14 DAYS DISCOVERING AWESOME VIETNAM

OUTLINE ITINERARY:
Day 1 Hanoi - Arrival [Guide]
Day 2 Hanoi - Ninh Binh [Guide/B]
Day 3 Hanoi city tour - The Quintessence of Tonkin [Guide/B]
Day 4 Hanoi - Ha Long bay [Guide/B/L/D]
Day 5 Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Dong Hoi [Guide/B]
Day 6 Dong Hoi - Phong Nha Cave [Guide/B]
Day 7 Dong Hoi - Hue [Guide/B]
Day 8 Hue City tour [Guide/B]
Day 9 Hue - Hoi An [Guide/B/L]
Day 10 Hoi AN - Fishing Village [B/L] - Group tour
Day 11 Hoi AN - My Son Sanctuary - Da Nang [Guide/B]
Day 12 Da Nang - Free and easy [B]
Day 13 Da Nang - Free and easy - Flight to Hanoi [Guide/B]
Day 14 Hanoi - Departure [Guide/B]

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 HANOI - ARRIVAL [GUIDE]
Arrival in Hanoi, our guide will pick you up to hotel for check in and take a rest.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 2 HANOI - NINH BINH [GUIDE/B]

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 by your own account.
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.
We continue to visit Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam, and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.
Then back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 3 HANOI CITY TOUR - THE QUINTESSENCE OF TONKIN [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then our guide will pick you up to have a discover Hanoi – the capital of
Vietnam.
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, you will visit Hoa Lo Prison – a historial proof during Vietnam war and Thang Long Imperial Citadel - a complex of historic buildings associated with the history of Vietnam located in the centre of Hanoi, Vietnam. Its construction began in 1010 and was completed in early 1011 under the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ of the Lý dynasty.
Next you will transfer to a destination near Hanoi, where you can enjoy The Quintessence of
Tonkin - the grandest open-air performance in Vietnam due to its unique interactive water stage nestled within a rice field.
Then back to Hanoi, take a rest.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 4 HANOI - HA LONG BAY [GUIDE/B/L/D]

In the morning you will depart Hanoi at 08:30 for a three and a half hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay City. On the way, you will stop for refreshments, and upon arriving in Halong City, you will take a tender transfer to your junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. As you cruise the magical bay, you will notice thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit a fishing village wit the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you'll enjoy cocktails or a cooking class while watching the sunset, and later you can unwind at a restaurant with a lavish dinner. To end the day, you can enjoy some evening activities such as movie night, board games, or a beauty treatment, before an overnight stay on the junk.

DAY 5 HA LONG BAY - HANOI - FLIGHT TO DONG HOI [GUIDE/B]
Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.
Disembark on cruise, then back to Hanoi.
Next you will take a domestic flight to Dong Hoi.
VN1591 – HAN – VDH: 17:45 – 19:10, Economy class Arrival in Dong Hoi, transfer to hotel for check in and take a rest.
DAY 6 DONG HOI - PHONG NHA CAVE [GUIDE/B]

Our driver and Guide will pick you up at hotel. Visit Paradise Cave This cave is one of the most beautiful caves inside the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Paradise Cave was discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005
and has a length of 31km, making it the longest dry cave in Asia. With naturally primitive features, Thien Duong Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant.
Afternoon, continue the journey to visit Phong Nha ("Wet Cave"). Coming back Phong Nha
Lake House for second night.
DAY 7 DONG HOI - HUE [GUIDE/B]
Breakfast at hotel. Leave Phong Nha to Hue. On the way, you will have a chance to visit the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge, important sights that marked violent battles which took place in Quang Tri Province during the American War.
Arriving Hue, check in & take an overnight in Hue.
DAY 8 HUE – CITY TOUR [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 recognisable 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. Continue to visit Tu Duc Tomb - officially Khiêm Mausoleum, is located in Huế, Chinese. It is built for the Nguyễn Emperor Tự Đức and took three years to build from 1864– 1867. It is divided into a Temple Area and a Tomb Area.
Finally discover Incense Stick Village - the largest and oldest incense village in Hue, famous for its profession of making incense for hundreds of years.
Transfer back to your hotel with an optional stop en route at an incense stick making house.
Overnight in Hue.
DAY 9 HUE - HOI AN [GUIDE/B/L]
We'll pick you up in front of your hotel . Depart to Waterfall ( you can swim here ) - Fishing
Village to take photos and have lunch on the floating restaurant in lagoon . Then ,you can go to Hai Van Pass to stay on the top and ejoy the view / drink coffee . After that, we'll go down Hai Van Pass and we go to along to the coast of the East Sea , you can visit a Heaven Cave in Marble Mountain.
Then transfer to Hoi An, check in at hotel and take a rest.
DAY 10 HOI AN - FISHING VILLAGE [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

Pick you up at your hotel by our shuttle bus 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 come back hotel and take a rest.

In the late afternoon, you will discover Hoi An Ancient Town by private tour -– the well-
preserved ancient architecture of a trading port from 15 – 19th century. 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 11 HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY - DA NANG [GUIDE/B]

Breakfast at hotel, then you will visit My Son Sanctuary – “the spirit and art valley” is a symbol for a brilliant period of Champa kingdom. Since 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Arrive in My Son Temple, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place where was chosen to build the temple tower of the Champa Royal for nearly 1000 years with many ancient towers hidden in a discreet valley. The place where the most exquisite focus of ancient Champa culture – is considered to be the Holy Land. There, you will hear the stone bricks tell about the dancing gods, tell about the gods of worship in the Champa culture, and so many secrets that until now still have no explanation and maybe you will be the first decode them.
After visiting and listening to the tour guide talk about the mysteries here, you will be back to the main gate of My Son Ruins by special electric car. Leave My Son Holy land behind.
Then you will transfer back to Da Nang.
Enjoy beautiful My Khe beach.
Overnight in Da Nang
DAY 12 DA NANG - FREE AND EASY [B]
Free and easy in Da Nang
DAY 13 DA NANG - FREE AND EASY - FLIGHT TO HANOI [GUIDE/B]
Free and easy in Da Nang.
Then take a flight to Hanoi, arrival in Hanoi, check in at hotel and take a rest.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 14 HANOI - DEPARTURE [GUIDE/B]
Breakfast at hotel, free and easy, then our guide will pick you up to airport for flight home.
Trip ends!

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, except for some group tour as mentioned
+ 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).
+ Flight from Hanoi – Dong Hoi, Da Nang– Hanoi, Economy Class
+ Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
+ Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
SERVICES EXCLUDES
+ International flight tickets
+ Evisa Assistance to Vietnam (35usd/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