Overview of North and Center 9 Days

VIETNAM TRIP PACKAGE TOUR 9 DAYS – 8 NIGHTS

( Ha Noi – Sapa – Ha Long – Da Nang)

WHERE TO VISIT?

 Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay - Da Nang

OVERVIEW

During this 9-day Northern Vietnam discovery, Indian visitors will have a great journey exploring the most beautiful destinations of this region including the spectacular sceneries in Sapa, from the colorful terrace rice fields to verdant forests and towering mountains. Test your strength by conquering Fansipan – the rooftop of Indochina. Besides, you will have the chance to visit one of the seven wonders of the world – Ha Long Bay and the charming capital city of Hanoi. And then visit Da Nang - embodies a harmonious blend of modernity and nature, with crystal-clear beaches and a vibrant cityscape. Ba Na Hills feels like a paradise above the clouds, where the Golden Bridge gracefully curves like a golden silk ribbon cradled by giant stone hands. Hoi An is enchanting, glowing with lantern lights, where every street corner whispers nostalgic tales of the past.

ACCOMMODATION:

Note: Hotel can be changed to the similar one based on the availability.

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1 : Hanoi Arrival

Upon on arrival at the airport (Please inform the arrival flight details). Our driver will welcome you by holding a welcome board with your name on. We will drive to the hotel inside the city center to check in. Check in time at noon (~14h00)

Free at leisure in the afternoon and overnight in Hanoi.

Included services in this day: Transportation and Hotel.

Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel.
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
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
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: Return to hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

Included services in this day: Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour and Hotel.

Day 3 : Hanoi - Bus to Sapa - Ham Rong Mountain (B, L, D)

06:45 – 07:15 AM: Picked up at your hotel and depart for Sapa.
01:00 PM: Arrive in Sapa, check in hotel, have lunch.
02:30 PM: Trekking up to Ham Rong (Dragon’s Jaw) Mountain. There are several well-tended flower gardens along the way. Going through two Heaven Gates, you will get the top of Ham Rong Mountain. Up here, you will have a sensational spectacular view of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains, including Vietnam’s highest peak – Mount Fanxipan. This is an enjoyable outing, but it’s not the north face of Everest so you will go down in time for dinner.
Enjoy the dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Included services in this day: Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour, shuttle bus trip to Sapa and Hotel.

Day 4 : Sapa - Fansipan Peak - Bus back Hanoi (B, L)

Have breakfast at hotel
Drive the the station for taking the cable car to the peak of the mountain. You will discover the panorama view from here.
Finally, get cable car back at noon time, then drive to Sapa.
Have lunch at the restaurant
In the afternoon we will be free at leisure around the town for visit the market shopping…
Finally, take the joined limousine bus trip back Hanoi.
Check in at the hotel, free at leisure and overnight in Hanoi.

Included services in this day: Transportation, Limousine Bus trip from Sapa back Hanoi, Breakfast, Lunch, entrance fees, Cable car ticket and Hotel.

Day 5 : Hanoi – Ha Long Bay - Cruise tour (B, L, D) – Joined cruise

Breakfast at the hotel
08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favourites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstrations (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

Included services in this day: Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Dinner, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour, Boat trip and Cabin on cruise

* Note: The itinerary can be change based on the cruise name

Day 6 : Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Fly To Danang (Brunch) – Joined Cruise

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel.
Free at leisure and drive to the airport for the flight to Danang.
Pick up to the hotel for checking in. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Danang

Included services in this day: Transportation, Local guide on tour, Brunch, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour, Boat trip and Hotel.
* Note: The flight ticket is not included

Day 7 : Da Nang – Ba Na Hill - Golden Bridge (B, L) - Joined Tour

Breakfast in the hotel.
07.30 am: Meet your guide and driver and head to Ba Na Hills. Take a Cable Car ride from Ba Na Hills station and stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience the hill climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), and flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge hanging in the foggy hills of the mountain, witnessing the amazing and gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
Have buffet lunch in Bana Hills
Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The Death Race, dinosaur park…
15.00 pm: Transfer from Ba Na Hills and return to hotel.
Dinner is on your own and overnight in Da Nang
Please note: Fantasy Park: Wax Museum, Cotton Animal Game, and Carnival Skill are excluded (expense is on your own account).

Included services in this day: Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour, Cable car ticket and Hotel.

Day 8 : Da Nang – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountain - Am Phu Cave (B, L) - Joined Tour

Danang – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountain – Hoian (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel then free at leisure
13:30 – 14:00 We will pick you up at the rendezvous and start visiting Linh Ung Pagoda with Lady Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula where you can take panorama pictures of our city from the height.
16:00 Continue to visit the Non-Nuoc Village at the foot of Marble Mountains. The village is famous for stone sculptures and handicrafts. Here you can admire many works of art made from stone and marble by the local artists. Up to mountain, you will keep your soul in the peaceful scenery at the temples here and be jaw-dropping in front of the mysterious but equally impressive caves.
17:00: Saying goodbye to Marble Mountains and the Non-Nuoc village, we will go to Hoi An ancient town. In the town, you will have a chance to have a flashback of the old city of Viet Nam. We will walk around and visit the ancient houses, ancient assembly halls, and the symbol of Hoi An – Japanese Bridge. In Hoi An, everything is almost preserved as it was hundreds of years ago.
At nighttime, another charming and picturesque beauty of Hoi An is shown off with colorful lanterns around the town. You also can get various kinds of souvenirs at Hoi An night market.
19:00: We will introduce to you the specialties of Hoi An at dinner.
20:00-20:30 saying goodbye to Hoi An Town and our transport will get back Danang city.
21:00-21:30 Return to your hotel in Danang for Overnight.

Included services in this day: Transportation, Local guide on tour, Breakfast, Dinner, Entrance fees for sightseeing on tour and Hotel.

Day 9 : Da Nang – Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and free at leisure. Check out at noon time
Drive to the airport for your departure flight (Please inform the flight detail)

Included services in this day: Transportation and Breakfast

END THE TOUR

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