09 DAYS DISCOVERING AWESOME VIETNAM

HANOI – HA LONG BAY – HUE –  HOI AN – BANA HILL WITH GOLDEN BRIDGE

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

Day 1 Hanoi - Arrival [Guide]

Day 2 Hanoi - City tour - Water Puppet Show [Guide/B]

Day 3 Hanoi - Ninh binh [Guide/B/L]

Day 4 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay [Guide/B/L/D]

Day 5 Ha Long Bay - Hanoi to Hue [Guide/B/Br]

Day 6 Hue - City Tour – Da Nang [Guide/B]

Day 7 Da Nang – Bana Hill – Hoi An Ancient Town [Guide/B] 

Day 8 Hoi An – Coconut Forest – Lantern Making [Guide/B]

Day 9 Hoi An/ Da Nang - Departure [Guide/B]

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1  HANOI - ARRIVAL [GUIDE]

Arrival in Noi Bai International airport, our guide will pick you up from airport to hotel for check in and take a rest. 

Check in time at 2PM

Overnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 2  HANOI - CITY TOUR - WATER PUPPET SHOW [GUIDE/B]

Explore the charming city of Hanoi, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes. Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument of marble and granite built to house the preserved body of beloved revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, affectionately known to the Vietnamese as “Uncle Ho”. Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in 1049 of wood in the shape of a lotus blossom and set on a single stone pillar. 

Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote.

Lunch by your own account 

In the afternoon, drive back to central Hanoi for a walking tour through the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. You will visit Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple – the temple of the Jade Mountain.  Then you will enjoy Water Puppet Show – Puppet dance on the water, dating back from 11th century. 

Overnight in Hanoi 

DAY 3  HANOI - NINH BINH [GUIDE/B/L]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up from hotel to Ninh Binh in around 2.5 hours. Arrival in Ninh Binh, you will visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital dating back to the 10th century, packed with temple & fortress ruins. 

Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

Lunch at local restaurant 

In the afternoon, you will visit Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you can spend 1.5 hours on the bamboo boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba for an unforgettable experience. 

Then back to Hanoi.

DAY 4  HANOI - HA LONG BAY [GUIDE/B/L/D]

8:00 – 8:30 am: If you book transfer for 2 days, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in old quarter HaNoi to get to the TuanChau Marina. 

11:30 – 12:00 pm: Arriving at Halong Bay, you’ll be welcomed to embark on the cruise. It’s time to learn about the cruise briefing and safety instructions while sipping a welcome drink After check-in, you can take a short rest after an excursion.

12:00 – 1:30 pm: While cruising through the karst rock formations into the world of natural heritage, you will have lunch at the luxury restaurant on the cruise. Fill your stomach with a great diversity of deluxe Vietnamese set menu and fresh seafood dishes. You can admire a lot of Dog Stone, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, also known as Hon Trong Mai of Ha Long Bay. Island Images show up with two huge chicken: a drum, a roof with their heads together, feet pounding the protruding pose unique and impressive. Between heaven immense sea, Ga Choi island shows up beautifully, natural challenges, the weather which for hundreds of years, sometimes chicken stands proudly between sky and sea. Each dawn, the sun sometimes dyed red chicken to create shimmering beauty scene, vaguely. Photos of the island, Ga Choi gorgeous attracted a lot of tourists come and also the symbol of the House tourism Cage

3:00 – 5:30 pm: The Halong Bay 2 days 1-night itinerary begins with a visit to Luon Grotto, This is also one of the most beautiful tunnel in Halongbay. You will explore it with kayaking or just sit on small bamboo boat, one fisherman will take it. Continue visiting Titov Island, a crescent-moon-shaped island known for its calmness and crystal clear water. Spending around 1 – 2 hours on the island, you can climb to the peak of an expansive viewing deck to catch an awe-inspiring 360-degree view of Ha Long Bay. Then, take your time to have a swim and enjoy the beach relaxation. After the Titov sightseeing, the cruise departs and sails for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight. There are exhilarating massage and spa services for you. Let’s book with your cruise manager

7:30 – 9:30 pm: Enjoy your dinner, you should not miss out on some nightlife activities such as board games, cards, Parcheesi, bars, Happy Hour – buy one drink, get one free, and night squid fishing. End of the first day of Halong Bay 2 days 1 night itinerary, you will spend a night sleeping on board.

DAY 5  HA LONG BAY - HANOI TO HUE [GUIDE/B/BR]

6:30 - 7:00 am: Enjoy coffee, tea, and breakfast served in the dining room. You can wake up earlier to catch the sunset moment from the cruise which gives more stunning views than on land. Taichi class may take places.After breakfast 7:45 – 9:00 am: The next destination of Halong Bay 2 day tour classic route is Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the most magnificent and largest caves in Halong. To reach the mouth of Surprise Cave, you have to climb more than 50 steps and feast your eye on the mysterious natural vegetation of Ha Long Bay. Discovered in 1901 by the French, its original name is “Grotte Des Surprises” due to the amazing variability in the cave. Sung Sot Cave occupies an area of approximately 10,000m2, divided into two large chambers. Each has its own typical scientific value which features million-year-old stone stalactites and columns formed throughout millions of years.

9:30 am: After that, you will have time to pack your luggage or chill out on the sundeck while

the boat is heading for the pier.

10:15 -11:00 am: It’s time to have a lunch on cruise.

11:45 – 12:00 The cruise itinerary ends at Tuan Chau Port, where you sit back and relax in the waiting room for return transportation.

Then transfer directly to airport for flight to Hue.

Arrival in Hue, check in at hotel and take rest.

Overnight in Hue. 

DAY 6  HUE - CITY TOUR - HOI AN [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will discover Hue ancient capital. 

Once the imperial capital of the Nguyen Lords from the 17th to the 19th centuries, Hue’s splendid emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas and the remains of the Citadel contribute to its undeniable royal charm. Discover the Imperial Citadel at the centre of the Complex of Hue Monuments inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Enter through the towering main gate and appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains the events and the intrigue surrounding the former royal court. Despite being heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, there are some incredibly well-preserved sections intact and others which are being carefully restored. Take the boat on Huong River, then you wil visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s best-preserved religious monument. Built in 1601, the seven-storied tower pagoda, perched on top of on a hill overlooking the Perfume River, is one of Vietnam’s most recognizable icons. 

In the afternoon, visit the elaborate Khai Dinh Royal Tomb. Its architecture showcases elements of Eastern art and Western design. Notice the tomb’s blackened concrete exterior and colourful mosaic interior.

Then transfer to Da Nang and take  a rest.

Overnight in Da Nang 

DAY 7  DA NANG – BANA HILL – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN [GUIDE/B]

In the morning, transfer to Bana Hills Station. You have a chance to ride on a modern system of cable cars helps you get a bird’s-eye view, very miraculous and attractive while enjoying a feeling of flying in the blue sky amidst the clouds and wind. You will visit some old French villas en route, as well as the suspension bridge, Nui Chua & the Mountain Peak (at the height of 1,487m). Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, Golden Bridge, Sakyamuni Buddha’s monument and Ba Na.

Leave Bana Hill behind, you will move to Hoi An.

Check in at hotel and take a rest. 

In the late afternoon, you will discover Hoi An Ancient town - , Take a walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. 

Back to hotel and take a rest

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 8  HOI AN – COCONUT FOREST – LANTERN MAKING [GUIDE/B/L]

Pick you up at your hotel by private car and transfer you down to PHƯỚC HẢI- CỬA ĐẠI Fishing Village  Board  Jack Tran’s  boat cruise and commence cruising on CỬA ĐẠI River Enjoy Thúng Chai basket boat demonstration by Jack Tran’s crews.Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in a basket boat racing for fun while exploring waterways palm coconut canals waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides of V.C & US army. Enjoy your fun catching purple crabs Join local fishermen life on the river and enjoy hands-on experience cast net fishing Enjoy learning and experiencing cultural folk music of singing and rowing Bả Trạo with local fishermen Keep arriving to an islet fisherman for big net fishing            

Back on-board our boat, enjoy lunch and cold beer or soft drink.

Then back to hotel and take a short rest. 

In the late afternoon, you and your family will enjoy lantern making – a traditional handicraft in Hoi An. 

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 9  HOI AN/ DA NANG - DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]

Free & easy until our guide pick you up to airport for flight home.

End of trips! 

We look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure with Vinasoul Travel!

SERVICE INCLUDES

+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services; All private transfer and transportation

+ Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast 

+ Tissues and water on coach; Services charges and government tax; Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service; No extra charge after services confirmation; 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;

+ All Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)

+ Halong Bay cruise program as specific

+ Domestic Flights: HAN - HUI,  Economy class, Vietnam Airlines. 

+ Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers

+ Private boat trip for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary

SERVICES EXCLUDES

+ International flight tickets

+ Evisa Assistance to Vietnam (40usd/PAX) – including stamping fee at airport 

+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary

+ Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc. Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New year’s Eve

+ Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).

Suggestions for tipping and gratuities: 

+ Group under 6 pax: 20 USD per Group per day.

+ Group from 6 pax up: 3 - 5 USD per pax per day 

+ Group under 6 pax: 10 USD per Group per day. 

+ Group from 6 pax up: 2 USD per pax per day