8Days 7Nights Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay- Dannag

Duration

8 Days 7 Nights

Tour Type

Beach Holiday
Culture & History
River Cruise

Group Size

Min. 2pax

Tour Guide

English Speaking

Vietnam

8Days 7Nights Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay- Dannag

8Days 7Nights Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (on cruise) – Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu_Tam Coc) – Dannag

Tour start in Hanoi – Tour end in Danang OR VV

OVERVIEW

Hanoi

Hanoi is not only known as the capital of Vietnam but also very famous with many great places, food as well as the Hanoi people. Hanoi is the best place to experience traditional Vietnamese arts such as opera, theater, and water puppetry shows that feature traditional music and depict Vietnamese folklore and myths. For a vivid taste of local street life, Hanoi style, pull up a little plastic squat stool on a street corner or in one of the many cozy, open-air bars serving the local brew bia-hoi.

Halong Bay

One of the great natural wonders of Asia, Halong Bay is the most popular side trip from Hanoi. The natural beauty of the bay and its three thousand islands is so awesome. It can’t be missed in any visit to Northern Vietnam. Coming to Halong Bay, you can take the boat trips to explore the bay, its islands, caves, and floating villages. Not only seafood but also traditional and international dishes are served here. There are many interesting activities you can try when you visit Halong such as: swimming, mountain climbing, cave visiting, squid fishing and boat rowing. These are the attractive things that make visitors come back to Halong.

Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh is a province located at the southernmost gate on the North of Vietnam. It used to be the capital of Vietnam in the 1000s with three dynasties, the Tien Le, Tien Ly and also important military areas through the historical periods. With a special location for transportation, terrain, cultural history, Ninh Binh is now a potential tourist attraction center. Ninh Binh possesses many famous landscapes, historical and cultural sites such as Ancient capital of Hoa Lu,Bai Dinh Pagoda,Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist resort, Cuc Phuong National Park,… The people in Ninh Binh are very gentle , polite,particularly, with diligence and eagerness, they have helped Ninh Binh to develop their economy and tourism.

Da Nang

Da Nang is one of the most popular place for both Vietnamese and foreign tourist. There are a lot of interesting places such as: Asia entertainment park, Ba Na hill, My Khe beach, museum of art as well as famous bridges. The city is well known for its fresh atmosphere, friendly people and security. The weather is glorious all the year and it brings this city many delicacies from sea and perfect living condition for people, specifically the elder. The most well known destination in Da Nang is Bana Hills_over 20 km away from Danang downtown. With the Cable Car, holds the world record for longest non-stop single track cable car at 5,801 metres (19,032 ft) in length and latest tourist attraction is the Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng)_ which was officially inaugurated in June 2018 in Ba Na, Ba Na Hills have emerged to be a commonplace for domestic and foreign visitors in Danang.

Hoi An

Hoi An is a small town which is situated on the bank of Thu Bon river located in central Vietnam. There is no airport, and no train station either, that’s why the only way to get to Hoi An is by road. You can also take a flight to Da Nang city, then rent a motorbike or take a bus to go to Hoi An. Tradition is still very much alive in the Old Town, even though many of the old shops have been converted to modern businesses which aim to foreigners and tourists, Hoi An is considered as a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle. Most traditional houses here are the combination of different architectures from different cultures such as Chinese, Japanese, French, and British and of course Vietnamese style.

Details

8Days 7Nights Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (on cruise) – Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu_Tam Coc) - Dannag Tour start in Hanoi - Tour end in Danang OR VV

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi welcomed by local guide & driver. Proceed to city and discover of Hanoi with the visit to Temple of literature, Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, old street. Then transfer to your hotel (Check-in time at 14:00. Early check-in is not included). Free at leisure by yourselves. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. NOTE: On arrival at Noi Bai airport in Ha Noi, the group will need to pass through Immigration and obtain individual visas. Please present the Vietnam visa approval letters which list the names of your group’s participants ( this one have to get already before group fly to Vietnam ).

Breakfast at hotel. Please finish your breakfast before pick up time. 08:00 – 08:30AM We pick you up at your hotel, transferred to Halong/Hai Phong harbor to take overnight on cruise with 2D1N package (join Seat In Coach transfer of cruise with other guests). Upon arrival, welcome drink on board prior to your check-in. Lunch with fresh sea food & local food will be served while boat is cruising through many stone islets, floating villages, small beaches. Visit a cave or floating village. Then have sunset party before enjoy delicious dinner. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00. Dinner with local food. Overnight on cruise Note: Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions or local administration regulations. Meal: Breakfast, ( Lunch & Dinner on cruise with local food because on cruise don’t have Indian chef )

Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have brunch with local food while cruising toward to cave or floating village. The junk then continues cruising towards the wharf. Ready to disembark at about 12.00noon. Your vehicle is ready to take you back to hotel in Hanoi ( join Seat In Coach transfer of cruise with other guests ). Free at leisure by yourselves. ( No Dinner ). Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel. 08:30AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, departure for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way. After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu). After that you will get on bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long river to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for. We take the vehicle come back hotel in Ha Noi. Free at leisure by yourselves. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel before 12:00noon. Visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ( closed on Monday & Friday and restoration period), Ho Chi Minh Museum, One Pilar Pagoda_built in the 11th Century in dedication to Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Shopping at Vincom Plaza or Trang Tien Plaza shoping center or Dong Xuan market. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure flight to Dannag. Upon arrival at Da Nang International airport our local guide and driver will meet you and transfer to pass Han bridge, My Khe beach, Dragon bridge, Love Bridge_ the symbol of Da Nang city. Going to Son Tra Peninsula_ visit Linh Ung Pagoda, which looks onto the quiet East Sea, on the left of which is Cu Lao Cham Island and on the right is Hai Van Mountain. Then transfer to your hotel (Check-in time at 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included). Free at leisure by yourselves. Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.

Breakfast at hotel. 08:30AM Guide and driver will pick up you at hotel and transfer to Ba Na Hills (about 1 hour on the way). The station, advertised as "the Da Lat of Danang province" by local tourism authorities, was founded in 1919 by French colonists. Tourist centers located on top of Ba Na Mountain Spirit elevation 1489 m above sea level. Arrive BaNa Hills, take cable car_ opened on 29 March 2013, holds the world record for longest non-stop single track cable car at 5,801 metres (19,032 ft) in length. You can enjoy nature with open space: visiting Nai Stream, Linh Ung pagoda, visiting monuments outdoor, opera house French Village, Golden bridge, Flower Garden..... Free time to play at Fantasy Park (some game fees will be paid by yourselves). In the afternoon, descend by cable car. Shopping at 24h Special Local Central/Han market to buy some souvenir gift. Back to hotel. Free at leisure by yourselves. Overnight at hotel in Da Nang city.

Breakfast at hotel. 09:00AM Guide and driver will pick up at hotel and transfer to Marble Mountain (take 02 way elevator)_is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngu Hanh Son District, south of Da Nang city in Vietnam. The five mountains are named after the five elements: Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). All of the mountains have cave entrances and numerous tunnels, and it is possible to climb to the summit of Mount Thuy. Several Buddhist sanctuaries can also be found within the mountains, making this a tourist destination. Then going to port in Hoi An and take a basket boat (2 clients + 1 rider/basket boat). You will ride along Coconut forest around 40 - 45 minutes: Experience the daily fishing activity of the local fishermen, try to cast the net with their assistant, watch the performance of artisans's "swing back and forth", listen and sing songs,… Make a landfall. After that transfer to Thanh Ha village where you can explore dozen of family owned style of pottery producers. Observe all the steps of making different shaped pottery such as vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot. Continue to the trip to Kim Bong village and visit one of the oldest carpentry in the area, where they are still using traditional tools for building new ships, handicrafts and sculptures. Back to Hoi An old town - a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1999, considered as a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Walking city tour of Hoi An: visit to the Museum of History, Chinese temple and Pagoda, Japanese Bridge, Chinese old. Back to Da Nang. Free by yourselves. Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.

Breakfast at hotel. Free by yourselves. Check out hotel before 12:00noon. Our driver only (no guide) pick up at your hotel and transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to next destination. End of the tour.