EXPLORE NORTHERN & CENTRAL VIETNAM IN 12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS HN-HL OVERNIGHT-NB-DANANG-HOI AN

Arrival in Ha Noi city, you are taken to the hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi city.

Inclusion: Airport transfer, hotel, visa, tour guide, private car

11:45 Arrival in Catherine Cruise’s Lounge at Tuan Chau marina, you enjoy a Catherine homemade welcome drink and meet the crew.

12:15 Check-in cabins.

12:30 The cruise manager will give you a short cruise briefing and safety guide.

12:45 Enjoy your lunch in dining room 2nd floor.

14:30 Visit Sung Sot Cave – the largest cave in Halong Bay which is in the center of the UNESCO World Heritage area (around 700 steps up and down). Rubber shoes and sandals are highly recommended.

15:45 You continue to visit Titop Island for hiking or swimming (Towels are supplied).

17:30 Relax with Happy Hour promotion (Buy One Get One Free) and join in Cooking demonstration.

19:15 Fine dining with set menu is served in dining 4th floor.

20:45 Bar shows on sundeck and Happy hour promotion. Have squid fishing or play mini-golf as well as spa services. Overnight on cruise.

06:15 Start your wonderful day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

06:45 Enjoy your light breakfast in the restaurant.

07:45 Time to explore the spectacular beauty of Halong Bay by kayaking/sampan boat at Luon Cave.

09:15 Room check-out: After visiting the cave, return to our Catherine Cruise to pack your luggage and room key return to reception 1st floor

09:45 Full brunch buffet is served in the dining room 2nd floor. Settles your bills at the reception counter.

10:45 Disembark Catherine vessel at Tuan Chau marina. End of service.

Trip notes: The itinerary is subject to change due to weather or tide conditions, without prior notice. Let’s try now !

Morning:

After having breakfast at the hotel, the tour guide will pick up you at the hotel

in the Old Quarter area to start the program.

The first destination is Temple of Literature, built in 1070, this is Vietnam’s first university and one of the most attractive tourist spots when visiting Hanoi

After visiting Temple of Literature, the tour guide will take you to visit Hoa Lo Prison, built by France in 1886-1901 when Vietnam was still part of Indochina. The prison was once known as “Hell on Earth” and now it’s like a war museum for those who want to understand more about Vietnam’s resistance against France.

Then, with the next 1-hour cyclo around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you are promised to get a slow-speed view of a maze of labyrinthine streets as the daily life of the locals

Try a cup of egg coffee while looking down the streets, viewing the bustling life of the locals at the late afternoon before ending makes this day trip in Hanoi even more unforgettable.

Come back to hotel for relax 

Inclusion: Breakfast, private car, tour guide, entrance fee.

You will rest and explore Hanoi according to your preferences. You can also shop and buy souvenirs from local markets such as Dong Xuan Market. Then prepare your luggage for return to your country.

Morning: Start your day with a delicious breakfast at hotel.

8:00 AM: After breakfast, the tour guide and car will pick you up at your hotel to start the trip to Ninh Binh

At Trang An, you will get on a boat down the Sao Khe river, winding at the foot of the limestone mountains, soaring as far as the eye can see, around the primeval forests and reed forests. Going through 9 main caves with very strange names such as: Sang cave, Dark cave, Nau Ruou cave … visitors will experience the thrill of the boat entering the deep cave, admiring the strange shape of the stalactites in the cave and immerse yourself in the natural scenery here

You continue the journey to visit Mua Cave. The cave is located at the foot of Mua mountain. The road to the top of the mountain is modeled after the Great Wall of China with nearly 500 stone steps. From here, you can admire the whole beautiful scene of Tam Coc area – a famous scenic spot in Ninh Binh.  Mua Cave is also invested and built into an eco-tourism destination combined with climbing sports.  The mountain is shaped like a bell, located in the complex of Tam Coc rocky mountains. Along the way, you will pass through many rice fields, villages and wharfs, rivers, lakes and majestic mountains.

Inclusion: Breakfast, private car, tour guide, entrance fee.

After having breakfast at the hotel, check out hotel and fly to Danang

Inclusion: breakfast, hotel and flight ticket

The Marble Mountains: 9:00 am   Pickup from hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang, drive to Marble Mountain (in Da Nang), discover the stunning Âm Phủ cave inside Marble Mountain with your local guide to learn how Vietnamese soldiers used to hide and fight in the wars. The cave was also a secret hospital to save wounded soldiers. Walk 150 steps or take the elevator to the peak of Marble Mountain. Knowledgeable guide will show you the best highlights so you don’t have to spend too much energy but still see the hidden beauty that most people miss. You will admire the rustic charms of historical pagodas, Buddhist statues and shrines, which are a few centuries old. Local believers and monks pray here often. You will lean interesting local beliefs and Buddhism.

10:00: Son Tra Peninsula We then drive along Da Nang coast to MONKEY MONTAIN (Also known as Son Tra peninsula). You’ll take in amazing views of Da Nang city, Pacific ocean, Cham islands, endless beaches, hundreds of fishing boats… You’ll see common Macaque monkeys… IF LUCKY, you’ll see the rare & endangered colorful Langur monkeys.

 11:00 Lady Buddha 

At halfway of Monkey Mountain, we spend a short while to visit the giant Lady Buddha Statue, standing at 68 meters 233 feet tall. She smiles upon the fishing village and blesses local people while fishing in the deep sea. There are beautiful flower and bonsai gardens, and viewpoints to capture amazing snap-shots of Da Nang city and its beaches.

Sun World ba Na Hills is the most significant resort and recreational complex of Vietnam. At the height of 1,487 m from the sea level, Sun World Ba Na Hills is coined the “heaven on earth” owing to its spectacular climate and otherworldly natural landscape. Just travel to Sun World Ba Na Hills and revel yourselves in the typical rotation of four seasons in a single day and numerous festivities, recreations and relaxation and cuisine

In addition, the Golden Bridge, which was officially inaugurated in June 2018 in Ba Na, was also voted by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 10 best destinations of the world 2018” and admired by The Guardian as “The world’s most impressive pedestrians’ bridge”.

Sun World Ba Na Hills boast a dizzily vibrant and fascinating indoor game zone. Fantasy Park si the largest indoor game zone of Vietnam that includes countless games, recreations and sports for families.

Back to hotel at 15:00

Inclusion: Private car, breakfast, entrance tickets, hotel

DAY 9: Hoi An Coconut tree forest and night-tour

Morning: Start your day with a delicious breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a half-day city tour of Hoi An. Explore the ancient town, visit Temple Kwan, Phuc Kien Temple, Tan Ky Ancient House, Phung Hung house, Japanese Bridge and cultural show rooms

Then visit Bay Mau Coconut Forest – a popular eco-tourism area in Hoi An.
When you arrive here, you will enjoy a basket boat ride to visit the lush green coconut forest in a peaceful setting, enjoy basket dance performances, boat races and enjoy local specialties…

Inclusion: Breakfast, private car, tour guide, entrance fee.

Our car will transfer you to airport and from Danang back to your country!

Say goodbye to Vietnam and have a safe flight!