Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll land at Noi Bai International Airport and get transferred to your hotel for check-in (rooms open at 2:00 PM). Spend the afternoon getting settled and resting up from your flight. If you arrive with enough time and energy, there's an optional street food tour through the Old Quarter that kicks off at 6:00 PM, so you can grab dinner while walking around.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Food Tour - Street food walking tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter at 6:00 PM, sampling 6-7 authentic Vietnamese dishes including Pho, Banh Mi, Bun Cha, Vietnamese coffee, and visiting Hanoi Train Street with complimentary pickup and drop-off
Landmarks Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Train Street 
- Day 2
Ninh Binh Temples and Scenic Cycling
Your guide picks you up at 7:15 AM for the drive to Ninh Binh province. After a quick break along the way, you'll start with a 20-minute bike ride to Hoa Lu, checking out the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le. Then it's another 30 minutes of cycling through local villages to see how people live. Lunch happens at Vietnam Restaurant, and after eating you can choose between a 1.5-hour boat ride through Tam Coc's rice paddies and caves or heading to Trang An (a UNESCO site). You'll be back in Hanoi by 6:30 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at Vietnam Restaurant on 3rd floor with modern and elegant atmosphere, featuring many local foods with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride to Hoa Lu ancient capital and temple visits
- Walking tour through temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Scenic cycling tour of local village life (30 minutes)
- Buffet lunch at Vietnam Restaurant
- Boat ride through Tam Coc (1.5 hours) - rice paddies and caves
- Boat ride through Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site (1.5-2 hours) with tunnel cave system
Optional Activities
- Bus transfer alternative instead of cycling (must inform tour guide)
- Choice between Tam Coc or Trang An boat experiences
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Temple of King Dinh Temple of King Le Tam Coc Trang An 
- Day 3
Ha Long Bay Cruise and Cave Exploration
Your guide meets you at 8:00 AM in the Old Quarter for the drive to Ha Long Bay. You'll board the Sea Lion 5-star cruise (or similar) at noon and have buffet lunch while the boat moves past those famous rock formations. At 2:00 PM, you visit Surprise Cave to see the stalactites and stalagmites. Later at 3:00 PM, pick between kayaking or taking a bamboo boat through Luon Cave's lagoon. Titop Island comes at 4:00 PM where you can either hike to the peak for views or hang out on the beach. There's a sunset party on deck before heading back to Hanoi by 9:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on cruise with non-vegetarian and vegetarian food options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Buffet lunch on Sea Lion 5-star Cruise with scenic route sailing
- Surprise Cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
- Kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave and lagoon
- Titop Island visit with peak climbing or beach relaxation
- Sunset party on sundeck with red wine, tea, cakes, shrimp chips, and fresh fruits
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Surprise Cave Luon Cave Titop Island 
- Day 4
Hanoi to Da Nang and Marble Mountain
Morning is free in Hanoi before you head to the airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang. After landing and checking into your hotel (typically by 2:00 PM), your guide picks you up at 1:30 PM. You'll explore the Marble Mountains and learn about Buddhist and Hindu traditions there. The itinerary includes Am Phu cave with its underworld scenes, then Monkey Mountain to see the 67-meter Lady Buddha statue. You'll catch sunset from Son Tra Peninsula before returning by 6:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Da Nang Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Marble Mountains visit with insights into Buddhist and Hindu religions
- Am Phu cave exploration
- Monkey Mountain visit to see Lady Buddha statue (67m tall)
- Son Tra Peninsula sunset viewing
Landmarks Marble Mountains Am Phu Cave Monkey Mountain Lady Buddha Son Tra Peninsula 
- Day 5
Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge
Your guide picks you up at 8:00 AM from Da Nang or Hoi An and heads to Ba Na Hills, arriving by 9:30 AM. You'll take the record-breaking cable car up the mountain and then explore the French-built Debay Wine Cellar, Le Jardin D'Amour flower garden, and the Golden Bridge with those giant hand sculptures. Next is Linh Ung Pagoda (home to the country's highest Buddha statue). Lunch runs at 11:30 AM, followed by Chua Mountain peak at 1,487 meters, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple, French Square, and Fantasy Park for some games. The cable car ride down happens at 3:30 PM and you're back by 5:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Da Nang Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Ba Na Hills mountaintop (holds four world records)
- Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Garden visit
- Golden Bridge walk with Hands of God sculptures
- Linh Ung Pagoda visit with country's highest Buddha statue
- Buffet lunch at local restaurant
- Chua Mountain peak visit (1,487 meters altitude)
- Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple exploration
- French Square visit
- Fantasy Park games at Vietnam's largest indoor amusement park
- Cable car ride back down the mountain
Optional Activities
- Debay Wine Cellar visit (entrance fee by guest)
- Wax Museum (100,000 VND per person)
- Alpine Coaster
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Debay Wine Cellar Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Garden Golden Bridge Linh Ung Pagoda Chua Mountain Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple French Square Fantasy Park 
- Day 6
Departure from Da Nang
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and finish checkout. Depending on your flight time, there might be a chance to take a walk or shop for souvenirs at nearby markets before your private driver takes you to Da Nang International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Da Nang, Vietnam (Da Nang International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping for last-minute souvenirs at nearby markets
Landmarks Da Nang International Airport
