Essence of Vietnam: Hanoi to Danang Discovery

Experience Vietnam’s rich culture and natural wonders on this 6-day heritage tour. Explore Hanoi’s historic landmarks, cruise through Halong Bay’s limestone karsts, and admire ancient temples in Ninh Binh. Fly to Danang to discover the Marble Mountains and vibrant lantern-lit streets of Hoi An. Conclude your journey at Ba Na Hills with panoramic views and the iconic Golden Bridge, blending tradition, adventure, and scenic beauty in one unforgettable trip.

Duration

6 Days/ 5 Nights

Accommodation

Comfortable, cozy, welcoming, spacious

Meals

Delicious, fresh, local, nutritious

Transport

Comfortable, reliable, safe, convenient

Tour Guide

Knowledgeable, friendly, professional, informative

Sightseeing

Scenic, cultural, historic, adventurous

Inclusion

Pick-up & Drop from Airport at arrival and departure points with guidance, support, and coordination.
All Transfers and Sightseeing by Sedan as per itinerary (Ac not working on hill area). -All toll, parking fee, driver bata & fuel cost.
Accommodation as mentioned or similar hotels in base category rooms.
Meal Plan as per Chosen Itinerary plan

Exclusion

Flight & Rail tickets
Meals (Lunch / Dinner) and/or beverages other than those mentioned in the inclusions
Monument & Sightseeing Entrance Fee anywhere
Camera Charges, Activity Fees & all other expenses which are in personal nature.
Guide, Tour Escort (Can be provided up on request with extra Charges).
Boat Ride, Joy Ride, Plantation visits, Trekking Etc.
Early Check in/ Late Checkout & Any Extra Meals.

Itinerary

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - CITY TOUR - SHARED TOUR

Meal: Lunch

Overnight: Hanoi

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake

It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

Ø Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

Ø Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam

Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine

with 8 delicious dishes.

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton

16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel

Day 2: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC (Bamboo Boat Ride) – HANOI (Shared Tour)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Hanoi

07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province

09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h30: 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

11:45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice …Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13:00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15:00: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

16:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

18:00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi

Day 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE (Shuttle Bus Transfer)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard cruise

Post-breakfast, depart for the breathtaking landscapes of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you board your luxurious cruise, prepare for the scenic marvels that await you. Relax on the deck while sailing through emerald waters dotted with thousands of limestone islands and islets.

Enjoy a sumptuous lunch as you take in the panoramic views. In the afternoon, indulge in activities such as kayaking through hidden lagoons or visiting some of the stunning caves, like Sung Sot Cave, renowned for its incredible rock formations.

As the sun sets, join a cooking class onboard or simply unwind with a drink as evening falls over the azure waters. Dinner will be served on deck, allowing you to savor local cuisine with the mesmerizing backdrop of Halong Bay.

Day 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DANANG (No Guide)

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Overnight: Danang

After enjoying the sunrise over the bay and a hearty breakfast, you will continue to explore Halong Bay before returning to Hanoi. Capture your final moments of this natural wonder before your private transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Danang.

Day 5: DANANG – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN – DANANG (Shared Tour)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight: Danang

15h00 – 15h30: Car and tour guide pick up at HOTEL.

16h15: Visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village and conquer the Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples of the hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.

17h30: After leaving Marble Mountains, shopping Local Specialities. Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town

18h00: Have dinner at Hoi An restaurant.

19h30: Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, admire Hoi An at night flickering in multi – colored lanterns.

21h00: Depart to Da Nang City. Send – off to the Hotel.

Day 6: DANANG – BANA HILLS – DEPARTURE (Shared Tour, No Guide Post Tour)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

07h00 – 08h00: Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills.

09h00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.

09h30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long “Golden Bridge” supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of France. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay using the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na.

The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House…

11h30: Have lunch buffet at Restaurant

12h30: Freedom to rest. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay

14h30: Return to cable car station and back to Da Nang

15h00: Shopping Local Specialities. Send – off at HOTEL

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