EXPLORE NORTHERN & CENTRAL VIETNAM IN 12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS HN-HL-SP-NB-DANANG-HOIAN

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

08.00 – 8.30 Leave Ha Noi city for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long city. Refresh up at the lounge.

12.00 – 12.30 Embark La Casta Junior Suite. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13.15 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titop Island area.

15.00 – 16.00 Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay

16.00 – 17.00 Climb to the peak of Titop Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water.

17.20 Return La Casta Junior Suite, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar.

18.00 Enjoy happy with various drinks on discounts. Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef

19.00 – 21.00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested

21.00 – 22.00 Time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.

Overnight on La Casta Junior Suite

6:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.

7:00 AM: Start of the trip from Hanoi to Sapa by shared limousine. Travel is

expected to take approximately 5-6 hours.

1:00 PM: Arrival in Sapa and check-in at the hotel

Arrival in Sapa, tour guide takes you to visit Cat Cat – a village of HMong

ethnic minority, about 2 km from Sapa Town.

The village was formed in the mid 19th century by a group of ethnic people

gathered here to settle. These people earn their living by growing rice and corns

on terraced fields and developing animal husbandry using the traditional

methods.

Besides, they have well preserved traditional handicrafts such as line and cottoncultivation and woven fabrics.Cat Cat waterfall is one of the main attractions. You can dip your feet in the cool water if you are able to jump over the boulders. Cat Cat is also known for its indigo dyeing technique that you can observe as you walk around.

Come back hotel for relax and free time.

Fansipan was the best of the mountains in Vietnam you could climb. You could only reach the top on foot. Since February 2016 there is a cable car. Instead of walking one to three days to the top, you are there with the cable car in just 15-20 minutes. If you like it and you like a challenge, you can still choose to climb the mountain. You can do it within 1 day, 2 days or 3 days. During a multi-day trip you will stay in a cabin or tent on the mountain. Keep in mind that the top of the mountain is often in the clouds and that you therefore have little view, so do it mainly for the experience.

Then you will come back to Hanoi by shared limousine car

Inclusion: Tour guide, entrance fees, hotel, breakfast, private car and shared limousine car

Lao Chai – Ta Van lies between majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Ham Rong mountain. Two large mountains sheltered so the villagers live here a lot, creating a living space extremely exciting, attractive.

It is hard to believe that under the wild Hoang Lien Mountains can form two large villages, beautiful and crowded ethnic people live so.

Surrounding Lao Chai village – Ta Van is a large terraced fields. These fields have been around for decades. H’mong and Dao live in Lao Chai – Ta Van still grows rice on these ancient terraces.

The beautiful scenery of the terraces vast terraces create a beautiful space for the memories of the visit to Lao Chai – Ta Van.

Like the Cat Cat village, Lao Chai village and Ta Van village, there is still a beautiful cultural identity of the Mong, Dao, Tay, Giay … ethnic groups have decades. living in this land Sapa.

Then you will come back to Hanoi by shared limousine car

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.

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.

Back to hotel at 15:00

Inclusion: Private car, breakfast, entrance tickets, hotel

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 Hanoi back to your country!

Say goodbye to Vietnam and have a safe flight!