Spend great night on Halong Bay Cruise
8DAYS -> Hanoi --> Halong Bay --> Ninh Binh
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Overview
This package of Hanoi – Ha Long – Ninh Binh 5 days offers us to explore the best highlights and the most stunning scenery of Vietnam Northern
Itinerary Summary
By Day | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
Day 1 | Hanoi | ||
Day 2 | Hanoi, Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |
Day 3 | Halong/ Lan ha, Hanoi | Breakfast, Lunch | |
Day 4 | Hanoi, Da Nang | Breakfast | |
Day 5 | Da Nang, Hoi An | Breakfast, lunch | |
Day 6 | Da Nang, Bana Hill | Breakfast, lunch | |
Day 7 | Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi tunnel | breakfast, lunch | |
Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh | breakfast |
Full itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Hanoi
Upon arrival, meet and transfer with guide to hotel for check in (Early check-in is NOT included and subject to hotel’s availability). City Tour is available on your request
Meals:
Day 2
Hanoi - Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay - Overnight on Cruise
Our guide and shuttle bus will pick you up at lobby of hotel at 8.00 - 8.20AM and start journey east to Halong Bay, through picturesque rice-farming villages of the Red River Delta, where we see every day Vietnamese village life. On arrival, we board a beautiful traditional junk and spend a full day and night cruising the bay’s 3000 magnificent limestone islets. In the evening when the boat is anchored in the middle of the stunning lagoon, we enjoy a wonderful seafood meal and later there is opportunity for an evening swim from the side of the boat. Spend the night on our luxurious boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi
Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong. Have brunch on board the boat before returning to Halong pier to get back Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4
Hanoi City Tour - Fly to Da Nang
After breakfast, our guide pick up at hotel at 8.00AM. Sightseeing today includes explore Vietnam’s charming capital. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, start a Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and stilt house), the Presidential Palace, the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature; West Lake including the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda;
End the half day’s explorations. Afternoon, catch a flight to Da Nang, upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check in. Free relaxing on beach
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Explore Da Nang – Hoi An Full Day
We will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang city center and transfer to visit Linh Ung pagoda of Son Tra peninsula. Linh Ung pagoda of Son Tra peninsula is the largest pagoda in Central Vietnam. Arrive there, we can feel the cool sea wind, see Da Nang panoramic, the Arhat statues and Lady Buddha statues which are the tallest in Viet Nam.
Leaving Linh Ung pagoda, we will visit My Khe beach, one of the nicest beaches in Central Vietnam with white sand and pure water. You take about 10-15 mins to take photos.
Visit Marble Mountain. Marble Mountain is located between Da Nang and Hoi An, is a fairyland with a dreamlike scenery, pagodas, and grottoes. You will be amazed in front of the unique architecture of the pagoda and temple. Besides from these amazing landmarks, we will conquer 108 steps from foot to top of the mountain. Explore Marble Mountain, don’t forget to stop at Xa Loi tower, Tam Thai pagoda, Tang Chon cave, Hoa Nghiem cave, Huyen Khong cave.
Have Lunch at a local restaurant
The car takes you to Hoi an. You explore Hoi An Ancient Town with Phuc Kien assembly hall, Tan Ki house, Phung Hung ancient house and Japanese covered bridge.
We will pick you up again in Hoi an ancient town and come back Da Nang. Drop you off at your hotel in Da nang
Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6
Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge – Fly to Ho Chi Minh
Our car and guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang city center and start the trip to Ba Na Hills.
Upon arrival Ba Na Hills, the tour guide will lead you to get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. From The Cable Car, you can get a bird’s-eye view, see the vast forests, contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.
Arrive at Station 2, our guide will take you to Debay Wine Cellar and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden. Le Jardin D’Amour is a huge flower garden, where there are many kinds of flowers, including rare flowers, and a 100-year-old grapefruit tree by the first funicular in Vietnam. And a highlight in this tour is the Golden Bridge ( also called ” Hands of God”). This bridge was built with a very special structure with 2 hands holding the bridge. From the bridge, you can see the panoramic view of Ba Na mountain.
Afterward, you will have the chance to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, the highest pagoda among the three as it is located at around 1,500 meters above sea level.
Have lunch at a restaurant at French village and take a short rest to continue exploring all Ba Na Hills
Afternoon, conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind.
Next place is the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Freefall tower, 4-5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park,..
At 14:00 – 15.00: Back to the cabin down the mountain. The car will take you back to your hotel to collect the baggage and transfer to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels Half day
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeingthe beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (optional)
Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 8
Ho Chi Minh Departure
Free at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight back home
Meals: breakfast
Trip Notes
Inclusions
All transfer and quality air-conditioned limousine vehicles
Accommodation at 3, 4 star Hotel selected including daily breakfast with double/twin room
Tours with local English Speaking Guide
Meals as mentioned in the program (Breakfast: B ; Lunch: L ; Dinner: D). Halal food is available on your request
Airport transfer at destination
Boat trip/ Kayaking
Cooking Class
Entrance fee for all destinations as Tour Itinerary indicated
Bottle of water available on coach ( 2 bottle/pax/day)
Exclusions
Domestic & International airfare
Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program
Visa to Vietnam
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (telephone, shopping...)
Tipping/ Gratuities
Single Supplement
Early check in & late check out
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
Accommodation
Destinations | 3 star | 4 star | 5 star |
Hanoi |
La Selva Hotel |
Silk Queen Grand |
Pan Pacific Hotel |
Danang |
Monarque Hotel |
Radisson Hotel Danang |
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Hoi An |
Freesia Hotel |
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Saigon |
Le Duy Hotel |
Harmony Hotel |
Equatorial Hotel |
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