Vietnam – The Land of the Blue Dragon
(Hanoi – Halong – Da Nang – Hoi An) 6 Nights / 7 Days
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi (D)
- Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport.
- Meet and greet with English-speaking guide and transfer to hotel.
- Hanoi, the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam, is known for its peaceful lakes, French architecture, old quarters, tree-lined boulevards, and colorful temples and pagodas.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Hotel: Thang Long Espana / Hong Ha Hotel or similar (3*)
Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Morning visits:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Residence (closed Monday, Friday, afternoons, and for maintenance Sept–Nov).
- One-Pillar Pagoda.
- Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university).
- Hoan Kiem Lake.
- If time permits, enjoy a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter.
- Evening: traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 03: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise (B/L/D)
- Early breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to Halong Bay, en route visit Dong Trieu Handicraft Workshop.
- Board a traditional wooden junk cruise and explore Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its limestone karsts and islets.
- Visit Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Binh Phong Mountain, Sung Sot Cave, and Titov Beach.
- Option: bamboo boat ride in lagoon.
- Dinner and overnight stay onboard cruise.
Note: Overnight on cruise depends on weather. If cancelled, Tam Coc – Ninh Binh tour will be arranged instead.
Day 04: Halong – Hanoi – Da Nang (B/L/D)
- Witness sunrise over Halong Bay.
- Breakfast onboard.
- Continue cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and Bai Tho Mountain.
- Early lunch onboard before disembarking.
- Drive back to Hanoi and transfer to airport.
- Flight: Hanoi – Da Nang (VN 197, 20:00–21:00).
- Dinner at airport restaurant.
- Transfer to hotel and overnight stay in Da Nang.
Hotel: Phuong Dong Hotel or similar (3*)
Day 05: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge – Hoi An (B/L/D)
- Early breakfast and check out.
- Transfer to Ba Na Hills. Take the world’s longest cable car ride.
- Highlights: Golden Bridge, Love Flower Garden, French Wine Cellar, Mountain Train.
- Lunch at Ba Na Buffet Restaurant.
- Free time at Fantasy Park (over 100 games and attractions).
- Descend by cable car in the afternoon and proceed to Hoi An.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight stay in Hoi An.
Day 06: Da Nang – Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Morning: visit Son Tra Peninsula, Dragon Bridge, Love Bridge, and Da Nang Cathedral (“Pink Church”).
- Lunch at local restaurant.
- Afternoon: explore Hoi An Ancient Town – Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Ancient House, Duc An House, Fujian Assembly Hall, Cantonese Assembly Hall.
- Evening: folk games and lantern floating on Hoai River. Dinner with Hoi An specialties (chicken rice, Cao Lau, spring rolls).
- Overnight stay in Hoi An.
Day 07: Da Nang Departure (B)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Free until transfer to Da Nang Airport for departure.
- Lunch and dinner not included.
Visa Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- One recent passport-size photo (white background).
Package Includes
- Hotel accommodation (3* hotels or similar).
- Daily breakfast at hotel (B).
- Meals as mentioned (L: Lunch, D: Dinner).
- 01-night Halong Bay cruise (full board).
- Domestic flight: Hanoi – Da Nang.
- Ba Na Hills cable car with buffet lunch.
- All private transfers and transportation.
- Admission fees to mentioned sites.
- English-speaking guide.
- Bottled water daily.
- Company gift.
Package Excludes
- International air ticket.
- Visa fees.
- Guide fee (USD 25 per person).
- Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, minibar, laundry).
- Insurance and services not specified in inclusions.
- Optional tours and activities.