Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay - Dong Hoi - Phong Nha Caves - Hue - Hoi An Town -
My Son Holy Land - Da Nang
Day 1: Arrival – HANOI (-/-/-)
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. Then, a tour by cyclo around the old quarter streets to discover the local people life. O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 2: HANOI City tour (B/L/-)
The morning, we start the city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. Then continue to visit the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam's first university. Have lunch.
The afternoon, after visiting the Ethnologic Museum and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred Ngoc Son Temple, a short walk in the old quarter streets will give you the opportunity to do shopping.
Evening: Water puppets show, the unique Vietnam traditional art. O/N in Ha Noi
Day 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B/L/-)
Morning transfer to Hai Phong with stop to visit Bat Trang ceramic village. Arrive in Hai Phong, the biggest port town of northern Vietnam. A short sightseeing tour of Hai Phong takes through tree-lined boulevards to Hang Kenh Communal House, Du Hang Pagoda with fine wooden carvings. Proceed to Ha Long via 2 ferry crossings. O/N in Ha Long.
Day 4: HALONG BAY - HANOI - O/N Train to DONG HOI (B/L/-)
A 5-hour private boat trip to visit Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. This picturesque “Dragon descending to the sea” Bay has 1,969 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. During the boat trip, we will have a fresh seafood lunch prepared and served on board. Drive back to Ha Noi.
19h00: Overnight train to Dong Hoi.
Day 5: DONG HOI - PHONG NHA Caves - HUE (B/L/-)
06h30: Arrive in Dong Hoi, you are met & transfer to have breakfast. Then proceed to Phong Nha caves. Boat trip to visit Phong Nha caves. Have lunch.
PM: Transfer to Hue. Arrive in Hue in the late afternoon. O/N in Hue.
Day 6: HUE (B/L/-)
Full day tour to visit Hue. Morning boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the Royal Mausoleum of Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes and the Royal Mausoleum of Tu Duc. Have lunch.
Visit in the afternoon to the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Free time to stroll in the busy Dong Ba Market. O/N in Hue.
Day 7: HUE - HOIAN (B/L/-)
Departure to Danang. The scenic 4-hour drive via Hai Van Pass offers spectacular views of mountains, the sea, idyllic beaches and villages. Arrive to Hoi An, which was which was originally one of major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Have lunch. Check in the hotel.
Visit of Hoi An Town with its low tiled houses of Chinese appearance, Japanese covered bridge, brightly painted temples and pagodas make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. O/N in Hoi An
Day 8: HOIAN - MYSON - HOIAN (B/L/-)
Morning drive to My Son , a famous ruin of Cham holyland, the last world heritage of the trip. Back to Hoian for lunch. Afternoon free for shopping and further discovery of Hoian. O/N in Hoian.
Day 9: HOIAN - Departure (B/L/-)
Morning drive to Danang, visit Cham museum. Have lunch before transfer to Danang airport for departure flight.
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Cost in US$ per person |
Standard Class |
First Class |
|
2 pax |
755 |
985 |
|
3 - 6 pax |
660 |
890 |
|
7 -10 pax |
510 |
740 |
|
11 - 14pax |
455 |
685 |
|
15 - 19pax |
440 |
670 |
|
20 pax up |
420 |
650 |
INCLUDING:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Overnight train ticket Hanoi - Dong Hoi by S1 (4-berth A/C cabin)
• Accommodation in hotels (shared twin room)
• Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch
• English or French speaking guide
• Entrance fee to indicated sights
• Water puppet show
• Boat trips
EXCLUDING: Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room, personal expenses, insurance,...
