10 days: Hanoi - Halong - Ninh Binh - Sapa - Danang
Trip Highlights:
- A blend of natural and cultural discovery
- Visit top attractions in Northern and Central Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, Danang
- A nice balance of relaxation and adventure
Trip Itineraries:
Arrival at Hanoi airport with private transfer to downtown hotel. Rest of day at leisure for personal exploration and dining.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Full-day guided tour visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, traditional stilt house, One-Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, and Tran Quoc Pagoda along West Lake. Explore Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university. In the afternoon, visit Ethnology Museum and Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake. End the tour with an evening traditional water puppet show.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Tour guide and driver pick you up for a 2 hour drive to Ninh Binh. Enjoy peaceful countryside on the way. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh and Le King Temples. After lunch, take a sampan boat through the scenic Trang An Grottoes and climb Mua Cave for panoramic views of the rice valley. Return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
After breakfast, the bus will pick you up at around 8:15 – 8:45 for a cruise trip to Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay. Overnight on cruise.
Summary:
- Transfer: Sharing shuttle bus
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Cabin on cruise
After breakfast, continue exploring Halong bay. Have a hearty brunch before retunring to Hanoi. You can leave your luggage at the hotel and have free time in Hanoi until private car pick you up at 8:30 pm for overnight train to Sapa. Overnight on the train.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Deluxe wooden AC shared in 4-berth cabin
Transfer from Lao Cai station to Sapa. After breakfast, start a stunning trek to Cat Cat Village. Take a short rest at a waterfall and a hydroelectric station. Then, continue trekking on a dirt trail through rice terraced fields. Upon arrival at Y Linh Ho village, take another rest before climbing toward the main road. The driver picks you up and transfer you to a local restaurant in Sapa for lunch (cost on your own).
In the afternoon, transfer to the Cable Car Station, take the cable car to the peak of Fansipan Mountain. From the arrival station, you can choose to walk or take the mountain climbing train (at extra cost) to reach the top. After finishing the cable car ride, the driver will take you back to your hotel in Sapa.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit a local market in the early morning. Here you will see plenty of stalls displaying hand-crafted products from local people. Lunch is included. Dinner is on your own. Private car transfers you to Lao Cai train station, you take a night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle/ night train
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Deluxe wooden AC shared in 4-berth cabin
Arrive in Hanoi early in the morning, you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight to Danang. Enjoy your free time in Danang. Meals on your own and overnight in Danang.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
At around 8:30, you start the tour to Ba Na Hill (around 30km from Danang). Take a cable car to the peak of mountain and enjoy a majestic mountain view. Join a bunch of activities such as Bynight by train, Debay wine tunnel (with extra charge for fee 2.5 usd/per person), Le Jardin D’amour flower garden, Linh Ung pagoda, Thich Ca Buddish statue, etc. Lunch is included in the tour.
In the afternoon, experience Fantasy Park with diverse activities like free falling tower, dinosaur park, maze, etc (Note: entrance fees are on your own). After that, you walk to the highest summit of Ba Na Mountain, visit Bell Tower, Nghinh Phong tower and Golden Bridge, and take beautiful photos of the mountain and Da Nang city. Then, take the cable car back to the foot of mountain. Get on car back to Da Nang city. Overnight in Danang.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Free until transfer to the airport. Trip ends!
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions:
- Transportation by private car with A/C or sharing shuttle bus
- Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees
- Local English speaking guides
- Boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
Exclusions:
- Meals are not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverage during the meals
- Tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Vietnam
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Any service not mentioned in the program
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