Picture-Perfect, Vibrant & Lively (vietnam)
Vietnam is known for its rich history and culture, with influences from China, France, and other neighboring
countries. Its long history of resistance against foreign domination, as well as its unique blend of indigenous
and foreign cultures, has contributed to a distinct national identity. Vietnam’s vibrant cities, such as Ho Chi
Minh City and Hanoi, are a blend of modernity and tradition, with buzzing markets, street food vendors, and
historical landmarks like the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Temple of Literature.
Vietnam is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous opportunities for hiking, trekking,
and exploring its diverse natural landscapes, including Ha Long Bay, the Mekong Delta, and the Phong NhaKe Bang National Park. The country’s cuisine is also renowned, with its flavorful and fresh ingredients, from
pho and banh mi to spring rolls and rice paper pancakes.
Despite being a developing country, Vietnam has made significant strides in recent years, with a growing
economy and infrastructure improvements. It remains, however, a country with a complex political history and
ongoing issues related to human rights and freedom of expression. Nevertheless, Vietnam continues to attract
visitors from around the world, drawn by its unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
So, hurry up and call us now and start packing your bags while we arrange a hassle-free trip for you!
Picture-Perfect, Vibrant & Lively ( 7 days )
Colors of North & Central Vietnam
Hanoi | Ninh Binh | Ha Long | Da Nang | Hoi An
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Day 1
Arrive in Hanoi – ½ Day City Tour
Upon arriving at Noi Bai International Airport and completing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate. Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby, holding a signboard with your name on it. You are transferred to hotel in a private A/C vehicle with local English-speaking guide escort.
Relax for a while and later you are picked up from the hotel for the afternoon sightseeing tour of Hanoi city
which includes:
• The Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi's oldest pagoda, situated on a small island in West Lake. On the grounds of Tran Quoc is a Bodhi tree taken as cutting of the original tree in Bodh Gaya, India under which the Buddha sat and achieved enlightenment. The gift was made in 1959, marking the visit of the Indian president Rajendra Prasad.
• The Temple of Literature holds a significant place in history as Vietnam's first university, established in 1448. It carries the influences of the Chinese, who ruled the country for nearly 1,000 years.
• Explore the famed Old Quarter on foot, get a unique glimpse into daily life in this city and discover some unforgettable cultural and historical attractions along the walking tour. One of the highlights of the tour is sitting on very small chairs as is the special style of Ha Noi and taste egg coffee, hot coffee with condensed milk, topped with egg foam and cinnamon powder (or have a glad of cold local draft beer at the Beer corner) and watch the local life moving around.
• Later you are dropped back to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Optional (with additional cost):
Water puppet show is a unique culture show dates back to 11th Century. The show is performed in a waist deep pool of water and the puppets are made of wood - 05 USD Per Person
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Note:
• Hotel standard room check-in time: 14:00. Early check-in room is available upon request and is subject to a surcharge. -
Day 2
Ha Noi – Full Day Tour Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu Temples – Tam Coc – Mua Cave
Breakfast at hotel
7:15-7:45am Our driver and tour guide pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter Area, Hanoi. Head the south of Hanoi for 110 km. After 2 hours, you will arrive in Ninh Binh. First stop at Hoa Lu, you will have quick visit two temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Le, their sons, and the Queen... to know why Hoa Lu was built as capital of Vietnam in ending of nine centuries.
12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.
13:30 – Boarding a small Sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5-hour boat trip).
With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
15:30 – Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
17:15 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi
19:30 – Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi -
Day 3
Hanoi – Halong Bay (Or Lan Ha Bay) – Cruise & Overnight On Boat
Breakfast at your hotel and check-out
08:00 – 08:30 you are picked-up from the hotel and transferred to Ha Long Bay in an A/C Shuttle Bus. It is 2.5-hours drive on the Express Road and there is no English-speaking tour guide on bus.
11:30 Arrive at La Regina private lounge – Lot 24, Tuan Chau Marina – Ha Long, enjoy welcome drink and express check-in before boarding.
12:15Transferred by speed boat to La Regina Legend Cruises. Welcome aboard the cruise, refresh with our welcome drink while Cruise Manager briefing cruise orientation, activities & on board safety. The boat starts to cruising to Lan Ha bay.
13:00 Cruise leaves to explore Lan Ha Bay. You will be enjoying a meal that features the distinctive Vietnamese cuisine taste while relaxing and avoiding the crowds on well-traveled roads.
15:30 You will arrive at Light and Dark Cave – one of the best attractions on Lan Ha Bay which is best known for its pristine and tranquil beauty. Exploring the area by local boat or kayaking. After that, you can swim in the green emerald and cool water around the cruise.
17:30 Return to the cruise and enjoy the Bay sunset while enjoying the "Happy Hour" special. You may also join our chef in the kitchen to learn how to make traditional spring rolls.
19:00 If the weather permits, enjoy dinner on the sundeck or in La Corona Restaurant, which is on the second floor. You will have the chance to savor meals produced from premium, fresh ingredients in a distinctive fusion style that fuses the essence of traditional Vietnamese cuisine with the innovative influences of modern cuisine.
After dinner, it’s your choice for a fun squid fishing, spa (charge fees) or relaxing.
Accommodation: On Boat
Remarks:
• Please keep in mind that itineraries are subject to change by port authorities or cruising conditions or weather condition.
• Use in-house English-speaking guide on boat only.
• Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. -
Day 4
Ha Long – Ha Noi – Da Nang
• 06:00 Greet the new day on the Sundeck with a tachi session. Enjoy the fresh air on the bay while you unwind with a cup of tea or coffee. Begin your day active, join the early morning Tai Chi class on the sun deck
• 06:45 Enjoy a quick breakfast on board and get your day going with plenty of energy.
• 07:30 You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere. It will take you around 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
• 09:40 Lunch is served in the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
• 11:00 Disembark from the cruise as our crew sa farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speed boat.
• 12:00 Shuttle Bus Transfer you back to Hanoi City (Join-in shuttle bus, without local English-speaking on bus).
• 14:30 – 15:00 arrive your hotel in Hanoi, from where a private drive (without tour guide) transfers you to Noi Bai airport.
• Take the late afternoon flight from Hanoi to Da Nang City in the Central of Vietnam. Danang is situated on a peninsular at the point where the Han River flows into the Sea.
• Picked up by driver – short transfer to your hotel in Da Nang. Check-in hotel. Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang City
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Day 5
Da Nang – Full Day Visit Hoi An City
Breakfast at your hotel.
Spend this memorable morning exploring an off the beaten track rural corner of Hoi An like a local on the back of the local motorbike.
• Crossing a bridge over the Thu Bon River takes you to a quiet island village surrounded by the picturesque fields of corn, sweet potato, cucumbers, and herbs.
• Stop at the 100-year-old ancestral house where you can chat with the owner to learn about the outstanding architecture.
• Visit a traditional boat building yard before riding along village roads to enjoy the idyllic countryside scenery of rice paddies and farmland, making stops along the way to learn from friendly local families about their livelihoods including the art of mat weaving, farming and making “banh dap” (rice crackers).
• Continue to the water coconut palm-fringed waterways of Cam Thanh just where the Thu Bon River meets the sea. Experience the art of paddling the unique Vietnamese round basket boat.
• Enjoy a guided walking tour in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO – Hoi An Ancient town, which is recognized for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets, old age tile-roofed shop houses, and typical local cuisine. Visit the Merchant Houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Museum, Pagoda, the Assembly Halls, lantern shops.
• Transfer back to your hotel in Da Nang City in a private A/C vehicle.
Optional (with additional cost)
1. Calligraphy workshop: Meet and talk with the Calligraphy expert and hands-on writing your own lucky character tin calligraphy to bring home as a souvenir.
Cost: 05 USD Per Person
2. Lantern making workshop: Reach the home of a local craftsman, have a brief introduction to the history, to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the stages of production, try to create or decorate a lantern and take it home as a souvenir.
Cost: 05 USD Per Person
Notes: With motorbike tour, you will sit behind experienced drivers who understand their scooters and the traffic like the back of their hands.
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang City -
Day 6
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
Breakfast at your hotel.
• Today, drive about 1-hour from your hotel to Ba Na Hill, a scenic mountainous area with panoramic vistas reminiscent. Standing more than 1,400 meters (4,878 feet) above sea level, the temperature of this place is mostly cool year-round.
• Arrive at Ba Na Hills cable car station, ride on a modern system of cable cars and Get a bird's-eye view of nature which is strikingly beautiful.
• Experience the feeling of walking in the clouds when you walk on the Golden Bridge which seems to be supported by a pair of giant hands jutting out of the mountain.
• Then, enjoy your leisure time on Ba Na Hills for further activities such as European Architecture Villas, indoor game, French Wine Cellar, flower beds and pagodas.
• Lunch on your own account.
• Take cable downhill, continue drive to visit the iconic Dragon Bridge and famous Han Market.
• Transfer back to your hotel in Da Nang City in a private A/C vehicle. -
Day 7
Danang Departure
• After breakfast, driver will take you to Da Nang airport, for departure flight.
Note:
Standard room check-out time is 12:00. Late check-out is available upon request and is subject to a surcharge.
Package Includes
✓ Private airport pick-up in Hanoi City with tour guide, Private airport drop-off in Hanoi City, without tour guide
✓ Private airport pick-up in Da Nang City with tour guide,Private airport drop-off in Da Nang City, without tour guide
✓ 4* Accommodation
✓ 04 nights hotel stay in Hanoi & Da Nang City as mentioned or similar, with daily breakfast
✓ 01 night on boat in Ha Long (or Lan Ha) Bay
Meals: 01 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 brunch on boat in Ha Long (or Lan Ha) Bay, drinks excluded
✓ Private Half-day guided tour in Hanoi City, entrance fee included
✓ Private Full-day guided tour Ninh Binh
✓ Join Shuttle Bus Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi, without tour guide
✓ Join-in Overnight Cruise in Ha Long Bay (or Lan Ha Bay)
✓ Private Full-day guided tour in Hoi An
✓ Private guided tour to Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
✓ Entrance Tickets to the sights indicated in the detailed itinerary
✓ Round-trip Cable Car to/from Bana Hills
✓ Fresh water and wet wipe during transfers (two bottles, per person per day)
✓ Government taxes & service charges
✓ Return Airfare (International flights) on Economy class
✓ Domestic flight Hanoi – Da Nang sector on Economy class
✓ Visa Fee
Not included
➢ Children / Infant rates
➢ Travel Insurance
➢ Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, and drinks
➢ Entrance fees, guide service during free time & other personal expenses
➢ Any extra meal supplements
➢ Compulsory peak supplements / Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
➢ Early check-in / Late check-out charges
➢ Tips for driver, local guide, boat crew
➢ Mini-bar in room
➢ Any miscellaneous expenses
➢ Any additional room supplements
➢ Any items not specifically mentioned in the inclusions list
Hotel Check In & Check Out Time
➢ Check-in time : After 14:00hrs
➢ Check-out time : Before 12:00hrs
Note: Early check-in or Late check-out services are subject to availability at an additional charge
Note On Service & Alternative Policy
• No service is secured at the time of our proposal; services (hotel, boat, flight, guide etc) are subject to availability
• Alternative services together with different costs will be suggested when the first choices are not available at the time of booking
Important:
**Cancellation policies are subject to change and may vary according to respective hotels selected by the client and also subject to seasonality**
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