North and Central Vietnam Tour

North and Central Vietnam Tour

Day 1: Arrive - Hanoi
Arrive at Noi Bai international airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
07.30 – 07.45 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus of cruise company. Drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.

• 11.30 Upon arrival at Vinashin Tourist Harbor, You are welcomed at our waiting room before enjoying the cruise.
  12.15-12.30 Embark on Huong Hai Sealife. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.
  13.00 Start cruisingamong famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) ofBai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.
  Admire the grace of the bay while enjoying the delicious lunch in the restaurant at the first deck.
  14.30 Explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave). Relax on white sandy beach or walk along the beach at Hon Co Island (no swimming).
  15.45 Return to Huong Hai Sealife and enjoy Happy hour. You will have 30% discount off from the special drinks list; including of cocktail, mocktail and mixed drinks (from 16.30 pm to 19.00 pm.).
  Treasure the wonderful beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay at sunset, admire the striking islands and islets, savor the fresh and peaceful atmosphere which could hardly be found in landwhile cruising to Cong Do sleeping area.
  16.30 Enjoy kayaking at Cong Do or relaxing on the cruise.
  18.00 Onboard the vessel, surrounded by a stunning, setting in motion, attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll)on the sundeck.
  19.15 Dinner is served in the restaurant at the first desk. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.
  21.00 Evening activities: relax at leisure; enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage & Spa services(massage and spa fee is not included in the price), squid fishing. Overnight on Bai Tu Long Bay 
• Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B, L)
  06.30-7.45 Before enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café at the restaurant of the cruise, tourists can try the taichi session on the sundeck at the break of dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay
  7.45-8.45 Explore the area of Hon Co Island and Co Cave (Grass Cave, also known as Thien Canh Son). You can revel in the breathtaking view of Bai Tu Long bay from above, as well as the glorious long white sand of Hon Co Island.
  Tourists can relax on the white sand beach of Co Island, enjoy swimming on the area of Co Island. With the long white sand beaches and the crystal-like green water, definitely, tourists would have the fantastic moments after exploring the cave.
  8.45 Tourists come back to the cruise by tender.
  9.15 Tourists arrange the luggage and check out.
  9.30-10.30 Tourists can enjoy the light lunch (brunch) in Sealife Cruise while the cruise departs from Hon Co Island back to Vinashin dock.
  11.15 Arrive back at Vinashin dock, Halong city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to your Hanoi
  16:00 Arrival in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi - Hue (B, L) - by flight
An early morning transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue, our guide and driver will pick you up and start city tour to visit:
The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh are not to be missed. We include these in a guided cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. After an impressive boat trip we return to the town. Sightseeing tour takes us in the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins and enjoy a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass by many fantastic eating spots, ideal places for visitors to sample some local delicacies. Back to hotel and relax. Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Da Nang via beautifully Hai Van Pass, stop on they way for breath taking at Lang Co Beach, then continue to Da Nang, visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Continue to visit Marble Moutains, the mountains stand for 5 element on earth like: Metal, Plant, Water, Fire, Earth. You can climb up the mountain to visit a pagoda in Huyen Khong Cave. Down the the mountain is the stone carving village, you can watch the art work on site with marble stone. Then transfer to Hoi An, the famous World Cuture Heritage town. Check in on arrival. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hanoi (B, L) - by flight
In the morning, our guide and car will come to pick you up at your hotel then transfer to Hoi An ancient town. Start our morning by strolling around the Hoi An ancient town to visit: Chua Cau or Japanese Covered Bridge-considered the symbol of Hoi An the finest example of Japanese architecture. Step back in time to discover the Chinese street with stunning Phuc Kien Hall and Phung Hung old house typical of Hoian original architecture. We then visit Hoi An vibrant market and ancient port to explore the rythm of local daily life and savor the true color, flavor and taste of the oriental. Finally, we visit Phuc Thanh Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Hoi An built in 1454 with Chinese bonze. Have lunch in the local restaurant with specialties of Hoian: the Cao Lau noodle and White Rose dumpling.
Afternoon: Transfer to Da Nang aiport to take the flight back to Hanoi. Re check-in to the hotel. Free at your own to walk around Hanoi old streets or shopping. Dinner on guest’s account. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi - Departure (B)
Free at leisure to explore the city or doing other things you are interested in until time transfer to the airport for flight back home. End of services.

• Private tour
• Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)
• All transfers and transportation as indicated in program
• All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
• English speaking tour guide at places as indicated in program
• Boat trip as indicated in program
• Air tickets: Economy class - Vietnam Airlines
  • Hanoi - Hue
  • Da Nang - Hanoi

• Surcharge on Chirstmas Eve and New Year Eve
• VISA to Vietnam (Please make sure you have 6 months passport validity. We can help for visa on arrival ifrequest)
• Personal expenses such as shopping, telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
• Other meals and drinks
• Late check out or early check in at all places (Normally check in at 14:00 and check out at 12:00/ surcharge if request)
• Insurance travel
• Tips & gratuities
• All other services are not made on the written form