6 Day Hanoi – Danang - HCMC

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi - Orientation city tour
  Explore Vietnam’s northern jewels. Take a glance at Hanoi, stepping back in time at Ngoc Son Temple and get a dose of local culture with a little walk wandering the vibrant maze of streets in the Old Quarter and catch a brilliant performance of traditional water puppetry. After landing, get transfer to the city center. Standard hotel check-in time: 14:00 PM. In the late afternoon, follow your guide to embark on a walking tour through Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter. This area of 36 narrow streets is a lively place to walk around while seeing and learning about Vietnam’s traditional ways of life. Continue through the busy Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. Snap photos and chat with the locals on the way. Finish the day at the water puppet theatre. Watch an entertaining live performance of this unique northern Vietnamese art form, a great way to end the tour of Hanoi. Overnight stay at hotel in Hanoi.
• Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay Day Cruise Tour – Hanoi (B/L/-)
  Explore the exotic landscapes of Halong Bay on an exclusive day cruise. Sail across the Bay’s emerald green waters, admiring the endless views of remarkable limestone karsts as they pass by. Feast on delicious seafood and enjoy personalized attention from the crew while cruising Vietnam’s most spectacular waterway. Today’s tour will begin at 8:30. Discover one of Vietnam’s most spectacular northern. Depart from the buzzing streets of Hanoi in the early morning, leaving the city buildings behind in exchange for the beauty of the Red River Delta. Pass by smaller towns and farmlands, enjoying views of typical Vietnamese countryside. Arriving in Halong City late this morning and board a private junk-style boat. Cast off and cruise across the emerald green waters of UNESCO-listed Halong Bay. Sit in the dining area or on the open-air top deck to admire the scenery and the refreshing sea breeze. Boat’s navigated around the Bay’s 1,500 limestone islands, providing an opportunity to see these remarkable, geologic wonders both up-close and from afar. Around midday, lunch will be served on board. Enjoy attentive, personalized service by the ship’s crew while feasting on delicious, fresh seafood and a selection of Vietnamese dishes. After dining the ship will begin circling back to port, following a different route along the way for more breath-taking views. Say farewell to the ship’s crew and climb back into the vehicle for the return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at the hotel in time for a chance to freshen up before dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Hanoi.
• Day 3: Hanoi – Flight to Danang – Marble Mountain - Hoi An with lantern boat (B/-/D)
  Marble Mountain is known a group of limestone and marble hills filled with caves. Explore the mountain’s main cave to see a beautiful Buddha statue built in the Cham style. Then immerse yourself in Hoi An's extraordinary local culture on this trip by night boat. Wander through the towns’ narrow streets, marveling at its heritage buildings and catching glimpses of traditional ways of life. You may feel the magical sensation of release your own lantern into the water as you go. Spend your morning at leisure. In the afternoon, take a drive south to Marble Mountain. Travel to the top and gaze upon the city, seeing new high-rise buildings standing alongside traditional wooden houses. Then explore the mountain’s main cave to see a beautiful Buddha statue built in the Cham style. When reaching Hoi An, follow your guide walking around Hoi An’s old town to learn about its illustrious past as a trading port. See the remarkably well-preserved traditional houses that have withstood hundreds of years of weather and war. Start at the Japanese Bridge, which spans a small waterway and was built more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance. Continue to a Chinese communal hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Additionally, explore smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm. One of the most enchanting experiences you cannot miss in the old town is taking a Hoi An lantern boat ride on the Hoai River. The wonderful journey with lantern boat Hoi An will give you to immerse yourself in the town’s unique ambiance. Release a lantern on the Hoai River, and explore the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Take in the sights and smells of Hoi An by night in this authentic experience. Ride on a boat on the river and take part in a ritual as you release your off lantern into the night sky. After the boat, explore the city's bustling night market. Learn all about the city's the traditional culture and stretch your legs in its picturesque Old Town. After this insightful glimpse of Hoi An, have your dinner before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Danang.
• Day 4: Danang - Bana Hills (B/L/-)
  Spend the day on the beautiful mountainous theme park. Marvel at the exquisite architecture of the Linh Ung Pagoda, Golden Bridge. Feeling refreshingly cool weather and gorgeous countryside views, and enjoy exciting games at Fantasy theme park on top of Ba Na hill. Your experience today starts at 08:30 for 1,5-hour transfer from your hotel to Ba Na Hills. Start to spend a day to visit this mountainous theme park perched 1,500m high on a mountain, a hill resort inherited from the French. The site was first developed by the French in the 1920s, who escaped the summer heat for its cool, mountain air. This day trip will bring you to the scenic sights and destinations of the local, and give you a healthy dose of much needed mountain air. You’ll first head to the Ba Na Hills cable car station where you ascend one of the world’s longest and highest cable car rides, giving you panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. At the station, get to see the Linh Ung Pagoda, Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion. Next, your guide will bring you the Monkey Garden and finally to God Mountain, the highest peak in central Vietnam. Stroll through the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang city. After lunch, head into Fantasy Park for enjoy some games later. Overnight stay at hotel in Danang.
• Day 5: Danang – flight to HCMC – Cu Chi tunnels (B/-/-)
  Discover the best of Ho Chi Minh City and its surroundings. Drive through rural landscapes to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Vietnam’s wartime past and the ingenuity of its people. You are at leisure until transfer to the airport for a short flight to HCMC. On arrival, drive away toward the Cu Chi district. Leaving the city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, villagers drying noodles by the side of the road and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam. Arrive at the entrance of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. Hear the tales of how these tunnels were built while walking through the forest. Visit two sections of the tunnel where it is possible to crawl inside to experience first-hand what life was like living underground. There are also several other informative displays and war relics around the area to explore. A shooting experience can be found here in Cu Chi. Overnight stay at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Day 6: HCMC - Departure Flight (B/-/-)
  At leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your onward flight. Tour ends. Thank you for your choosing us and wish to see you again soon in our next tours.

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