Vietnam 8 Days

This itinerary visits

Soulful North and Central Vietnam

8 days 7 nights

Itinerary:

Day 1 (22nd Mar): Danang Arrival – Marble Mountain - Hoi An (-)

Day 2 (23rd Mar): Hoi An City Tour (B, L)

Day 3 (24th Mar): Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary (B, L)

Day 4 (25th Mar): Danang – Ba Na Hills – Son Tra (B, L)

Day 5 (26th Mar): Danang – Fly to Hanoi – City Tour (B, L)

Day 6 (27th Mar): Hanoi – Ninh Binh (B, L)

Day 7 (28th Mar): Hanoi – Ky Son Village (B, L)

Day 8 (29th Mar): Hanoi - Departure (B)

Day 1

• Arrive at Danang and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.

• Along the way, we will visit Marble Mountain, made up of Kim (Iron), Mộc (Wood), Thủy (Water), Hỏa (Fire), and Thổ (Earth) Mountains, representing the five main elements in Asian culture. Explore the mysterious caves with a sacred Buddhist atmosphere, and visit Tam Thai Pagoda and Linh Ung Pagoda.

• Overnight:  Hoi An 3 nights

Day 2

• Explore Hoi An City

• We will go to Bay Mau coconut forest– a famous eco-tourism

destination that offers visitors a range of experiences, including

exploring the river, vast coconut forests, and rustic basket boats. 

• After the activities, we will start our walking tour around the ancient town

to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky

old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An,

the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance.

• When the dark come and street lantern start brightening the town, we

will take rowing boat in Thu Bon river to release the paper lantern

onto the water to make wishes as local still do today, especially on the full moon nights.

Overnight at Little Hoi An Boutique, 02 Thoại Ngọc Hầu, An Hội, Hội An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

• Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary (B, L)

• We are picked up at the hotel at 8:30 am by a local tour guide and driver then depart for the ancient Cham ruins of My Son. Once there, we visit the Tra Kieu capital which was the former administration center of the Champa Kingdom.

• Discover the majestic ancient ruins at My Son including ancient towers which were built in the fourth century. Take a boat trip back to Hoi An with nice and cool breeze on boarding.

Overnight at Little Hoi An Boutique, 02 Thoại Ngọc Hầu, An Hội, Hội An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 (25th Mar): Danang – Ba Na Hills – Son Tra (B, L)

After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Sun World Ba Na Hills and have full

day entertain in Ba Na Hills. We take the cable car up to the

mountains, enjoy the view of Truong Son Mountains and most

specially, the Golden Bridge – the new symbol of Danang thanks to its

unique design and magical settings.

Free time to wander through the Le Jardin Garden with hundred kinds

of flowers or admire the architecture buildings at French village.Then

back to Danang city.

• In the afternoon, drive to Son Tra Peninsular, the central zone , is like mushrooms

sprouting sea views over the city. We then visit Linh Ung Pagoda and enjoy the peaceful feeling in the mountains & admire the panoramic view to the ocean from the height from Linh Ung

Pagoda. 

• The rest of the day will be free.

Overnight at Novotel Danang Han River, 36 Bạch Đằng, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 (26th Mar): Danang –  Fly to Hanoi – City Tour (B, L)

Flight: TBA

After breakfast, we transfer to Danang airport for a short flight to Hanoi. Welcome up on arrival by local tour guide and  then we transfer to hotel.

• After a short rest, we will drive to the Ho Chi Minh complex where we will spend time at Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum (outside), his former stilt-house, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and One Pillar Pagoda.

Followings we visit the Temple of Literature, which originally built as a temple to Confucius.

• Then, we enjoy a cyclo tour of the French-inspired "Old Quarter". 

We will be free to shop in the old Quarter ranges from markets through to designer boutique stores to amazing contemporary art galleries.

These are the famous street foods that you can try in Hanoi:

• Bánh Cuốn - Steamed rice paper rolls• Bún Ốc - Vietnamese freshwater Snails Noodle

• Bún Riêu Cua - The Hearty Crab Soup Noodle (Not suitable for people allergic to crustacean shells)

• Bún Cá - Noodle soup with fish

• Bánh Xèo & Nem Lụi - Crispy pancakes and lemongrass pork skewers

• Miến Xào Lươn - Glass noodles with eel

• Bánh Đa Trộn - Mixed flat rice noodles

• Bánh Tôm - Hanoi shrimp cakes

• Chả Rươi - Fried Worm (Based on season)

• Bánh Gối - Crispy 'empanadas'

• Mỳ Gà Tần - Chicken noodles in herbal broth

• Chè - Colourful Sweet Dessert Soup

• Lẩu - Vietnamese Hot-pot (Such as Thai Hot Pot, Hearty Crab Hot Pot, Beef Hotpot, Mixed Hot Pot, ...)

• Steaky Rices - Corn Sticky Rices, Green Sticky Rice Sticks, sticky rice with caramelized pork and eggs,

etc)d

• Egg Coffee or Green Bean Egg Café

Overnight at Peridot Grand Hotel, 33 Đường Thành, Hoàn Kiếm

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 (27th Mar): Hanoi – Ninh Binh (B, L)

Pick up at your hotel at 8 AM, we will drive Southward of Hanoi to Ninh

Binh province. We will take a pleasant boat rowing in Hoang Long

River to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism complex. The complex is

surrounded by picturesque landscape with thousands of hectares with

more than 100 caves which can be explored by boat. It is also a home

of 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna that many of them in

the Red book of Vietnam. It is also a gathering of 31 valleys, 48 cross-

water caves and we will visit 3 to 6 of them. On the rowing boat, we can

enjoy the fresh air, clean and clear water with under water grass. Experience ourselves the feeling and

emotion when we are on the water caves… After the tour, we will eat lunch in the local restaurant.In the afternoon, we will visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital dated back from 10th and 11th centuries. The area is one of rice fields broken by picturesque limestone mountains. It features several monuments, including King Dinh and King Le Temple & Tombs… Then, we will spend time to visit Hang Mua – Dancing Cave is where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and NinhBinh city when you reach the top

point of Ngoa Long mountain (about 500 stone steps). In the late afternoon, we will be driven back to Hanoi for overnight accommodation.

Overnight at Peridot Grand Hotel, 33 Đường Thành, Hoàn Kiếm

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 (28th Mar): Hanoi – Ky Son Village (B, L)

At 7.30, we meet tour guide and driver at the lobby of the hotel and transfer 60 Km to the west of Hanoi

to visit Ky Son village. Upon arrival at the Moon Garden Homestay in Ky Son village, you'll be

welcomed with some fresh local green tea. T h e n y ou can choose a short ride of 6 km or a long ride

of 12 km round trip to discover the village:

- Short ride: Take a bicycle ride to discover the Ky Son, Tam

Son, Van Minh, and Cham farming communities, visiting some

local families for a cup of tea and chatting with local people

about their daily life and farming. Or walking in the village,

(if required) you can help with plowing or transplanting

seedlings, harvesting rice (or cassava, corn, sweet potatoes,

cucumber...) depending on the harvest season..

- Long ride: Take a bicycle ride with local guide to discover

the Ky Son, Tam Son, Van Minh, and Cham farming

communities, Duong Lam ancient village and visit Mia Pagoda, Mong Phu Communal House...

On the way back, you can ride along the ritual paths of Thang thac village to discover the

Ngo Quyen tomb and temple.

Back to Moon Garden at 12.00 to participate in a cooking class. Following by lunch.

At 12:00 PM, we will return to Moon Garden to take part in a cooking class, followed by lunch. At 1:30

PM, enjoy a relaxing Hand Spa experience, where your fingers will be dipped in a fragrant lime bowl and

treated to a traditional herbal massage. Afterward, you will have free time to relax or converse with the

host family about local snacks, culture, and customs. At 2:00 PM, you’ll experience a soothing Foot Bath,

with ginger, salt, and mugwort medicinal herbs soaked in warm water. While preparing for the foot

bath, enjoy local drinks and seasonal snacks, including traditional desserts, maize, sweet potatoes,

cassava, and peanuts. Finally, at 3:00 PM, you will have free time to explore the Moon Garden Homestayand Ky Son village before returning to the city center.

Overnight at Peridot Grand Hotel, 33 Đường Thành, Hoàn Kiếm

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 (29th Mar): Hanoi - Departure (B)

Flight: SQ191 HAN-SIN 12:35-17:15

Our driver will pick you up at a good time to drive you to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight to the

next destination. Trip ends.

Meals: Breakfast

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Trip price:

Number of participants: 2 people Trip cost in USD/person

Package tour $625

Notes:

- Bank fee is not included, Online credit cards incur a 3% transaction fee

- Absolutely no hidden charges

- Validity: 30th Jan 2025

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Inclusions:

Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver

Meals as specified in the itinerary with authentic local food. Western food is available (upon

request) (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).

Local-stationed English-speaking tour guide

Entrance fees & permits

Bottle of drinking water

Exclusions:

International and domestic flights

Accommodation

Vietnam E-Visa

Travel insurance

Other meals which are not indicated above

Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)

Beverages in the restaurants where meals are includedGratuities to guides and drivers

Personal and other expenses such as porter,