Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Da Nang
Da Nang- Start point
- Da Nang, Vietnam (Da Nang International Airport (DAD). Your local driver meets you with a sign bearing your name and takes you to your hotel.)
- Accommodation
- (Sea Phoenix Hotel or similar), (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Da Nang's beaches and coast
- Day 2
Cu Lao Cham Island
Cu Lao Cham Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch)
- Accommodation
- (Sea Phoenix Hotel or similar), (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Marine Protected Area at Lang Beach
- Visit boat shelter and Hai Tang Pagoda
- Visit traditional fishing village
- 45-minute snorkeling session
- Swimming at Bai Ong Eco Zone or Bai Chong Beach
- Seafood lunch
Optional Activities
- Motorboat rides
- Jet ski rides
- Banana boat rides
- Fishing
Landmarks Cu Lao Cham Island Hai Tang Pagoda Lang Beach - Day 3
Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Sea Phoenix Hotel or similar), (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride up Ba Na Hills
- Explore Le Jardin D'Amour flower garden
- Visit Golden Bridge
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
- Lunch at restaurant
- Explore French Square with French colonial-style buildings
- Visit Fantasy Park amusement center
- Cable car ride down the mountain
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Le Jardin D'Amour Linh Ung Pagoda French Square Fantasy Park - Day 4
Da Nang to Hanoi
Da Nang to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), (Grand Vista Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- 3-hour culinary walking tour of Old Quarter
- Street food tastings including pho, bun cha, banh mi, banh cuon, banh xeo, nom bo kho and grilled pork skewers
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 5
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (1.5-hour sit-down meal of four iconic Vietnamese dishes prepared during class, shared with hosts and other guests, with local wine tasting)
- Accommodation
- (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), (Grand Vista Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Ngoc Ha Market
- Market fruit tasting
- Hands-on cooking class in local home - four authentic Vietnamese dishes
- Sit-down meal of prepared dishes with hosts and guests
- Local wine tasting
- Welcome refreshments and snacks
- Recipe book
Landmarks Ngoc Ha Market - Day 6
Hanoi to Hai Phong
Hanoi to Hai Phong- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast on the bus), Lunch (Local food tastings)
- Accommodation
- (Golden Rooster Hotel or similar), (Golden Legend Palace Hotel or similar), (Grand Vista Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Sat Market or Cat Bi Market
- Visit Du Hang Pagoda
- Visit Do Son Beach and Bao Dai Villa
- Pass Hai Phong Opera House, Post Office and Train Station
- Local food tastings including banh da cua, bun ca cay, banh my cay, dua dam, gia be xao, banh beo, sui din and coconut coffee
Landmarks Du Hang Pagoda Do Son Beach Bao Dai Villa Hai Phong Opera House - Day 7
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on board cruise)
- Accommodation
- (Le Journey Premium Cruise or similar), (5* - Le Journey Elegance Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise boat through Ha Long Bay
- Visit Surprise Cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Visit Titop Island - swimming or peak climb for bay views
- Kayak or bamboo boat through Luon Cave lagoon
- Sunset party with tea and cakes
- Lunch on cruise boat
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Surprise Cave Titop Island Luon Cave - Day 8
Depart Hanoi
Depart Hanoi- End point
- Nội Bài, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Your private driver drops you at departures for your departure flight.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around Old Quarter
- Egg coffee at local café
- Shopping for souvenirs (lotus tea, silk scarves, handmade crafts)
