Day 1 : Arrival in Danang - Welcome dinner (D)
Danang City
Up on arrival at the airport in Danang, we will be met and transferred to hotel for check in. If the time permits, we enjoy our welcome dinner at the fine restaurant in Danang, transfer you back hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Danang
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Welcome dinner
– Accommodation in Danang
Day 2 : Danang – My Son – Hoi An Walking Tour (B, L)
My Son Holy Land
Today we will enjoy half day My Son half day tour and half day Hoi An Walking Tour.My Son is located in the heart of valley – surrounded by mountain ranges that are natural boundaries with the Duy Phu village, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province. Thanks to the letters in the letters in the oldest steles of the 4th century by which was excavated at My Son that King Bhadresvara had built a temple for offering to the Gold Siva Bhadresvara. It was in wood and completely destroyed by ifre in the 6th century. In earlier 7th century, King Sambhuvarman rebuilt the temple of bricks and aggregates. Since then, more than 70 similar temples had been built up to the 13th century.
Let our guide show you the natural beauty of the surroundings, you willl be inspired by My Son which called “ The Angkor Wat of Vietnam”. Then we enjoy our lunch before heading to Hoi An to enjoy our half day walking tour in Hoi An. City tour in Hoian, an ancient Japanese port of trade. Much of Hoi An’s rare wooden architecture remains in this small, pleasant town. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japannese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We wisit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the twon’s multi-cultural past.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hoi An
Day 3 : Hoi An – Relaxing by your own (B)
Hoian Ancient Town
Full day free time at your leisure
Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Suggest you to relax/ swim on Cua Dai Beach, one of the most beautiful beach in Vietnam and shopping in Hoi An Old Quarter, which is considered as one of cultural heritage in the world.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hoi An
Day 4 : Hoi An - Hue City Tour & Boat Trip (B, L)
Nguyen Dynasty - Hue
We leave Hue for Hoi An, Hue is known as an ancient Capital city of many original historical vestiges. There are more than 100 architectural works to be extremely reflected the life of Emperors and Mandarins under Nguyen’s reign. Situated in the middle of hills on the Southern Bank of Perfume River are very beautiful tombs of Nguyen Kings.
We will be met and transferred to the Wharf where we will cruise along the Perfume River to visit:
Thien Mu Pagoda (The Heavenly Lady pagoda), from here we will have a good view of Perfume River and surroundings.
Tu Duc King’s tomb, which is one of the most beautiful works of Royal Architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest.
Overnight at hotel in Hue
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Accommodation in Hue
Day 5 : Hue – Phong Nha Tour - Hue (B, L)
Phong Nha Cave
After breakfast at hotel, we leave Hue for Phong Nha & Tien Son Cave for visiting.
Boasting the World Heritage site, Phong Nha Grottos, and housing a long list of rare plants and animals, the central coastal province of Quang Binh is ideal for tourism, especially eco-tourism. Tourists are advised not to miss the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave system which has been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site. It is hemmed in by over 400 million year-old limestone mountains, the oldest of their kind in Asia, with 87,750ha covered by the original forests. Home to almost 570 species of plants and 880 species of animals, including over 60 species listed as endangered in Vietnam and the world, the original forests on the site are judged to be the richest biological system in Vietnam. The huge numbers of mysterious grottos appeal to adventurers, scientists and tourists both inside and outside the country. The 17-cave system covers a length of almost 64,390m, according to a famous British cave research organisation, holds seven records: the longest water cave, the most beautiful underground lake, a cave system with the largest number of longest underground lakes in Vietnam, the highest and largest parabolic cave mouth, the largest and most superb sand beach, the largest number of large and mysterious stalagmites and stalactites, and the largest and most beautiful dry cave. Quang Binh also preserves a number of historic and cultural relic sites, and intangible cultural assets with many festivals showing links to coastal lives such as the fishing prayer. The province is also home to different ethnic minority groups which enriches its folk music with many instruments, including drums and gongs as well as folk songs. Coastal beauty sports include the famous Ngang Pass, Gianh River, Nhat Le sand Beach, and Bang mineral Spring, which have all made the province an ideal site for eco-tourism and sanatoria.
Tien Son Cave, originally called Dry Cave, lies in Phong Nha – Ke Bang tourist complex that comprises natural beauty-spots in Quang Binh Province (central Vietnam). The site is now on the list to be recommended to UNESCO for recognition as a World Heritage Site. Tien Son Cave was discovered in April 1935 in the limestone mountain of Ke Bang. It is about 400 metres away from the famous Phong Nha Grotto and at a height of 135 metres. Tien Son Cave is more than 980 metres long. Going into the cave for about 400m, visitors will see an abyss, about 10m deep. Then comes another part of the cave, about 500m long, which is rather dangerous for walking. At present, nearly 400m of the cave have been installed with lighting system to make it safe for visitors. The Cave looks marvelous inside with hundreds of stalagmites and stalactites of different sizes and shape. Some look like a man or an animal, and there is one that looks like the Learning Tower of Pisa in Italy. On the cave ceiling, there are glittering gold and silver-like veins. Some stalagmites produce an echoing sound when slightly knocked. Limber Howard, Chief of the British Royal Team of Cave Researchers, who visited and made studies of the site, said that Tien Son Cave may have been formed tens of millions of years ago. A river ran through the limestone mountain and eroded it. Then huge rocks fell, separated the mountain and form the cave. An under ground river ran through the lower part of the mountain, creating Phong Nha Grotto. Thus, Tien Son Cave is older than Phong Nha Grotto and they do not link with each other. Geographical tectonics in Tien Son Cave are rather stable, so the cave is safe for visitors.. Overnight in Hue.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Boat trip
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Accommodation in Hue
Day 6 : Hue – Fly to Hanoi – City Tour (B, L)
Hanoi Water Puppet show
After breakfast at hotel, picks up and transfers you to the airport to catch our short flight to Hanoi, upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transferred to hotel for check in. Enjoy our lunch before taking our half day city tour in Hanoi.
We will visit one of the most interesting museums in Vietnam; Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. Following by that we will wander around the city by car to see the real life of Hanoian as well as the difference parts the city.
After that we will take one-hour cyclo around the Old Quarter, known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally, each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there.
Before we go back to hotel, we will have chance enjoy the unique Water Puppet show. Hear the Vietnamese traditional instruments and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show. The trip will be finished after the show at the hotel.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Domestic air ticket : Hue – Hanoi (Vietnam Airline)
– Accommodation in Hanoi
Day 7 : Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise on Cruise (B, L, D)
Halong Bay Boat Trip
In The Morning, you will be picked up at your appointed hotel in Hanoi. Then we will depart Hanoi for Halong Bay. Upon arrival in Halong Bay we will check-in at Bhaya Café in Halong City. We then transfer to our Luxury , embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing.
After settle down our room we will savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
We will visit the fishing village by tender (30 minutes each) then return to the vessel for free time at our leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
– Discover the fishing village by local rowing boat
– Kayak into the village or swim near the boat
Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc,:
We also have chance to take a trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, snorkeling, etc.
At around 17.00 Bhaya Classic will cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. We then can enjoy the “Happy Hour” & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.
At 19.30 our sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner will be served onboard. At 21.00 we can relax in our cabin or join the fishing program.
Overnight aboard.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide on boat
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Accommodation on Cruise in Halong Bay
Day 8 : Halong Bay Cruise – Cat Ba Island (B, L)
Cat Ba Island
Today we start our last day in Halong Bay again with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
At 07.00 the weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful islands and islets like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.
We will explore one of the largest and also the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay: the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). The cave has three part with thousand of stalactites and stalagmites with different colors and shapes that definitely will stir your imagination
At 09.30 we will return to Bhaya Classic. The international Buffet brunch will be served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
At 11.00 we will disembark at Café, Halong City. Then another private boat to pick up and transfer you to Cat Ba Island. Arrival in Cat Ba Island, you are met and transferred to check in. The rest time for you relaxing and swimming on the beach in Cat Ba.
Stay overnight at hotel in Cat Ba Island
Day 9 : Cat Ba Island - Hanoi (B)
Cat Ba Island
Free time until 13pm, our driver picks up and transfers you to the ferry to catch our speedboat to Ben Binh port, upon arrival at Ben Binh port, you are met and transferred to Hanoi.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast
– Speedboat
– Accommodation in Hanoi
Day 10 : Hanoi - Departure (B)
Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi
Free time until transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast
