Overview

This soulful Vietnam trip takes you from the lantern-lit beauty of Hoi An and the clouds of Ba Na Hills to the majestic peaks of Sapa and peaceful waters of Halong Bay. Drift through coconut rivers, stand atop the Golden Bridge, explore ancient villages, and soak in Hanoi’s timeless charm—all at a pace perfect for mindful travelers.

Day 1: Land in Da Nang – Coconut river – Hoi An town – Release lantern

Day 2: Bana hills – Golden hand bridge – flight to Hanoi – transfer to Sapa

Day 3: Visit Fansipan mountain – Cat Cat Village

Day 4: Visit Glass Bridge – transfer back to Hanoi

Day 5: Ninh Binh 1 day trip

Day 6: Halong bay 1 day trip

Day 7: Hanoi city tour

Day 8: Leave Vietnam – flight back home

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Land in Da Nang – Coconut river – Hoi An town – Release lantern

Landing at Da Nang international airport, after collecting your visa and luggage, Moving outside and Our representative will receive you at the pickup point to escort you to the hotel. After a smooth check-in process (The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards), settle down in your comfortable room and de-stress yourself.

You have free time to relax at the beach. Also, you can explore famous places in the city.

12.00 – 12.15: The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel 

Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut for being a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will experience learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past war. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities which are fun, safe, and interesting and suitable for everybody.

About 2.30 pm: Visit to the next destination to Hoi An Old Town.

•       Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.
•       You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. You will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
•       Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
•       Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
•       Dinner with Hoi An specialty food.

6.00 pm: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best lucks to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

Day 2: Bana hills – Golden hand bridge – flight to Hanoi – transfer to Sapa

07:30 am – 08:00 am: After breakfast, please check out and leave luggage in lobby.

Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby, enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via Cable Car.

Spend your time in the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city.

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, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda.

Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village where you could enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …

Have lunch at a 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, watching 3D mega 360 degrees, riding on journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower and participating in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

3:00 pm: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills

4:45 – 5:45 pm: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel.

Evening our driver take you to airport – take flight to Hanoi (departure 21h00)

Our driver will take you to hotel – free time

Evening take flight to Hanoi – take VIP CABIN sleeper to Sapa.

Day 3: Visit Fansipan mountain – Cat Cat village

Reach Sapa around 5am, our guide take you to our office, i arranged for you rest room so you can rest few hours before start the journey 

Start the day right with a  light breakfast
Once fueled up, we’ll head to Sun Plaza, where you’ll board the Muong Hoa Mountain Train to Hoang Lien Station. 

From there, it’s cable car time! Soar through the clouds up to Fansipan, the “Roof of Indochina” and Southeast Asia’s highest peak. The panoramic views of lush valleys and rugged mountains will leave you speechless—a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

After conquering Fansipan, we’ll head back to Sapa town for a delicious lunch, followed by some downtime at your hotel to recharge.

1:30 PM: Ready for more? Your guide will take you on a trek to Cat Cat Village, a picturesque H’mong village tucked in the mountains. Wander through scenic trails, admire cascading waterfalls, and explore the historic remains of a French-built hydropower station. It’s the perfect way to connect with the serene beauty of Sapa’s countryside and meet the friendly locals.

5:30 PM: Return to Sapa town to unwind at your hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner (by your own), then take the evening at your own pace—browse the bustling night market, stroll through the cool mountain air, or simply relax after a day packed with unforgettable memories.

Overnight in Sapa hotel.

Day 4: Visit Glass Bridge – transfer back to Hanoi

Morning, after breakfast, check out and leave luggage in lobby.

Around 8h30 am, our guide come to pick up in hotel and start the journey to Glass bridge.

Have lunch in Local restaurant.

Around 14h00 take bus from Sapa back to Hanoi.

Reach Hanoi around 20h00 – check in hotel and relax.

Day 5: Ninh Binh 1 day trip

07h30 – 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the limousine transfer to Ninh Binh.

09h15: The limousine stops on the way for a 15 – 20 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or have a quick snack.

10h30: The limousine arrives in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from the years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11h45: It is time for a buffet lunch to enjoy local specialties in the private area of our Ninh Binh Heritage restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.

13h00: Continue your trip to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. While you’re there you can spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

15h00: It’s time you get on the bicycle to ride around the local village and discover how amazing life is for the local people here.

15h45: Your next destination is Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam. From the foot of the mountain, you can climb 500 steps to reach the mountain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of the city and Tam Coc below.

17h00: The limousine takes you back to Hanoi.

19h00 – 19h30: Limousine drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Day 6: Halong bay 1 day trip

8:00 – 8:45 AM: Good morning! After breakfast, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Sit back and enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive along the Hanoi-Haiphong-Tuan Chau Highway. Don’t worry, we’ll stop for a 30-minute break along the way—stretch your legs, grab a coffee, and soak in the journey.

12:00 PM: Welcome to Tuan Chau Harbor! Your Halong Bay adventure begins as you board a luxury cruise. The friendly crew will greet you with a welcome drink, setting the tone for an incredible day ahead.

12:30 PM: Lunch is served! Feast on a delicious Vietnamese meal while gliding through the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Look out at the towering limestone karsts—these dramatic formations create a dreamlike backdrop you’ll never forget. Cameras ready? You’ll definitely want to capture this.

2:00 PM: Our first stop is Bo Hon Island, where we’ll explore the breathtaking Sung Sot Cave. This natural wonder, filled with stunning stalactites and stalagmites, feels like walking into nature’s cathedral.

2:45 PM: Adventure time! Choose between kayaking or a bamboo boat ride to explore the serene Luon Cave, a peaceful lagoon surrounded by dramatic cliffs. It’s a moment of calm and beauty you won’t want to miss.

3:15 PM: Next up is TiTop Island. You’ve got two choices here:

• Chill on the sandy beach and take a refreshing swim in the clear, calm waters.
• Or, if you’re feeling energetic, hike to the island’s summit for a panoramic view of Halong Bay that will leave you in awe.

4:30 PM: Back on board, it’s time for a sunset party. Sip on wine or tea, snack on fresh fruit and biscuits, and soak up the golden hues of the sunset as we cruise back toward the harbor.

6:00 – 6:15 PM: We’ll dock at Tuan Chau Harbor and begin our journey back to Hanoi.

9:00 PM: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. After an unforgettable day of exploring Halong Bay, the evening is yours to relax and relive the memories.

Day 7: Hanoi city tour

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. 

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

– Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.

– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.

– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available.

13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century. 

14h30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Day 8: Leave Vietnam – flight back home

And here comes an end to the joyous vacation as the last day of your holiday package arrives! Have a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and get ready to depart from the hotel with memorable memories. Our representative will pick you up and drop at the airport to catch the flight.

NOTE: 

• The itinerary might subject to change due to weather or tide condition with our prior notice
• Schedule subject to change upon weather and operation conditions
• Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
• All prices are in United States Dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. Please note that prices quoted are subject to change. Price changes may occur by reason of matters outside our control which increase the cost of the services which we arrange on your behalf. Such factors include adverse currency fluctuations, fuel costs, taxes and accommodation increases. The price is only guaranteed once paid for in full by you. No refunds will be made in respect of accommodation, meals, activities, transport or other services which are included in the tour price but, for whatever reason, are not utilized by you.

WHAT TO BRING

• Shoes • Camera + Film • Insect repellent • Original Passport • Hat • Sunglasses.
• Bring your own water container to refill water on tour, not waste plastic bottles.