Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Vietnam Tour Itinerary

11
Days
10
Nights
5+
Cities
25+
Activities
🏯
Culture & Nature

Day 1 β€” Hanoi

Take morning flight from your city to Hanoi. Arrive by evening. Pickup from the airport & proceed to the hotel for check-in. Relax for the evening.

Day 2 β€” Hanoi

Explore Hanoi city during the day:

  • Hanoi Old Town Quarter β€” Commercial heartbeat of the town
  • Hoan Kiem Lake β€” Most well-known landmark of Hanoi, also known as Turtle Lake
  • Temple of Literature β€” Confucian temple where the philosophy of Confucianism & literature was taught
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum β€” Tomb of Ho Chi Minh & a museum containing the history of the Vietnamese revolution
  • Hoa Lo Prison Museum β€” Prison where American POWs were held during the Vietnam War, with communal jail cells, solitary cells & the guillotine used by the French on display
  • Water Puppet Theatre β€” Ancient art form of Vietnamese water puppetry

Day 3 β€” Ha Long Bay Tour

After breakfast, leave for Ha Long Bay Tour. Pick-up from the hotel & proceed to Ha Long Bay. Arrive in Ha Long harbour by noon. Check-in at the cruise.

Pass by the famous Fighting Cocks Islet, and Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves. Visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave and have panoramic views across Halong Bay. The cruise continues to sail along Halong Bay. You can opt for Kayaking in Luon Cave.

Return to Ha Noi by evening.

Day 4 β€” Sa Pa

Check-out from the hotel & proceed to Sa Pa Valley by road. Arrive in Sa Pa by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel. Explore the town & market in the evening.

Day 5 β€” Sa Pa

Explore the following sights in Sa Pa:

  • Fansipan Mountain by Cable Car β€” Tickets inclusive; highest peak in Indochina with sweeping mountain views
  • Muong Hoa Valley β€” Scenic valley with terraced rice fields and hill-tribe villages
  • Cat Cat Village β€” Traditional H’mong ethnic village with waterfalls and handicrafts

Day 6 β€” Hanoi

Check-out from the hotel & proceed to Hanoi by road. Arrive in Hanoi by afternoon. Go for shopping in the Old Quarter in the evening.

Day 7 β€” Ninh Binh Tour

Day trip to the city of Ninh Binh. Explore the following sights:

  • Hoa Lu β€” Ancient capital city of Vietnam with historic temples
  • Trang An β€” Boat ride through caves and limestone mountains; filming location for Kong: Skull Island
  • Mua Cave β€” Cave set among karst hills near Tam Coc
  • Hang Mua Viewpoint β€” Short hike to the mountain top for panoramic valley views

Day 8 β€” Danang

Take morning flight from Hanoi to Danang. Pickup from the airport and check-in at the hotel. Visit the following sights:

  • Marble Mountains β€” Network of 5 marble mountains with multiple caves, elaborate temples & viewing outlooks
  • My Khe Beach β€” Scenic beach stretching 20 miles long with pristine white sands
  • Dragon Bridge β€” Arches styled as a golden dragon, illuminated at night

Day 9 β€” Hoi An

Day trip to Hoi An town located 30 minutes away from Da Nang.

  • Hoi An Ancient Town β€” Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site; historical center with a mix of religious buildings, monuments & family homes
  • Boating under the Lanterns β€” Basket-boat ride through the illuminated lantern-lit river
  • Coconut Basket Ride β€” Traditional round basket boat ride through the coconut palm forest
  • Night Market β€” Riverside market with lanterns, food stalls & local crafts
  • Japanese Covered Bridge β€” Iconic 400-year-old bridge and symbol of Hoi An

Return to Da Nang by evening.

Day 10 β€” Ba Na Hills

Tour to Ba Na Hills Theme Park. Explore the following sights:

  • Cable Car Ride β€” Record-holding cable car ride with sweeping mountain views
  • French Village of L’Jardin β€” Recreated French hill-station village with gardens & architecture
  • Golden Hands Bridge β€” Iconic bridge held aloft by giant stone hands
  • Linh Ung Pagoda β€” Buddhist pagoda home to a towering Lady Buddha statue

Return to Danang city by evening.

Day 11 β€” Return

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. Take return flight from Danang to your destination.

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