World Heritage Site

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Hanoi arrived

  Welcome upon arrival at Ha Noi airport by the local guide, then transfer and check-in at the hotel. Note: Rooms are available from 2:00 pm. The rest of the day is free to discover the old quarter of Hanoi, with its 36 streets and a labyrinth of alleys that make up the historic center of the capital. Located in the center of the Northern delta, with a population of 6.2 million inhabitants and an area of 3,398 square kilometers, Ha Noi is an ancient city that has been founded and developed for more than 1,000 years, since 1010. Although some relics have not survived wars and time, the city still has many cultural and historical monuments of interest for visitors and residents.

• day 2

  Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hai Phong

  Breakfast at the hotel. Route to Hoa Lu and visit the Trang An landscape complex (Ninh Binh), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive natural caves of Lam, Vang, Thanh Truot, and Dai. Lunch at the restaurant. Route to the village of Vinh Bao and enjoy the water puppet show performance in the village. Transfer to Haiphong (150 km) and check-in at the hotel.

• day 3

  Hai Phong - Halong Bay

  Breakfast at the hotel. Orientation tour of the port city of Hai Phong. Visit of the Du Hang pagoda and the Hang Kenh communal house before heading to the majestic Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, you will board a junk for an unforgettable cruise in the bay. Seafood lunch on board. If the weather permits, you can swim in the jade-colored waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Then, cooking class and squid fishing. Dinner and overnight on the junk. Overnight on the boat in Ha Long Bay.

• day 4

  Halong Bay - Hanoi - Night train

  After breakfast, embark on a relaxing 4-hour cruise in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, passing by amazing rock formations such as Dinh Huong, Cho Da, islands with sandy beaches, and the Fighting Roosters islets. You will discover Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage site for its exceptional natural beauty, known in Vietnamese as "Dragon descending to the sea". During the boat trip, a fresh lunch or brunch will be served to you (please inform us if you do not eat seafood). Brunch on board, then return to the pier to head back to Hanoi. On the way, stop to visit the traditional ceramic factory in Phu Lang village in Bac Ninh. Upon arrival in Hanoi, free time in the capital. Meet at the meeting point for transfer to the station and the night train to Hue. Night on the train (shared 4-berth cabin). Note: Private cabin request possible for an additional fee upon request.

• day 5

  Quang Binh - Dong Hoi - Phong Nha

  Early in the morning, your train will arrive in Quang Binh. You will be welcomed by the local guide at the station. Breakfast will be served in a local restaurant, then visit the Phong Nha caves, a unique site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can take a motorbike to go to the Uot and Kho caves (dry and wet caverns) to explore these rare and exceptionally beautiful spots.

• day 6

  Quang Binh - Hue

  Breakfast at the hotel. Route to Hue (180 km to the south). Located in central Vietnam, Hue is the only place in the country where many historical, cultural, architectural, and artistic values have been internationally recognized and listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. Hue is also the site where the ecosystems of the north and south meet, the area of rivers, greenery, and beautiful landscapes. Lunch at the client's expense. In the afternoon, visit the Imperial City, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Thien Mu Pagoda. Then return to the city. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner with the Nha Nhac musical performance, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

• day 7

  Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An

  Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang and the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Last stop in the villages to see how conical hats and incense sticks are made. Lunch at a local restaurant. Departure from Hue to Da Nang. The journey to Hue will take you over the famous Hai Van Pass with a view of the stretch of the Truong Son mountain range on one side and a spectacular view of the East Sea on the other. Visit the Cham archaeological museum with an extremely rich collection tracing the history of this vanished civilization. Continue to the port city of Hoi An, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival.

• day 8

  Hoi An

  Breakfast at the hotel. Hoi An is known for its exceptionally well-preserved old town, with a collection of ancient timber-framed buildings, including historical monuments and a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures. In the morning, visit the old town of Hoi An and a lantern workshop. Lunch at the restaurant. Then, you will take a sampan on the Thu Bon River to visit the traditional pottery and carpentry villages. In the late afternoon, free time or enjoy your time on Cua Dai beach.

• day 9

  Hoi An - My Son

  Breakfast at the hotel. Route to My Son, a vestige of the ancient kingdom of Champa, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The My Son sanctuary is a large complex of religious ruins comprising more than 70 architectural remains and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way back, visit the Sa Huynh Champa Culture Museum in Tra Kieu. Continue to Hoi An for lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon is free or you can enjoy your time on Cua Dai beach.

• day 10

  Hoi An - Da Nang - Departure

  Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at leisure. Departure time at 12:00. According to the flight schedule, transfer to Da Nang airport for the departure flight. Beach.