NORTHERN & CENTRAL VIETNAM HERITAGE TOUR (12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS)

Hanoi – Sapa – Ninh Binh – Ha Long – Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue

DAY 1: WELCOME TO HANOI (NIL)

Private car pick-up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to hotel in the city center for check-in. Guests are free to relax or stroll around Hanoi’s Old Quarter at night. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR – SLEEPER BUS TO SAPA (B/L)

08:00: Explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. 16:30: Check-in at the Railway Street. 21:20: Board the sleeper bus to Sapa. Overnight stay on the bus.

DAY 3: CONQUERING FANSIPAN – CAT CAT VILLAGE (B/L/D)

08:00: Take the cable car to conquer Fansipan, the “Roof of Indochina”. Afternoon: Visit Cat Cat village of the H’Mong people with its majestic waterfall. Evening: Free time to explore Sapa. Overnight stay in Sapa.

DAY 4: MOANA VIEW – BUS BACK TO HANOI (B/L)

Morning check-in at Moana Sapa with its unique scenic spots. 13:15: Board the sleeper bus back to Hanoi. 19:30: Arrive in Hanoi, check into your hotel and rest. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

DAY 5: NINH BINH: HOA LU – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE (B/L)

Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, take a boat trip in the magical Trang An and conquer the 500 stone steps of Mua Cave to admire the panoramic view of the rice valley. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

DAY 6: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (OVERNIGHT ON BOARD) (B/L/D)

Depart for Ha Long Bay, board a cruise ship and enjoy lunch. Explore caves, kayak, and participate in a sunset afternoon tea party. Overnight on the cruise ship.

DAY 7: HA LONG – FLIGHT TO DA NANG (B/L)

Visit Sung Sot Cave. The boat returns to the pier, and a car will take you to Noi Bai Airport to catch your flight to Da Nang. A car will pick you up and take you to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Da Nang.

DAY 8: DA NANG – BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE (B/L)

Conquer Ba Na Hills, check in at the famous Golden Bridge, visit Debay wine cellar and have fun at Fantasy Park. Overnight stay in Da Nang.

DAY 9: NGU HANH SON – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B/L)

Visit Ngu Hanh Son, then travel to Hoi An to stroll and admire the shimmering lanterns of the ancient town and visit the Japanese Bridge. Overnight stay in Hoi An.

DAY 10: BAY MAU COCONUT FOREST – HUE CITY (B/L)

Experience a basket boat ride in Bay Mau coconut forest. Afternoon: The bus will take the group to Hue, passing through the majestic Hai Van tunnel. Overnight stay in Hue.

DAY 11: EXPLORING HUE ANCIENT CAPITAL (B/L)

Visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Mausoleum. Free time for shopping for local specialties at Dong Ba Market. Overnight stay in Hue.

DAY 12: FAREWELL TO VIETNAM (B)

After breakfast, guests are free until the transfer to the airport for their return flight. The 12-day journey filled with emotions with Happy Vietnam Tours concludes.