Highlights:
- Enjoy the panoramic view of Da Nang on the peak of BaNa Hills National Park. It’s an amazing place where you can embody the nice atmosphere, find several kinds of unique birds and flowers.
- Following that, the beautiful Hoi An Ancient Town is a must-see attraction with ancient houses closely lying on the banks of the romantic Hoai River.
- You will visit numerous tourist destinations associated with the national history and culture, including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake – Ngoc Son Temple.
- Take a cruise around Halong Bay, which is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. You can also participate in interesting recreational activities, such as kayaking, cooking, squid fishing, etc.
- Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries and climb up 500 steps to Lying Dragon mountain to enjoy the breathtaking mountainous view. Enjoy a boat trip explore Trang An’s natural heritage, through majestic caves.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 (July 6): Arrival Danang – Welcome to Vietnam
Welcome you to Danang. we will meet you and take you to hotel in Danang. Check in and stay overnight in Danang.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, hotel***** (Sel De Mer Hotel)
Day 2 (July 7): Hoi An – Danang – Bana Hill – Hoi An
Have breakfast at hotel, then we will start the tour to visit Bana Hill. You will take the transfer around an hour to get Bana Hill, then take the cable Cars – one of most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit the Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panoramic views of Quang Nam – Danang City from high above. After finishing the first cable car, you will visit the Golden Bridge that has recently gone viral, a France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amour (consists of 9 gardens) and Linh Ung pagoda. Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple & Tru Vu Tea Shop. Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …Challenge the most popular adventure ride – Alpine Coaster (free ride).
You will enjoy buffet lunch at the restaurant.
Then, join in Fantasy Park with a walk in Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, play 5D wild west, enjoy 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360-degree, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and watch out for the Horror House and over 90 free games.
At the late afternoon, we return to the cable car to leave Ba Na Hills, then we will drive to Hoi An at the late afternoon by 17:00. You can go to swimming on the beach and take a rest at the hotel.
Inclusion: Transfer, breakfast, guide, cable car tickets, lunch, hotel***** (Sel De Mer Hotel)
Day 3 (July 8): Danang – Hoi An – Fishing village-coconut forest & Ancient Hoi An town
In the morning, you will be free to relax at the resort in Danang.
At the afternoon, by 13:00, you will start the tour to explore around Hoi An. The car will drop you off at the boat docks, then we boat to a fishing village where you see & experience the life of a fisherman here, activities from preparing the fishing tools to go fishing, followed by a short basket boat row along the village of water coconut. Next, you will visit the famous cultural sites around Hoi An, including Japan culture ancient House, Japanese Bridge Pagoda, Assemble Hall and Hoi An Market. Your tour finishes by late afternoon (18:00). Then we will transfer you back to hotel in Danang, stay overnight in Danang.
Inclusion: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees, breakfast, hotel***** (Sel De Mer Hotel)
Day 4 (July 9): Danang – Fly to Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel, you will be free to go shopping around Danang. Our driver meets you and transfer you to the airport. After about 1,5 hours our drive will meet you and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Inclusion: Transfer, breakfast, hotel**** (Soleil Boutique Hotel)
Day 5 (July 10): Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
You will be greeted at your hotel around 8:00 – 8:30 am and drive to Ha Long City on 4 hours ride. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay, you will board our boat for a four hour cruise of this stunning Ha Long Bay. The Bay is one of the world’s natural wonders dotted with more than 3,000 islands which time, wind and waves have sculpted into fantastic shapes. The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between the karst cliffs, which look like Fairdale castles. Complete with rocky spines and hidden caves. As the boat start to cruise, you will enjoy lunch on boat. On the cruising time we will stop to visit one of the most beautiful limestone caves in the area. After 6hour navigation and explore the bay, you will go back to the harbor for a drive back to your hotel in Hanoi. Flee at leisure on the rest of the day. Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion: Shared transfer, guide on boat, entrances fees, breakfast, lunch, boat, hotel**** (Soleil Boutique Hotel)
Day 6 (July 11): Hanoi – Ninh Binh- visit Trang An, Tam Coc & Hoa Lu temple
Have breakfast at hotel, by 9:00 AM, we will start the tour to Ninh Binh. You will spend 2 hours on the countryside road and reach Ninh Binh by 10:00 AM. You will take a local boat in 2 hours along the local river to visit Trang An grottoes – Landscape Complex which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the stunning landscape around the river.
Next, we will visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam and Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two kings in Chinese Wars.
Overnight in Hanoi
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrances fees, breakfast, lunch, local boat trip, hotel****(Soleil Boutique Hotel)
Day 7 (July 12): Hanoi – Departure, Goodbye Vietnam
Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have some more time for shopping. Then we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye, and hope to see you again soon!
Inclusion: Transfer, breakfast.
ORGANISATION
Tour guide: English speaking guides (on sites)
Closed sites: Some sites might be closed during the time you visit Vietnam (e.g. the HCM mausoleum in Hanoi is closed on Mondays and Fridays). Please consult with your travel agent if you want to have further information concerning this issue.
Hotel: We use Hotel is 5 star in Danang, 4 star in Hanoi. The room is double shared, upgrade is available on request. Check – in: 14:00; out: 12:00 noon. Early check in if it is subject to availability.
Ha Long Bay: Shared minivan and deluxe cabin. Double/twin deluxe room on the boat. Upgrade is available at your request.
Car/Van Quality: Using new AC car or van depending on your group size.
What to Bring: Passport, change of clothes, sunglasses and hat, toiletries, sunblock, insect repellent, flashlights, good sport shoes, personal first aid kit and medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then sleeping bags and a cable lock for your bags is recommended.
Trekking & Cycling times are just estimated and may change depending on your personal fitness and weather.
Experience: The trek demands some experience in co-ordination, fitness and stamina. The great effort will be rewarded with fantastic views. Clients should have previous trekking experience. Nevertheless, our guide will be flexible to suggest you the most proper trekking route adapted to your physical fitness.