Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival (D)
Arrive in Hanoi airport, Pick up and transfer to the hotel in the center for check-in.
Afternoon visit Hanoi with: Ho Chi Minh complex where we will spend time at Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (outside), his stilt house, the Presidential Palace, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Then, we move to the Old Quarter, take a walk around the old quarter before enjoying a Water Puppet Show. Dinner at a Restaurant. O/N in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Eco Tourism (B/L/-)
08h00: After breakfast at Hotel, depart to Ninh Binh province in 2 hours.
10h00: Transfer to Bai Dinh pagoda. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. You will visit Bai Dinh pagoda.
12h30: Have lunch in a local restaurant with local food.
13h30: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Take a boat trip to visit cave complexes: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Halong on land of Ninh Binh.
17h30: Go back to Hanoi. O/N in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
08.30: You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Halong.
11:30-12:00: Upon arrival at No 12, Tuan Chau Marina, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.
12:00: Upon arrival, boarding Cruise, our crew welcomes you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave and Titop island.
Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave and Titop island.
14.30: Return to your room and prepare for swimming activities at Titop Island.
Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
16h00: Cruise will take you to Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.
17.30-18.00: Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.
17:30-18:30: Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FOR FREE
19:30: Outdoor dinner. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or restaurant
The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang (B/L)
06:15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sun deck.
06:30-07:00: Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea, cakes and fruits, Pho Vietnam, egg station.
07:30: Explore Sung Sot Cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations that can’t be found anywhere else. The road to the mouth of Sung Sot cave is under the foliage. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.
08:30-09:30: Back on the ship, you can rest in your room, sunbathe on the sundeck, take photos of Halong Bay
09:30: Check-out.
Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave your room key at the front desk. Our staff will transfer your baggage to the waiting area.
10:00: Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and pay the bill if any.
10:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.
11:30: Drive to Hanoi airport to take the flight to Danang. O/N in Danang
Day 5: Danang – Coconut Forest – Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L/-)
At 09h30: Our car and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An and you will start your trip with the first place, Cam Thanh Coconut village (5km from the southeast of the Hoi An Old Town)
After about 20 mins, we will arrive in the village. Here, you will experience a basket boat ride around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community.
During the trip, the boatman will make extremely lovely natural ornaments such as hats, rings, and glasses by coconut leaves for you. You will surely experience the feeling of floating on the waves of water and join an equally fun basket boat race between the baskets together in the cheering and bustling music drum.
About 11 am-12 pm: After the village, you will enjoy seafood lunch at the village.
Afternoon, explore Hoi An, an ancient town. It was one of the major trading centers in Southeast Asia during the 16th century due to the early western trader occupation period. With the guide, you will walk to visit Chinese Communal House, Tan Ky Merchants’ Houses, Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi an market and learn about the daily life of Hoi An local people. Back to Danang overnight.
Day 6: Danang – Ba Na Hill (B/L/-)
08h30: drive to the cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg cable car, which achieved two Guinness World Records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). Sitting in the cabin in midair and looking upon the endless tree line of the forests you will have spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way.
First, step on Golden Bridge which stands 1,400m above sea level in the Ba Na hills and extends over the treetops from the edge of a leafy cliff face offering uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. The Golden Bridge is the latest tourist attraction in Da Nang and has attracted a huge number of guests since it opened.
Visit the Le Jardin, old wine cellar, remains of French Villas and Linh Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. We then leave Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of the mountain and see the remains of old villas. Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole Da Nang city under the cluster of white clouds. Leave the peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and the ruined Opera House. Enjoy games and free rides at the relatively new built Fantasy Park. Play with wild monkeys and take photos, then return to the cable car station at the foot of the Ba Na Mountain before going to Danang. O/N in Danang.
Day 7: Danang – Departure (B/-/-)
At your leisure until transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of services.
