8 Days

SUSU'S PLAN: VIET NAM ITINERARY 8D7N (PRIVATE TOUR) IN NORTH AND CENTRAL PART

HA NOI – HA LONG BAY – DA NANG – BA NA HILL – HUE – HOI AN – DA NANG

DESTINATIONS: HA NOI – HA LONG BAY – DA NANG – BA NA HILL – HUE – HOI AN 

TRAVEL DATE: FROM 15TH TO 22ND JANUARY 2024

NAME OF CLIENT: SUSU
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QUANTITY:
6 ADULTS

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BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1: 15TH JAN: HANOI ARRIVAL – WELCOME TO VIETNAM

Day 2: 16TH JAN: CITY TOUR – FOOD TOUR – TRAIN STREET CHECK IN (B/L)

Day 3: 17TH JAN: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT IN CRUISE (B/L/D)

Day 4: 18TH JAN: LAN HA BAY – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DA NANG (B/L)

Day 5: 19TH JAN: BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE FULL DAY TOUR (B/L)

Day 6: 20TH JAN: HUE CITY EXPLORE FULL DAY TOUR (B/L)

Day 7: 21ST JAN: CAM THANH COCONUT JUNGLE – COOKING CLASS (B/L)

Day 8: 22ND JAN: DA NANG DEPARTURE (B)

DETAILED ITINERARY

Get picked up by our driver from the airport. Check in hotel.
Get some resh and be ready for the tour in the next morning.

Overnight in Hanoi

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09:00: Starting the trip to explore Hanoi City.

Tran Quoc Pagoda Jennyvietnamtravel

Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

Van Mieu Temple Of Literature Jennyvietnamtravel

The next stop is Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.

Hoa Lo Prison Museum Jenny Vietnam Travel

Then, Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton”.

Back to the old quarter to stop by train street. Check in train street which place you can’t miss when you’re in Hanoi.

Hanoi Walking Tour

Along the trip Jenny will take you to local places to enjoy authentic street food.

She is taking you to Hoan Kiem Lake where you will find the greatest “bánh mì” place in town. After that, you will visit to one of the original egg coffee shop from 1946.

Food Tour With Jenny

The next stop is an ancient cuisine alley where you can try the truly authentic version of “bún chả” and spring rolls – Hanoian specialties. Later on, you will pass by few interesting streets in the old quarters which are still devoted to their original trades to get to try Hanoian savory pan cake and Vietnamese steamed rice rolls.

Overnight in Hanoi

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07:45 – 08:15: Get picked up from your hotel.

08:15 – 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong.

Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge.

11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high-speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).

Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink.

After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant.

Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the   bamboo boat, … – This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke…

Overnight in the La Casta Cruise.

 

Local Activities

06:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

07:00 – 07:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:

  • Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
  • Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim…

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.

10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

Note: You should book evening flight because you will back to Ha Noi around 15:00

Overnight in Da Nang.

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08:00: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at the hotel lobby.

Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car – Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panorama of Quang Nam – Danang City on high view.

– After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda. Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village, enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …Challenge the most popular adventure ride, slide of Tube Car (free ride)…

– Lunch at Restaurant (Buffet). Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degrees, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

15:00: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills

16:45 – 17:45: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel.

Overnight in Da Nang.

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08:00: Begin your journey to Hue by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass or Hai Van Tunnel road. You will have a 30-minute stop at the peak and 5 – 10 minutes to take photos at Lap An lagoon which is a highlight of the beautiful Lang Co sea picture.

11:00: Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb.

12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue style dishes.

13:30: Continue to Hue’s main attraction, The Imperial Citadel.

15:00: Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest/oldest pagoda.

16:00: Begin your return to Da Nang/Hoi An. Finish your Hue Imperial Tour.

19:00: Drop off at your hotel in Hoi An

Overnight in Hoi An.

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In your journey to discover Vietnam, give yourself a try to become a professional chef under our guidance. This is a great experience from going to the market to choose food and preparing and trying your hand at cooking Vietnamese cuisine.

08:00: Local guide pick up at the hotel. Go to market with our chef (about 30 minutes). We will have a chance to see and experience the noise as well as directly contact sellers. In addition to this, we will show the ingredients for use in our lesson.

09:15: Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, you can explore the beautiful views of the Vietnamese countryside and see the water and coconut trees growing together. Enjoy your time with basket boat rowing through the coconut jungle forest.

11:00: Enjoy a welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant, then join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook some local food. After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.

13:00: Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An.

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Have your breakfast.

Check out hotel.

Driver picks up you to the airport.

Trip ends. See you next time!

Note: Driver picks up 3 hours before your flight time.

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INCLUSIONS

Inclusions:

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • All private transportation in tour
  • La Casta overnight cruise 4,5* with bathtub and private balcony
  • Cable car tickets to Ba Na Hill
  • Local English speaking guide along the trip
  • Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • Entrance fees according to program
EXCLUSIONS

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodations
  • Beverages for meals and other personal expense
  • Tip for driver and tour guide
  • Additional fee if there is any change in ticket prices

 

Notice:

 

  • You have to bring your Passport
  • You should bring any type of medicine for preventing insects and common diseases
  • Tour guide can rearrange the schedule, but all places stay the same
  • If you are a vegetarian, you can bring your own food to suit your taste (if necessary)

 

Customer responsibilities:
  • Customers are responsible for your illness and chronic diseases (cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, diabetes, osteoarthritis …), congenital diseases, latent diseases, HIV AIDS, mental and neurological disorders, pregnant women … are diseases that are not covered by the insurance. When necessary, you must write your own commitment to your health when participating in the tour. The tour organizer is not responsible for the cases you do not report the illness, untruthful declaration as well as cases outside the coverage of travel in the tour.
  • Customers must preserve their property in all circumstances and at all locations during the trip. The tour organizer is not responsible for any lost money, identification, airline tickets, personal belongings and other property of the customer during the trip.

 

Cancellation conditions:

As a general rule, unless otherwise stated, our policy is that all cancellation must be informed in writing either via email or via Messenger, WhatsApp. Cancellations will be charged as follows:

  • In more than 30 days prior to the trip departure: No charge
  • In 15-30 days prior to passengers’ arrival: 30% charge
  • In 06-15 days prior to passengers’ arrival: 50% charge
  • In 02-06 days prior to passengers’ arrival: 70% charge
  • Within 2 days prior to passengers’ arrival: 100% charge

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