Highlight of the Northern & Central Vietnam | Authentic package tour – 08 Days

Welcome to Hanoi, enjoy a walking tour in the old quarter

After landing at Noi Bai Airport, a professional tour guide and driver will meet you at the pickup area. You'll then enjoy a 45-minute drive to Hanoi's Old Quarter, where you’ll get an introduction to the city's key attractions, culture, traffic, and food. Once you arrive at your hotel, check in and rest up.

Note: Hotel check-in is available from 2:00 PM.

Later, set out on a walking tour that begins with Ba Da Pagoda, a tranquil spot tucked away in a small alley, just a short distance from the Hanoi Great Cathedral, a 19th-century French colonial landmark. Your guide will show you around notable streets like Lan Ong Street, known for its traditional medicine shops, and Lo Ren Street, famous for metalwork. Visit Dong Xuan Central Market, the largest market in Hanoi, before heading to Ta Hien Street, a popular area for evening activities and street food. Savor some local dishes for an unforgettable experience.

Return to your hotel to finish the day.

Note: If your flight arrives late or you are jet leg after long flight, the walking tour will be moved to the city tour day.

Included:
English speaking guide
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam

Exploring the center of culture & education Van Mieu, outstanding museum of ethnology, visiting French Quarter and discovering Old town

9:00 AM: Start your day with a guided visit to the Temple of Literature, a historical gem from the 11th century founded under the Ly dynasty to honor Confucius and serve as a royal academy. Wander through its tranquil gardens and admire Khue Van Cac, the city's emblem. Explore the remarkable “stone steles,” which honor Vietnam’s brightest scholars, and continue your journey at Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam's first national university, rich in history and heritage.

Next, make your way to the Ethnology Museum, a treasure trove of Vietnamese culture. The museum, closed on Mondays, provides a deep dive into the diverse traditions of Vietnam through its collection of traditional houses, tools, and costumes from various ethnic groups. Allocate about two hours to fully appreciate its exhibits.

Afterward, stroll through the French Quarter, known as "Little Paris" for its charming, tree-lined boulevards, stately buildings, and lively squares. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (from the outside) before enjoying a leisurely walk through the adjacent gardens. Explore the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, where he once lived and worked. Don’t miss the One-Pillar Pagoda, a distinctive Hanoi landmark. Depending on the size of your group, this exploration can take between one to two hours.

Head back to the city center for some relaxation. As evening falls, attend a traditional water puppet show, a unique performance art that originated in the 11th century. This mesmerizing show, performed on water, offers a glimpse into Vietnamese folklore and daily life, often accompanied by traditional music.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Leisure: Water puppet
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Conifer Grand Hotel(ROH Room)
42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam

Cruising from Halong to Lan Ha bay, swimming & kayaking, cooking class

9:00 AM: Get up at your lodging (in the Hanoi Old Quarter). Appreciate the over two hour drive from Hanoi to Lan Ha Inlet on the public roadway No5B. Your process will pass the series of towns and rice fields in the Red Stream Delta. Make a break for a drink and the bathroom. Continue driving until the harbor around noon, where the cruise reception will warmly welcome you.

12:00 PM: The group individuals from Peony Travels will invite you to Tuan Chau Port, Quang Ninh area.

12:30 PM: You will be taken on board our help vessel and travel from the wharf by means of the narrows to board our rich specialty, Peony Travels. An overview of the itinerary will be provided during this time.

1:00 PM: Welcome on board with new beverages and wet towels, trailed by an extraordinary lunch highlighting new food and a variety of mouth-watering luxuries. We then, at that point, set forth for Lan Ha Sound, an individual from the World's Most Lovely Narrows.

We'll go to the Tra Bau area at 3:30 p.m., which is famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and the beautiful seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the ideal time for kayaking to find the genuine magnificence of the limestone islands. On Peony Cruises, you can relax in the Jacuzzi pool or take a dip in the bay's emerald-green waters.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Go along with us for a cooking show and figure out how to make perhaps of the most popular Vietnamese food, spring rolls. On the other hand, make a beeline for the top deck of the voyage to respect the brilliant dusk over the Bay of Tonkin. At the bar, enjoy Happy Hour with BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE. Photographers can take advantage of the perfect sunset over Lan Ha Bay at this time.

7:30 PM: Enjoy flavorful neighborhood food arranged and served by our capable gourmet specialist. In a cozy romantic setting, this delightful dinner is served.

From 9 p.m. to 10 a.m., unwind with exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (for a fee). Indulge yourself with a spa administration (discretionary) or essentially loosen up on the top deck under the brilliantly enlightened sky. Alternately, give squid fishing on the main deck a shot.

Included:
Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Tuan Chau
English speaking guide (on board)
Meal: B, L, D
Entrance fees
Kayak: Halong
Leisure: Swimming,Squid fishing
Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Peony Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Balcony Cabin)
5/33B Pham Ngu Lao street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam

Exploring Trung Trang Cave, visiting Cat Ba National park, Transferring back to Hanoi for a flight to Danang - Hoi An

6:00 AM: Begin the day full of energy with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun as it rises beyond the horizon.

6:45 AM - 7:15 AM: Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time may be adjusted to follow the real itinerary).

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang cave – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba Island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of stalactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.

9:30 AM: Return to the main boat from the cave, and you will check out of your cabin. Luggage is to be placed outside of the cabin.

Early Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle any bar bills at the restaurant's desk (if any).

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Disembark from the Peony Cruises and transfer back to Tuan Chau port.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: You should be ready at Tuan Chau port.

Welcome by driver at the harbor then enjoy 2 and a half hour travel back to Hanoi on the new highway No5B crossing the Red River Delta and villages. Drop off at your hotel (in the Hanoi Old Quarter).

Private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby (Hanoi Old Quarter) for about 45 minutes to Noi Bai airport (international or domestic hall according to your request). Thanks for the visit to our city.

Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.

Landing at Da Nang airport you are welcomed by professional tour guide and driver at the pickup lobby.

On the about 30 - 45 minute driving from the airport to your accommodation, your tour guide will introduce you about the city’s highlights and share the experiences of eating and drinking, traffic, culture....

Drive along the beautiful coastline to your hotel, check in and relax.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Leisure: Morning Tai Chi
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Flight :VN181 (HAN - DAD) - (Direct) / 16:10 - 17:40 - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 06 tickets
La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa(Superior Room)
64 Dao Duy Tu, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam

Discovering Hoi An rural by cycling and city walking tour

8:00 AM: Transfer from the hotel to the center of Hoian. First visit Cam Pho - one of the most seasoned common houses in Hoi An. It was constructed in the form of a Chinese character, indicating that it serves as a place of worship, trade, and cultural exchange between locals, Chinese, and Japanese traders.

Take a leisurely stroll to the Chua Cau, or Japanese Covered Bridge, which is the symbol of Hoi An. It was built in the 17th century to separate the Chinese neighborhoods from the Japanese quarter. Over the course of 400 years, the bridge's original design has been meticulously preserved.

Drenching into the existence of town, stroll through the town to Quan Thang ancient house - one of the most real old houses in Hoi A with the energetic and fine design and models were made by experts of renowned Kim Bong carpentry town in the oriental style. The house gives a good view of the day-to-day lives of the Hoi An family.

Before taking the ferry across the Thu Bon river to Kim Bong village, the next stop is the Phuc Kien, or Fujian Assembly Hall. On the boat, you will inundate yourselves into the agreeable outside air and partake in the untainted scenes on the two sides of the stream.

Woodcarving has long been a specialty in this village. The artisans initially acquired the skills from northern Vietnamese. They were later able to successfully adopt the techniques of Chinese and Japanese sculpture and cultivate their own style through business exchange. Bicycle around the town to comprehend their day to day existence and visit a craftsman's studio to respect their ability. Some souvenirs made of wood can be purchased.

Cycle on the trails all the way to Tra Nhieu village. Drench into the wide open in the focal point of Vietnam. The trip will give you the opportunity to meet Ms. Duoc about her mat weaving, Mr. Kha about making bamboo sampan baskets, and Mr. Huynh Ri about his shipyard for craftsmen. Along the way, you'll be surrounded by palm and rice fields, buffalo, and farmers working in the fields.

From Tra Nhieu, set off on a boat stumble on the Thu Bon Stream to Cam Thanh town. En route the scenes of fishing ranches and water palm trees will go with you. When you get to Cam Thanh, stop at the fisherman's house (Mr. Phong) appreciate green tea and foot knead with restorative spices that are established in the family garden. After that, prepare vegetables and herbs from Tra Que village and a brief demonstration of how to cook dishes like crispy pancakes (with meat, shrimp, and beansprouts), spring rolls from Hoi An, Tam Huu, and grilled fish wrapped in a banana leaf. In the early evening, leave a little round bamboo sampan container boat to the water palm trees woodland. After a long day of biking, this is a moment of relaxation.

At the end of the day, transfer back to the hotel.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Cam Thanh,Tra Nhieu - Cam Thanh
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Bike: Hoi An
Leisure: Foot massage
Cooking class: Cam Thanh
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa(Superior Room)
64 Dao Duy Tu, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam

Travelling to Hue, visiting Cham sculpture museum, Hai Van Pass, Thien Mu Pagoda and Hue citadel

8:00 AM: Get from inn then, at that point, travel to Hue by passing Da Nang along the ocean street. When you get to Da Nang, make a pit stop at the Cham Museum, which houses some of the world's most important collections on Cham culture. Then, stroll to My Khe ocean side where you can partake in the perspective on giant Goodness of Mercy statues in the Linh Ung Pagoda. Continue driving along the coast to the ancient capital of Hue and take pictures of fishermen by the beach. Stop at the top of the Hai Van pass to take in the incredible view of the ocean.

Appearance in Hue, appreciate lunch then, at that point, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, quite possibly of the most established pagoda in Hue, tracing back to 1601. This is the otherworldly feature of the city and notable for its lofty octagon tower and lovely perspective on the Perfume River.

Keep your visit the main destinations in city - Hue Citadel, the main remnant image for what was once the supreme city of Vietnam. The fortifications of Vauban serve as inspiration for it. The city is made out of three sections: Kinh Thanh (the Capital city), Hoang Thanh (the Majestic city) and Cam Thanh (the Prohibited City). The most gorgeous locales in Tone are moved in this space including the banner pinnacle, the South door, the palace of supreme Harmony, the Dynasty temple area and the settlement area.

At the end of the day, check into your hotel and relax in the ancient capital.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Private transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Rosaleen Boutique Hotel(Deluxe Double Room)
36 Chu Van An street, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

An amazing day tour to explore Perfurme River by boat trip, excursion to Tien Non, Thanh Tien, Sinh village, Khai Dinh King's Tomb.

8:00 AM: Move to Huong River (Perfume River) to leave an Imperial boat excursion to the towns in the East of the city. This is a chance to learn about the local culture on both sides of this beautiful river. Upon appearance in Tien Non town, land for a bicycle ride in the field through three towns: Tien Non, Thanh Tien and Sinh town. During the outing, you will be submerged into the day to day musicality of life in the towns.

In Tien Non town, meet the locals chipping away at the fields and vegetable nurseries. Then, go to a village family worship center. Then, arrive at Thanh Tien town, a fake paper blossom town going back 400 years. In addition to the rural works, they make paper flowers for the New Year's celebration to wish their ancestors well. Go to Mr. Hieu's family, one of the notable craftsmans in the town, to figure out how to make paper blossoms under his guidance. Continue onward to Sinh town, a support of long term old stories prints in Hue. Meet Mr. Phuoc, who will talk about how traditional prints are made. On this trip, you'll find lovely mementos to take home.

Afterward, return the boat to the city. In the afternoon, drive to Khai Dinh Ruler's burial place, worked for 11 years (1920 - 1931) on Chau Tru hill. The incorporation of elements from both the West and the East makes the tomb of Khai Dinh King stand out from those of other emperors. The worship palace at the top is reached after a climb of one hundred steps. The incredible decoration, which includes delightful porcelain fragments, a huge painting on the ceiling, and a small museum for royal objects next door are all here. The descent concludes with a panoramic view of the tomb and its surroundings. Visit end around 4:00 PM.

You could stay an additional night in Hue, or you could fly or take an overnight train to other cities.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B
Boat: Sinh - Tien Non
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Bike: Hue
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Rosaleen Boutique Hotel(Deluxe Double Room)
36 Chu Van An street, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

From Hue, flying to other destinations

Private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby (in Hue city center) for about 30 minutes to Phu Bai airport for your flight. Thanks for the visit to our city.

Note: Domestic flight requires you to be at the airport 1.5 hours before departure time.

Included:
Meal: B
Private transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Flight :VN1540 (HUI - HAN) - (Direct) / 10:00 - 11:20 - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 06 tickets