Hanoi- Halong- Danang 7 Days 6 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (No meal)

Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
Our driver welcomes you at the airport and then be transferred to check-in hotel; the rest of time is at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: a 3-star hotel

Day 2: Hanoi city tour ½ day- Foodies Walking Tour (B,L)

Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
Morning: you will take a 20-minute drive from your hotel to the very impressive Museum of Ethnology, among the finest of Vietnam’s museums. You will see many exhibits, photographs and actual houses inhabited by some of the 54 ethnic people in Vietnam. It will offer a truly colorful introduction to these ethnic tribes. Following the tour itinerary, you will enjoy a one-hour cyclo tour of Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter, and then the sightseeing tour of Hoan Kiem Lake, the focal point of the city. To complete your city tour in Hanoi, in the late afternoon you will be enchanted by the legends and stories told at the Thang Long Water Puppet Show that no one should miss while visiting Hanoi.
Afternoon: Join in a Walkie Foodie tour. We will take you to go inside the small lane and alleys inside the Hanoi Old Quarter and show you how real Hanoians live, work and eat. The old quarter of Hanoi formed the core of the legendary “Hanoi of 36 guild streets” where goods and crafts were traded in specialized streets formed by traders and craftsmen from clans and villages all over the country. In the course of their migration to the city they brought along their culture, habits and local delicacies that were gradually adopted in the Hanoians’ way of life. So, it is here that the street food scene is overwhelming and should not be missed during your journey of life time to Vietnam as a whole and to Hanoi in particular. Embark on a walking/street food tour through Hanoi’s best culinary spots alongside a renowned food blogger. This local insider possesses an enormous passion for his country's cuisine, resulting in a blog that has gained a large following both in Vietnam and internationally.

Join the specialist street food guide with the walking street food tour of Hanoi; a comfortable pair of walking shoes is recommended! By far our most popular tour, this tour is great fun and perfect way to discover some of the lesser known dishes that the locals love to eat. From Bun Bo (Sauteed Beef Rice Vermicelli), Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls), “Banh Mi” and end with unique Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee) which will round off our four courses perfectly. Local life, local stories; local food and local drink tasting. It's the little things that make all the difference in your travel experience!
17h00: You will back to your hotel.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: a 3-star hotel

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay(B,L D)

Pass By: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
8h00: Pick up from your hotel. Depart for Halong city through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta
10h15: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break .

12h30: Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Halong Cruise
Transfer to Pelican Cruise
Welcome drink - receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island

Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.

Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.

Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls - traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19.30 – 23.00:
Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu Dinner
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing from the boat.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: a 3-star hotel

Day 4: Halong –Noi Bai airport- Danang- Hoi An(B,L )

Pass By: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
06.00 – 08.00
The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
08.00 – 11.30
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
Back to Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.

Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.

Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew.

12h45: Get on the car go to Noi Bai directly for flight to Danang.
Arrive in Da Nang, private transport will pick you up and transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check-in your suitcase at hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: a 3-star hotel

Day 5: Hoi An Cycling Tour (B,L)

Pass By: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
The perfect 40km bike ride around Hoi An starts by 8.00am with your English speaking local guide. First we cycle through Cam Thanh village where VC used to hide during the war in Vietnam and known as the middle stop of Ho Chi Minh sea-trail. Crossing the river-front by newly bridge then being on stunning backroads along the river of Hoi An, witness locals working with their nets and rice fields. Plenty of chances to talk with locals, take beautiful photos.

During the tour, we will cross the only traditional bamboo bridge which is only left in Hoi An after flood in 2013. By lunch time, we will arrive in one of family who making My Quang - a local rice noodle. You get a chance to see how rice noodle made in Vietnam then enjoy a tasty bowl of noodle for your lunch. Carry on, we visit Mr Dau - a veteran who came back from the war with a leg lost in 1985, and now-a-day, he is a very popular rice wine maker. Learn his incredible history and taste traditional sprit of Rice Wine is one of the highlights of our trip. Back to your hotel around 17h00.
Overnight in Hoi An.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: a 3-star hotel

Day 6: Hoi An –Ba na Hill - Golden Bridge Hand - Da Nang (B,L)

Pass By: Da Nang, Da Nang
8:30 Pick up at your hotel. Transfer to the Ba Na hills.
9:30 Arrive at the cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Take a cable car to the top of Mountain.

10:00: Visit the Le Jardin old wineries, remains of French Villas and Linh Ung Temple with 27m high Buddha statue.

11:30 Have lunch at Panorama Restaurant.

12:30 Return to cable car station. Back to the cable cabin to go down.

14:30 We transfer you to your hotel in Danang for check in.
Free time for leisure.
Overnight in Danang.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: a 3-star hotel

Day 7: Da Nang departure (B)

Pass By: Da Nang, Da Nang
Free time at leisure then transfer to airport (no guide) for flight back to your country, late check out at hotel excluded.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: a 3-star hotel