6-Day Discovery Northern Splendor To Central Charm

Timeline

• Our driver will greet you at Noi Bai airport and transport you to the hotel upon your arrival. Early check-in is included. Relaxing at the hotel after long flight.
• 12h30: Our tour guide and bus will collect you from your hotel to proceed to the restaurant.
• 14h00 – 14h15: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Northern Vietnam. In 1070, the Temple of Literature was established.
• 15h15: Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, which was constructed by the French from 1886 to 1901 during the time when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. Maison Centrale was the name given to the penitentiary by the French. The prison was previously referred to as “A Hell on Earth” and is now akin to a war monument, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese people’s conflict with France.
• 16h30: Our bus will transport you back to the hotel. We have completed the journey! When visiting the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, temples and pagodas, it is recommended that visitors dress modestly by covering their shoulders to knees. The Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
• 18h15: Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to gain insight into the culture of the 54 ethnic groups that inhabit the entire nation of Vietnam. Transfer back to the hotel for check-in.
• Stay overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Engligh speaking guide for day tour.
• Transfer: Private car/ Bus for group tour.

Timeline

• 7h30 – 7h45: Our tour guide will collect you from your hotel. We transport you to Ninh Binh province, which is approximately 120 kilometers from Hanoi.
• 9h30: Take a brief 20-minute respite to unwind.
• 10h30: The initial stop on this journey is the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Vietnam’s inaugural capital is this location. Come to Hoa Lu to discover the rationale behind the relocation of the capital to Hanoi. When you enter the sanctuaries of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, which were constructed in the 17th century, you are struck by the exceptional architecture. Attempt to experience the archaic ambiance of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.
• 11h45: A buffet lunch will be served at the restaurant, featuring a variety of local dishes such as fried rice and goat meat. The buffet lunch is consistently stocked with vegetarian options.
• 13h00: Visit Trang An, which was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2014. The amazing subterranean cave system of Trang An is the reason why Kong’s Movie Group selected this location for the 2016 remake of Kong, “Skull Island.” Visit Trang An by boat to witness the breathtaking majesty of this landscape, which includes numerous caves, including Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack Cave), and Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine Cave), as well as a green river and a natural landscape.
• 15h30: Board the shuttle to travel to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). You can ascend nearly 500 stairs to the summit of Lying Dragon Mountain, where you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc.
• 16h30 – 17h00: Board the bus to return to Hanoi.
• 19h30: Upon your arrival in Hanoi, you will be transferred to your hotel.
• Overnight in Hanoi.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Engligh speaking guide for day tour.
• Transfer: Bus for group tour.

Timeline

• 7h45 – 8h30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
• 11h30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
• 12h00 – 12h30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
• 12h30 – 13h00: the cruise voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
• 14h00 – 14h30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
• 15h00: Returning to cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
• 17h00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
• 19h30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
• 20h30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar.
• The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
• Overnight on cruise.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: On Cruise.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Engligh speaking guide on boat.
• Transfer: Limousine shuttle bus.

Timeline

• 6h15 – 7h00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
• 8h00 – 9h30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
• 9h30: Our staffs on Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
• 10h00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
• 11h35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle. Transfer to the airport to take flight to Danang. Upon Danang arrival, transfer to hotel for check in.
• Overnight in Danang.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Hotel in Danang.
• Meals: Breakfast, Brunch.
• Engligh speaking guide on boat.
• Transfer: Limousine shuttle bus/ Private airport transfer.

Timeline

• 15h00: We will transport you to the rendezvous point and commence our exploration of the Non Nuoc Village, which is situated at the base of the Marble Mountains. The community is renowned for its handicrafts and stone sculptures. Many works of art, including those crafted from stone and marble by local artisans, are on display here.
• 17h00: We will bid farewell to the Marble Mountains and the village of Non Nuoc and proceed to the ancient town of Hoi An.
• Upon our arrival in Hoi An, we will explore the town, including the Japanese Bridge Pagoda, ancestral sanctuaries, ancient houses, and ancient assembly halls. Everything in Hoi An has been preserved in its original state, dating back hundreds of years. Hoi An’s attractiveness is showcased at night by the vibrant lanterns that are affixed to the town and the night market, where visitors can purchase a variety of souvenirs.

• 19h00: We will provide you with an overview of the unique culinary offerings of Hoi An during dinner.
• 20h00 – 21h00: Following the supper, we will return to your respective locations in Danang.
• Overnight in Danang.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Danang.
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
• Engligh speaking guide.
• Transfer: Group transfer.

Timeline

• 7h30: We will collect you from the hotel and commence our journey to the Ba Na Hills, which are also referred to as the second DaLat in Central Vietnam.
• 9h30: The cable car system that has achieved four World Records (the longest one-wire suspension, the longest distance between each station, the longest unpatched wire, and the heaviest cable roll) will transport you to the summit. From there, you can take in the breathtaking view and breathe in the fresh air.

• 10h00: Discover the Golden Bridge, which is situated 1,400 meters above sea level. This elevation creates the illusion of a silk strip concealed in the clouds above Da Nang. The placid atmosphere of Le Jardin D’Amour (the Flower Garden of Love) at Linh Ung Pagoda is evoked by the 27m-high Shakyamuni statue atop a 6m-high lotus, which is a popular destination for tourists to explore and capture in photographs. Take in the breathtaking view of Da Nang. French Village is the subsequent destination on your journey in Ba Na.
• You are welcome to explore the sacred sites in Ba Na, including the French village, the Belfry, the Phong Tu Tower, the Linh Tu Temple, and the Temple of Mother Nature. All of the natural beauty of Ba Na – Quang Nam is accessible from this location.
• 12h00: You will be permitted to relax and enjoy a buffet lunch at the restaurant. Fantasy Park, a world-class indoor amusement park, offers a variety of thrilling rides and activities, including the slide-way, love wheel, fire race, and ghosts’ house, all of which can be enjoyed after lunch. Participate in Fantasy Park by exploring the Fairy Forest, exploring Dinosaur Park, participating in the 5D Wild West, experiencing the 4D Death Race, and viewing the 3D Mega 360°.
• 17h00 – 17h30: We bid farewell to Ba Na. Return to your hotel and then proceed to the airport to board your flight back home. The journey concludes.

Inclusions

• Accommodation: Danang.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Engligh speaking guide.
• Transfer: Group transfer/ Private airport transfer.