Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi (D)
Arrive at Noi Bai international airport. Pick up and transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. Dinner on guest’s account. Check into the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
8: 00 Shuttle bus pick you up at your hotel, for the 3.5 hr (165km) drive to Halong City.
12: 00 Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave ( Cave of Surprises ). Later we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. After returning to the boat a fresh fruit platter will be served, and we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay. Dinner is served onboard and then you have free time to listen to music, or relax under the stars. Overnight on boat.
Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B/L)
7: 30 Breakfast will be served on the boat, before cruising to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, such as Drum Cave, Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman's Cave. The junk then heads to Van Gia fishing village- one of the oldest and largest floating villages in Halong Bay. You will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life, before cruising to a beautiful, secluded spot to swim.
11: 30 The boat returns to the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant before returning to Hanoi. Trip ends around 4: 00PM. Dinner on guest's account. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi – Hue (B/L)
Morning: Free until transfer to airport for flight VN 245 to Hue which starts at 10: 10am. Pickup and transfer to the hotel. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit of the Imperial City: Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, room Mandarin, Royal Library, temple of dynastic urns, Hien Nhon door. Dinner on guest’s account. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 5: Hue – Danang – Hoian (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel. Sampan ride on the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the tomb of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Lunch and dinner places at our own choice and expense and will advise driver. Transfer to Danang. Stop at the Lang Co beach, (Hai Van Pass), the Museum of Cham, Mountain Mable. Check into hotel. Dinner on guest's account. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
Day 6: Hoian – Danang – Hanoi (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel. Tour the ancient town: Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tan Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, transfer to Danang aiport to take the flight back to Hanoi. Re check-in to the hotel. Free at your own to walk around Hanoi old streets or shopping. Dinner on guest’s account. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi - Departure (B)
Free at leisure to explore the city or doing other things you are interested in until time transfer to the airport for flight back home
