8 Day Beautiful Northern and Central Vietnam

On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by our guide and driver, then be transferred to the hotel. You might have a sleep to recover, or wander around for some own exploration. 

Meals on your own account. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

We will pick you up after your breakfast at the hotel. First visit of day 2 is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – a must-see for any tourists visiting Hanoi capital. Aside from the mighty gray-granite mausoleum and vast Ba Dinh Square, you may find Uncle Ho’s vestige and historical objects of the wars in his Stilt House, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. Next destination is the well-preserved Temple of Literature. It is Vietnam’s memorial of education as well as greatest example of traditional Vietnam architecture.  

We save Museum of Ethnology - biggest and most vibrant museum in Hanoi for the afternoon. The museum has wide range of exhibitions (both indoor and outdoor) focus on Vietnam’s officially recognised 54 ethnic groups.

Afterwards, you get to spend the rest of the afternoon at the Old Quarter where Hanoi’ most authentic goods are. Our guide will take you around the Old Quarter’s maze-like streets and alleys. You can observe locals life and have yourself some local treats.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Early breakfast as we will go on a ride to the second city – Ha Long. The iconic Ha Long Bay on the Gulf of Tonkin offers exceptional natural scenic beauty of limestone islets, designated World Heritage site. On the way to Ha Long, you might enjoy infinite rice paddy fields, rolling mountains scene of the Red river delta. As soon as you reach Ha Long, it is the beginning of an exciting cruise on this charming bay. 

After your lunch on boat, you will be taken to some of glorious limestone caves. Each caves have stories of its own, possesses splendid and sacred exquisiteness made from stalactite. Finishing visiting the caves, tourists should reward themselves with a revitalizing swim in emerald water when the cruise comes to a halt. Kayaking is another option if you want to explore more of the bay by yourself.

The boat cast its anchor for a stay through the night. Have your dinner on board along with other fun games.

Kindly be informed that transportation used for moving from Hanoi to Ha Long is a shared shuttle bus (with an English speaking guide). Contact our travel consultants for more information about private transfer service.

Early morning on Ha Long bay is dreamy. Wake up to immerse yourself in a peaceful morning with fresh air and soothing light of the first sunshine.  Enjoy your breakfast in such breezy atmosphere while the ship sails you further to the ocean then back to the land.

A light lunch on board will be served, followed by a trip from the dock to Hanoi by shuttle bus.

Meals on your own. Overnight stay at your hotel.

You will be picked up and taken you to Noi Bai airport where you will catch a flight to Da Nang.

On the other side, our guide and driver are already waiting for you at the airport for a pick up and transfer you to Hoi An Ancient town.

Walk around the old town – living museum of unique architecture which consonantly influenced by the French, Japan, China and Vietnam’s culture. Pay a visit to Hoi An Museum to learn more about the town, go see the remarkable Phuoc Kien Assembly hall. Wrap up your tour with a sight-seeing at Tan Ky Old House and one-of-a-kind Japanese Covered Bridge.

Meals on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel in Hoian.

After breakfast at the hotel, make a visit to one of Hoi An local markets in the morning. You can see how people sell things on the ground, eye-catching displays of herbs, fruits, meat and seafood. If you are keen on interacting with natives, this is a great chance.

Afterwards, we will head to Bay Mau nipa palm forest, hop on a coracle - a special means of transport in this area. You will find yourself floating under verdant mangrove forest. There are plenty of adorable souvenirs in shape of hats, rings, watches made of palm leaves being sold by locals along the way.

We have an exhilarating game for tourists called “bit mat dap nieu” - a Vietnamese folk game. After the game, take a sip of local tea before joining the cooking class. You will learn a lot about Vietnam cooking style in particular and Vietnamese culture in general.  Enjoy your self-made lunch afterwards.

After lunch, a chilling boat ride on Thu Bon river is ready for you. From the boat, you can observe the day-day-day activities of rural residents.

Heading west to My Son Sanctuary - the ancient architectural ruins in the middle of forest. Located among the greenish beauty of Hon Quap (Cat’s Tooth Mountain) and Thu Bon River., My Son is a complex of Hindu temples that were constructed by the Champa Kingdom which ruled the Central and Southern part of Vietnam, from the 3rd century until 1832. Built in over 900 years, 25 remains among 68 Hindu temples for Shiva God survived centuries of time, stand through territorial wars as well as years of neglect. Besides the historical significance, it is the architecture style and religious features which is a combination of Hinduism style and the Champa’s style that draws attention and amazes tourists.

Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure. Dinner on your own account. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hoian. 

Today is free at your leisure. This town has so many things to explore and try, from beautiful An Bang beach to delicious local street food. You would definitely love your alone time here.

All meals on your own. Staying overnight in Hoian.

Wander around some of Hoi An’s cute shops to buy souvenir for your friends and families back home.  Then, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. 

Meals on your expense. End of service!