HANOI – NINH BINH – HALONG – DANANG – HOI AN 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS

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).

08:00- 8:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake.

It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world.

– Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh
mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
-Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
-Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual
maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area.

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum (closed on Mondays).

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”.

16.15 -16.30: Tour ends. Back to hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meal: Lunch

07:00 – 07:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province.
09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.
10:30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.

11:45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
13:00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15:00: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
15:45: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
19:00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

08:00-8:30: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to depart Halong Bay.
Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive).
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the La Pandora Cruise to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site

12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.

13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.

16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.

17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.

19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

Accommodation: Overnight on a cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.

07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.

09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.

10:00: Lunch is served on board.

12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.

15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel where our driver is waiting then be transferred to Noi Bai airport to catch a flight to Danang – The most vibrant coastal city in the central of Vietnam.

Once landed, our local driver will welcome you then drive you to the hotel in Danang city center to check-in.

Free at own leisure. Dinner is on your own.

Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

08:00 – 08:30 AM: The driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Danang.

The first stop is the Son Tra peninsula, nicknamed “Monkey Mountain” by American troops. The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea.

While there, Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia, will be one of your unforgettable memories. The 67-meter-tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.

Next, you’ll be impressed by the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave. Admire beautiful caves and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism.

Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc, where you can admire stone-fine art and buy some nice souvenirs.

11:30 AM–12:00 PM: Enjoy local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town.

01:00 PM: Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and the hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially basket boat rowing.

02:15 PM Then Hoi An Ancient Town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Ancient House, the Japanese Bridge, the Museum, etc. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam. Have dinner with special food in Hoi An.

Free your time to enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An. Back to Danang in the evening.

Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner

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 Gate – 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 till our driver picks you up then transfer you back to Danang airport to catch your onward flight,

Trip ends.

Accommodation: N/A
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch