DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL | Meals: NO | Accommodation: Hanoi

Highlights: Hanoi Center

Detailed Itinerary:

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, proceed through immigration and collect your luggage.

Our driver will meet you at the arrivals hall and transfer you via private car to your hotel in Hanoi.

Check in to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the city, relax, or sample local cuisine (Standard check-in time: 14:00).

DAY 02: HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Sapa

Highlights: Express Highway Drive, Cat Cat Ethnic Village Trek, Tien Sa Waterfall, French Hydraulic Power Station, Sapa Night Activities

Detailed Itinerary:

06:00 – 06:20: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and board the express coach for Sapa.

09:30 & 11:00: Travel along the Hanoi – Lao Cai highway with two scheduled rest stops in Lao Cai Province.

13:30: Arrive in Sapa Town. Met by tour guide and driver, transfer to hotel for a welcome drink, itinerary briefing, local lunch, and room check-in.

14:30: Embark on a 4 km guided trek (approx. 2 hours) down to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic community at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Observe daily village activities, trek to the valley bottom to view the waterfall and the French-built Hydraulic Power Station. Walk uphill where the bus will meet you for the return transfer to Sapa Town.

17:00: Return to hotel. Savor dinner and spend a free evening exploring Sapa town at night.

DAY 03: SAPA – FANSIPAN PEAK – HANOI | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Hanoi

Highlights: Fansipan Cable Car, Summit Peak (3,143m), Mountain Pagodas, Highway Express to Hanoi

Detailed Itinerary:

07:00 – 08:30: Breakfast at hotel and room check-out.

08:30: Transfer to Fansipan Cable Car Station for a 20-minute cable car ride over Muong Hoa Valley to 2,800 meters elevation.

Visit mountain pagodas and climb 600 stone steps to reach the summit of Fansipan Peak (3,143m) – the Roof of Indochina.

12:00: Return by cable car to Sapa Town.

12:30 – 13:30: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

13:30 – 14:45: Free time to relax or use the hotel’s public shower facilities.

16:30: Board the return bus to Hanoi with two rest stops en route.

21:30 – 21:45: Arrive back in Hanoi Old Quarter; self-transfer/walk back to your hotel.

DAY 04: HANOI – HA LONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Ha Long Bay

Highlights: Tuan Chau Marina, Con Vit Islets, Lan Ha Bay Cruise, Ong Cam Area Kayaking & Swimming, Spring Roll Cooking Class, Sunset Party

Detailed Itinerary:

08:15 – 08:45: Shuttle bus pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Ha Long Bay with a halfway rest stop.

11:45 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and transfer by tender to La Pandora Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink and safety briefing with the captain and crew.

13:00 – 13:15: Savor a seafood lunch while cruising through Con Vit Islets and Lan Ha Bay.

16:00: Cruise to Ong Cam Area in Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and swimming in clear waters surrounded by limestone karsts.

17:30: Return to cruise ship to drop anchor. Enjoy a spring roll cooking demonstration and a sundeck Sunset Party with local wine and fresh fruit.

19:00: Savor dinner onboard. Evening activities: squid fishing, movies, board games, or drinks at the bar. Overnight onboard.

DAY 05: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HANOI – FLY TO DA NANG | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Brunch) | Accommodation: Da Nang

Highlights: Sunrise Tai Chi, Dark & Bright Cave Sampan Tour, Domestic Flight to Da Nang

Detailed Itinerary:

06:00: Watch the sunrise over Lan Ha Bay with light breakfast, coffee, and tea onboard.

07:00: Excursion to Dark & Bright Cave via local bamboo rowing boat.

Return to La Pandora Cruise, relax, and complete check-out procedures.

10:00: Lunch/brunch served onboard while cruising back to Tuan Chau Marina.

12:00: Disembark at port and take shuttle bus transfer back to Hanoi.

15:00 – 15:30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi.

16:00: Private driver transfer from Hanoi hotel to Noi Bai International Airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang.

Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport, private driver transfer to your hotel in Da Nang for check-in.

DAY 06: DA NANG – BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Da Nang

Highlights: UNESCO Cable Car, Golden Bridge (Hands of God), L’Jardin D’Amour Gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda, Nui Chua Peak Lunch, Fantasy Park

Detailed Itinerary:

07:30 – 08:30: Pick-up from your hotel and drive along the coastal road toward Ba Na Hills.

09:00: Board the UNESCO-record cable car to view Mo Stream and Toc Tien Waterfall.

Explore the iconic Golden Bridge, L’Jardin D’Amour Gardens, French Stable, 100-year-old pomelo tree, and Linh Ung Pagoda (27m Buddha Statue).

11:30: Take the second cable car line to Nui Chua Peak. Savor lunch at the summit.

Free time for games at Fantasy Park and visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple for views over Da Nang Bay.

Descend by cable car and transfer back to Da Nang city center.

16:30 – 17:00: Drop-off at hotel in Da Nang. Evening free at leisure.

DAY 07: SON TRA PENINSULA – MARBLE MOUNTAINS – CAM THANH COCONUT JUNGLE – HOI AN | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Da Nang

Highlights: Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), Lady Buddha Statue, Marble Mountains, Non Nuoc Stone Village, Cam Thanh Basket Boat Ride, Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour

Detailed Itinerary:

08:00 – 08:15: Pick-up from hotel. Drive to Son Tra Peninsula to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to Southeast Asia’s tallest Lady Buddha Statue (67m).

Explore Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) and visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village.

11:30 – 12:00: Enjoy local cuisine at a local restaurant.

13:00: Transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle. Enjoy a round basket boat trip through water coconut groves with fishing demonstrations.

14:30: Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town. Guided walking tour visiting Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Phung Hung Ancient House, Japanese Covered Bridge, and local markets.

Savor dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to explore the lantern-lit night market.

Return transfer to hotel in Da Nang.

DAY 08: DA NANG – FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

Highlights: Flight to Saigon

Detailed Itinerary:

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

Private transfer driver will pick you up for transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, private transfer driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel in Saigon for check-in and leisure.

DAY 09: CU CHI TUNNELS – MEKONG DELTA DAY TOUR | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

Highlights: Cu Chi Underground Tunnels, Historical Video, Guerrilla Tea & Cassava Tasting, Tien River Boat Trip, Four Islets, Sampan Canal Ride, Coconut Candy Workshop, Folk Music & Village Cycling

Detailed Itinerary:

06:30 – 06:45: Pick-up from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for a 1.5-hour drive to Cu Chi Tunnels.

Watch an introductory video on wartime tunnel construction. Explore underground living quarters, weapon factories, field hospitals, and trap doors. Taste traditional guerrilla tea and steamed cassava.

Savor lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Transfer to My Tho City in the Mekong Delta. Board a boat trip along the Tien River past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.

Row through small palm canals on a wooden sampan, cycle along village roads, visit a coconut candy workshop, taste honey tea with fresh seasonal fruits, and listen to Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern Vietnamese folk music).

19:00: Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off at hotel.

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: NO

Highlights: Saigon Airport Transfer

Detailed Itinerary:

Breakfast at hotel and check-out (Standard check-out time: 12:00 noon).

Private driver transfer from hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight. End of services.

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