10 days from Northern to Central Vietnam

  • Hanoi
  • Halong
  • Hue
  • Hoi An
  • Danang
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Tour type

Private

Duration

10 Days 9 Nights

Departure

Daily

Trip Highlights:

See the magic of Northern and Central Vietnam with historic landmarks in Hanoi capital, majestic limestone islands in Halong Bay, massive Hue ancient citadel, and peaceful Hoi An ancient town.

  • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the first university of Vietnam
  • Cruise overnight to Halong Bay with varied activities
  • Visit tombs of kings in Nguyen Dynastic and the former capital
  • Join a walking tour to Hoi An ancient town
  • Witness the Golden Bridge and scenic attractions on Ba Na hill

Trip Itineraries:

  • Day 1

    Hanoi Arrival

    Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi. The rest of the day is for free. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hanoi

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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  • Day 2

    Hanoi City Tour (B)

    Tour guide picks you up at 9:00 am. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), the traditional stilt house and the reserved One-Pillar Pagoda. Next, explore Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shore of West Lake. Head to the very first university in Vietnam - Temple of Literature. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday) and Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, watch a water puppet show before dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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  • Day 3

    Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

    Pick up at your hotel between 8:15 - 8:45 am. Arrive at Tuan Chau Pier, embark on Amanda Halong Cruise. Enjoy lunch while the ship cruises to Halong Bay.The first stop is Luon Cave where you can kayak or sit leisurely on a sampan boat rowed by a local and enjoy the stunning view. Return to the boat and move to Ti Top Island for hiking and swimming at the beach. Back onboard at around 17:30 and participate in Sunset party & cooking class with Happy Hour at the bar (Buy 2 get 1 drink free). Enjoy dinner and evening activities such as massage (extra charge), herbal wood foot bath in your room (free of charge 01 herbal bag for each cabin), bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional costumes “Footsteps of Heritage” or fish squid. Overnight onboard.

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation: On Cruise
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  • Day 4

    Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi - Train to Hue (B, L)

    Take part in a Tai Chi session on the top deck to refresh your body and mind. Enjoy a light breakfast before the 2nd excursion. Visit Surprise Cave - the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Back onboard, check out your cabin. Enjoy the early buffet lunch onboard while the ship cruises back to the pier. Disembark at around 11:00 am. Get on the bus, back to Hanoi hotel at 2:00 - 2:30 pm. You can leave your luggage here and have free time until the car transfers you to the train station. Dinner on your own. Change your voucher to a ticket with staffs at GATE C1. Overnight on train.

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Accommodation: Overnight on train
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  • Day 5

    Hue Arrival - Sightseeing (B)

    Arrive Hue’s train station in the morning. Our tour guide and driver will pick you up. You will board a traditional sampan along Perfume River to visit King Minh Mang Tomb and the traditional Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the river. Lunch in the local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and King Tu Duc Tomb. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Hue.

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
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  • Day 6

    Hue - Danang - Bana Hill - Golden Bridge (B, L)

    Breakfast at your hotel. Get on private car to Danang. Take a cable car to reach the mountain at 1487m above sea level and explore Ba Na Hill with a bunch of attractions such as Bynight by train, Debay wine tunnel, Le Jardin D’amour flower garden, Linh Ung pagoda, Thich Ca buddish statue, etc. Have free lunch in Ba Na. In the afternoon, you can join activities and games in Fantasy Park such as free falling tower, dinosaur park, maze, etc (extra fee). Walk to the top of the mountain, visit Bell Tower, Nghinh Phong tower and Golden Bridge. Get on cable car back and car transfers you to Da Nang city. Overnight in Danang.

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
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  • Day 7

    Danang - Free at leisure (B)

    Today, you are free!

    Summary:

    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
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  • Day 8

    Danang - Marble Mountains - Hoi An Walking Tour (B)

    After breakfast, start the trip to Marble Mountain. Climb stone stairs to visit Thuy Son (Water Mountain) and Huyen Khong cave. Then the driver takes you to Hoi An after lunch. After check-in at the hotel, take a walk around Hoi An ancient town where you can witness Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple, Tan Ky Chinese-style trading house, Phuc Kien pagoda. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
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  • Day 9

    Hoi An - Cam Thanh coconut village (B, L)

    After breakfast at your hotel, visit Cam Thanh coconut village (Bay Mau coconut village) - about 5km from Hoi An Old Town. Here you can enjoy an airy and refreshing space and have a chance to have a basket ride, fish on the river, make things from coconut leaves, and enjoy ripe coconut. Back to your hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
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  • Day 10

    Hoi An - Danang Departure (B)

    Enjoy your free time before our driver transfer you to the airport to catch your departure flight.

    Summary:

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusions:

  • Transportation by private 7 seats car with A/C
  • Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees
  • Local English speaking guides
  • Boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
  • Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
  • Train Hanoi - Hue

Exclusions:

  • International flight tickets
  • Meals are not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverage during the meals
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • International flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa to Vietnam
  • Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
  • Any service not mentioned in the program

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