Highlights Of Northern & Central Vietnam Package Tour

Routing: Ha Noi – Ha Long – Da Nang

Tour Style: Nature, Culture & History Tour

Tour Start: Ha Noi / Tour End: Da Nang

Trip Duration: 6 Day(s) 5 Nights

A 6 Days & 5 Nights Northern and Central Vietnam package tour highlights Hanoi’s culture and Ha Long Bay’s natural beauty with a cruise, including a visit to a coastal city like Da Nang and the nearby Hoi An Ancient Town. This include other key attractions like the Ba Na Hills, combining cultural sites, stunning landscapes, and unique activities. 

Trip Summary

Trip Details

 Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – AFTERNOON HALF DAY CITY TOUR

Arrival in Hanoi

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), you will be greeted by our private driver (without guide) and transferred to your hotel.

Note: The official check-in time is 14:00. Early check in will be surcharged if requested.

13:30 – 14:00 Pickup for City Tour

Our local guide will meet you at the hotel for a fascinating Hanoi City Tour. During the tour, we will visit:

Temple of Literature: The first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century. This historic site highlights Vietnam’s educational legacy and Confucian traditions.

Hoa Lo Prison Museum (Hanoi Hilton): A museum that tells the story of the prison built by the French for political prisoners and later used by North Vietnam to house U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.

17:00 Return to Hotel.

The tour finishes with a transfer back to your hotel, where you can relax for the evening.

Overnight in Hanoi.

• Inclusions: Private transfer, Local guide for tour city tour, Entrance fees
• Meals: None

Day 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D) – PRIVATE TRANSFER 

Breakfast at your hotel and check out.

08:30 Depart Hanoi for a 3-hour drive to Ha Long Bay, including a short 20-minute rest stop along the way.

Upon arrival at the jetty in Ha Long City around noon, proceed with check-in formalities. Be warmly welcomed aboard. Lunch will be served while cruising into the bay, allowing you to admire the majestic limestone karsts and emerald waters.

In the afternoon, enjoy onboard activities, shore excursions, or simply relax on deck and take in the spectacular surroundings.

Towards the end of the day, the boat anchors for the night among the stunning rock formations. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight on the cruise.

Note: The exact cruise itinerary will be confirmed upon selection of the cruise vessel.

• Inclusions: Private transfer, cruise activities, Local guides on cruise
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DA NANG (B/BRUNCH) – PRIVATE TRANSFER     

We will continue our journey on Halong Bay in the early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on the cruise.

Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax and go sightseeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. Join in on some cruise activities or relax (activities vary depending on each boat’s itinerary).

10:30 Our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese brunch.

You leave the boat around noon, and we go ashore and take a 3-hour drive transfer to Hanoi airport for a flight to Da Nang City. Upon arrival in Da Nang City, a private transfer will bring you from the airport to the hotel in Da Nang City. Check in at the hotel and spend your free time on your own.

Overnight in Da Nang.

• Inclusions: Private airport transfer, Local guide
• Meals: Brunch

Day 4: DA NANG – BASKET BOAT AT COCONUT FOREST – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN – DA NANG (B)      

Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing morning with free time at your own leisure. You may choose to rest at the hotel or explore the surrounding area on your own.

14:00 You will be picked up to visit the ecological area of Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest. Hop on a traditional basket boat and experience about 30 minutes.

After the visit, continue to explore the charm of Hoi An Ancient Town. You will visit famous landmarks such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Sa Huynh Cultural Museum, and a traditional Ancient House. Take a leisurely walk along Lantern Street and enjoy shopping at Nguyen Hoang Night Market.

Dinner on your own.

20:00 Return to your hotel in Da Nang.

Overnight in Da Nang.

• Inclusions: Private transfer, Local guide, Entrance fees
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: DA NANG – BANA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – FANTASY PARK – DA NANG (B)     

Breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 Get picked up from the hotel and transferred by road to Ba Na Hills, a scenic mountain resort known for its cool climate, French colonial architecture, and iconic Golden Bridge. Upon arrival, take the spectacular cable car ride to the mountain peak, then explore:

• Golden Bridge – a stunning architectural feat held aloft by two giant stone hands emerging from the mountainside.
• Jardin D’Amour – a series of vibrant and artistic flower gardens.
• Luna Castle – A magical, European-style castle nestled in the heart of Ba Na Hills. Explore its whimsical architecture, indoor play zones, and vibrant fairytale atmosphere – perfect for families and photo lovers.
• Linh Ung Pagoda – Home to a large statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
• Hill-climbing train – Vietnam’s first and only funicular railway.

Have lunch on your own

In the afternoon, continue to visit:

• Fantasy Park – Vietnam’s third largest indoor games zone, with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skier, The Death Race, Dinosaur Park… (Games with coins and awards are not free – on your own account).

15:00 Take the cable car down from Bana Hills, then transfer to your hotel in Da Nang.

17:00 – 17:30 Arrive at your hotel in Da Nang.

Overnight in Da Nang.

Note: Sun World Ba Na Hills ticket excludes: The Wax Statue Museum, Debay Wine Cellar, Rain Sheltering Teahouse, Roller Coaster game(Alpine Coaster), Wowpass, Games with coins or prize redemption, 10D movie, Beverages…(expenses are on your account)..

• Inclusions: Private transfer, Local guide, Cable Car round trip with Fantasy Park
• Meals: Breakfast 

Day 6: DA NANG – DEPARTURE (B) –  

Have breakfast at the hotel and freely relax.

Check out with your luggage and meet our driver (no guide) to take you to the airport for the flight. Sincere thanks for traveling to Vietnam with us. We trust that you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to seeing you again!

• Inclusions: Private airport transfer
• Meals: Breakfast

INCLUSIVE

• Hotel in double/twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast
• Private airport transfer
• Transfer by air-conditioned shuttle bus for joining group tours if any mentioned SIC/Group tour
• Experienced local English-speaking guide as per itinerary
• Entrance fees, boat trips, and excursions as per itinerary
• Meals as indicated in the program (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner) without drink
• 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on the vehicle – on days of transfer and sightseeing only

EXCLUSIVE

• Visa – as per country requirements
• International & Domestic flight tickets, all airport taxes
• Single Supplement, Early check-in and Late check-out, Hotel/room upgrade (If not mentioned)
• Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
• Compulsory tipping for guides and drivers – minimum from: +/Group of 1-4 people: USD 4/traveler/day for the guide and USD 2/traveler/day for the driver +/Group of 5- 9 people: USD 3/traveler/day for the guide and USD 1.5/traveler/day for the driver +/For group of 10 people or above: USD 2/traveler/day for the guide and USD 1/traveler/day for the driver
• Any optional or extra activities not specified in the itinerary
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend)
• Peak season or special event rates…
• Others not mentioned or specified above