Hanoi Sapa Ban Gioc Waterfall Danang to Hoi An 12D11N

Explore Fansipan  Peak - The Indochina's Roof  

8.00: After breakfast at hotel, you will transfer to Fansipan Cable Station for an amazing trip to reach the Indochina Roof, 3143m above the sea level: Starting by cable car and step up to the Peak, visit pagoda, enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful landscapes from the high.

11.00: Back to Sapa Town, checkout hotel and have lunch.

After lunch, free time to relax , shopping 

15.30: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi.

Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains

21.30 - 22.00: Arrive in Ha Noi. Tour ends !

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In morning 

we will start our city day trip. Head to the Uncle Ho’s final resting-place standing in Ba Dinh Square where the Vietnamese cultural and political events are usually taken place. Visit Ho Chi Minh stilt house, where Ho Chi Minh used to live intermittently during Vietnam War, and One Pillar Pagoda – a Buddhism temple featuring a particular architecture inside and a peaceful lotus lake outside. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, visit Bodhi tree which was offered by Indian Prime Minister Razendia Prasat as a gift when he visited Vietnam in 1959. 

 Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: Afterward, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which provides insight into the diverse cultures and ethnic groups of Vietnam. With its engaging exhibits and outdoor spaces, it’s a great introduction to Vietnam's rich heritage.

 Lunch: Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter. Sample traditional 

Afternoon:

Temple of Literature: After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university, built in the 11th century. This Confucian temple is a symbol of Vietnam’s respect for education and scholars. Walk through the beautiful courtyards, pass the ancient stone stelae, and appreciate the peaceful surroundings.

Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton): Explore Hoa Lo Prison, once used by French colonists to detain political prisoners and later infamous as a prison for American POWs during the Vietnam War. The museum now houses exhibits detailing its history and the hardships endured by those imprisoned here.

Hanoi Old Quarter: Stroll through the Hanoi Old Quarter, a vibrant area with narrow streets and colonial-style buildings. Visit traditional shops, try local snacks, and take in the lively atmosphere of this historic neighborhood. It’s a great place to experience the charm of Hanoi.

Water Puppet Show: Conclude your day with a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show, a unique performance that dates back to the 11th century. Watch as puppets glide across a water stage while skilled performers tell stories of Vietnamese folklore and rural life, all set to live traditional music. (Exccluded tickets )

Evening: Free time for dinner or optional exploration in Hanoi.

Stay overnight in Ha Noi.

 Please note: - The Program will be adjusted to suit the Arrival flights. 

- The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closed on Monday and Friday and all museums closed on Monday. Alternatives will be recommended accordingly

7h30 -8:00 AM - Depart from Hanoi

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey towards Ninh Binh province. It takes approximately two hours to reach the first destination of the day, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

10:00 -10h30 AM - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you will visit the temples of the two kings, Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. The temples are located in a scenic area surrounded by limestone mountains and green rice fields.

11:30 AM - Explore Mua Cave

After visiting Hoa Lu, the tour continues to Mua Cave, located nearby. Mua Cave is a popular tourist spot due to its stunning panoramic view of the Tam Coc area. To reach the top of the mountain, you need to climb 500 steps, but the effort is worth it.

1:00 PM - Lunch break

You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Binh, where you can try traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

2:00 PM - Boat tour in Trang An

After lunch, it's time for a boat tour in Trang An, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Trang An is known for its scenic landscapes of karst mountains, caves, and rivers. During the boat tour, you will explore the caves and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

4:30 PM - Return to Hanoi

After the boat tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Hanoi, where you will arrive around 6:30 PM, depending on traffic.

6:00 – 6:30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

7:15: Depart for Ban Gioc Waterfall – a stunning natural wonder situated between Vietnam and China, considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

12:45 - 13:00: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant to recharge for the rest of the day.

After lunch, continue your journey to Ban Gioc Waterfall and take in the breathtaking scenery. You'll have the option to take a boat ride near the waterfall (at your own expense) for an up-close experience.

Stop 2: Nguom Ngao Cave

After visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall, proceed to Nguom Ngao Cave, also known as Tiger Cave, where you can explore the fascinating cave formations.

16:30: Head back to the bus and continue the journey to your hotel near Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang province.

18:30: Enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.

Overnight at the hotel.

7:00: Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

8:00: The driver and guide will pick you up from the hotel to visit Ban Gioc Pagoda. From here, you'll have a magnificent view of Ban Gioc Waterfall, providing a perfect photo opportunity.

Next, proceed to Angle’s Eye Mountain, where you can witness the breathtaking through hole, known as Thung Mountain, located in Quang Uyen District.

12:00: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Quang Uyen District, Cao Bang.

After lunch, board the bus to return to Hanoi.

18:30: Arrive back in Hanoi, where the tour concludes.

07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way

11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.

12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard CRUISE after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.

12.30 – 13.00: CRUISE voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. 

14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. 

15.00: Returning to  CRUISE, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.

17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck

19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. 

20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.

9.30:  Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.

11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.

15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter

In the everning , you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

14:30-14:45: Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel, visit Linh Ung pagoda – the most important pagoda in Danang for the Buddhist people to come and pray.

On the way to Hoi An, we will visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain) 

Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of the universe in Asia Culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism. Visiting Tam Thai Pagoda, Linh Ung Pagoda.

You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skilful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain. 

18:00 Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac …

Visit Hoi An Ancient town, with: Japanese Bridge: This only remains of Japanese culture is now considered as a symbol of Hoi An. Taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the nightlife of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene and want to last this walk forever.

21:00 Drop off at your hotel.

• Have breakfast and check out room 
•  At 7:00 – 7:30 a.m : Our car and Guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang and start the trip to Ba Na Hills. If you start from Hoi An, please be ready at 7:30am
• At 9:30 a.m : Upon arrival at Ba Na hills, you will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores
• Visit Debay Wine Cellar built in 1923, Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge ( Hands of God). You will have a chance to see and take photos of this beautiful bridge.
• You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda where the highest Buddhism statue in the country is located (27 m).
• At 11: 30 a.m: Have Lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.
• At 12:30 p.m: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na to visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. You continue to discover the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with a series of interesting games.
• At 15:30: Back to the cabin down the mountain. 
• Back to the hotel in Da nang/ Hoi an. Arrive in Da nang at about 17:00  our driver drop hotel 

Cham Island located only 30 minutes by speedboat from Hoi An Town (Cua Dai Quay), it is perfect for a day trip with snorkeling or a dive on some beautiful corals, a delicious seafood lunch on the island. The climate is ideal: always cool all the year round. The flora and fauna is plentiful and maritime life offers spectacular views for snorkelers and divers alike. Today the Cham islands are also a Marine Protected Area (MPA) because of their many important marine habitants, especially beaches and coral reefs, and rich biodiversity. Cham Islands has just been recognized as the World Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO. 

This tour departs from Hoian at 7.30am and from Danang at 8.15 – 8.30am.

07:30: Coach and our guide pick you up at hotel, and then transfer to Cua Dai harbor.

08:00:  Get on board & depart to Cham Island by speed boat.

(Be sure to bring along camera to capture the spectacular monument views while cruising to Cham island)

08:30: Arrive at Lang village. Visit the boat shelter, Hai Tang pagoda, traditional fishing village and the local market, then take a walk to Chong village for 20 minutes with very nice sloping and winding road and amazing view of the sea and sand. Sometimes we can see some wild monkeys on the way if we are lucky enough.

10:30: Make a visit to the Marine Protected Area

10:30: This time for swimming and snorkeling

12:00: Let’s go for lunch with Vietnamese local seafood. After lunch, you can continuously swim or relax by your own.

14:00: Get on board and cruise back to Cua Dai beach harbor.

15:00 - 16.00: Tour ends.

Wake up have breakfast at hotel , check out room, free time shopping 

Our driver will drop you off at Danang airport. Finish the tour

End of  Hanoi – Sapa - Halong- Ninh Binh- Ban Gioc waterfall -  Danang – Hoian  12D11N