ITINERARY
Day 1 – 23 Dec: Australia → Hanoi (arrival)
Welcome you arrives at Hanoi airport . Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
- N/A
Day 2 – 24 Dec: Hanoi → Ha Long Bay
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.
Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.
- Overnight on cruise
- B,L,D
Day 3 – 25 Dec: Halong bay → Hanoi
In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.
During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.
After that, we transfer you to airport for flight to Da Nang. Once arrived in Da Nang airport, you’ll be taken to Hoi An hotel for your stay.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
- B,L
Day 4 – 26 Dec: Hanoi → Sapa
After breakfast, pick you up at hotel and transfer to Sapa. Arrival in Sapa around 13:00, take a little time for refreshment. Enjoy a tasty lunch of local Vietnamese dishes.
Then, we embark on a short trek to Cat Cat village. This village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, is nestled in a deep valley near the base of Fansipan Peak. With a knowledgeable guide, we explore the village, witness daily life, and visit the picturesque waterfall that once powered a French-built Hydraulic Power Station. We capture memorable photos before hiking uphill to meet our return bus to Sapa town. The trek covers 3.5 km and lasts about 2 hours.
- Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
- B,L
Day 5 – 27 Dec: Sapa → Hanoi
After breakfast, we start our trek, get through the rice terraces in Muong Hoa valley. We reach the village of Black Hmong, see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Enjoy picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village.
Continue our trek to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people. Enjoy the scenery until we meet our van at Ta Van bridge and head back to Sapa town. The total trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.
A late lunch will be prepared for you near the craft centre and then visit a village school. Later, we make our way back to Sapa town and return to Hanoi.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
- B,L
Day 6 – 28 Dec: Hanoi (city tour) → Hoi An
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.
After the tour, transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, head to Hoi An old town.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
- B,L
Day 7 – 29 Dec: Hoi An (Visit My Son Sanctuary)
Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
- B,L
Day 8 – 30 Dec: Hoi An (countryside Jeep tour – private)
Breakfast at hotel.
Our tour guide and driver pick you up from your hotel for the tour.
Highlights:
Visit Cam Kim island, grind rice, make rice papers & snacks, sit down to enjoy.
Visit Tra Nhieu fishing village, weave colorful bed mats from river reeds.
Visit a unique Whale Worshiping temple, learn about fishermen’s beliefs.
Enjoy tasty Vietnamese coffee with river views.
Drive on high bridges, see fish farms, shrimp farms, rice paddies, buffalo & cow herds.
Visit Cam Thanh water coconut forest, enjoy a relaxing trip in a round basket boat, catch river crabs for fun.
Visit Tra Que vegetable village, see & smell amazing herbs.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
- B,L
Day 9 – 31 Dec: Hoi An → Ba Na hills with Golden Hand brigde→ Da Nang
After breakfast at hotel, we will have a visit to Ba Na Hills. Take Cable Car, which gains 5 world scores, to Ba Na hills station. We will have some stops to visit some famous places: Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French, Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden. Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.
After lunch at a restaurant, explore the French village or join games at Fantasy Park, which is the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam.
After that, we transfer you to Da Nang.
- Overnight at hotel in Da Nang
- B,L
Day 10 – 01 Jan: Da Nang → fly to Ho Chi Minh in the morning, visit Cu Chi tunnels in the afternoon.
Breakfast at hotel. Get early flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- B
Day 11 – 02 Jan: Ho Chi Minh → Australia
Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Spend your leisure time in the city until we transfer you to the airport for departure flight.
- No
- B
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