VNNCPH601 | 6D5N | Discover Northern Vietnam, Danang, and Hue’s Historic Treasures

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival 5J744 MNL HAN 0510 0740 – City Tour – Shopping (-/L/D)
Upon arrival, proceed to Hanoi City Tour
Visit Ho Chi Minh complex (photostop), including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or uncle Ho, then visit Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Visit The Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam.
Drive to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is on the shore of West Lake and enjoy fresh air at West Lake. The last place of city tour is Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple  (outside) to see the peaceful green waters, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower).
Go shopping at Dong Xuan Market and Hanoi Old Quarter.
Then Transfer to Hotel

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
After early breakfast, the driver will pick you up at hotel then drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.
After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on board.
Overnight on cruise.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Danang (B/Brunch/D) 
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine waters of the bay at its best. After tea/coffee and pastries have been served, the boat will continue to cruise quietly through the spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy this more isolated part of the bay’s spectacular and unique islands. You will return to Halong Harbor after a very hearty brunch on board (at 12pm).
Back to Hanoi and transfer to the airport to take a flight to Danang City. Arrive in Danang, check in the hotel & relax.

Day 4: Danang – Mable Mountains – Coconut Forest – Hoi An Ancient – Danang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart to visit Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone and marble hills. Explore the caves, pagodas, and shrines nestled within the mountains, such as Huyen Khong Cave, Tam Thai Pagoda, and Linh Nham Cave.
Continue to visit the Bay Mau 7 hectares water coconut forest at Cam Thanh Village. Hearing about the past war story before exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war and hearing of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides. Enjoy Thung Chai basket boat demonstration by our crews.
Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in basket boat racing for fun and learn how to make origami creations from reeds of palm leaves such as grasshoppers, birds, rings, sunglass, bracelets, etc.
Then visit Hoi An town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese – Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop.
Take a boat trip to drop the lanterns on the river to wish the peace and love.
Back to Danang for overnight

Day 5: Danang – Hai Van Pass – Hue City Tour – Danang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, depart to Hue from Danang to explore the ancient captial Hue. On the way we pass the Hai Van Pass – a breathtaking mountainous coastal road that offers stunning panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding landscapes.
Start the tour by visiting the Imperial City, which was the royal residence of the Nguyễn Dynasty. Explore the various sections of the Imperial City, including the Forbidden Purple City, the Royal Theater, the Royal Library, and the Halls of the Mandarins.
Visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, located on the banks of the Perfume River. Explore the pagoda’s beautiful architecture and learn about its significance as one of the oldest religious sites in Hue city.
Continue to visit the bustling Dong Ba Market, where you can browse through a variety of local goods and souvenirs.
Back to Danang and overnight in Danang.

Day 6: Danang – Ba Na Hills – Local Market – Dinner – Departure (B/L/D)
After breakfast, starting tour to Bana Hill. Driver and local guide will pick-up you at the hotel and transfer to Bana Hill. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Golden Bridge, Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh 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 that, visit a local market for shopping. Visit local market – Hàn market, one of the city’s major traditional markets and among its most-visited attractions for both domestic and foreign visitors. This market is well-known for its live and fresh seafood, as well as its fresh fruits and vegetables, and local specialties.
Then transfer to the airport to take flight home.
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