet show)
   • Free time Dinner for yourself 
   • Stay overnight in Ha Noi.

   Please note: - The Program will be adjusted to suit the Arrival flights. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closed on Monday and Friday and all museums closed on Monday. Alternatives will be recommended accordingly.

6. Day 6: Sapa town - Cat Cat Village - Waterfall – Sin chai village (B/L/D)

   • 6.30 – 7.00: Tour guide of Vietnam Travel Advisor  Pick up from your hotel/accommodation, get on a big bus, and depart for Sapa Town.
   • 9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break
   • 11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa
   • 13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
     Welcome drink and itinerary briefing
   • Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures
   • 14.30: The bus picks you up to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home to Black Hmong 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, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
     Trekking distance is about 2.5 km and it lasts for 2 hours
   • 17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner & overnight in hotel with night activities.

7. Day 7: Sapa– Explore Fansipan Peak - The Indochina's Roof beach – Hanoi (B/L)

   • 8.00: After breakfast in the hotel, the driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
   • 9.00: Reach 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 hiking and taking photos).
   • 11.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town,
   • 12.30: Have lunch in the hotel
   • 13.30 – 15.45: Relax and discover Sapa town by yourself with some souvenirs, meet all group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi
   • 16.00: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks
   • 20.45: We say goodbye to you at your hotel/stay.

8. Day 8: Hanoi -Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu – Trang An- mua cave ) [B/L]

   • 7h30 -8:00 AM - Depart from Hanoi
   • Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey towards Ninh Binh province. It takes approximately two hours to reach the first destination of the day, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
   • 10:00 -10h30 AM - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
   • Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you will visit the temples of the two kings, Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. The temples are located in a scenic area surrounded by limestone mountains and green rice fields.
   • 11:30 AM - Explore Mua Cave
   • After visiting Hoa Lu, the tour continues to Mua Cave, located nearby. Mua Cave is a popular tourist spot due to its stunning panoramic view of the Tam Coc area. To reach the top of the mountain, you need to climb 500 steps, but the effort is worth it.
   • 1:00 PM - Lunch break
   • You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Binh, where you can try traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
   • 2:00 PM - Boat tour in Trang An
   • After lunch, it's time for a boat tour in Trang An, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Trang An is known for its scenic landscapes of karst mountains, caves, and rivers. During the boat tour, you will explore the caves and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
   • 4:30 PM - Return to Hanoi
   • After the boat tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Hanoi, where you will arrive around 6:30 PM, depending on traffic.

9. Day 9: Halong bay - Hanoi overnight on cruise (B/L/D)

   • 07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
   • 11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
   • 12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard CRUISE after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
   • 12.30 – 13.00: CRUISE voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. 
   • 14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. 
   • 15.00: Returning to  CRUISE, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
   • 17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
   • 19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. 
   • 20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

10. Day 10: Halong Bay – Luon Cave – Kayaking - Hanoi (B/L)

    • 06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
    • 8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
    • 9.30: Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
    • 10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
    • 11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.
    • 15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Our driver tranfer to Airport departure.