Northern & Central Vietnam Discovery: Sapa, Ha Long, Hoi An - 9 Days

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Hanoi Arrival - Transfer to Sapa (no Guide)

   Hotel+

   HotelSILK PATH GRAND SAPA RESORT & SPA 5★ — Balcony Pre Classic or similar

   Upon arrival to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport you will be welcomed by our representative holding a sign with your name on it. After you collect your luggage, will lead the way to your awaiting vehicle. Driver will take you to Sapa (no guide) Arrival hotel, check in and overnight in Sapa Town. (Check in hotel 14:00, early check in available upon availability with an additional charge).

2. Day 2

   Fansipan - Cat Cat Village

   Hotel+

   HotelSILK PATH GRAND SAPA RESORT & SPA 5★ — Balcony Pre Classic or similar

   08.00 Car and tour guide take you to Fansipan Cable Car Station to start the journey to conquer Fansipan with the world's most modern 3-wire cable car system with a cabin that can accommodate up to 30 visitors. Then continue conquering to the top of Fansipan at 3.143m higher from sea-level, the roof of Indochina. 14.00 In the afternoon, start to visit Cat Cat village. You will start hiking to Cat Cat Village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in the twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village. Visitors will also understand culture, unique customs, traditional crafts such as weaving, touching carved silver, forged agricultural tools...

3. Day 3

   Moana - Transfer to Hanoi

   Hotel+

   HotelDOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE 5★ — Golden Executive or similar

   In the morning, our car and guide take you to visit Moana In the afternoon, transfer to Hanoi for check in hotel (no guide) (Check in hotel 14:00, early check in available upon availability with an additional charge).

4. Day 4

   Hanoi City Half Day, Private Tour: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Museum

   Hotel+

   HotelDOLCE BY WYNDHAM HANOI GOLDEN LAKE 5★ — Golden Executive or similar

   Meet your guide at hotel lobby and start to visit today. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which contains a rich collection of audio-visual documentation and more than 15,000 artifacts including life-size traditional houses depicting all aspects of life, culture, customs and belief of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars. Move on to one of the following museums of choice namely Hoa Lo museum, which is the leftover of the French Central Prison built in 1896 to detain Vietnamese political prisoners. End the trip, drop off at hotel. Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned bus
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (1 bottle per person)
   • ✓Entrance fee

   Not included

   • —OTHERS NOT CLEARLY STATED ABOVE

5. Day 5

   Hanoi - Halong - Ambassador Cruise, Private Transfer

   Cruise+

   CruiseAMBASSADOR CRUISE HALONG (46 CABIN) 5★ — Premium or similar

   ✓ Lunch✓ Dinner

   Morning: Have Breakfast at your hotel. 08:30AM - Driver come and pick up at your hotel. Following leave Hanoi for a 2.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities and start a remarkable cruise tour around this World Heritage Site. Embark on the cruise and enjoy a fresh beverage as a warm greeting from the crew - Check-in cabin and spend time admiring the majestic landscape of thousands of limestone islands. Lunch is served in restaurant while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board Our tour guide will not escort you on the cruises but the crew members who are fluent in English.

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by private transfer
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (2 bottle/pax/full day tour)
   • ✓Entrance fee: kayaking or bamboo boat

   Not included

   • —OTHERS NOT CLEARLY STATED ABOVE

6. Day 6

   Halong Bay – Hanoi + Hanoi Departure + Da Nang Arrival

   Hotel+

   HotelDLG HOTEL DA NANG 5★ — Executive Suite Ocean Front or similar

   ✓ Breakfast

   Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark from cruise. Afterward, transfer back Hanoi in the afternoon, free and relaxing by yourselves. Note: Cruise’s itinerary is depended on each cruise’s ship.

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by private transfer
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (2 bottle/pax/full day tour)
   • ✓Entrance fee

   Not included

   • —OTHERS NOT CLEARLY STATED ABOVE
   • —Free time and relaxing until private transfer pick up at hotel and transfer to airport.
   • —Take flight to next destination.
   • —Arrival hotel, check in and overnight in Hanoi City.
   • —(Check in hotel 14:00, early check in available upon availability with an additional charge).
   • —Simply pack your bag for flight to Da Nang City, our representative will be waiting here for you holding a welcome board and take you transfer to hotel in Da Nang city - the fourth largest city in Vietnam, the gateway to the central provinces and a seaport with nice beaches and resort.
   • —Arrival hotel, check in and overnight in Da Nang city.
   • —(Check in hotel 15:00, early check-in available upon availability with an additional charge)

7. Day 7

   Da Nang - Cam Thanh Coconut Village - Hoi An Ancient Town - Lantern Boat Ride

   Hotel+

   HotelDLG HOTEL DA NANG 5★ — Executive Suite Ocean Front or similar

   14:00: Meet our guide at hotel lobby, start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing. Next, transfer to Hoi An for a walking tour to discover the charm of Hoi An as a renowned World Heritage Site. Besides visiting must-see highlights of the Old Town such as the town’s iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge, the Museum of Trade Ceramics, the 200-year-old Tan Ky House, our knowledgeable guide will take you through lesser-known paths, crisscross though the maze of shortcuts, narrow passages and back alleys that are less travelled for a more engaging and personal experience. End the trip with a lantern boat ride on Hoai river, visitors will enjoy the beauty of Hoi An at night from a more special point, watch the world and of course, have lots of impressive pictures. In addition, the passengers also can release paper lanterns lit by candle to the water and then make wishes or pray for beloved persons. Lantern boat rides on the Hoai river are unforgettable. Close the trip, free time for shopping in Hoi An and overnight in Da Nang.

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned bus: Pvt transfer
   • ✓Friendly, Experienced driver
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Bottled water (02 bottle/pax/full day tour)
   • ✓Entrance fee

   Not included

   • —OTHERS NOT CLEARLY STATED ABOVE

8. Day 8

   Da Nang - Bana Hill Full Day

   Hotel+

   HotelDLG HOTEL DA NANG 5★ — Executive Suite Ocean Front or similar

   09:00: Guide will come to pick you up from your hotel and then make our way to the breathtaking Ba Na Hills. Start your day by checking in at the Suoi Mo Cable Car Station, where you'll board a cable car and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains as you make your way to Marseille Station. Once you arrive at Marseille Station, you'll have the opportunity to visit the famous Golden Bridge. This stunning pedestrian bridge is held up by two giant stone hands and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and forests. Head to Jardin D’Amour, a beautiful garden filled with colourful flowers, fountains, and sculptures. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Next, you'll visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, a Buddhist temple known for its impressive statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Spend your afternoon at Fantasy Park, an amusement park with more 150 rides, games, and attractions. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or prefer something more relaxed, there’ll be exciting activities for your family at Fantasy Park. You'll end your day by exploring the fantastic view of Ba Na Hills from King Peak at an altitude of 1.487m. Return to the Cable Car Station and the Gateway, and our guide will transfer you back to the hotel. Overnight at Da Nang hotel.

   What's included

   • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned bus
   • ✓English-speaking tour guide
   • ✓Mineral water (1 bottle per person)
   • ✓Entrance fee: Round-trip cable car rides as well as visits to impressive landmarks such as the Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park, and Moon Castle ...(ticket not includes the wax museum, Debay wine cellar, Alpine coaster, Indoor Climbing, Canival – Crane Game (gambling), Film 10D)

   Not included

   • —OTHERS NOT CLEARLY STATED ABOVE

9. Day 9

   Da Nang Departure (no Guide)

   +

   Free time and relaxing until private transfer pick up at hotel and transfer to airport. Take flight to next destination.

The hotels and cruises named in this itinerary are the ones we book first. If a property is fully booked on your travel dates, we will replace it with another one of the same standard (or better) in the same area, and confirm the change with you before you pay — the tour price stays as quoted.

Price per person

The more you travel together, the less each person pays.

Per-person reference prices — a specialist confirms the final quote by email.