Central and North Vietnam 12 Day 11 Night

Central and North Vietnam 12 Day 11 Night

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Duration

12 Day 11 Night

Tour Type

Private Tour

Group Size

Languages

English

About this tour

This Central and North Vietnam 12 Day 11 Night offers a journey through spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites, vibrant cultural hubs, and breathtaking natural wonders. You will explore the historic charm of Hoi An, the royal heritage of Hue, the towering limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay and the mist-shrouded mountains of Sapa.

Highlights

Hoi An Ancient Town: Walk through lantern-lit streets and well-preserved centuries-old merchant houses.
Imperial Hue: Discover the majestic Forbidden Purple City and royal tombs along the Perfume River.
Hanoi Capital: Experience the captivating blend of Parisian grace and bustling Asian energy in the Old Quarter.
Ninh Binh (Trang An & Mua Cave): Cruise through vertical karst valleys and climb peak viewpoints in the "Ha Long Bay on Land."
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Overnight on a luxury vessel amidst thousands of towering limestone islands.
Sapa Highlands: Trek through iconic terraced rice fields and meet warm ethnic minority communities.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation: 1 night on a luxury 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise and 10 nights in hand-picked 4-star or 5-star hotels as on your request
Domestic Flights: One-way economy class flight ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi including 23kg checked baggage and 7kg hand baggage.
Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicles for all airport transfers, city tours, and inter-city travel.
Limousine & Train: Shared luxury limousine seats for Hanoi–Ninh Binh trips and a 4-berth shared sleeper cabin for Hanoi–Sapa.
English-Speaking Guides: Licensed local experts in Central Vietnam, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Sapa.
Meals: 11 breakfasts at hotels, 4 lunches during day tours, and 3 full-board gourmet meals on the cruise.
Entrance Fees: All sightseeing tickets, national park fees, historical site entries, and Fansipan cable car tickets.
Boat Cruises: Private dragon boat in Hue, bamboo basket boat in Hoi An, shared rowing boat in Trang An, and a luxury junk boat in Ha Long.
Bottled Water: Two bottles of fresh mineral water per person provided daily in the tour vehicle.

International Flights: Airfare to Da Nang Airport (DAD) and departure flights out of Hanoi Airport (HAN).
Vietnamese Visa: Visa stamping fees, visa approval letters, or E-visa application fees.
Single Supplement: Extra charge for solo travelers requesting their own private hotel room.
Unspecified Meals: Dinners (except on the cruise) and lunches on leisure days to give you flexibility.
Tipping & Gratuities: Tips for local drivers, tour guides, boat rowers and hotel bellhops.
Travel Insurance: Personal medical, trip cancellation and baggage loss insurance coverage.
Personal Expenses: Laundry services, telephone bills, mini-bar consumption, beverages during meals, and shopping.
Peak Season Surcharges: Additional fees for traveling during Christmas, New Year, or Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet).

Itinerary

- Welcome: Meet your private guide at Da Nang International Airport.
- Transfer: Take a scenic 45-minute drive along the coastal road to Hoi An.
- Check-in: Arrive and check into your reserved hotel/accommodation
- Evening: Stroll around the lantern-lit riverfront at your own leisure.

Morning: Walk through the pedestrian-only historic streets.
History: Visit the 17th-century Japanese Covered Bridge.
Culture: Explore the Fujian Assembly Hall and Tan Ky Old House.
Afternoon: Tailoring session at a famous local garment shop.
Evening: Take a traditional wooden boat ride to release floating paper lanterns.

- Morning: Drive to the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary.
- Ruins: Marvel at the red-brick Cham towers built between the 4th and 14th centuries.
- Noon: Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring savory Mi Quang noodles.
- Afternoon: Paddle a bamboo basket boat through the Cam Thanh coconut forest.
- Fun: Watch local fishermen perform spinning boat tricks and cast nets.

Morning: Depart Hoi An by private car heading north.
Adventure: Stop at the summit of the spectacular Hai Van Pass for photos.
Relax: Walk along the white sands of Lang Co beach.
Afternoon: Arrive in Hue and check into your hotel.
Evening: Try royal-style cuisine at a garden restaurant.

Morning: Board a dragon boat for a cruise on the Perfume River.
Spirit: Stop to explore the iconic seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda.
History: Walk through the massive Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City.
Afternoon: Visit the elaborate, European-influenced Tomb of King Khai Dinh.
Culture: See the tranquil, lake-filled resting place of King Tu Duc.

Morning: Take a short domestic flight from Hue to Hanoi.
Transfer: Drive into the heart of the 1,000-year-old capital.
Afternoon: Join a walking street food tour in the Old Quarter.
Tasting: Feast on Bun Cha (grilled pork), Banh Mi and sweet soup.
Drink: Sip a famous Vietnamese egg coffee overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.

Morning: Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex.
Icon: Admire the unique architecture of the One Pillar Pagoda.
Education: Walk through the courtyards of the 11th-century Temple of Literature.
Afternoon: Explore the extensive Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Art: Watch a traditional Water Puppet Show accompanied by a live orchestra.

Morning: Drive 2 hours south to Ninh Binh province.
Cruise: Take a 2-hour rowing boat ride through Trang An water caves.
View: Glide past towering vertical limestone cliffs rising from rice fields.
Afternoon: Hike up 500 stone steps to the peak of Mua Cave.
Reward: Capture panoramic photos of the Ngo Dong River valley below.

Morning: Travel by luxury limousine bus to the Ha Long Bay harbor.
Boarding: Step onto a luxury boutique wooden junk boat.
Lunch: Eat fresh seafood as the boat sails past iconic stone islets.
Afternoon: Kayak through hidden lagoons or swim at a quiet beach.
Evening: Attend a cooking demonstration on deck followed by squid fishing.

Morning: Practice Tai Chi on the sun deck at sunrise.
Cave: Explore the massive stalactites inside Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave.
Brunch: Enjoy a buffet while cruising back to the pier.
Afternoon: Transfer back to Hanoi by limousine.
Evening: Board a luxury overnight cabin train to Sapa.

Morning: Arrive in misty Sapa and eat a warm breakfast.
Trek: Hike down into Cat Cat village to see Black Hmong homes and waterfalls.
Noon: Picnic lunch by a rushing mountain stream.
Afternoon: Trek through Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages.
Meet: Chat with local Giay ethnic minority families in their homes.

Morning: Ride the world’s longest three-rope cable car up Mount Fansipan.
Summit: Walk the final steps to the 3,143-meter "Roof of Indochina".
Afternoon: Take a private limousine transfer directly back to Hanoi.
Departure: Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport for your evening flight home.