BEST OF VIETNAM TRIP 16 DAYS 15 NIGHTS

Day 1 ( 29 Mar) Arrive Ha Noi, check in hotel – relax

Day 2 (30 Mar): Ha Noi historical and cultutral tour – City Tour.

19 PM: Dinner at our restaurant. Overnight Hotel

Private tour

Day 3 ( 31 Mar ): Ha Noi – Sapa – Cat Cat . Arriving at Ta Van, where we have dinner cooked on a wood fire enjoying the homestay overnight.company and hospitality of our Hmong family

Private tour

Day 4 (01 Apr): Sapa – Fansipan moutain by cable car – Ha Noi

Private tour

Day 5 (02 Apr):): Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise 2 days 1 night – overnight on cruise

Group Tour

Day 6 (03 Apr): Halong Bay – Freedom Island – overnight on island

Day 7 (04 Apr): Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi

Group Tour

Day 8 (05 Apr): Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave

Group Tour

Day 9 (06 Apr): Ninh Binh trekking Cuc Phuong National Park – night sleeping bus to Phong Nha

Private Tour

Day 10 (07 Apr): Phong Nha arrival – Paradise Cave & Phong Nha Cave

Group Tour

Day 11 (08 Apr): Dong Hoi to Danang by train- Food tour in Hoian and lantern festival

SE1: Dong Hoi Depart 07h05 AM – Da Nang Arrive 12h30 PM

Private car

Day 12 (09 Apr): Hoian ancient town and countryside by bike

Private tour

Day 13 (10 Apr): Ba Na hill

Day 14 (11 Apr): My Son temple at sunrise

Private tour

Day 15(12 Apr) Relax- fly to Ha Noi

Private tour

Day 16 (13 Apr): Departure

Day 1 (29 Mar): Hanoi arrive

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Welcome to Hanoi Capital

Airport car picks up at time as your request, drive to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Early check-in at hotel, time for breakfast and relaxing

Meals: None

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Bustling Hanoi offers a charming blend of new and old.  Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and a source of pride throughout history. This city tour Hanoi is designed aiming to give you an opportunity to enjoy an absolute and adorable Vietnam capital city.

Today, you will discover Ha Noi with an experienced tour guide who has been living here for over 40 years.

8.00: Driver and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel/

8.30-10.30: one pillar pagoda and Ho Chi Minh mausoleum

10.30-11.30: Temple of literature

12.00: lunch with Ha Noi local food

13.15-14.15: Tran quốc pagoda

14.30- 15.45: Hoa lo prison

Tour end.

Lunch with Bun Cha: It is one of famous specialties

 in Ha Noi.The dish is including: Noodle serves with

 fresh herb and vegetables, grill pork by Ha Noi style,

 Green papaya pickle and crab spring roll.

Day 4 (01 Apr): Sapa – Fansipan – Ha Noi

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07:30  Have Breakfast in homestay Ta Van, Sapa

08:00  Check out homestay Ta Van, Sapa

08:30  Driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. ( Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).

11:30  Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town,

12:00  Have lunch with local Vietnamese

13:00  Get on bus to go back hanoi

19:00  Arrive Hanoi: Check in relax

Meals: Breakfast/ lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 5 (02 Apr): Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise 2 days 1 night – overnight on cruise

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08:00 – 08:30 Pick up from the Old Quarter Hanoi

12:15 – 12:30 Arrive to dock number 26 Tuan Chau Harbor.

12:30 – 13:00 Get transferred to cruise by tender, enjoy our welcome drink then check in in your cabin.

13:15 – 14:15 Have lunch at the cruise dining area.

15:30 – 17:30 The cruise will bring you to the most tranquil area of Halong Bay, getting away from the crowd where you can do somersaults, backflip, kayak or take a dive. To top off, we also have a giant trampoline and jacuzzi arranged around the cruise.

17:30 – 18:45   It is time for the Sunset party where you can buy two get one drink for free during Happy Hours.

19:00 – 20:30  Enjoy fresh local seafood at the cruise dining area.

From 21:00 onwards   Join Oasis cruise night-life activities such as dancing, participating in various games with other guests, closing the gap between you and your friends by sipping your favorite drinks while being in the jacuzzis. We also have a huge sundeck for gathering and a bar outside always ready to serve.

Last order is at 1:45, thus do not miss your chance to fill up your glass before it is closed.

Meals: Breakfast/ lunch/ dinner

Accommodation: on cruise

Day 6 (03 Apr): Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Freedom Island

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07:00 – 08:00  Rise and shine. Do not miss out on the Halong magnificent dawn in the

middle of the Bay while having a delicious breakfast.

08:40 – 09:20  Check out and settle your bill.

09:30   Get on our transfer boat to start your next trip to our private island.

12:00 – 12:30 Get on our transfer boat to start your next trip to our private island.

13:00 – 13:30 Check in your room.

15:00 – 16:00 Free time to explore the island. You can play volleyball on the beach, swim in

our private beach and play billiards in the waiting lounge area. To top it off, join the mountain trekking to the top of the island and enjoy the most beautiful and majestic sea view on the Island (please ask the tour guide for the instructions). Please bring sports shoes/ climbing shoes and mosquito spray.

16:00 – 17:00 Enjoy Sunset party with fresh fruits and juice prepared by our staff.

19:00 – 20:30 Have BBQ dinner in our open area by the beach.

From 21:00 Enjoy the rest of the night doing anything you wish with your friends.

Note: Last order is at 1:45, thus do not miss your chance to fill up your glass before

it is closed.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: The One Island Retreat

07:00 – 08:30  Have breakfast in our dining area.

09:00 – 10:00  Check out and settle your bill.

11:30 – 11:45  Get on our transfer boat and move back to Tran Chau harbor.

12:30 – 12:45  Get picked up by our bus from Tran Chau harbor to Got ferry station. From

Got Ferry station, you will travel to the other side, and got picked up by our

bus and head back to Hanoi Old Quarter. (Due to heavy traffic in this area,

you may need to wait for the bus for about 1 hour).

16:00 – 17:00  Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 8 (05 Apr): Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave

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8:00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province

– 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

– Have a 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

– Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as AWorld 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.

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. Get on the taxi to your stay in Ninh Binh

Meals: Breakfast/ lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh

Day 9 (06 Apr): Trekking Cuc Phuong National Park – Night sleeping bus to Phong Nha

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Have breakfast and be ready for Cuc Phuong National Park. (Please check-out the room, and keep your luggage in the homestay)

9:30: We will firstly visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre – a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats.

Have lunch in the restaurant with the local foods.

Continue taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn more about the fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam. Back to the Park Centre visit the “Cave of Early Man”.

Leisure evening

20h30: Go to bus meeting point; take sleeping bus to Phong Nha Village.

Meals: Breakfast/ lunch

Accommodation: Sleep on bus

Day 10 (07 Apr): Phong Nha arrive: Paradise Cave & Dark Cave

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04:00 Arrive to Phong Nha National Park:  Drop off at Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha. Early check in, have breakfast – You can leave your luggage here and wait for the tour pick up

8:45 – 9:10 Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Phong Nha village, then transfer you to Paradise Cave – the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone).

You will then be taken by golf cart (1.6 km) from the main gate through the jungle, to where you will then climb to the mouth of the cave; a climb that boasts spectacular views of the mountainous region around the cave.

12:00:  Lunch at Dark Cave restaurant. Here you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish. Vegetarian option available. Please contact us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate you.

13:00 Visit Dark Cave (located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park). Participate in the many adventure activities: mud bath, zip-lining, swimming, kayaking, adventure course, caving etc.

17:00 Depart back to Dong Hoi

Meals: Breakfast/ lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi

Day 11 (08 Apr): Phong Nha to Danang by train

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Take morning train to Danang (please take taxi to Dong Hoi Train Station)

SE1 7.55-13.23 (soft bed A/C)

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Upon arrival, driver will pick you up and take you to the Calm house villa in Hoian

Check in the hotel, take shower

6:00pm: Sue will come to greet you all catch an electric car to the old city for food tour.

Walk along the small alleys of Hoian to try some street food such as while rose, Cao Lau, chicken rice which people cook by traditional recipe. Enjoy lantern festival with sampan on the Hoai River at night

Overnight hotel in Hoi An

8:30 am: Meet our local tour guide at hotel’s lobby then walk to the old city to visit Japanese cover bridge, ancient house, and Chinese assembly hall and museum to get to know about history and culture of the beautiful town on the bank of Hoài river. You will continue the moring tour by riding bike to the coconut jungle and vegetable garden make some pancake by yourself for lunch.

to the 7 Hectare water coconut palm trees by bicycles – Lying in the ecological system of salted water forest at the lower section of the Thu Bồn river, the 7 Hectare water coco palm trees, the revolution base in the wars for national salvation tends to be an inalienable tourist spot of Hội An City.

From here visitor will enjoy:

– Performers dance “Gangnam Style” on basket boat.

– Explore the 7 hecta coconut forest by basket boat.

– We continue riding to vegetable garden where the local grow vegetable and herbs by organic. You chance to make some pancake with shrimp or chicken by yourself. Enjoy foot massage and have luch at the garden.

Overnight in Hoian

Ba Na Hills is the highest moutain in Da Nang. The temperature there is about 5- 7 degree lower from the city. Coming here,  you can experience the beauty and charm of one of Vietnam’s most stunning destinations. Nestled in the Truong Son Mountains, Ba Na Hills is a breathtaking hill station that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, French colonial architecture, and thrilling amusement park rides. With our full-day tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore all that Ba Na Hills has to offer, from its picturesque nature and panoramic views to its exciting attractions and cultural landmarks. So come join us for an unforgettable adventure in Ba Na Hills!

It takes us 1 hour to travel from Da Nang to Ba Na hill.

9:00 am:  Guide and driver will pick you up, then make our way to the breathtaking Ba Na Hills.

Start your day by checking in at the Suoi Mo Station, where you’ll board a cable car and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Once you arrive at Marseille Station, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the famous Golden Bridge. This stunning pedestrian bridge is held up by two giant stone hands and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and forests.

Head to Jardin D’Amour, a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers, fountains, and sculptures. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

 Early morning is the best time to visit My Son holyland because you can enjoy the peaceful moment in a beautiful valey deep inside the jungle. You also have special feeling of closing to the nature when birds sing  side by side and you also enjoy clearly the lovely melodies of waterfall. My Son Holy Land is a World Heritage site in central Vietnam, about 55km to the southwest of Hoian. It used to be the spiritual and worshipping center of the Champa kingdom from the 4 to the 13th century. It was a large complex of religious monuments comprised of more than 70 architectural works. The monuments were built by the nobility and reflect the unique Champa culture with architectural and spiritual influences from Indian Hinduism.

We will depart at 5 am and comback around 9am. During your visit to My Son, the guide will show you the remains of the unique brickworks. He/She also tells you about the history and the meaning and function of each building.

Driver will pick you up at the hotel and depart to the airport. Arrive Ha Noi, check in and relax.

Driver will pick you up from the hotel to depart to the airport. Trip end and home sweet home.

City

Hotel lists

ID booking Code

Hanoi

Rex/ The Light/ De Souriant

–          Deluxe Room

Halong Bay

Oasis Party Cruise

–           Deluxe Twin Room + Dorminity

Ninh Binh

Tam Coc Friendly Homestay

–          Double Room

Dong Hoi

Sonne Hotel

https://sonnehotel.vn/

–          Double room

Hoi An

 Mad Monkey ( two nights)

Hoian Beach resort or similar standard ( 3 nights)

Deluxe river view