Itinerary
- Day 1
Da Nang
You'll arrive in Da Nang and have your driver pick you up at the airport for the transfer to Ocean Haven Hotel. Since check-in doesn't start until 14:00, you'll have time to grab lunch or just relax after your flight. Settle in during the afternoon and get ready for the days ahead.
Optional Activities
- Explore Da Nang's vibrant coast
- Visit nearby My Khe Beach
Landmarks/POIs My Khe Beach - Day 2
Cu Lao Cham Island
After an early pickup from your hotel, you'll head to Cua Dai Harbor and board a speedboat to Cu Lao Cham Island. The day includes time on Lang Beach, exploring the Marine Protected Area, and walking through a Traditional Fishing Village. You'll get 45 minutes of snorkeling in the water, then relax back on the beach before having seafood lunch.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch)
Included Activities
- Speedboat cruise to Cu Lao Cham Island
- Visit Marine Protected Area
- Explore Boat Shelter
- Visit Hai Tang Pagoda
- Explore Traditional Fishing Village
- 45-minute snorkeling session
- Swimming at Lang Beach or Bai Ong Eco Zone or Bai Chong Beach
- Seafood lunch
Optional Activities
- Motoboat jetski
- Banana Boat ride
- Fishing excursion
Landmarks/POIs Cu Lao Cham Island Lang Beach Hai Tang Pagoda Cua Dai Harbor - Day 3
Ba Na Hills
You're heading out early for Ba Na Hills, where you'll ride one of the world's longest cable cars at 11,587 meters. From there, walk through Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Garden and see the Golden Bridge held up by those giant stone hands. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda to check out Vietnam's tallest Buddhist statue, grab lunch, spend some time at French Square and Fantasy Park, then head back to Da Nang by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Ba Na Hills (11,587 meters)
- Visit Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Garden
- Visit Golden Bridge
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- Lunch at restaurant
- Visit French Square
- Optional visit to Fantasy Park amusement center
Optional Activities
- Activities at Fantasy Park indoor amusement center
Landmarks/POIs Ba Na Hills Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Garden Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda French Square Fantasy Park - Day 4
Da Nang to Hanoi
Check out from your Da Nang hotel and fly to Hanoi. After you arrive, your transfer takes you to Diamond Legend Hotel in the city center with check-in from 14:00. Later in the afternoon, you'll join a 3-hour culinary tour through the Old Quarter, stopping at street food stalls and trying authentic Vietnamese dishes throughout the neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Culinary Discovery in the Old Quarter Tour (3 hours)
- Visit traditional street food stalls
- Guided tour of Hanoi Old Quarter
- Sample authentic Vietnamese cuisines
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 5
Hanoi
Today you're doing a hands-on cooking class where you'll choose either the morning session (09:00-14:00) or afternoon (15:00-20:00). You'll start with a 30-minute walk through Ngoc Ha Market, then spend 2.5 hours in a local home learning to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes. The class wraps up with a 1.5-hour meal where you eat what you've cooked with your hosts.
- Meals
- Lunch (Dishes prepared during cooking class - choose 1 salad option from: Banana Flower Salad, Green Mango Salad with Seafood, Green Papaya Salad with Dried Beef, or Olive Oil & Vinegar Cabbage Salad; choose 2-3 main dishes from options including Pho Ga, Pho Bo, Spring Rolls, Cha Ca La Vong, Banh Xeo, Tom Xot Chua Ngot, Cashew Chicken, Eggplants with Ginger Sauce, or Fried Tofu; and 1 dessert from Vietnamese Sweet Soup, Che Khuc Bach, Che Ba Mau, or Che Hat Sen)
Included Activities
- Local Market Discovery at Ngoc Ha Market (30 minutes)
- Hands-on cooking class in local Hanoian home (2.5 hours)
- Learn to prepare four iconic Vietnamese dishes
- Home-style dining experience with prepared dishes (1.5 hours)
- Welcome refreshments and snacks
- Culinary culture exchange session
Landmarks/POIs Ngoc Ha Market - Day 6
Hanoi to Hai Phong and return
You'll head out early from Hanoi to Hai Phong for a day combining food and culture. Walk through vibrant markets like Sat or Cat Bi Market, see Du Hang Pagoda, and explore the Do Son Beach area with historical sites including Bao Dai Villa. Throughout the day, you'll try local specialties like Banh Da Cua, Bun Ca Cay, and Banh My Cay before returning to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast and refreshments on coach), Lunch (Multiple local dishes including Bánh Đa Cua, Bún Cá Cay, Bánh Mỳ Cay, Dừa Dâm, Giá Bể Xào, Bánh Bèo, Sủi Dìn, and Cà Phê Dừa)
Included Activities
- Visit Sat or Cat Bi Market
- Visit Du Hang Pagoda
- Explore Do Son Beach area
- Visit Bao Dai Villa (last emperor's summer residence)
- Explore Hai Phong Opera House, Post Office, Train Station
- Taste Bánh Đa Cua (traditional crab noodle soup)
- Taste Bún Cá Cay (spicy seafood soup)
- Taste Bánh Mỳ Cay (fiery banh mi)
- Taste Dừa Dâm (coconut dessert)
- Taste Giá Bể Xào (mollusk specialty)
- Taste Bánh Bèo (steamed rice cakes)
- Taste Sủi Dìn (glutinous rice dumpling)
- Taste Cà Phê Dừa (coconut coffee)
- Additional local specialty dishes
Landmarks/POIs Sat or Cat Bi Market Du Hang Pagoda Do Son Beach Bao Dai Villa Hai Phong Opera House Hai Phong Post Office Hai Phong Train Station - Day 7
Ha Long Bay Cruise
An early departure from Hanoi gets you to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its 1,600+ limestone islands. You'll take a 20-minute break, then board Cozy Bay Premium Cruise at Tuan Chau Harbor. Lunch happens while you're cruising past limestone islets, and you'll visit Surprising Cave, climb Titop Peak for views, and paddle through Luon Cave's lagoon. Watch the sunset from the sundeck before heading back to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Lunch on cruise board
- Cruise past limestone islets and rock formations
- Visit Surprising Cave
- Visit Titop Island
- Climb Titop Peak for panoramic views
- Seasonal swimming at Titop Island
- Kayak or bamboo boat through Luon Cave lagoon
- Sunset party on sundeck with tea and cakes
Landmarks/POIs Ha Long Bay Tuan Chau Harbor Surprising Cave Titop Island Titop Peak Luon Cave - Day 8
Hanoi to Departure
Spend your last morning in Hanoi with a relaxed breakfast and time to walk around the Old Quarter, try a final egg coffee, or pick up souvenirs like lotus tea, silk scarves, or handmade crafts. Your private driver will take you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure based on your flight time.
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk through Hanoi Old Quarter
- Visit for egg coffee
- Shop for last-minute souvenirs (lotus tea, silk scarves, handmade crafts)
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter Noi Bai International Airport
