HANOI – HALONG – DANANG – HOI AN – PHU QUOC (8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS)

Detailed Itinerary

HANOI – ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR

On arival, our driver pick you up then transfer you to hotel in the old quarter to drop your bags. Relax a bit then be picked up for Hanoi City Tour (If your flight arrive early in the morning, early check in is up to your request).

Stroll around Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (Outside)

Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 12:30 PM for lunch then let visit the the Temple of Literature – The first royal academy of the country.
Then continue to Hoa Lo Prison – one of the biggest prisons built by the French in Indochina to intern thousands of Vietnamese patriotic and revolutionary fighters. From 05/8/1964 to 31/3/1973, a part of the prison was used to capture American pilots who were shot down during their bombing raids against North Vietnam. In this period, Hoa Lo was euphemistically called the “Ha Noi Hilton” by the prisoners in detention.
Thirdly, visit the Ngoc Son temple in Hoan Kiem Lake – a famous attraction in Hanoi, which features traditional architecture and the spiritual life of Vietnamese people. It is a sacred site where people come to pray for good fortune and peace of mind.
Back to your hotel afterward. Free on your own.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meal: Lunch

HANOI - HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY( KAYAKING/SWIMMING) – SUNSET PARTY

7:45 – 8:15: Get picked up from your hotel (In Hanoi Old Quarter area and not included in cabin rate).

8:15 – 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong.

Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge.

11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).

Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink.

After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant.

Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … – This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.

Accommodation: Overnight on cruise (sharing cruise)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

LAN HA BAY- TUAN CHAU HARBOR – HANOI – DANANG

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:

● Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets

● Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim…

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.

10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

Accommodation: Hotel in Danang

Meal: Breakfast, Brunch

DANANG – BANA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE

Breakfast is served at your hotel.

08:00: ViTravel’s guide and driver will come to your hotel then transfer you to Bana Hills.

08:45: Arrive at the cable car station, our guide will lead you to board then go up to visit the Golden Bridge – the famous icon of Danang which was officially inaugurated in June 2018 in Ba Na, was also voted by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 10 best destinations of the world 2018” and admired by The Guardian as “The world’s most impressive pedestrians’ bridge”.

Then, let’s discover the French Village, which reenacts an old fashioned and tranquil France lined with recognizable classical landmarks such as the square, church, town, old village and inns and the dizzily vibrant and fascinating indoor game zone. Fantasy Park si the largest indoor game zone of Vietnam that includes countless games, recreations and sports for families. The Jurassic Park is a must-visit for children fans of the namesake blockbuster “Jurassic Park”. Besides, this complex also puts on offer the first wax museum of Vietnam, in which lifelike figurines are modeled after prominent figures worldwide.

Lunch is buffet option at a restaurant in Ba Na Hills.

Come back to Danang City. Free to enjoy swimming on of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Accommodation: Hotel in Danang

Meals Included: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch

DANANG – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN – DANANG

After breakfast at hotel,

We will drive to visit The Marble Mountain which features five mountains by a pristine beach in Ngu Hanh Son District, 6km southeast of the city centre, was first recognised as a national historical and cultural relic in 1990. The site was given the name Ngu Hanh Son, or Non Nuoc by King Minh Mang under the Nguyen Dynasty in 1837.

Thuy Son Mountain (water) stands 160 metres tall on an area of 15 hectares. Its caves and stalactite formations are the most visited feature of the complex. Kim Son Mountain (metal) – the largest of the Marble Mountains, hosts the annual Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) Festival – one of the 15 largest events in Vietnam.

The 400-year-old Non Nuoc stone sculpture village at the foot of the Marble Mountains has also been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage. Continue drive further south to visit Hoi An ancient town – a major Asian trading center in the 17th and 18th century and many of the original buildings remain.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant.

Then continue to enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient town centre, including the 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge and the colourful local market area of this unique UNESCO-designated World Heritage city. Today, let’s have a walking tour in the town to visit these must–see spots as Hokkien Assembly, Tan Ky ancient house, Hoi An museum…

Let’s enjoy before driving back to Da Nang to catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

DANANG – FLY TO PHU QUOC – PHU QUOC GRAND WORLD

Breakfast at your hotel then check out and drive to Danang airport to catch a light to PhuQuoc island – the biggest island in Vietnam.

Once land in Phu Quoc, let’s drive to your hotel to check in and drop your luggage before joining the afternoon tour to Phu Quoc Grand World.

15:00: Pick up from your hotel lobby and visit

• Bamboo Legend;

• Contemporary Art Urban Park;

• Four-season Urban Park and visit the bright colorful roads in the miniature Venice

• Cruise on the river by Gondola

• Chill on the beach and admire the sunset (drink at your own expenses)

18:00 Have dinner

20:00 Enjoy the show “Quintessence of Vietnam”

21:30 Free to watch the multimedia show “Charm of Venice”

22:30 Return to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

PHU QUOC – 4 ISLAND – AQUATOPIA WATER PARK

Breakfast is served at your hotel then our guide and driver will pick you up.
08:00 – 08:30 Start to visit:
• Pearl Farm and Shell Handicraft Workshop and Shop (If you do not want to visit this place, please inform us to adjust the pickup time).
• Arrive at the port, boarding the speed boat. Cruise to An Thoi Archipelagoes. Listen about the cruise itinerary and pass by beautiful islets.
• Arrive at Roi Islet, change your swimming suit, and start snorkeling. You may want to experience seawalking activities here (personal charge 55USD/pax). With an oxygen helmet, you can walk in the seabed 6m deep to see different kinds of corals and fish….
• Start to Gam Ghi or May Rut islet for snorkeling (40 minutes)
• Take a picture with the sup board, and fly-cam…(including) at Mong Tay islet
• Continue snorkeling or swimming
• Have lunch at a local restaurant on an island.
• Boarding and go back to Hon Thom Nature Park
• Experience all the outdoor activities here including Wooden Snake, Aquatopia water park
16:45 Get the Cable car to go back to An Thoi station.
17:20 Return to your hotel.
Free in the evening to explore Phu Quoc night market.

PHU QUOC – FREE – DEPART

Today, we do not have any activities, you enjoy your breakfast at hotel the spend your free time on the beach near your hotel of do your last shopping oppportunities before our driver picks you up then transfer you to Phu Quoc airport to catch your onward flight.

Trip end

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

Private airport pick up and drop off
Daily group tours with transport, guide, lunch, entrance fees
Accommodation 4* with daily breakfast
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
2 domestic flights: HAN – DAD and DAD – PQC
All sightseeing tickets as program
Tissues and water on coach
Services charges and government tax
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Boat trip as per tour (if any)
Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter

Not Included

Personal expenses, TIPS and gratuities

Travel insurance, personal insurance

Beverage

Vietnam visa stamp fee (25 USD/pax/entry)

Other services not mentioned above

International flights & departure taxes (if any)

Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)

Terms & Notes

Possibility to provide other hotels of higher/lower category or to mix hotels among options.
The hotels mentioned in the list above are only recommended and may change based on availability upon reservation. In case of unavailability, they will be replaced by hotels at least equivalent or superior but the least possible supplement
The rooms at hotels are available for check-in from 14:00 on the day of your arrival until 12:00noon on the day of your departure.